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 recalled by a printed card which briefly states the reason, thus:

Owing to the sudden death of Mr. Charles Hudson's mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hudson beg to recall the cards issued for their daughter's wedding.

The bridegroom never pays for the wedding cards. The bride's parents or family arrange the entire expense of the wedding, with the exception of the bride's flowers, the wedding ring and the minister's fee. At a large wedding where maids and ushers attend, the bridegroom provides gifts for the ushers, their gloves and ties, and arranges for the bridal carriage.

has been found to be the finest surface on which engraving can be done. As such it has long had the sanction of the most exclusive stationers for wedding papers for the most particular people.