XXII.—COSTUMES.
LADY'S COSTUME—The
waistcoat—Tunic—Trousers—Anklets—Trimmings—
Colours—Sandals—HEAD ORNAMENTS—Soles to protect the feet—The
fan—Precious stones—Turbans—Canopy—Long veils—Distinctive
feature for the unmarried—Elaborate costumes allowed after
marriage—GENTLEMAN'S COSTUME
XXIII.—PREPARATIONS FOR THE MARRIAGE.
The civil marriage—Purification of the bride—The hair—The tree-comb—Marriage costume—Marriage ceremony repeated after birth of each child—Religious ceremony—Suspended in case of dissensions—Efforts for reconciliation—Contingencies provided for—An instance
XXIV.—FLOWERS.
Very beautiful—Their names given to Stars and to Women—Flower language: long conversations carried on by means of Flowers—Instances of Flower Language—Displeasure expressed through the medium of Flowers—Instances of Flowers with meanings attached
XXV.—FLOWERS IMPROVED BY ELECTRICITY.
Mode in which nature operates—Vitality of seed—Consequence of injury—Production of leaves—Of colour—United electricities form gatherings—Important discovery—Sap, the reservoir of electricity—PROCESS FOR CHANGING FORM—PROCESS FOR CHANGING COLOUR—For giving fragrance—THE LUANIA—SUN-FORCING
XXVI.—SONG OF ADMIRATION.
(Explanation of terms used in the Song of Admiration.)