vestibule, and precede them to the altar,
singing a hymn or other appropriate selection.



CHRISTENING.

DRESS. The mother wears an elaborate reception
gown to the church, with white gloves and
a light hat or bonnet.

If the ceremony is at the house, she can
wear an elaborate tea-gown.

The guests wear afternoon or evening
dress, according whether the ceremony comes
before or after 6 P.M.

FLOWERS. A christening ceremony offers a good
opportunity for the guests who desire to
present flowers to the mother. This is not
obligatory, however, and must remain a
matter of personal taste.

GIFTS. A christening ceremony offers a good
opportunity for the invited guests, if they
desire, to send a present to the baby.

These should be sent a day or two before
the ceremony, and if of silver should be