An aneient marriage custom of Leicestershire was known as "riding for the brideeake." Mounted competitors would raee towards a pole with a wedding cake on top. The man who first knocked the trophy down with his stick would "take the eake," and with it turn to meet the bride. Hence the expression, "to take the eake." Books, magazines, and music going at sacrifice prices at Kealy's Annual Sale. 21, Shortland Street,—(Ad.) The germs ef cold, catarrh, and influ L-nza are having a great time—-fight them with KawL^fAd.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 109, 11 May 1927, Page 15
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