At the wedding of Mr A. Baldwin Kaper. M.P., and tjio Marchioness Convngham, there were two best men. This recalls tne origin of the custom of having a best man. It is a survival of feudal times, when, the particular friends of the bridegroom undertook to frustrate the designs of a rival sworn to carry off tho bride before the nuptials could take place. Tn Sweden weddings formerly took place under cover of night. Behind me high altar of the ancient church at Husaby, in Gothland, a. collection of long lances with sockets for torches, may yet be seen. These were served out to the groomsmen on such occasions, both for defence and illumination. These men were the bravest and best who could be found to volunteer their services.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 3134, 11 September 1922, Page 7
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