 Two tables are placed close by ; on the one is a kettle with two spoute, a bottle of sake", and cups ; on the other table a miniature fir-tree — signifying the strength of the bridegroom ; a plum-tree — signifying the beauty of the bride ; and lastly...  An English Girl in Japan - Page 81by Ella M. Hart Bennett - 1906 - 176 pagesFull view - About this book
 | William Makepeace Thackeray - Electronic journals - 1899 - 882 pages
...table a miniature fir-tree — signifying the strength of the bridegroom ; a plum-tree — signifying the beauty of the bride ; and lastly a stork standing...feast each guest in turn drinks three cups of the sake ; and the two-spouted kettle, also containing sake, is put to the mouths of the bride and bridegroom... | |
 | Esther Singleton - Japan - 1904 - 512 pages
...other is a miniature fir-tree — signifying the strength of the bridegroom ; a plum-tree, signifying the beauty of the bride ; and lastly a stork standing...feast each guest in turn drinks three cups of the sake ; and the two-spouted kettle, also containing sale, is put to the mouths of the bride and bridegroom... | |
 | William Makepeace Thackeray - 1899 - 1142 pages
...table a miniature fir-tree — signifying the strength of the bridegroom ; a plum-tree — signifying the beauty of the bride ; and lastly a stork standing...marriage feast each guest in turn drinks three cups of i Siebold. •fcfre sake; and the two-spouted kettle, also containing sake, is put to the mouths of... | |
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