At Dunstable, Mass., in 1651, dancing atweddings was forbidden, and in 1660, William Walker was imprisoned a month for courting amaid without the leave of her parents. In 1675, the wearing of long hair, and ribbons to tie it up, were prohibited by severe penalties.
Humors of the Day. (1869, October 2). The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), p. 8.
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