A MAORI “MARRIAGE”
MERELY FILLED IN THE FORMS!. STRANGE DISCLOSURE AT HASTINGS. Some consternation was caused at the Hastings Magistrate’s Court on Friday, when during the. hearing of an action doubt was expressed on the legality of the marriage of a Maori couple. When questioned as to the validity of the ceremony, the Natives became highly indignant: Further questioning by- counsel led to the Maori making a statement that some time 'ago they had decided to • get married, and, wishing to comply with the law, they had together called on tho registrar of marriages to explain their purpose. They advised' the registrar that they wished to marry tinder the Mormon form of marriage The registrar handed them, the necessary papers to fill in, and after leaving the office they had filled in the papers to the bbst of their ability and concluded that they had cone through the marriage ceremony. They then proceeded l to jive as man and wife. In support of Ids argument, the Maori with a" flourish produced from dn inner pocket the forms which they had received from the registrar, and with a gleam of triumph in life eve handed them up for Id's Worship’s inspection.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12525, 10 April 1935, Page 7
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200A MAORI “MARRIAGE” Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12525, 10 April 1935, Page 7
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