UP-TO-DATE ESKIMO.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 5 July 1928, Page 7

UP-TO-DATE ESKIMO.

GPAMOPHONES AND WIRELESS

‘•Tiie Canadian Eskimos are "a progressive people,” says the report- of the li-oyal Canadian Mounted Police of the Eskimo settlements in Northern Canada. ‘‘Many of them have gramophones, wireless outfits, and sewing machines in their homes. The ambition of every family is to own a motor launch of its own, or, at least, a schooner with an auxiliary engine, and quite a number have realised it.” interesting information on the marriage customs of the Eskimos has been obtained. 'There is no definitely established custom of any kind. A man generally chooses a. woman whom lie considers suitable, and if both parties are agreeable, they commence .living together a* man and wife. If alter a time they find they are not suited to one another they separate. This may he after a few weeks, or even alter a. few years. The man generally selects a woman who is good at making) clothing, preparing food, and who is handy in camp. The woman desires a man who is a good hunter and provider.