“SWEARING THEIR LOVE"

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 1 August 1924, Page 7

“SWEARING THEIR LOVE"

A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT AGREEMENT TO MARRY AFTER DIVORCE OBTAINED Allegations of fondness; for (lie opposite sex and a remarkable “agreement" were the features of an application for •separation, maintenance and guardianship of four children, made bv Olive Max Baoliam at (lie Auckland Police Court, says the Star. The defendant, Charles Wain Badharr. manufacturers' agent, denied that tin trouble between the parties was brought about by his attentions to, and corn s pomlence willi, other women, but, on tin el.tur hand, held I hat it was because « i his wife's fondness for another man that '.lie happiness of the home had been broken up. Mr Schramm (for the,wife): You n>, living with another woman now are you not?—No.

Is this your w riting in this agreement ! admit that. Mr limit, S M.hWhat is that?

Mr Schramm then read the follow ing:—

“July 18, 1924. '.Agreement n.ete his .i 81 1 1 .Jaw -f July, 1924. between Charles Wain Bui ham and (woman’s name given) of the same address.—The contracting parlies hereby agree to become married by all lawful rites within three months securing a divorce from Olivo May Bad ham. provided the following con’d it ion? are faithfully carried out: —(1) Charles Wain Badliam agrees to bp absolutely true in every sense of the word to (the woman pievioudy named). <2i The said agrees to he faithful to the said Charles Wain Badliam (3) Tn trio e.ent of the above persons proceeding to Alts tralia, Charles Main Badliam ;■ insure for a sum of not less chan £509 (A) Die said do hereby wear her love for the said Charles Wain Badliam. (5) The said Charles Wain Badhatn do hereby swear his love for the said .”

The signatures of the patties are appended. His Worship: We will discuss your .ha lacier never min:! about the .vi*e Vou ask me to believe you. are not living with another woman? Defendant: 1 am iu.t

Mr Schramm produced a card containing a list of names of ladies, said to be friends of defendant's

Ilis visiting card

said Mr Schramm,

His Worship: Looks like a member ship card of the Y.W.C A. (Laughter l . You ilea l not ask Any mere questions !t is only wasting time. To defendant: What are you en-fl-ings?—About £5 a week. I am paying £3 a week to the wife and children since sue Jeff me in March. She gave me r. paper admitting u.istoi'.uuct, but after' wards said it wasn't true and 1 tore it upHis Worship: 1 am satisfied the wo man's story is the correct one You can go on paying £5 a week for your wife and four children. i wih grant the separation orclei and give the wife guardianship of the children.