Mr. T. P. O'Connor presided as Judge at the " Court of Love " at this quaint old ceremony, which took place with old-world tradition at Illord, Essex, the Jury consisting of six bachelors and six spinsters. The " Dun mow Flitch "—a side oi bacon— is awarded to the couple who prove to the satisfaction of the court, that they have lived in complete matrimonial ha! mony for a year and a day, and have not wished themselves unmarried. As there were two successful claimants this year, two flitches were awart ed. The photograph shows the flitches, followed by the winning couples, ■ being carried through the grounds at Ilford, after the trial. —Sport and General
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19418, 28 August 1926, Page 3 (Supplement)
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113Mr. T. P. O'Connor presided as Judge at the " Court of Love " at this quaint old ceremony, which took place with old-world tradition at Illord, Essex, the Jury consisting of six bachelors and six spinsters. The " Dun mow Flitch "—a side oi bacon— is awarded to the couple who prove to the satisfaction of the court, that they have lived in complete matrimonial ha! mony for a year and a day, and have not wished themselves unmarried. As there were two successful claimants this year, two flitches were awart ed. The photograph shows the flitches, followed by the winning couples, ■ being carried through the grounds at Ilford, after the trial. —Sport and General New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19418, 28 August 1926, Page 3 (Supplement)
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