The old method of taking the oath was adopted by a Maori witness in a civil claim at the Napier Magistrate’s Court the other day- Instead of taking the Bible in one hand and pronouncing the customary “ I do ” at the end of the oath, the native took the book in both hands and, muttering, “ Thank you! ” solemnly kissed the
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17854, 24 May 1926, Page 1
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