ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

New Zealand Tablet, 20 November 1913, Page 31

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Anxious.— lt is not actually necessary for a married couple to receive a certificate from the priest who marries them, as they are, of course, well and truly married whether they get it or not, and such certificate can be obtained any time after the marriage, on payment of half-a-crown, from the Registrar of Marriages, Wellington. If the couple desire the certificate, however, at the time of marriage, they can get it on asking the priest. They have nothing to do with the marriage licence. f

A Convert. (l) When you have been a little longer in the Church you will understand that the suggestion which you make is a matter for the hierarchy to determine. The good work done by the Order you refer to has not been lost sight of, and we have reason for the statement that when the time, seems fully ripe, steps will be taken in the direction you indicate. (2) From the somewhat vague description which you give of the article we have not been able so far to recall its exact tenor, or the exact locality of the hospital in question. (3) All that can be done is to do as you are doingand to pray for him. Do not pester him, but send him a very occasional friendly letter, and remember him always in your prayers. He will almost certainly soften in time.