DIVERGE SUIT
SEQUEL TO GRdWiNG OF BEARD
LONDON, October 10
A Paris divorce court has been aSlto'd to consider the question whether, the growing of a beard by a man constitutes cruelty to his wife. Alternatively, it is asked to state whether or not the length of a board should be controlled.
A women engaged in business lias applied for divorce on the ground that her husband has an enormous beard. She declares that it makes him such an object of ridicule that she dislikes being seen abroad in his company. Aftef she had been made to rCai'se clearly that her husband would not sacrifice the beard, even for her, she suggested a compromise. She would be satisfied she said, if he would reduce its length by half. ,
If divorce cannot he granted on the ground of cruelty, the wife claims that her. husband’s attitude at least ju'sf'fies a plea of incompatibility of temperament-. The couple have separated and pending a. decision, the husband is to pay his wffe £2 10s a wepk.
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Hokitika Guardian, 13 October 1933, Page 3
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173DIVERGE SUIT Hokitika Guardian, 13 October 1933, Page 3
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