This quaint custom, which is celebrated on Easter Tuesday, is shrouded in mediaeval history. Two “ tutti-men are elected, and these have the prerogative to claim a kiss or a fine of a penny from every woman they encounter. Gifts are distributed to the children. No effort is spared to collect their toll. Even climbing a ladder has its compensations, judging by these “ tuttimen,” who are religiously carrying out their duties. Sport and General, photo.
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Otago Witness, Issue 4029, 2 June 1931, Page 41
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74This quaint custom, which is celebrated on Easter Tuesday, is shrouded in mediaeval history. Two “ tutti-men are elected, and these have the prerogative to claim a kiss or a fine of a penny from every woman they encounter. Gifts are distributed to the children. No effort is spared to collect their toll. Even climbing a ladder has its compensations, judging by these “ tuttimen,” who are religiously carrying out their duties. Sport and General, photo. Otago Witness, Issue 4029, 2 June 1931, Page 41
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