CAN A MINISTER MARRY HIMSELF.
It is understood that the present Earl of Stamford (the Rev. Harry Grey) married himself to the Hottentot lady who at present enjoys his undivided affections, and, as she has presented him with a son and heir, the question whether a clergyman can marry himself is naturally causing considerable controversy in certain quarters. The reply of the witty bishop (to a clergyman in his diocese who asked advice on this Yes, if you can bury yourself "—is, of -course, only a clever evasion of a question lie either could .not or would not. answer. It is highly probable that such a marriage would be ; considered legal, arid that, if appealed to, the Courts would declare the issue of such a marriage legitimate. A clergyman of the Church of England is hy law empowered to perform the marriage ceremony, and the occasions updn which his services may be dispensed with are distinctly specified —for instance, people inay be married at a registry office, or in a Dissenting chapel —therefore, if a'clergyman cannot marry himself, it ought to have been so stated in the list of exceptions. As the late Earl of Stamford settled £30,000 a year in strict entail upon the holder of the title, there is no doubt the matter will bo fought out to the bitter end
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Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 1046, 13 June 1883, Page 2
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223CAN A MINISTER MARRY HIMSELF. Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 1046, 13 June 1883, Page 2
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