Speaking at a meeting in London in favour of legalising marriage with/a deceased wife's sister, Dr. Adler» cfiief rabbi of the Jewish Church, said he was convinced such unions were not prohibited by the law of God, adding, " I know that for three thousand years such marriages have been contracted among my own people, except in those countries where they are prohibited by the law of the land , and I have learned from my own experience that such alliances have proved happy." Several lads, for indulging in the musical pleasure of " tin kettlinsr," have been each fined 10s at Christchurch, whilst others were discharged with a caution.
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Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 865, 23 September 1871, Page 2
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107Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 865, 23 September 1871, Page 2
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