of the 4th July 1875 namely. In section 11 by making it permissive instead of compulsory for Ministers of Religion and other persons to deliver to the Registrar General their marriage copies of them. This Ordinance also provides that matters of a private or confidential nature the may be omitted from copies delivered.

In Section IX by directing that a copy of the marriage notice be exhibited at the Supreme Court House, instead of allowing the Registrar General to determine the place of exhibition.

In Sections XIV, XXXVII by empowering the Governor to reduce or remit fees upon Special Licenses at his discretion, and by empowering the Registrar General to make the like remission or reduction of other fees in cases of poverty.

In Sections XVI, XVII by providing for the case of a parent now compos mentis, who is therefore unable to consent to the Marriage of a minor.

In Section XIX by providing an appeal to the Supreme Court from the decision of the Registrar General, given when...

Share This Page