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The Debunking of
GRETNA GREEN
Hongkong Hotel ON
Garage
Stubbs Rd.
DEATH,
By
W. L. Greig
hood
HUNGARIAN
RHAPSODY
"HE printer's craft is not, generally THE
peaking, one which attracts men of violent passions,
Its practitioners indeed, as anyone connected with the Press will attest, "are men of sober Irden and a balanced humour; nor is it 'surpris- ing that, when banded together dor the collective purposes of their call- ing, they form nothing less dignified: than a chapel."
But news from Central Europe seems to show (as all too often it does) that things there are different, For surely nother Gutenberg nor Caxton could have foreseen how last to Cygergyi Szabo, a youth Intely their pioneering work would lead.at
he
the
In
"In or about 1000 Mackie (a Gret na farmer discontinued the black- smith's business and turned the stop apprenticed to their venerable art in into a museum with a room for the the heady almoshere of Budapest. Complex his name may look, but purpose of carrying on a marriage business.
his story is simple. He was disap- "It wax Mackie who started the pointed in love. trame la marringes in order to take To many printers, even on the advantage of the spurious air blue, Danube, this must have hap- romance which had been associated pened before now; but none, so far as records show, has over sought so On the Road to Gretna Green-as the artist imagined with Greta marriages.
"He purchased in the neighbour- austere consolation as Gyoengys it to be in the old days,
st Gretna a number of so Szabo. Stricken and brooding, he called relies, which were exhibited did not turn for relief to versifying Marriages not celebrated by a in the museum. A charge of 6d. or deflant dissipation. No, the turned NLY the unpractical
person is made for "admission simply to his craft. Carefully to the museum. It is quite well set up in type the mane of his faith- minister of religion, after due per romanticist will regret notice to the registrar or known that at least 12 of the so- less beloved. He bore away
relies are spurious, and as hard but precious vocables. And he the passing of the Gretna publication of banns, are known called Green weddings "over the in Scottish law an "irregular" they were all purchased after the swallowed them.
year 1908 the genuineness of thic
Love may laugh at locksmiths, Phone 27778/9. anvil" which seems likely to marriages.
remainder, is open to doubt. Even a marriage in which the "Maxkie thereafter exploited these but physiology is not be taken so follow the report of the
contracting parties appear be- premises for the purpose of conduct- gntly. Very coon it was necessary
the surgeons to intervene Morison Committee on the fore the sheriff immediately presented by those in his service this metallic idyll, and on the operat
lug a marriage business. It was re- for
his promises were the Old ing-table Gyergyi was happily un-
burdened. marriage laws of Scotland. after the "ceremony" (the near- that
romantic runaway marriages had What, or how long, the name of Certainly the people of Scot- est equivalent of the English Blacksmith's Shop at which the
register oflice wedding) is "irre- been contracted.
his innamorata was, is not recorded; BOTELIIO-On Tuesday, February and would shed no tears at the gular" in Scottish law, although "There never was a blacksmith's nor are we told as yet whether he
23, 1937, at her residence No. 35 Granville Road, Kowloon, passing of an institution which popular-so popular, in fact, shop at which such marriages were chose to make his magnißcent ges- ture in diamond, nonparell, or plen; Melania Joanna, aged 33.
They took place in varlous houses
vaguely it may be supposed that. In be Funeral will take place on Wed-has no merit in their eyes ex- that sheriffs on days before conducted.
it has public holidays have been hard in Gretna, and we understand that any case an alle type would nesday, 24th February. The cept, perhaps, that
a public-house, which had an anvil easier in the gullet than a roman, Cortege will pass the Monument brought much good money over. Pressed for time.
was a favourite
The gallant compositor's name, to The proceedings take place in on its signboard.
locus for these marriages,
say the least, has a rather jagged (Macao, Manila, Shanghai and the Border from the simple Eng the ordinary court, the happy
"In the certificates issued the at- look about it, and for his sake we Saigon papers please copy.)
lish race.
couple merely standing in front tendant or caretaker is generally can only hope that the lady's' was described as a pricat and the cere brief and mellifluous. And we can- of the dock instead of in it.
monics that took place were con- not but wonder what effect, if any, Cynics have been known to ducted in the most perfunctory man- this propitiatory act had on her. As. comment with bitter emphasis ner.
to this history so far is silent, and We are of opinion that these mar conjecture impossible. Dealing with these irregular have occasioned much misery and Intended ather to startle her roving
riages serve no useful purpose and on this latter point.
Her romantle admirer, no doubt,. marriages the committee states anxiety to many innocent people. fancy into complaisance and take "The defect is that the sheriff
his own risk of survival; or else to has no means of ascertaining the and the entry fees from the museum consoled by the prospect of an "The proceeds from the marriages abandon hope of the latter, and be circumstances in which the de- were divided between Mackie and autopsy which should reveal her claration [of marriage] was the
attendant, and we understand nekle name graven, almost iterally, made, and no independent evi- that Mackie admitted to have re- on this broken heart. Be that as it the dead is done, and has been. dence of the capacity of the per- froin them. The
Burton records no such song to contract.'
at 5 p.m.
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1937
THE TEACHING OF
HISTORY
One of the subjects in school curricula at Home regarding which numerous proposals for reform have been made is the teaching of English history. The matter is at length being
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Looked at from, south of the Border Greinn is romantic. From the north it is merely sor- did and altogether foreign to the nature of the Scottish people. The Morison report makes this very clear. Simple Laws
N England, however, it is not generally realised that the much publicised wedding at Gretna could take place just as easily in any part of Scotland. The Scottish laws relating to marriage are so simple in them selves that their very ease has
ceived
as much 05 £1,000 a year mine for better or worse.
attendant's share was about £350 a year. In 1932 the Valuation Court held it proved that
20
exom-
10 type.--
The declaration of marriage the income from visitors' fees and Plary folly in his dissection of love- is made before a solicitor prac- charges amounted to over £2,000" melancholy; even the extravagates of post-Byronic lovers in the moon- tising in the Sheriff Court, and The report states that Renni- struck 10.30's did not take quite this the report deprecates "the son, the "blacksmith" since turn; the name of Szabo stands advertisement. of the so. 1927, was previously a saddler alone.
But, whatever the ultimate result called marriage agents who tout in England. He called himself for this affections,. one thing he has
"priest" in the certificates.
achleved. In foreign eyes at for marriage business."
n] taken notice of by no less a body led to the undesirable features Gretna Green come in another ages" followed by registration legend of his native land. No one Marriages over, the anvil at The number of these "marri- events hu has confirmed the romantic University, which brought about the pre- class of irregular marriages, before the sheriff is small, al- mour in Budapest are restrict
now need fear that passion and gla- which has decided to bring its sent official inquiry.
known as marriages by declara- though in recent years there has the talgane broadcasts at five-thirty ten. Romance cannot languish School-Certificate-history-ex-
It is, in fact, much casier to~tion de presenti,Nothing is been some-improvement..
Letters to local officials ask-a country where even a printer's
apprentice is 90 truc amination into closer relation
necessary except an interchange with modern life. In future,
before witnesses of consent to ing if a marriage is or is not The Times, become husband and wife-no legal are common. such utilitarian subjects will be
The committee learned of matter how privately. If the
riage certificate" as "just a considered as the social effect in
where marriage is disputed a declara- cases
young people, tor must be obtained in England of refrigeration and
the "rashly, without consideration, plece of humbug." Court of Session.
probably half In jest," married cold storage, or, to take another example, "why has a child born in 1900 a better chance of long life than one born in 1830" The old style teacher may regret such a development, but it will be warmly welcomed by many as evidence that at last history is
be married in Scotland at any hour than it is to buy a packet of cigarettes. in England in prohibited hours. More than one Scot has found this out to
his cost.
No strange and complex formula, no intricate documents, need face the would-be spouses. Declaration of marriage before two witnesses-coupled, of course, with a specified period of residence--is all that is
quired.
Romantic Illusion
Other forms of irregular mar-
at the anvil and found them- riage will vanish, too, if the re- selves tied for life with no way commendations become law. In certain well-defined circum- ON this basis has been built the out except a Scottish divorce.
stances at the present time a illusory sentiment which sur- A Judge and “Humbug” pledge of marriage may become rounds the marriage smithy.
à legal marriage.
But as for Gretna...
many
But no author, no playwright SUCH opisodes, of course, could ever succeeded in so completely. take place anywhere in will consider it a pity if the re- destroying a romantic illusion as Scotland. But only at Gretna famous smithy vanishes alto- have Lord Morlson and his col- has the marrying of people be- gether. Scotland might present. The marriage is legal and leagues, who have debunked come a profession. Lord Pit- it to Reno, that American city coming to life. There is a grow-binding, but, unless it is follow. Gretna Green. Read this from man, the famous Scottish judge, of easy divorce. Together they ing number of people who thinked by registration in proper
the report:
once described the Gretna "mar- should do a thriving trade. it a waste of effort to delve into form, might not be easy to prove the distant and misty past by should either party wish to deny committing painfully to memory it at a later date.
long lists of dates and names of It is this state of affairs that sovereigns that are little more the Morison Committee urges than mere names and to relegate the Government to alter.
to the background significant Chances of Blackmail movements and events taking
place under our very noses. For
has even been held that the
all too long the teaching of act of registering as man and English history has begun in the wife at an hotel could in certain mists of antiquity and moved circumstances be construed into a legal marriage should either
A
HUMOUR ON THE RACE
RACING Upster, a darkle who usually dresses in a costume of Oriental design to attract notice,
has a habit of shouting anything af all to draw the people's attention.
COURSE
"I've got a hörsel I've gol 1 First
It was the curate's drst visit to the races, and he was met by a friend. The big race had just come off, and the friend asked, "Well, Algy, did you spot that winner?" "Oh, quite.
jockey wore such jolly bright colours: and was yards.
It was
horse! I've got a horse!" he bawled Air, Punter-"Did you do it easily, yes," said the curate. "The batilo cries. "Lodies and gentle. one day as an opener to brighter men, I've got a horse!"
A nearby bookmaker, thinking to much noise. I've got a motor car,,, so you did! Well, I'm a certainty, a 20 to 3 on it, shorted back, "Hi! Don't make so but I don't shout about it” -
Punter-"No; why. them at once head, so I spolted:
ponderously to the Victorian era, party take the matter to court. have a joke at the tipster's expense, you Ave weeks ago. You wrole it brother Unctly's first, too.
un-
then gradually fading away with The opening thus provided for little reference to present-day blackmail is not altogether times. Unacademic people have recognised in Scotland. held the view that the further
-
His:
a few racehorses, so.. Tim hrad becn persuaded to go. For the Bird race his brother gåve him!
owner.
Second blazes should I do it?" "I told you." "You never," "Course I did. I told
on your cuff."
Second Punter (examining cuff)-----
Quick as fighting came the retort,
"Try five chillings on it," said the Her horse had passed the win-
Timothy did, and the horse "No; if you did somebody might ning post first, but riderless. Her won by a neck. A fine race. come along and claim 1!!”
Indignation was great when told the When A well-known Epsom trainer had lost her money..
the last race came Tim's- brothor told him that he had another history goes back, the less likely understanding of the present. caught one of his lads stealing onts, "But, madam," explained the Is the knowledge gained to be of But the reverse is equally the and was undecided what course to bookmaker, "he horse had no joc-sure thing, but Tim cut him short.. "Nothing doing," he said with a . take. Meanwhile the boy had asked key."
What's that to me?" she retorted, wise shake of his head, "Why, that practical use to the present case. Objection to the orthodox the mistress to intercede for him. generation. The new school of teaching of history at Home ending with her husband, she quot- "I backed the horse, not the jockey" insp you gave me only won by as ed in support of her arguments, "We
"John," said the clergyman's wifes thought, which is winning Its rests mainly on the belief that it were taught that when somebxly
took our coat, to give our cloak as before with a certain bookie, and out your deak this morning 1
It was the morning after the night suspiciously, "when I was cleanin way after much obstruction, clevates the past into a position well."
"Quite true," the trainer replied, he wasn't feeling well. Having din several allps of paper like this,” and tends to encourage teaching in of undue prominence and entails "and as he has taken my dads, I am portent business to do that day, he she placed on the table a bit which
summoned his runner to his bed-read, "Roman Takle, 7 to 1." the opposite direction--begin- the wasting of much fruitless going to give him the sack."
"Half-a-crown for a place, please," room.
“Ah, my dear," replied her spouse, Tom," said he, "go round and with admirable coolness; "I've taiten. ning with the present and work-offort on details that do not real- įsaki a cautious lady backer.
"Ere, wat d'ye nk this is, ask Dr. Smith to call and see me."
up: archaeology ·latély. Those notes ing backwards to the past. ty matter. Nothing but good mum?" asked the disgusted bookie, When the ind returned he looked you saw are reies of lost races."
servants' registry office?"
very pleased with himself. Knowledge of other days is, of can come from the movement to
An sporenilee jockey was mounted At Manchester November meet. "Say, guvnor," he said, "I found on a horse inclined to be playful. courer, absolutely essential to bring history more and more in- ing Pranputude romped home at 33 a better man than Dr. Smith for yer. By the time they roached the start
io 1, and in the crowd that seethed It Bez on 'ia door, *11 to 2, but he was in "blue dunk." S the serious student of history: It to relation with present-day life through the archway from Tatter found a bloke further up the road'd give dve pounds to be off this helps greatly also towards an and netivity,
salls the following dialogue look wot offers '10 to 1, so I tells 'im to beast," he said to mother jockey. place.
come aņ' see` ger."
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