REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR OF MARRIAGES FOR THE YEAR 1931.
MARRIAGES.
The number of Marriages celebrated in the Colony during the year was 228 (of which 104 were between Chinese persons) as compared with 187 (and 85) respectively in 1930 - an increase of 41. Particulars are given in Table I.
FEES.
2. The total amount of Fees received under the Second Schedule of the Marriage Ordinance, 1875, was $2,705 as compared with $2,059.00 in 1930 - an increase of $646.00. Particulars are shown in Table II.
PHILIP JACKS,
Registrar of Marriages.
15th January, 1932
Table I.
(1) Marriages by SPECIAL LICENCE, 36.
(a) At Licenced Places of Public Worship. 7.
(b) At the Office of the Registrar of Marriages. 28.
(2) Marriages by REGISTRAR'S CERTIFICATE 191.
(a) At Licenced Places of Public Worship. 145.
(b) At the Office of the Registrar of Marriages. 46.
(3) MARRIAGES UNDER ARTICULO MORTIS ORDINANCE 1893 Sec. 2.
1.