27 SEPTEMBER 1957, Page 17

The Opettator

SEPTEMBER 29, 1832

THE custom of claiming a flitch of bacon at Dunmow Priory is shortly to be revived. Notice was given in due form on Tuesday last, that the happy couple who will be prepared to swear that for twelve months and a day they have never made any nuptial transgres- sions,—never offended each other in word or deed,— hever wished themselves unmarried again, but have continued true in thought and desire,—will, as soon attend and demand the reward.