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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 072

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 072

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  2. Marriage Customs and Beliefs - Horning at Weddings

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    When a widow or widower marry people horn them because they say it is unlucky to get married a second time. Young fellows are prepared beforehand. They blow cows' horns and bottles and this makes a din and noise around the house and heard a long way off. Sometimes when the married couple do not give a "spree" they are horned. This custom is fast dying out and very little is heard of late years.
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