The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1889-02-16
METHODS OF COURTING.
They Vary Considerably in Diff
ferent Parts Of the World.
How the EsQuimaux and Australian Bush
men Capture Their Brides - The
Asiatic Way-A Curious Gus.
tom Observed In Holland.

Among the ancient Assyrians all mar
riageable young girls were assembled at
cue place, and the public crier put them up
for sale one after the other, says writer
in the Epoch The money which was re-
ceived for those who were handsome, and
Consequently sold well, was bestowed as u
Wedding portion on those who were plain.
When the most beautiful had been disposed
" the more ordinary looking ones were
"fered for certain sum, and allotted tc
Naose willing to take them.
nancent Greece the lover was seldom
favored with an opportunity of telling his
p'sson to his mistress, and he used to pub
hsh hby inscribing her name on tho wass,
oh the bark Of the trees in the public walks
ana upon the leaves Of books. He would
oecorate the door Of her house with gar
Ahas and make llbatons Of wine before it,
N ne manner that was practised in the
temple Of Cupid
According to DR.. Hayes, courtship among
'a' Esqumaux has not much tenderness
"ooul 1t, The match is made by the parents
u The couple. The lover must go out and
'aplure polar bear as an evidence of his
s'uFage and strength. That accomplished,
as sneaks behind the door Of his sweet
NeufIs house, and when she comes out he
Poances upon her and tries to carry her to
'lls Dog -sledge. She screams, bites, kicks
ana breaks away from him. He gives chase,
~neFeupon oil the old women Of the settle
heht rush out and beat her with frozen
su'lps OF sealsldn. She falls down exhausted,
As lover lashes her to his sledge, whips up
uiS dogs, dashes swiftly over the frozen
'aow and the wedding is consummated
ihe Australian lover is still more lacking
y, tenderness, If the statement maae BY
AYERS Deley is true. The lover makes up
us mind US to which woman shall be his
orlde, and then hides in the bushes in the
'0lhlty OF her dwelling. As soon as she
wrnes near the spot where he is concealed
heknocks her down with club, and carries
"cf on before she comes to. II he does not
get her to his hut before she recoyers.
mere is likely to be lively fight in the
uash, for the Australian damsel is gener.
a!ya vigorous one, and may have reasons
W her own for objecting to his attentions.
we lover may then be obliged to club her
yan, and as that is considered to be some.
Slat OF q reflection on the ardor with which
A''earier effort was made, he is apt to put
1'much soul and muscle into his first love
PH as he can summon.
IA some parts Of Asia the question of a
@"h a'"h title to bride must be settled by II
rec light between the friends of the con.
"cong parties. II his forces are victo-
F'S his sweetheart becomes his trophy.
,r friends are victorious he must pay
price as the victors demand All over
'oahtry some ceremony Of violence or
r"s.N .''.sioh OF physical power must precado
"saulng. Some native tribes insist upon
49,. race between the bride and bride.
,J ~, ~, 70 decide the question OF marriaga
lac, ''lefs require long chase on horse
nnst IN some sections of Asia the lover
carry on his bride on his back. II be