Rev. Lorimer Fison, 1883-01-26

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File Fison 27.(3)
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(Fiji) Discussion of the practice of avoidance of the father-in-law and mother-in-law, and the distinction between the two.

The origin of exogamy.

Australian origins in Asia, and possibly Central Africa.

The Great Mystery of Initiation - the ceremonial admission of young men into full membership of the community, on which Fison is preparing a detailed statement.

Codrington and some of his recent discoveries. Defence of the 'savages' both as regards intellect and morality. Their methods of reassuring out changes in patterns of behaviour.

Misunderstandings in the European mind.

The need for the term 'totemy' to describe a division with descent through females.

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