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...stands for oil which settles the troubled waters and [illegible] peace. Rice means plenty, and the cocoanut, everything one can desire, since it is food, drink, clothing, and shelter. Then blessings were pronounced upon the flower laiden pair, kisses were given, and then came many people who gave gifts to the mother-in-laws for the young pair. Meanwhile, during the ceremony when no one could see or hear, they brought us some little refreshment. The guests will have a great feast this evening and then the bride goes with her husband to his house. One of the mother-in-laws brought...