56 IIAERUGE CUSTOMS OP THE SIKHIMESE. 



Regarding succession the following order seems to be generally, 

 though not always, used: — 



1. Son. 



2. Grandson, &c., through the males. 



3. Brother by same mother. 

 / Father's brother's son \ 



A ) n sister's son / , , . 

 *• Mother's brother's son ^^ ^^°^^^' 

 V ,, sister's son / 



5. If only distant relatives, they only receive a portion, a portion 



going to the Lamas and the remainder to Government. 



6. If no relatives, funeral expenses, &c., to the Lamas and the 



remainder to Government. 



