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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2346, 23 September 1880, Page 3

A trial for divorce has just been concluded in Melbourne, which is of special interest to a section of Christchurch residents. The parties to the case were Mr D. Davis ana Mrs. Davis, n?e Miss Simonson, the latter suing for divorce on the ground of cruelty and other charges. Judgment was given in favour of plaintiff, wlro, it w-ill be remembered lately made a most successful debut, in company with her younger sister, as a vocalist. As a specimen of the manner in which telegrams frequently arrive, wc append “ Reuter’s” version of tire trial “Melbourne, Wednesday. Leonora Davis nee Simonson married in Christchurch in 1876 has obtained a divorce from her husband Martin Siraonscn of the Opera troupe bearing that name.” Martin Simonson, the well-known musican is, of course, the young lady’s father.—“ Lyttelton Times.” Several residents of Timaru and the district, including Mr B. Wallis, the wellknown upholsterer, took their departure today cn route for the Melbourne Exhibition The “ Lyttelton Times ” states that a number of gentlemen in Christchurch have formed the idea of making a cheap and most enjoyable trip to the Melbourne Exhibition at Christmas. They intend chartering a steamer to take them to Melbourne, on hoard of which they will live whilst there. An advertisement will appear in a few days for would-be excursionists to send in their names in order to properly arrange matters in good time. The return fare, including board and lodging on the steamer at Melbourne, will be about £lO or £l2. About fifty gentlemen have already signified their intention of going.

The Borough Council invite tenders for building two portable huts. Bober t Webster has been appointed Trustee in bankruptejg of the estate of T. B, Coburn. Tenders arc invited by Mr Duval for alterations and additions to a brick building. The well-known and justly celebrated thoroughbred, “ Discretion,” is announced to travel this season in Timarn, Pleasant Point, Totara, Kerrytown, and Temuka. The anniversary of the Lifeboat Lodge, I. takes place to-raorrow evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sophia street. An excellent tea will be succeeded by a musical, elocutionary and dramatic entertainment. This evening, at the Queen’s Hall, Mr J. P. Armstrong, the famous “ Irish Pilgrim,” will deliver one of his racy and humorous lectures. We have hoard the Pilgrim and we speak from experience when we assure our readers that they will enjoy a treat such as the pilgrims of the colony arc rarely afforded, by patronising his entertainment. Mr Armstrong has a stylo peculiarly his own, by which he draws tears of laughter and pathos from the most obdurate eyes. To prevent accidents we would advise people of an excitable temperament to secure back seats, near the door, so that they can beat a hasty retreat and preserve their ribs if necessary.