NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2355, 4 October 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Another dust storm of a blinding character was experienced in town to-day. It is stated that Lonehand whose performances at Geraldine and Tcmuka within the past few days have created a capital impression in sporting circles has been sold to Mr John Limn for L3OO. ■Sir Fantluim of A uckiand is being lionised for having suppressed pienro-pneumonia. Joe, the Fijian servant, who axed several residents of the North, has been committed for trial on charges of murder and unlawfully wounding. The widow of Hecs is to receive a theatrical benefit. It is understood that the Government have determined to dispense with the services of Messrs Conyers and Lawson, and notice to this effect has been given them. Other important changes affecting the heads of departments aic said to be in contemplation. The railway workshops at Addington as well as at Dunedin are likely to receive a thorough clearing out. Somebody in Dunedin wishes evidently to make a rise out of photos. A lady, goodlooking, with a big fortune is advertring for a husband, A widow of 2!) with Ul,7<-0 wants phetosand pound notes as well. A female medium offers to reveal the -Melbourne Cup winner for a few shillings. The police are looking for a Jeremy Diddlcr in disguise. A divorce suit now pending at Drooklyn, entitled Trice v. Tiico, is attracting some attention. Doth panics are colored, and both claim a decree. The woman charges the man, who is a waiter, with various misdeeds, and lie alleges when lie married her she was the wife of the King of Ashantcc. It is admitted that she married a son of the African monarch in 18(50, and that he soon afterwards deserted her. The Yorkshire farmers are about to emigrate in considerable numbers. A large meeting was held at Wakefield in the early part of August in order to discuss the question, and the unanimous conclusion was that emigration was almost the only course left open to the Yorkshire farmer it he wished to avoid the workhouse.