TWO VERSIONS.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2464, 10 February 1881, Page 4

TWO VERSIONS.

Most New Zealanders and South Australians remember Sir James Fergusson, who was Governor of these colonies. They will also remember that Sir James cut out a fellow in S. A. who was engaged to a young, lady, and married her himself. Sir James afterwards went home, and having failed three times to get a seat in the House of Commons, was appointed Governor of Bombay. Last month we sympathised with a young officer who, returning from the races, galloped past the Governor’s carriage, and was arrested for the heinous offence. Here is the other side from an English file :—“ The officer who is going to be tried by court martial for his rude behaviour :o the Governor of Bombay, is the eldest son of Lord Vernon, and gave his father considerable trouble a few years ago, when, owing to his foolish and extravagant habits he had to leave the Guards. He does not seem to have improved in India. Driving in a dog cart he tried to pass the Governor’s carriage, which contained Sir James Fergusson, his wife, and his daughters. Sir James beckoned to him not to pass, pointing to his restive horses, which were new ones and not easy to handle ; but the officer was not going to stop for the Governor or for anyone else, and tried to force his way past the troopers, one of whom was sent to tell him not to pass the carriage. Vernon struck the native troopers in the face and forced his way past. These acts speak for themselves, and no comment is needed.”—' Sydney Bulletin.”