The Comet. —i'he prophecy of the destruction of the world by the return of the comet next year, has been variously received by different people. For mstanee (says th« Ilawkes Bay Herald), a youth of twelve objected to going to school, suggesting that if he had only a year to live he iright enjoy himself for that period. A tradesman bargained for some expensive machinery, and in-ranged to pay for it next November—a month after the comet is due. But the sharpest trick of all was done by a- sporting man about town. He went about offering to bet 100 to 1 against the truth of the p o;.)beev. Of course if he lost he would never be ealled upon to p.iy ; if the.-.world slid wagged, he would p.)c'.;ct his winnings.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1036, 28 November 1882, Page 1
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131Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 Temuka Leader, Issue 1036, 28 November 1882, Page 1
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