EXTRAORDINARY CAREER.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1736, 12 May 1888, Page 3

EXTRAORDINARY CAREER.

; A scandal, in which the parties were Lord Deerhurst (one of the aide-de-camp of a Governor of Australia) and Sutton, an Australian bookmaker, caused a good deal of interest in the colonies about two years ago. His lordship owed Sutton some money, and, refusing to pay, was thrashed. He then summoned the bookmaker, and had him sentenced to fourteen days’ imprisonment, though the conviction was afterwards quashed. Sutton was also expelled from the Yictorian Club, Thus outlawed in Australia, Sutton went to England to try and better his luck, and succeeded admirably. Under the name of Robert Standish Sievier he got into the best society, won large amounts of money, and was presented at the Queen’s levee in July last. In the midst of his prosperity, however, he received a cruel reverse. Lord Deerhurst arrived in England, and the consequence was that “ the presentation at court of Mr R. Standish Sievier has been cancelled.” At about the same time Sutton also had a run of very had luck, and “ took the knock,” which, being interpreted, means that he was unable to meet his financial engagements. He is twentyeight years of age, and has played actor, soldier, bookmaker, and many other parts in life, and he wears a medal presented to him for bravery while serving in Africa.