MR LUMSDEN AND MR HYLAND.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1933, 25 November 1884, Page 2

MR LUMSDEN AND MR HYLAND.

TO THE KDITOR. Sir, — I notice in your Saturday's issue that Mr N. H. Lumsden in a long communication questions the correctness of your account of my performance at Cambridge, and the disagreexble little episode which ensued, and considers that what you have said is calculated to damage his professional reputation. That Mr Lumsden's "professional reputation' may oe injured by the incident referred to I will not for a minute dispute, but if it has that effect, he has only himself to thank for such a desperate misfortune, and not your report which, particularly as irgarded him, was true- and correct in •very particular. If gentlemen like Mr Lumsden, ro risking their " professional reputation" in such a promiscuous manner, they should be prepared to risk tho consequences as well, and not, on the realisation of the effects of their own folly go trying to put the blame on to some other shoulders. Mr Lumsden says he did not challenge me — contradiction ia needless, the Cambridge public know all about that. And then lie twits me with not being able to put down my £20 at once. It was not desirable that I should put the whole amount down "on the nail;" £o was a sufficient deposit to bind such a contract, and if Mr Lumsdeu was foolish enough to want to do otherwise I don't see why he should grumble with me for setting him such a good example — an example, subsequent circumstances considering — for which he has every reason to be thankful. When I get hold of £20 I put it away carefully, instead of flaunting it about in the eyes of a needy public, %s seems a practice with some people. Mr Lumsden i» corroot in stating (though not altogether as he puts it, however,) that an understanding was arrived at that the match should stand over till Wednesday, but he well knows that a further understanding was arrived at that we should meet on Mgnday morning, deposit the stakes, and arrange the affairs of the contest generally. Mr Lumsden displayed great willingness to deposit the money on Sunday, knowing full well the possible consequences of such a contrast, and knowing that neither, the stakeholder nor myself would entertain the offer. The appointment for Monday morning at 10 o'clock was definitely made and not Tuesday at Ohaupo, as an alternative. When 1 met Mr Lumsden at Ohaupo on Tuesday I did nofc absolutely refuse to entertain any further overtures in the matter, but J distinctly gave him to understand that I had had sufficient verbal appointments and that if I did consent to re-open the subject I should have something more definite and satisfactory to go upon. The further statements qf MV L,u.msden about the electrifying or mysterious influence of my clothes, the public will appreciate them in their proper Hs/ht ; indeed, they are truly characteristic of him who makes them. My acceptance of Mr Lumsden's challenge appears elsewhere. Trusting you will forgive me fop so far trespassing on your valuable space, — I am, &c, D'Akcy Hyland. 1 Cambridge, November 22nd.

A qhojck example of matrimonial infelicity as the reporters delicately described it, was investigated by a London magistrate the other day. The parties had beeu married for twentyseven years, and had lived together " very nnhappily" all that time. The husband bolstered up hia case with a pile of boots, trousers, Blurts, and other garments, which his spouse had at various times torn to shreds in the ecstacv of her passion. The lady.on her part, produced an equally imposing collection of damaged bonnets, dresses, etc., which her husband had cruelly mauled and mangled. Amid this wreck of domestic happiness it is pleasant to note that the contending parties contenten themselves with wreaking their fury upon their garments and not upon their persons. As long as their warfare is confined within thege ridiculous limits it is impossible for the law to arbitrate between them. Yes ! It is certainly true. Ask any of your friends wh^ have purchased there. Garlick and CnnWf>)\ nave numerous unasked for and very, favourable coTpraendatfons from pountry< cust mere on their excellent- packing pf J?ijrn|' ' ture," Crockery, and Glass, &c. Ladies and , gentlemen, 'about to furnish should re-, member that Garlick and Cranwell'a is the Cheap Furnishing Warehouse oi Auckland. > Furniture to suit all classes' ; also 'Carpets, 'Floo!* Cloths and all Hoifw Nece»sanjjf.' houspk'nparijr finished, or, ypnareeoingtpfflt married, v}s}|; qarljpk an^ CranwelVQueen-ftreet a9d,Lprne : strw|, Aucfc r )an i; I Intendinr purea'awr* can ha?e « raUJogu*