To-morrow, at Broad Bay, Hanco, the Handcuff King, loaded with manacles, legirons, and 801b of iron, will jump from the upper bridge of the ferry steamer Waikana, a distance of 35ft, and will rid himself of his impedimenta while undr ■ ; water The Waikana leaves town at 2.50 p.m.
Our Cromwell correspondent write?: It is many years since Central Otago has been favored with a spring like the present one. Copious rains followed by genial warmth have had a wonderful effect on the pastures and crops. Farmers and graziers are jubilant, as a prosperous year is assured; Wife (to husband, dressing); “Why, Harry, it isn’t time to get up I' Husband; “Yes, it must be; baby’s just gone to sleep." "
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Evening Star, Issue 14511, 1 November 1910, Page 5
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119Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Issue 14511, 1 November 1910, Page 5
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