A CURIOUS CASE.
Nelson, October 30. An extraordinary case was before the Supreme Court to-day. Mrs Walcot brought a suit for judicial separation, and praying for the custody of her two children against Colonal Walcot. The respondent had failed to appear in the suit, but was in Court attired in the uniform of a salvation soldier. He put on placards with printed texts, fixing them on his breast and back, and said— "ln presence of my wife, the Judge, and citizens, I ask forgiveness for this great sin." He was reproved by his honor, and was asked to remove the placards, which he did. The evidence, which was very lengthy, was then proceeded with. The respondent, who retired from the Indian service with the rank of Colonel, was shown to be most eccentric; and virtually the only question for the .Court was as to custody of the youngest child, a lad of twelve, who could scarcely read though very intelligent. Mr Wallcot. since her marriage, had joined the Roman Catholics, and though she was willing to have the boy brought up as a Protestant, she desired to tak-> him to England. His Honor was ready to make the decree about separation, but would take time to consider the order as to the custody of the boy.
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Grey River Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 5334, 31 October 1885, Page 2
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A CURIOUS CASE.
Grey River Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 5334, 31 October 1885, Page 2
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