TOPSY TURVEY.

NZ Truth, Issue 184, 26 December 1908, Page 6

TOPSY TURVEY.

He Knew What the Magistrate Meant. The case of Turvey v. Turvey is one of those marital, misery-cases that too often occupy the S.M. Court m Christchurch. Turvey has not been providing for the missus, and as she has six young children the circumstance is disastrous. The> couple have been married thirteen years and the eldest youngster is «twelve, and as hdsband and wife . had separated for six months the missus was reeling the edge, of poverty very keenly. The woman told Magistrate Bishop that she hadn't seen any money from hubby for at least three weeks. , .<His Worship: How have you lived?— I work for myself and keep the children. HE'S LIVING WITH ANOTHER ,'■ x WOMAN. ■ What amount do you think is necessary to keep you and the family ?— I don't want it for: myself, sir; I want it for the. cnildren. The unfortunate wife is deaf, .andjvhen Turvey got into the' box it was seen that he was deaf aJlso. He stated that within the last six months he had given his wife £46? 10s. Mr Bishop : Are you living with another woman?— l am boarding with another woman, His Worship : You know what I mean. Are you living with her as your, wife ?— Well, yes. ' . ' Mr Bishop : I will make an order for 30s a week towards the support of the wife and children. Get out of my sight as soon as you can.