A THEATRICAL CASE.
(Fbom Ova Oww Correspondent.) U'ELLIXGTOM. December S.
A case of interest to players and natrons of the theatre was mentioned in the Supreme Court to-dav — viz., that of Howard Vernon and his wife, Lavinia FlorenceVernon (formerly Mi<=s Do Loitte). v. James MacMahon and William Gunn. The plaintiffs in the action/ claim £175 for alleged! wrongful dismissal. The case was removed from the Magistrate's Court into the Runreme Court, and, on the application of defendant Gunn's solicitor, a. month's extension of time in which to file- a statement of de'fenco was granted. Counsel staked that his client desired to get evidence from Sydney.
j Bakers and confectioners (save the Lon» don Daily Mail) c-laim that sweet-eating; among adults, which tlipy state is rapidly on the inoroasp, is likeiy to stop the consumption of alcohol, as the persons who drink heavily cannot oat sweets, because they have a natural revulsion for them. Conversely, it is stated that people who acquire a taste for sweets are not likely to become victims to alcohol excess, because ihov have a natural antipathy to spirits. Women wkho require a, stimulant afeonlil try V.OLFE'S SCHNAPPS.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2804, 11 December 1907, Page 69
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191A THEATRICAL CASE. Otago Witness, Issue 2804, 11 December 1907, Page 69
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