THEATRICAL ROW.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 10923, 12 November 1913, Page 5

THEATRICAL ROW.

EXCHANGE OF WRITS. NORDICA AND HER MANAGER. By Telegraph-Press Assertion-Copyright. W&BOURNE, Novemfcei 11. , • Ihfferences nave arisen between Madame Nordica, the famous singer, and Mr Fred Shiprcan, her manager, resulting in an exchange of writs. Mr Shipman is suing Madame Nordica for £3OOO for alleged Blander, and Madame Nordica has issued a writ claiming from Mr Shipman accounts for all moneys , received and disbursed during the con- , cert tour and for all advances maae , by plaintiff to defendant. A third writ has been issued by Mr Shipman against Mr Ernest Romayne , Simmons for alleged slander. "SHIPMAN 1 * FINISH." WHAT SIMMONS SAID. By Telegraph-Frew Association-Copyright (Received Novomber 12, 10.30 a.m.) MELBOURNE. November 12. The case of Shipman versus Simmons, a claim for £2OOO for alleged Elander, the plaintiff has been granted a writ of capias against defendant, who said that he would be leaving shortly for Java. The slander complained of was contained in the words: "This is Shopman's finish. Madame Nordica could put him in gaol for misappropriating her money," which plaintiff alleged defendant uttered aboard the Loongana to three others. Simmons is also alleged to have said: "Shipman has been robbing Madame Nordica right and left," which words are said to have been uttered at the Hotel Australia in Sydney to another person.. '