and he has had three trips from New Zealand, besides thousands of miles of travelling m New Zealand. I give the winner every credit, but I reckon my poor old beggar didn't disgrace himself." '-'■■. FUTURE RACES. As Mason has taken, this defeat . m such a sporting spirit, it is safe to say that a win by any of his team during the Spring will be met with a good reception. The New-Zealand trainer's .conduct fully deserves '< it.' Mr. Greenwood, owner of the horse, Avill be here m the next few days, and with Cupidon and Tressayr to represent him, he should have the satisfaction of leading mat least one Avinner. Farceur has, unfortunately, gone amiss. , [The cablegrams have informed- us since that Gloaming turned the tables on 'vhis adversary the following Saturdav^l
of EJlliott to leave plaintiff Some money, and the son recognised tljat, and had offered to make Miss Lewis a gift of a moderate sum out of his rY_S_y , P George Edward Elliott, son of;deceased, aged 20 years, stated that he arrived m New Zealand from England about eight months before his father died. Witness knew the relation-, ship existing between plaintiff and his father. Plaintiff never commented to him upon the relationship. She knew that witness's mother was still aliA'e m England.- Witness was sure his father INTENDED TO MAKE PROVISION for Miss Lewis, and he intended to dO something for her out of his share m the estate. His. Honor said he agreed with counsel on both sides that there were features of hardship m the case. The plaintiff obviously was a simple woman,' and had Avorked hard during her association with Elliott- In conclusion, his Honor said that all the circumstances were not consistent with the suggestion that the relationship between the parties was brought about by a representation of an invalid marriage ceremony. Tho claim must fail, and judgment would be given for defendant. Lawyer Alpers said he did not apply for costs on . behalf of the Public Trustee. • His Honor said that he considered the Public Trustee was quite justified m "not asking for costs. He added that he was glad that the son of the deceased had expressed his willingness to rectify the wrong done-tc^thd plaintiff. ____ wmmm mmmm
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NZ Truth, Issue 878, 23 September 1922, Page 5
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376Untitled NZ Truth, Issue 878, 23 September 1922, Page 5
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