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In reply to Mr M' Arthur, plaintiff stated that he originally made a "claim for £1000; but on finding thathis injuries were more serious than he had at first anticipated, the claim, was increased to £3000. During last 3'ear his salary amounted to about £1100. , After the close of the plaintiff's case, Mr M' Arthur contended that Brownlow had no legal right to be in the part of the house from which, he alleged he had fallen. He wouidf call evidence to fehow that the door was invariably kept locked, and was so at 7 o'clock that night. He would prove also that Brownlowi was under the influence of liquor* and contributed negligence towards the accident. Charles James Warrington Rogers,, manager for the company, said ha had never known the part of the building from which plaintiff alleged he foil to be used by gentlemen. At about 4 p.m. on 7th December plaintiff passed the office in which witnessi was sitting. He had a large glass with three good "nips" in it, ancfi said he was going to play tennis,, but would have a good " rozzler "■; first. Mr Lewers : A good what? — A> good "rozzler." It is not an expression that I am accustomed to, «nake use of. Witness, continuing, said that ati 8 p.m. the same day plaintiff again "passed the door, and said, "Is there .any harm in my going out with my slippers on?" At 11 p.m. witness heard xhat there was » man lying dead in the yard. Witness went out with a lantern and saw that the mant ' was plaintiff. .Witness, returning to the house said to two female attendants, "It is one of the geiitlemen staying in the house lying drunk ; it is no business of yours who he' is." Witness, with assistance, carried plaintiff inside, and at the request of Mrs Brownlow called in Dr. Jackson. That was- on the Saturday. On the following Wednesday plaintiff- walked. across the road, refusing, assistance, left Sandring- ' liana. House on following Monday.. About' five weoKs" agof witness' sa.wi plaintiff in ColHns-strept. He ed on to a tramcar which was travelling almost at full speed. On NNetw t Year's eve witness saw plaintiff in Bburke-street, and he appeared to bo in ver-y-good health. Dr. Jackson deposed that he was called to see plaintiff on the nigh© of 7th December. He was suffering a good deal of pain, and was bruised on the shoulder, arm, chest and] spine. There was no concussion of the brain, and no bones were brokcalled to see plaintiff on the nighti was under the influence of drink His memory did not seem to be ino£ paired. The swelling on the back: iriust have increased enormously if it had attained the size previously stated in evidence. In witness's opinion plaintiff would recover completely in two months. The jury returned a verdict for. plaintiff, damages £1282 9s. How tired you look. Ho— you lozig for a good rest. It's work throu jli t^a day and worry through tb 0 -infit. Already you havo no;*vo;is dys^ays'i, nervous sick hsatbeac, r.:;l ncuriLla, Tour food ciistrcssts to. You ujo "all tired out," and you nuflcr from terrible depression. is what you need. - It koops you ur> when especially pressed with worlr. 1 1 cures dyspopsia, and ife builds «:> exhausted nerve tissue. Pure, rich blood, a strong digeslioTJ, a clear skin, steady and vigorous nerves; tkese may all be yoxvrs i£ yo-«A only use this great blood-purifying a_d blood-forming medicine. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayw Ci., Lews I }, Mass., U. S. A. 1 V PIANOS. THE PIANOS imported by the DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY are sonorous in tone, exquisite in finish, 'superior in workmanship, and perfect in action. They are from the Best Manufacturers in the World, and cannot be excelled. The list includes RichJ Lipp is Sohn, John Broadwood & Sons, Bohn, Erard, Collard & Collard, s Rosenkranz, and others. <* These Instruments, suitable for the school, cottage, or mansion, are now on view, and your^ inspection invited. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO., Devon Street, New Plymouth. G. W. HENDERSON, Representative. NEW PLYMOUTH EXTENSION. WESTOWN. IF you are seeking a heallhj BUILDING SITE, insist ou securing at least quarter-acre allotments. COMPARE the quarter-acres offered you at TUKAPA FOR £25 With sections less than half the si«e selling at double and triple tbe money I and equally near the town centre. I TUKAPA~PRICES: I Quarter-acre Sections, £25 to £35* One acre Sections, £75. Two to Five acre Sections, £50 to £75 per acre. Apply THOS. O. KELSEY, or to any of the Land Agents. a 403 FOR SALE CHEAP. OQ A ACRES, of which 230 acres are _iOU in good grass, cleared, portion fenced, and subdivided ; four-roomed house and outbuildings, cowshed and panel yard ? few acres ploughed. Price j for freehold, £5 per acre. For particulars, etc., apply to— i____Dil__£ LLiLNBWTON KING

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Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 11934, 7 April 1902, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 11934, 7 April 1902, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 11934, 7 April 1902, Page 1