"HERO OF 132 FIGHTS."

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 12 October 1907, Page 3

"HERO OF 132 FIGHTS."

MAN AND WOMAN'S AMAZING CREDULITY. George Moscley, a young nun who was charged at Manchester w.i!',i obtaining money by {a(s6 pretences, was described by his own solicitor as a "liar of great fertility and picturesqueness." 'I iTe evidence fully justified the admission,

Robert Groves, £ bird dealer, of Aneiwts, said Moueley told him lie eoulil make him a "star 'member of a Scutush club and High Lieutenant of Scotland. Moseley described himself as l i\e hero of many prize-fights, and appointed Groves his trainer.

On 'these representations Groves handed his business over to Mosclcy, and also gave him money. The ecrcmony of election was gone through in secret, and all the supposed rites were undertaken, except that of burning the nose, this being waived in consideration of liroves having a scar on his nose, which could be counted is a burn.

droves provided Moseley with food, which included lapih at Is 3d a pound, and new potatoes at 4d, and also boxed with him in training.

Kinily firovos, prosecutor's sister, said she became engaged to Mosclcy, who told her he had won 132 fights, and was matched to fight Gunner Jloir. "I really do like hrave men," she said, "and thought Moseley must be very brave to win so many fights."

lie told her he would receive, £7floi in connection with his forthcoming fight and CtlOn would go to her brother. If also declared that he was engaged ii

writing a play called "A Woman's Sin.' and said they woa'd get married wit! the proceeds. She replied that sh would see the money first Moscley's solicitor said it was a done to secure Miss Orove's favor.

The Magistrates sent the man to gin for three moutlis.