ENGLISH SOCIETY SCANDAL
A WOMAN PLAINTIFF. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright London, January 17. Mrs. Asquith and other society ladies gave evidence of Sir Algernon West's statement. t Plaintiff, in her evidence, testified as to the social consequences resulting from the statement. "EXTRAVAGANCE A PASSPORT TO SOCIETY." Received 18, 9.50 p.m. London, January 18. Mrs. Asquith testified' that nothing that Sir Algernon West had said had affected the question of witness receiving the plaintiff. Mr. Gill, for defendant: Have you ever heard of a lady being excluded from society because she was extravagant? Mrs. Asquith: Never. I should say it was a passport into society. (Laughter.) She added: Plaintiff has never been to my house from the standpoint of entertainment. She came to see me on business. After plaintiff's evidence, which was intended to 6how how she had been boycotted, Mr. Gill argued that there was no case to go to the jury. Mr. Justice Darling held, however, that the case must proceed.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 227, 19 January 1911, Page 5
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161ENGLISH SOCIETY SCANDAL Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 227, 19 January 1911, Page 5
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