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Original paragraph in
The Lyttelton Times - Saturday, April 6, 1895
The Lyttelton Times - Saturday, April 6, 1895
Most similar paragraph from
Patea Mail - Monday, April 8, 1895
Patea Mail - Monday, April 8, 1895
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In cross-examination Oscar Wilde admitted that he was acquainted with young men named Taylor, Parker and Atkins. Taylor had introduced
him to five young men on separate occasions, to whom witness had given money, but he was not aware that any of them were gentlemen's servants. He said who
derived pleasure from being in the company of bright and happy people. Witness had frequently been in Taylor's room. He was aware that both Taylor and
Parker had once been arrested, but continued their friendship. Once he took Atkins and a youth named Price to Paris, and introduced them to another youth
named Ernest Scarp, who became acquainted with Lord Douglas when making a voyage to Australia. Wilde said he had made presents to Scarp and Mabor because
he liked them. Letters read in Court proved that the Marquis of Queensberry was endeavouring to stop his son from visiting Wilde. The son wired back to
his father that Wilde was a funny little man. The Marquis subsequently called at Wilde's house, where a furious scene took place. The latter denied the
charges levelled against him, and showed the Marquis the door. Witness wrote to the Marquis complaining that his wife encouraged his son's visits. Wilde's
friendship with Lady Queensberry and her sons remained unbroken. Certain letters from the youths already named showed that the writers were
poverty-stricken, some imploring assistance or employment.
The Marquis of Queensberry wrote to his son, saying that he believed he was crazy, and suggesting that he should leave the country.
The Marquis of Queensberry wrote to his son saying that he believed he was crazy, and suggesting that he should leave the country.
Mr Wilde admitted he paid no regard to social inferiority if his friends were amusing. Lord Douglas's letters showed that he threatened
to shoot his father if he attempted to thrash him. The marquis's letter referred to an eminent statesman, but the reference was political.
Mr Wilde's case is closed.
Mr Carson, in opening the defence, declared that Mr Wilde's literature alone justified the charges against the plaintiff. In
conclusion, he claimed that the defendant's witnesses, amongst whom was Wood, the chief blackmailer, would prove the case to the hilt.