DUNEDIN CLUB NOTES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3101, 20 August 1913, Page 69

DUNEDIN CLUB NOTES.

Motto: “One head is better than none, but two are better!

\evcr before, in the annals of DL* •- dom, has there been such a brilliant spectacle as was witnessed by the U-L- J • members and friends at last Tuesday night s gigantic “Mock Trial by Jury case. Ihe judge, Sir Robeater Beer, accompanied at the bench by Mr Shingle More, K.C., M U.G.. Mr Bedstead. 8.A.R., and Mr Scratchctary, court clerk, made quite a picture in themselves. The sight of those members attired in their respective wigs and gowns will long live within the minds of all present. Question: Mas the Imp in a wig?

Froggie was highly amused over the antios of Rousrnoc. Th.s man’s work that night was very much in keeping with his name—viz., always on trie “rouse.” If he was not rousing up the prisoner he was rousing up'the judge for falling off to sleep and snoring loudly during the hearing of the charge. The rrog can only add that though Billy Burlow was a little too noisy at times, still, by the humorous methods which ho went about things, great effect was added thereby towards the enjoyment of the evening.

Mr Nightbircl, the accused man, reminded The Frog of that humorous little story entitled “The Gymnast and the Greasy Pole.' for, during tho hearing of the charge, instead of Bimbo shedding bitter tears, as this critic fully expected to see him do, he was practising pole-climbing, much to the annoyance of the constable in charge.

With an old, very-much-battered-in hard “hitter” upon his head, and with an honest and straightforward expression upon his countenance, Mr Fetchott (Ptero), cabman, took his place in the l>bx to give all information he was possessed of concerning the accused. Froggy cannot bring herself to believe that Mr Fetchott is possessed of a horse that can travel at the terrific speed of one and a-quarter miles in two and a-half hours. That in itself is a most ridiculous statement for any cabby to make, unless he has been fortunate enough in procuring an “Arabian Speedwell horse” fitted with a three-speed gear. Have you one of those, Ptero ?

Mr Young (Ivanboel, witness for the Crown, though much older-looking than his name really denotes, produced, in full view of the court authorities, a zinc-lined spec-tacle-case. Why he did so is still a puzzle to The Frog; but perhaps Ivanhoc is a canvasser; oh,* comrade?

This critic was highly amused at tho heated discussion between the Crown Prosecutor and the judge in re the allowing of tho lady witness to be seated. GirJie contended that, as Adelina was the only lady witness in the case,. she should be allowed to sit down while giving her evidence; but to this Francis strongly objected, on the grounds that was not customary to allow any witness to be seated, and therefore ho could not grant the request.

Orsen. the counsel for accused, played bis part exceedingly well; so full of sympathy was this comrade’s final plea towards the wrong done to the accused man “that prisoner in the dock was not the man who committed the. crime, but was another man very much of a sameness,” etc., etc. Orsen succeeded in gaining the sympathy not only of the people, but also of the jury, as can easily be seen by their verdict of “Not guilty.”

Silvcrd.ale's evidence was given in such a manner that nobody could heln but believe him —“that deceased man had come by his death by an overdose of chloroform, and that had the dose not been so strong there’s no doubt about it the person would have lived through it,” etc., etc.

Most pleased to make your acouaintance. I-ongwood Blossom and Starlight Violet. Did you enjoy the proceedings of last mooting. comrades? The Frog hopes to see you both again at club shortly.

Dame Rumour- hath it that Malvena is exceptionally fond of chocolates; but howtrue is this story this critic cannot tell. It’s just but likely, though. Eh, comrade?

Just have patience, please, er—ah Oh. yes. as I was just going to soy. there’s something after all in that motto, “Laugh, and the world will laugh with you.” isn’t there? Heard from the back seat: “Ha-ha-a-a-a!”

Why look so serious last Tuesdnv night, Avioe? Were you afraid that the jury ■would have brought forward a verdict of “Guilty.” and added as a rider. “Accused to be left hanging from a peach tree for two hours with head resting on ground.” Eh. comrade?

“I’m a-looking at you,” Heirs. But this comrade was too much interested in the proceedings to take note of the speaker.

Where did you obtain that monster hat. cap. or bonnet from. Adelina, that you wore during the hearing of the charge? If looked most, becoming indeed. Was it the latest ?

Good! The over baked German biscuit*

have at lost arrived by last mail, so Hie Frog will now take its exit from the page till next time. —Yours ever on the hop, THE FROG.

Motto: “To observe, to reflect, _and then to speak.”

Last meeting, which was devoted to a mock trial by jury, was an out-and-out success. We arc sure every one present went away entirely satisfied with the night’s entertainment.

How long did it take Francis to learn to cough and speak as he did in the capacity of “His Honor?’’ Imp inquires.

Billy Burlow. as Sergeant, was unsurpassable What with watching the prisoner and keeping silence in the court “Sergeant Pick a Lot of Homes” had his work cut out.

Bimbo VII, as Percival Nightbird, the accused, was very good. He seems to have practised climbing a good deal. You will not find The Imp or even The Frog up there, comrade

The Imp was pleased to see such a big number present, including Woodland Lassie, Mountain Violet, Roslyn Scout, and Ralph the Rover. Welcome to club.

Froggie. where art thou? Emigrating again ? No notes again.

Sorry to sec your retiring letter in last week’s Witness. Mimosa, but hope to see you again in O.W.W.

I notice Snowdrift says in her letter that she wrote to Mozart but received no answer. Mozart is very busy studying, and has not much time to spare, so The Imp hopes Snowdrift will not bo too hard on our comrade if she does not get a letter for a while.

You are not the only one who wants to know where Doreen and Ivy leaf have got to. Rising Star. Winter is over now, so wake up and write soon again to Dot.

Off again, on again, gone again. THE IMP.