BREEZE IN COURT

Southland Times, Issue 17225, 21 December 1912, Page 6

BREEZE IN COURT

SOLICITOUS AT LOGGERHEADS. MUTUAL RECUIMTXATIOXS. (Special to the Times.) / CHRISTCHURCH. December 20. There were some angry exchanges at the Magistrate's Court this afternoon, when before Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., an application for sureties of the peace against John Teague was made by Harry Hamlin. Mr M. Donnelly appeared for Teague, and Air .1. .1. Dougal! for Hamlin. Hamlin, a machinist at P. and D. Duncan’s, said that , for three or four months Teague had been working at the sama machine. The defendant on one occasion told witness that he was doing too much work, and that if he did not take things more comfortably there would be trouble, “and God help you.” The defendant hit him on December Gib. knocking several teeth out. Witness turned round and defendant hit him then on the back of the head, and called out names. On the following Tuesday, during the dinner hour. Teague threatened witness with his lists. During his cross-examination, Air Donnelly heatedly objected several times to what lie termed “the unmannerly interruptions" of counsel for the complainant. "I will throw up the case if these interruptions continue,’.’ lie said.

“Go on with the case, Air Donnelly,” advised the magistrate. William Sullivan, a wheelwright’s apprentice at B. and D. Duncan's, said that tie saw Teague hit Hamlin, who then complained to the foreman. Mr Donnelly al this stage nbjented to a question put to Hie witness by Mr Bengali, who made a retort not audible at Hie reporter’s table. Air Donnelly (heatedly): “You have made insulting remarks in regard to my competency.” Air Dnugall: ”1 only criticised your mannf-r.” His Worship: “The remarks were not in order.” Mr Donnelly; “When T am provoked the way T am nr.".-; I am justified in saying that 1 have gone through a five years’ course, and he lias gone through only a two years' course. 1 am a barrister. and be is a solicitor,” Air Dongall do Hie Bench t : “He is not a gentleman. He is not fit to lie a member of his profession.” Air Donnelly (excitedly): “I ask you (o reprimand him. sir. If you don't 1 will leave the Court.” His Worship: "1 think' it was an improper remark. 1 ask you to withdraw, Mr Dougall.” Air Dougall; "1 "'ill withdraw. I was annoyed.” The case was then proceeded with. After hearing further evidence his Worship ordered Teague to pay the costs, and if called upon within three months be would be bound over to keep tl )e peace.