Scene In Court.
MAN AND HIS HAT. TREATENED WITH CONTEMPT. Apparently becoming tired of the proceedings at the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, a spectator rose and made for the door, but put on his hat as he did so. A constable ordered him to take it off, and ho obeyed, but replaced it before reaching the door, with the result that he was brought back. Mr. H. Morgan, S.M., informed the offender that if he thought tho hat was deliberately donned, in contempt. of the Court, he would fine the offender or send him to gaol. An assurance was given that the offence was unintentional, but the man added that the S.M. could please himself about the gaol, but that no fine would be paid. On again stating that the offence was unintentional, he was told to go.
A few feet from the door, however, he again donned his hat, thero being another stentorian cry from a constable, “Take off that hat!” No further action was taken, and tinman was allowed to go, but he had a narrow escape from unpleasant consequences.
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Thames Star, Volume LXV, Issue 19255, 9 November 1934, Page 3
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181Scene In Court. Thames Star, Volume LXV, Issue 19255, 9 November 1934, Page 3
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