MAGISTRATE AND SOLICITOR.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2095, 22 January 1908, Page 2

MAGISTRATE AND SOLICITOR.

A LIVELY PASSAGE-AT-AItMS

“I WILL PUT YOU WHERE YOU WILL BE .KEPT QUIET.” Presi Association. WHANGAREI; Jan. 21. During the hearing of a charge of assault against C'onstablo Douglas, of Hikuraugi, a scene occurred between Magistrate Dyer and solicitor Haekett, of Auckland, who was appearing for the informant. Mr. Dan. McLeod. The Latter had been put off the racecourse by the constable, who acting under .instructions from the racing club refused admittance to unlicensed bookmakers.

When questioning the constable, Mr. Hackett was trying to get a positive answer whether the constable had the direct authority of the club for his action, when Mr. Dyer said to Mr. Hackett, “You are wasting the time of the Court, as you always do.” Mr. Hackett: “Am J not allowed to question tho witness dn my own way?”

Mr. Dyer: “Will you proceed?” Mr. Hackett: “I will proceed in the proper way.”

Mr. Dyer: “You will proceed according to my instructions.”

Mr. Hackett: “I will not be intimidated by you.” Mr. Dyer : “If you use the word ‘intimidated' again 1 will put you where you will ho kept quiet.” Mr. Hackett: “I repeat I will not he intimidated.”

Mr. Dyer (heatedly): “Sit down.” Mr. Hackett: “I will sit down presently.”

Mr. Dyer (vehemently): “Sit down.”

Mr. Hackett: “I can only ask permission to withdraw from the case.” Mr. Dyer: “You can withdraw.” .Mr. Hackett: “I certainly will withdraw.”

Mr. Hackett thereupon left the Court, and the charge of assault was eventually dismissed with costs £1 7s.