Whataupoko Road Board.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume II, Issue 288, 18 April 1889, Page 2

Whataupoko Road Board.

The Whataupoko Road Board met last night. Present: Messrs Coleman (in tho chair), Joyce, Clayton, and O'Meara. With reference to a complaint received from Mr Perryer re overcharge claimed by the Poundkeeper, it was decided to reply admitting the overcharge, and asking him to accept the 2s. Mr Chute wrote demanding a reason for his discharge as tallyman on the Riverside Road. Mr O'Ryan stated that he would write to Mr Chute, and explain why he had been dismissed. It was resolved to have the formation of 10 chains in Clifford Street extended to Wi Pere Street, and the Engineer was instructed to make arrangment with the contractor for the carrying out of the work. Mr O’Ryan was authorised to have a fender wall built at the bridge on the Riverside Road, at a cost not exceeding £5. The following accounts were passed—A. J. O'Neil £75, E Lewis £1 12«, M. Jennings £4 16s, J. Chute £5 12s, J. Olllvler £4 12s, R. Knox £4l, P. Lange £23.

At the Waipawa Court last week, a cue in which Mr Cresswell was engaged waa called on, and there was no appearance of the plaintiff, to that Mr Loughnan, who appeared for him, asked for an adjournment. This was granted, but Mr Creetwell demanded oosts. It came out that though three of Mr Creaewell’e witnesses (Maoris) were present, and subpoenas taken out, thee* had not been served. Mr Loughnan objected paying costa to witnesses not subpeened. “Well, I’ll eoon get over that,” said Mr Cresswell, and turning to the Clerk of the Court he said, “ Where are those oopiM," and grabbed up a sheaf of blue paper*. “ I'll eoon serve them,” he said. “It is contempt of Court to serve them in the Court,” quietly remarked the R.M. “ Oh, I know that," replied Mr Cresswell. “ Here, (naming the Maoris,) come outside and gat your submenus.” Oat the Maoris went and got their >its of paper. Then Mr Cresswell returned, and the RM. remarkoi, “ I don’t think I can give costs when the witnesses hsve not been served.” “ But they have been, your p Worship," eaid Mr Cresswell, “ and that before your Worship has given judgment on the matter I" There was a smile (audible) and the R.M. saw that Mr Creuwell had eoored. Costa were allowed of £1 Rs Bd, and solicitor's fee £1 Is, and the case stood adjourned, " Brown, whet did you olear by that aptou* letitrn t" " My poakete," told Brown,