COMEDY IN COURT

Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1929, Page 8

COMEDY IN COURT

magistrate hears an APPLICATION. AUCKLAND, Dec. 13. Comedy and not crime was staged at the Police Court this morning, particularly when the worries of the Lockwood family were unfolded to Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M. Two cases involving people off this name were set down both being complaints for prohibition orders. Mrs E. Lockwood, by the applications filed in court, asked that her husband, W. R. Lockwood, jun., and Mrs Alary Lockwood be prohibited from taking intoxicating liqours. The clerk of the court reminded the Magistrate that Mr Lockwood had already taken out a prohibition order. “Who is Airs Mary Lockwood?” Air Hunt asked Airs E. Lockwood.

“She is my mother-in-law,” replied the woman making the application. “Yes, woi'se luck, I am,” said Mrs Alary Lockwood. Air Hunt: So you have done your husband and now you want to do your mother-in-law, eh? Does she live with you —No. “What do you want to interfere with her for?” asked Arr Hunt, who said he would stand the application down until he got a report from the constable in whose district the Airs Lockwood resided. “AVe will hear the truth from the constable,” added the Magistrate. r ‘What have you got to do with the matter. Are you a relative?” AU | Hunt asked an elderly gentleman who stood beside Airs Alary Lockwood. “Oh, I’m her husband,” said the man. “Well, what do you think about this matter?” said Air Hunt. “1 think it would do her good if she was prohibited. She is an old lady. It’s not the quantity she takes, but it affects her. She’s not strong.” Mr Hunt: That’s enough. 1 don’t want to hear the constable now. Airs Alary Lockwood created roars of laughter when she smiled and shook her fist at her husband. “Now, now,” site said to him. He also smiled. “I only have a pint of ale a day,” she said. ‘lt’s Jier who is the drunkard (pointing to Airs E. Lockwood). She has five bob’s worth of brandy at a time.” (Laughter.) “Oh, I have nothing of the kind,” said Airs E. Lockwood. Mr Hunt tried to persuade Airs Mary Lockwood to take out an order herself and save trouble. “No, I won’t have an order,” the old lady replied most emphatically. “If I take one out I’ll only break it. 1 only want my pint every day, and that hurts- no one.” (Laughter.) “She won’t do without it,” said Airs E. Lockwood. “Here you keep quiet,” said the old lady. “I’m going to issue an order prohibiting you,” Air Hunt informed the woman, “and if you break it I’ll send you to Pakatoa Island.” “I don’t think you’ll ever get me,” said the woman. “That’s enough,’ said Air Hunt. The garrulous one continued to argue, and ultimately the court orderly and the woman’s husband escorted her out off the courtroom.