COSTLY ARGUMENT

NZ Truth, Issue 1108, 24 February 1927, Page 7

COSTLY ARGUMENT

WHEN he had taken a cargo of " liquor aboard, William Williamson, of Christchurch, became very solicitous for the safety of his children. That was the reason he took umbrage when William D. Harper rode his motor-bike at a moderate speed down Devonport Lane on his way to an ice-cream factory. Standing outside was William- ; son, and 'he complained about Harper's "high speed" and the danger to his kids, who "might have been killed" had they rushed out of the gate as tlie motorist was passing. The upshot of the argument that followed was that Harper received a thorough pasting. Not content with that, Williamson wanted to fight Constable Cairns. Although he later pleaded that Harper struck him first he was convicted for assault and fined £3 and costs. A costly argument, but the warlike one was allowed a month m which to find the cash. itiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiQ