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NZ Truth, Issue 1212, 21 February 1929, Page 2

PUGNACIOUS ' . ; 4 — ■. Street Quarrel Has Sequel COSTLY" BOUT (From "N.Z. Truth's" Special Dunedin Rep.) "Hit me nowl"— "No!" "Well, I'll hit you!" It sounds like a Gilbertian comedy turn, but actually, the little duologue is only Daniel Sutherland's version of what brought him before Mr. H. W. Bundle, S.M., at the Dunedin Police Court the other day on a charge of fighting with John Fitzpatrick m Reid , Street. . DOTH were charged, but only SuthD erland put m an appearance. He was represented by Mr. J. N. Smith. Mr. B. S. Irwin explained Fitzpatrick's absence by mentioning a newly acquired billet at Oamaru. Senior-sergeant Quartermain placed Alexander Ross m the witness-box td tell the court about the Sutherland Fitzpatrick bout. Ross's part m the fracas was that of the generous host who had asked the other two into his house to partake of strong refreshment. When a row started between the two defendants, Ross successfully acted as mediator. Later, however, Sutherland invited Fitzpatrick out for a fight, and by no measure of tactfulness on Ross's part could the little White Dove be prevailed upon to rule the roost. Mr. Irwin: How did the fight start? —It was over religion. Mr. Smith: It has been said that one of the men called the other an objectionable name. Mr. Irwin: Well, you don't say that's got anything to do with religion, surely! Taking the witness-box, Sutherland gave his account of the row. He denied that he had been the aggressor; the boot was on the other foot, in-so-far as Fitzpatrick had' invited him to strike the first blow. Refusing the kindly offer, Sutherland next found himself , being the subject of Fitzpatrick's hostility, resulting m his clothing being damaged and his head striking against a door. After hearing a police summary of how the fight appeared to a little girl eye-witness, for whom the court exercised 'consideration by deeming it unnecessary to call her into court, Mr. H W. Bundle, S.M., declared honors even and fixed the penalty at~2o/- fine and 23/- costs for each of the pugilists. , . Lock, stock, and barrel — leave packing and transport to N.Z. Express Company, Limited. No matter how short the notice or how great the distance, possessions will be delivered on time, safely and economically. Estimates given at all our offices. All work under the care of experts. If you get sudden notice of trapsfer, call and see us.— N.Z. EXPRESS CO.. LTD.* MORTGAGES BOUGHT Will buy or lend on Mortgages, Bonds, Shares, Fixed Deposit Receipts, Securities any kind, Apply agents for purchaser. National Investment Co., Ltd., Huddart Parker Building, Wellington.*