r the press, were occupied by detectives,
and for a considerable time great difficulty was experienced in
getting places.

Mr. George M'Dermott, barrister, applied to the magistrates to assign
a place for the members of the bar.

Mr. Dix--I don't know that the bar, unless they are engaged in the
cases, have any greater privilege than anyone else. We have a
wretched court here.

Mr. M'Dermott said the bar was entitled to have room made for them
when it could be done.

Mr. W.L. Hackett--All the seats should not be occupied by policemen
to the exclusion of the bar.

Mr. Scallan, solicitor, who spoke from the end of the table,
said--Your worships, I am solicitor for one of the traversers, and I
cannot get near my counsel to communicate with him. The court is
filled with detectives.

Mr. Molloy--My solicitor has a right to be here; I want my solicitor
to be near me.

Mr. Dix--Certainly; how can men defend their clients if they are
inconvenienced.

An appeal was then made to the detectives who occupied the side bar
behind the counsel to make way.

Mr. Murphy, Q.C., said one was a policeman who was summoned. Mr.
Dix--The police have no right to take seats.

The detectives then yielded, and the professional gentlemen and the
reporters were accommodated.

Mr. Dix then called the cases.

Mr. Molloy--I appear with Mr. Heron, Q.C., on behalf of J.J. Lalor.

Mr. Crean--I appear for Dr. Waters.

Mr. John Martin--I appear on behalf of myself.

Mr. Crean--I understand there is an impression that Dr. Waters has
been summoned, but he has not.

Mr. Dix--If he appears that cures any defect.

Mr. Crean--I appear on his behalf, but I believe his personal
attendance is necessary.

Mr. Dix--Does anyone appear for Mr. Scanlan?

There was no answer.

Mr. Murphy, Q.C.--I ask whether Dr. Waters and Mr. Lalor appear in
court.

Mr. Molloy--My client Mr. Lalor, is in court.

Mr. Crean--I believe my client is not in court.

Mr. Murphy, Q.C.--I will prove the service of the summons against Dr.
Waters. If there is any defect in the summons it can be remedied. I
will not proceed against any person who does not appear.

Mr. Dix--Am I to take it there is no appearance for Dr. Waters or Mr.
Scanlan?

Mr. Crean--I appear for Dr. Waters. I believe he is not in court. It
was stated in th