Mr. Lloyd Bunce, defending, asked Constable Hall if paper hats were handed round and he and Dearden put them on. Hall replied, You spent most of the evening concentrating on the ladies?—Not particularly.
You danced?—Yes, At midnight there were general rejoicings?—Yes.
And you and Dearden kissed most of the women?—I kissed two of the women, Is that part of your constabulary duties?—Part of the New Year's Eve celebrations.
Did you tell Mrs. Lister you had been looking for her all over the 2—I did not.
Constable Dearden said that at midnight they joined hands, danced and sang "Auld Long Syne."
Mr. Bunce: Did you kiss any one?—The only person I kissed was under the mistletoe. I don't know whether was kissed or I kissed.
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