The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 25
X.—Strangers
X.—Strangers.
153. On the request of any two members,
or in his own discretion, Mr. Speaker shall at any time order strangers to withdraw, and such strangers shall immediately withdraw.
Liable to fine & imprisonment for certain acts.
154. If any person not being a Member
of the Council shall, within the place of assembling of the Council, refuse or neglect to obey the order of Mr. Speaker, or shall otherwise wilfully disturb the Council, such person shall be liable to pay such penalty, not exceeding Twenty Pounds, as shall be imposed by this Council, and in default of payment thereof, shall be liable to be imprisoned in some common gaol, or other convenient place to be named by Mr.
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Speaker, for a period (not exceeding one month) to be fixed by this Council, or until such fine be paid.
By absence after call of the Council.