The date of the trial is set as 7 July. During the trial the alleged offence is stated as having taken place on 23 August, over a month after the date of the trial
The clerk to the court explains to the magistrate that the expression "Not on your nellie" originates from some radio comedian. In fact, it is well established Cockney Rhyming slang: "Not on your Nellie Duff" meaning "not on your puff" (i.e. "not on your life")
The Reverend tells Pa and Ma that there may be a little tax to pay in Heaven too. This is absolutely false, according to the Bible he is supposed to believe. According to this, the Lord Jesus Christ has already paid for all sins for all people for all time, but this only effectual to those who believe and accept this for themselves. No one can ever pay for their own sins - the church man should have known this.