More shouts and hammering of gavels by the judge and clerk had partially restored to order the chaos begotten by this scene, when a bit of paper was slipped from behind into Bruce's hand.
"Counsel for the Defense"
Leroy Scott
The better grades are also used for furniture and cabinet work, and the "burls" found on this species are highly valued for making fancy articles, gavels, etc.
"Seasoning of Wood"
Joseph B. Wagner
From the hour the Legislature opened until the gavels fell at the moment of adjournment the machine element labored intelligently and constantly, and as an organized working unit, to carry its ends.
"Story of the Session of the California Legislature of 1909"
Franklin Hichborn