254. Shorthand notes of examination under sections 477 and 478.- In respect of any examination under section 477 or 478, the Court may order that the evidence be taken down in shorthand. Where such order is made, the Judge or the officer before whom the evidence is taken shall nominate a person to take down the evidence, and the costs, if any, occasioned thereby shall be paid out of the assets of the company. The shorthand note of the examination shall be transcribed and the transcript shall be read over to or by the person examined, and signed by him. | 