MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1372, 24 February 1912, Page 22

MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Before Mr. W. G. Riddell, S.M.) THE ARCADIA. BATHER CONFUSED CASE. Two separate charges—one against George Pinnock and one against Beatrice Amy Pinnock—of failing to keep proper wages and time records with reference to their employees were brought by Mr. D. Carmody (Inspeotor of Awards). Mr. Samuel appeared for tho defendants, and contended that the oaso against Mrs. Pinnock must fail, as she was not the person responsible for the conduct of the Arcadia Hotel. She had made over the business to her husband. Furthermore, the information could not succeed, as she lad been charged as "being a shopkeeper ■within ■ the meaning of the Shops and Offices Act." His Worship: "What you say i« that what has been done might be an offence under some other statute." Mr. Samuel: "It might be; but I am not here to point that out," After hearing the evidence of Mr. Carmody and of witnesses for the defendnnl his Worship dismissed tho dharge against Mr. Pinnock on the ground of insufficient evidence. Tho caso against Mrs. Pinnock was dismissed, it being proved that she was not the responsible party.

TECHNICALITY." The Wellington Ferries, Ltd., were charged with failing to keep an approved holiday book, and with failing to keep ft record of the hours worked by assistants, ■both charges being in respect of Day's Bay House. Mr. R. M. Watson, who appeared for the Ferry Companv, said that he did not propose to contest the charge, but wished to make an explanation. The case had arisen out of a technical matter—the question of whether the premises were a boardinghouso or a privato hotel. Even if proper books had not been kept beforo, they were being kept now. Ho understood that the Department did not dosire a high penalty. On the first charge the company was fined 10s., and costs 75.; and on the second charge they were ordered to pay costs.

GIVEN A CHANCE. Charles Percival Browne appeared on four charges of theft, to nil of which ho pleaded guilty. On or about January 13, at Wellington, ho stole from John Martin a tennis racket worth 305.; on January 30, a razor from George Garrett; on February 13, a .£2 rug from Arthur Edward Romerio; and, on February 15, a hat valued at 9s. Gd., from Mostyn Constable. Mr. O'Loary, who appeared for Browne, pleaded for a ehance for him. This, ho said, was a lapse on the part of a man of "ood character. The man's friends were waiting to assist him immediately he was Teleascd if his AYorshin agreed to his having an opportunity, to avoid | the prison. ... ~ His Worship «oo»d*l to oonnwl'ii rc-[gatst-on tho durst olnrga, H« fiaad

Broivno J2, i» default 11 days lmpnsonnu'iil, ami on tlio oilier charges he convicted him, mul ordered him to appear for sentence "hen culled on. All the articles had been recovered except the rii?, ami if that is not found, it is to be paid for.

OVERCOAT, ETC., STOLEN. Henry Pinninuer admitted stealing an overcoat from Benjamin Smith and 10s. fid. in silver from Ircdonck W. >(. DaChief Detective Broborg stated that the thefts were committed on the steamer Mararoi'. Vn till the last moment Pinnicer had denied the thefts. The prosecution now desired a remand to make some inquiries. A remand till Monday was granted.

DEFICIENT MILK. William Kidd uos charged with Belling milk not up to stnndard. under tho Act, aud Mr. Machell, who appeared for him, entered a plea of, guilty. ~,.,. Mr. Machell eaid that the defendant had to pay 19s. mileage on the summons, so ho asked that thero Bhould be no penalty made against him. Sub-Inspector Sheahan remarked that the amount of water added to the milk woe rather large. Kidd was. also charged with not informing the purchaser of the fact that the milk waß watered. .. His Worship said that he doubted if he could in this kind of cms aocedo-to such a request as Mr. Machell had made. Some penalty must bo imposed on people who adulterated milk. On the first charge-Kidd wa* fined X 2, and ordered to pay Court costs (to.) and the analyst's fee (10s. 6(1.). Tho second oharge was withdrawn.

DOG REGISTRATION. Henry Lloyd appeared to answer a charge of falline to register » dog. Defendant stated that. a dog had boou at his place, but had einc* disappeared, and was not there now. ryei, pa N ™. The city solicitor (Mr. J. (Tbhea) remarked that, under the. circumstances, ho would withdraw the. information, and have tho matter inquired,into.

OTHER AFFAIRS. For insobriety Thomas' Benwick was fined XI; and Phillip Sharkey XI. For breaking a' prohibition order, John Walsh was fined X 2.

JUVENILE CASES. A bov of ton years was ordered to receive sfx strokes of the Mrctf for stealing fm bicycle, and his father was rc'TboyVStirteeT™ sentenced to a hirchinff of six strokes, and was committed toVe Wereroa Farm, for. tho theft of a bicycle, valued at £W.