MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 27, 1 July 1874, Page 2

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

CHRISTCHURCH. Wednesday, Julyl. [Before C. C. Bowen, Esq., R.M.J DRUNK and creating a disturbance. Richard Regan was charged with being drunk and creating a disturbance in the Borough Hotel. Mr Priston, landlord of the hotel, proved the offence. Fined 10s. breach of destitute persons relief ordinance. John W. Bottomorc was charged on remand with deserting his wife. His Worship told defendant that there was a warrant out for him at Auckland, and the authorities there were willing not to take further stops if he would make provision for the maintenance of his wife. Defendant said he was not doing anything at present, but would be willing to contribute to his wife’s support, when he was in a position to do so. Ilia Worship said he would remand the defendant until this day week, by which time the warrant would have arrived. He (defendant) must, however, be prepared to make some contribution towards the support of his wife. Remanded on his own recognizances to appear on Wednesday next. Subsequently, at the request of the defendant, the remand was altered to Friday next, as he stated he was anxious to go up country to obtain work. THE LATE DEER-HUNT, At the termination of the police business, Mr R, W. Fereday mentioned that he wished to bring under his Worship’s notice the circumstance of the late deer-hunt. Clause 16 of the Protection of Animals Act prescribed that—“ No person shall take, kill, or pursue, or use any dog, gun, net, or other engine, for the purpose of taking, killing, or pursuing any game until such person shall have taken out a license to kill game under this Act, and paid the duty hereby made payable thereon ; and if any person shall offend against the provisions of this section, he shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding £20.” He (Mr Fereday) would lay the information, and he would ask his Worship to instruct the police to make the fullest enquiries in this matter. His Worship said that, however injudicious the arrangements, the object had been to capture the deer with the intention of removing them, and such an act would not come under the clause cited by Mr Fereday. From what he had heard of the circumstances, the object of pursuing them was with the intention of capturing and removing the animals from one place to another ; and if Mr Fereday would look at the context, it was quite clear that the expression “ pursuing ” could not apply in the present instance. The manner, however, employed of capturing the deer had certainly been most injudicious. Mr Feredy was sorry his Worship did not take the same view as he did, as public feeling was very strong in the matter. RANGIORA. Tuesday, June 30. [Before G. L. Hellish, Esq., R.M., and J. C. Boys, and A. H. Cunningham, Esqrs.] slaughter house ordinance. A license under this Ordinance was granted to A. Wilson, Ashley. OBSTRUCTING A THOROUGHFARE. W. Arnott was charged with having obstructed a public thoroughfare. Admitted. Sergeant Wallace stated, accused’s horse was tied to a post ip front of Sinclair’s Junction hotel for two hours and a-half, and at times it was on the footpath. The Bench said this sort of thing was a nuisance ; persons could not be allowed to obstruct the thoroughfare. As the present case was brought to try the question they would dismiss it, the accused to pay costs. CATTLE TRESPASS. John Wheeler was charged with allowing thirteen sheep to stray on a public road on the 13th. Admitted. Sergeant Wallace stated the sheep were near the railway crossing at Mr Thome’s, and seven were killed. It was stated that the slip panels of the paddock had been wilfully let down. Fined ss, and costs 6s 6d. CIVIL CASES. H. Blackett v J. Scott, claim for rent £l3 17s 9d, adjourned from last Court. Mr Porter for plaintiff. The Bench said the evidence given had gone to show very clearly the intentions of both parties. It had been shown that the plaintiff received his rent for the premises up to the time of the fire. It was clear he intended to retake possession of the premises, but when asked if it was his intention to restore the premises, he took the matter up in another way. It was true that the key had been given by defendant to Mr Braddell, who neglected to hand it to plaintiff, but that did not matter, seeing that plaintiff’s intention was to enter into possession. Judgment was recorded for defendant, with costs. Mr Porter said plaintiff had rebutting evidence which could be called if necessary. Plaintiff #ould have entered into possession if ho had not considered he was precluded from doing so. Leave granted, and notice of appeal given by plaintiff. 11. Blackett vF. Richards ; claim £6 2s ; judgment for plaintiff for amount and costs ; order made for amount to be paid in instalments of £1 per month. G. F. Howard v F. Lilly; claim £1; judgment for plaintiff for 10s and j costs. Superintendent of Canterbury by education rate collector, Southbrook district, v Rowell and Bentield ; elaim £ll3s lid, and J. Ford, claim £2 5s lOd, for rates. Both defendants stated that they were in the Fernsidb educational district, and had paid the rates in that district. It appeared they were! rated for the same property in each district • The Bench gave judgmeutfor plaintiff for amounts and costs, advising the defendants t 6 state their case to the Fernsidc school committee. Same vG. Attyraell; claim 11s lid ;! judgment for plaintiff for amount and costs. H. Fenwick v J. Pentecost; claim £l9 Hijs, loss of twenty-six sheep said to have been driven away by defendant’s dog, and for loss cjf time in seeking same. Mr Porter for defendant. Plaintiff nonsuited,

KAIAPOI. Tuesday, June 30. [Before E. G. Kerr, Esq., Mayor.] DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. James Harding, arrested by constable Haldane, was charged with having been drunk, disorderly, and using obscene language in the public street. Admitted. Fined 20s and costs.