MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 69, 20 August 1874, Page 2

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

CHRISTCHURCH. Thursday, August 20. (Before C. C. Bowen, Esq, R.M, and L Walker, Esq., J.P.) DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Alexander Brown was charged with being drunk in a railway carriage. John Murphy, porter at the Christchurch station, stated that when the Rakaia train arrived last night the prisoner was asleep in a carriage, and would not leave when desired to do so. He was in a helpless state of drunkenness. The prisoner said he had intended to have gone to Kaiapoi, as he had a return ticket for that place, and jwent into the Rakaia train instead. His Worship said as this had been his first offence, and he had been sufficiently punished in being taken to the Rakaia, and afterwards locked up, he would discharge him. George Stevens and Daniel McDonald were fined 20s and 10s respectively and cabhire, ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUICIDE. John Jordan was charged with this offence. Inspector Buckley asked for a remand, as the man was at present in the hospital. Remanded for a week. BREACH OF CITY BYE LAWS. For permitting horses and cattle to wander, the following fines were inflicted Thomas King, 5s ; Wm. Gavin, 5s ; James Gatherer, 5s ; Hugh Andrews, 5s ; Robert Macfarlane, ss; Robert Morton, ss; Daniel Kent, 5s ; Mathew Spenser, 5s ; Chas. Paget, 5s ; W. R. Smith, 5s ; Wm. James (9 head /cattle), 10s ; Geo. Ell, 6s ; Wm. Pyne, Sb ; Wm. Harris, ss. ..,,

Samuel Reed, for causing an unnecessary obstruction in Hereford street, by allowing a stack of bricks to remain thereon, was fined 10s; Joseph Mcllroy, for obstructing Tuam street with his dray and two horses, was fined 10s ; and John Collins, for a similar offence, was also fined 10s. James Follerton, for permitting his horse to run away, was fined 10s. Andrew Martin, for driving five head of cattle through Armagh street during prohibited hours, was fined 10s. Lorenzo Zouche, for obstructing Oxford Terrace with his horse and cab, was also fined 10s.

The adjourned summons against Charles Anderson, for neglecting to keep a light on a hoarding in front of a new building in Manchester street, was further adjourned for a week.

Wm. Judge was summoned for permitting his chimney to catch fire. The defendant said that he was away from home at the time, and a man in his employ threw some kerosene on the fire. His Worship told the defendant he was liable, and fined him 10s. BREACH OP DOG NUISANCE ORDINANCE.

For being the owners of unregistered dogs, James Legg was fined 20s, and S. W. Palmer (2 dogs) 40s. BREACH OF POLICE ORDINANCE.

William Moore was charged with ill-treat-ing his horse on the Lincoln road on the 29th July, and also with being drunk while in charge of the same. Mr A. A. Fantham, called as a witness, described the brutal manner in which the defendant was spurring his horse on the date named, not because the animal would not go on, but merely to amuse the bystanders. The man was cunning drunk at the time. After he had spoken to him (defendant) he ran after him and caught hold of the reins of his (defendant’s) horse,. . - v Mr j, L. Fleming gave similar evidence. The defendant called John Priestnall, who said the horse was very stupid, and would not go, and defendant tried to make it go by spurring it. He saw him stroking his flank at different times.

A witness named Neilson did not think defendant was ill-using his horse on that day, and would swear he had no spurs on at the time.

Mr Fantham, recalled by his Worship, said he was certain the man had at least one spur on.' / '' i'

His Worship administered a severe reprimand to the defendant, and fined him 40s and coats of witnesses / J r s ty VIOLENT ASSAULT. Peter Pasche was charged on summons with assaulting Samuel Dobbinson in front of the White Hart Hotel on the 27th July. ’ Mr Joynt appeared for the plaintiff. A cross summons for assault was taken out by the defendant, which was heard at the same time.

This was a quarrel between two fish hawkers, and after hearing the evidence in the first case, Dobbinson stated that Pasche had kicked him at the time, and called Dr Patrick, who said he had attended Dobbinson who was suffering from what might have been caused by a kick. His Worship cautioned both parties against committing a breach of the peace in the future, and dismissed both informations, NEGLECTING TO KEEP A LIGHT. Thomas Suart was summoned for failing to keep a light over his licensed house, the Britannia Hotel; Fined 10s. FAILING TO SUPPORT HIS WIFE AND FAMILY.

Thomas Eaine was charged with being a habitual drunkard and failing to support his wife and family. « • ••*•- Mr Joynt appeared for the plaintiff. Mrs Eaine stated that she had principally to maintain herself and children through her own exertions and by the assistance of her friends. Her husband had been in business for himself, but was obliged to give it up through his drunken habits, and had lost several situations from the same cause. She was desirous of having her earnings protected, and could support herself if her husband supported her three children. While her husband was in business he tried to make away with himself on three occasions. If he kept sober he could earn between £3 and £4 a week.

By defendant—You gave me £1 last week, . apd did: not give me any for three or four weeks before.

Mr Joynt called Mr Milsom, who stated defendant had been in his employ. He had to discharge him on account of his intemperate habits. Defendant could earn good wages if he kept sober. By defendant: You could earn but very little in my employ during the winter months. I have heard that you have been very sober for the last four months. Mrs Holland, mother-in-law to defendant, stated that she had suffered a great deal through the intemperate habits of her son-in-law, and had constantly assisted her daughter with both food and clothes.

By defendant : I have complained of my daughter’s violent temper, and had to turn her out, through you and your children’s annoyance. Mr Milsom, recalled by his Worship, said he had seen defendant three or four times during the last four months, and he was eober each time.

Mrs Eaine, recalled, said that a fortnight ago her husband was drunk and slapped her in the face. He joined the Good Templars some little time ago, and two of them came to her last week, and she was sorry to have to tell them that he had broken his pledge. Defendant called Mr Cave, who stated that he had known him (defendant) about four months. He had seen him nearly every day, and he was sober each time he saw him.

Mr Elliot, builder, stated that about two months ago defendant was in his employ for three weeks. He was very steady all the time. He. left work as the job was finished.

His Worship said, if he knew the defendant was going to give up drinking he would not make an order, as there was evidence of his having improved during the last four months.

Defendant said he would prefer a separation, as the only reason he had drink was through being forced to it, by having such a miserable home.

His Worship made an order for 16s a week, the plaintiff’s earnings to be protected, and she also to have the custody of the children, ASSAULT. William Sheat was charged with assaulting a boy named Wm. Littlejohu. After hearing the evidence, his Worship fined the prisoner £lO, and ordered him to enter into recognizances to keep the peace towards the hoy he had assaulted, flgl ,0 4U I ti • Alii! ■ KM# f ■

Terence O’Loughlin v. W. Foster.—No appearance of the parties. His Worship ordered inquiries to be made. MAKING A FALSE DECLARATION. John Farland was charged with this offence, but no prosecutor appearing, the case fell through. LARCENY OF SOAP. Fred Peiper and Henry Jeffrce were charged with this offence. After hearing the evidence, his Worship remanded the prisoner till 25th instant, and accepted bail for their appearance.