MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 81, 3 September 1874, Page 2

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

<p CHRISTCHURCH. Thursday, September 3. [Before C. C. Bowen, Esq., R.M.] DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. For being drunk and disorderly the following persons were dealt with ; John Doyle, fined 5s ; John May, for being drunk at the railway station, fined 5s ; Joseph Payne, 5s ; Henry Hasset, 10s ; Wm Aubrey, 10s; and Minnie Edwards, 20s and cautioned. Jane Glass, a very old offender, arrested by Constable Hughes for drunkenness, was also charged with vagrancy. The constable stated that the prisoner was lying drunk at the Music Hall, and she had lately been a very great nuisance about the Theatre. His Worship told Ihe prisoner that her’s was a very hopeless case; that was the thirty sixth conviction against her, and if not prevented she would be found dead in a ditch some morning. Sentenced to twelve month’s imprisonment with hard labor. BREACH OF CITY BYE-LAWS.

For permitting horses and cattle to wander in the public streets and roads, the following persons were dealt with J. Rosser, fined os ; C. W. Turner, 5s ; James Hogge (2 horses). Case dismissed. Wm Stewart, 5s ; Thomas Hazard, 5s ; James Stevenson, 5s ; Robert Morton, 5s ; E. W. Millet, 5s ; Thos. Preece, 5s ; Patrick O’Malley, 5s ; William Neighbors, 5s ; Selwyn Davis, 5s ; James Whittington (4 head cattle), 10s ; Wm. Taylor, 5s ; Wm Dixon, 5s ; Thomas Henley (3 head cattle), 10s ; Thomas King (3 head cattle) 10s ; Fred Peiper, 5s ; James Moore, ss, and Edward Tracy, ss. J. T. Sabey for allowing his horse and vehicle to run away was fined 10s; William Bennett, for a similar offence, 10s ; John M’Vicker, 10s ; William Wadlow, 10s ; and George Vogel, 10s. The adiourned case against Chas Anderson, for having no light on a scaffolding at the Boro’ Hotel was called on, Mr Pristou called by the defendant, said that to the best of his knowledge the scaffolding had been removed on Saturday, Ist July. He could not swear that it was all removed that day. By Mr Inspector Buckley—They were removing the scaffolding on that Saturday, but I could’t say that it was all taken away. His Worship said that a person might make a mistake with date in a case of that sort, but he must be guided by the weight of evidence. Memoranda had been taken of the date by the police, and countersigned by the sergeant, without knowing at the time that anything would result from it. He would have to fine the defendant 10s. Daniel Reece, for neglecting to keep a light burning on a hoarding in Cashel street was also fined 10s. BREACH OP POLICE ORDINANCE. The case against Horatio Henwood for having a drain on the Windmill road unfenced, was dismissed as it had since been covered. BREACH OP DOG NUISANCE ORDINANCE, Wm Patterson, for having an unregistered dog in his following was fined 20s, and Andreas Peterson, 20s. ABUSIVE AND THREATENING LANGUAGE. Nicholas Welsh was charged on summons with using abusive language on the 21st August to J. W. Treadwell. After hearing the language of which the complainant felt aggrieved, and the evidence of a witness who however did not hear the defendant threaten complainant, his Worship fined defendant 10s, and cost of witness. Samuel Ramsbottcm was charged with using abusive and threatening language to Mary Price, on the 20th August. Complainant stated, that on that day defendant pushed open the door of her house and used very bad language to her. All this arose through her sending to him for some money he owed her. This evidence was corroborated by Mrs Ward, who was in complainant’s house at time. After hearing evidence for the defendant, his Worship indicted a fine of 10s and costs. ASSAULT. Thomas Vickery was charged with assaulting James Lever on the 29th August, at Rolleston. The complainant stated that defendant followed him down the road at Rolleston on Saturday last, after leaving the hotel, and the., told him that he intended to kick him, and subsequently pushed him down. The defendant said that all this had arisen through the complainant encouraging his wife to leave him,

His Worship said he knew there was a misunderstanding between the parties, and after cautioning defendant against committing a breach of the peace again, fined him 10s. WIFE DESERTION. The case of Jane Campbell, against Alexander Campbell, was called. None of the parties put in an appearance, and his Worship ordered enquiries to be made. LYTTELTON. Wednesday, September 2. [Before W. Donald, Esq, R.M., and J. T. Bouse, Esq, J.P.] drunkenness. Wm, Robinson, arrested by Constable McGuire, was charged with this offence, and ordered to be sent on board. Peter England was charged with being drunk and fighting in a public place. John McGuire, being sworn, said he was a constable of police stationed at Lyttelton. Yesterday afternoon he arrested the prisoner on Norwich Quay for fighting with some man belonging to the ship St. Lawrence. Fined 10s. ENDEAVORING TO MAKE A REVOLT. James Furlong, Christian Funk, Wm. Rourkc, and Geo. Brown, were charged with endeavoring to make a revolt and combining to disobey lawful authority, by the captain of the ship Cathcart. Mr H. N. Nalder for complainant, and Mr T. I. Joynt for prisoners. The case occupied the whole day and will be continued to-morrow. A full report will appear at the conclusion of the case.