MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 269, 22 April 1875, Page 3

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

CHRISTCHURCH. ’ j Thursday, April 22. , j [Before G. L. Mellish, Esq., R.M.] j Revision op the Jury List. —Dr Foster appeared on behalf of the members of the Chriatchuich Fire Police to object to their names being retained on the jury list. The learned doctor argued that the Canterbury Fire Prevention Ordinance 1864, made the members of the Fire Police constables to all intents and purposes, and they were liable to be called on to serve in this capacity at any time, and in consequence of this they should be exempted from service on all juries. After some discussion between Dr Foster and his Worship, the latter said that he must differ with the doctor, and decide that the members of the Fire Brigade were only expected to serve as constables on certain specified occasions, and that he (the magistrate) had no power or jurisdiction which would enable him to relieve the members of the Fire Police from their obligations to serve as jurors. Drunk and Disorderly. —The following tines were inflicted on different inebriate*

—Johanna Mallenza, ss, and to pay cabhire ; Mary Welstead (a very old offender), fined 20s; Mary Wadsworth, 10s ; Charles Cochrane (also charged with indecent exposure), 20s ; Albert Forster (also charged with using obscene language), fined 10s ; Theresa Dixon (also charged with vagrancy), fined 40s, and cautioned. Larceny Fas a Bailee,— Charles James was brought up on remand, charged with having fraudulently made away with certain moneys, the property of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, while acting as treasurer to that body. The case was adjourned until Thursday next, as prisoner’s counsel could not attend at the time the case was called on. Horses and Cattle Wandering at Large. —The following persons were fined for this offence:—Wm. Sharpies, ss; Timothy Shea, ss; John Garland, ss; James Spensley, 10s; John Ballinger, ss; Mary Ann Hinds, ss; David Leatham, ss. Unregistered Dogs. —The following persons were fined for having unregistered dogs: —James P. Jameson fined 20s; Stephen Bath, 20s. Bathing during Prohibited Hours,— Three lads, named James Tristram, Freak Tubbs, and John Millett, were summoned for bathing in the River Avon during prohibited hours. The evidence of Constable Hughes proved the committal of the offence, which took place about 3.45 p.m. Case dismissed, with a caution to the boys. Using Obscene Language, —Eliza Bray, charged with this offence, was fined 20s. Leaving a Railway Carriage while in Motion, — Wm. Bowie was charged with haring committed this offence. The case was dismissed, as there was no appearance of the detective who had charge of the case, or of the guard of the train who had been required to give evidence. Abusive and Threatening Language.— Richard Brown was summoned for this offence, committed in the Borough Hotel, where he called Richard Crowley very bad names. The prosecutor gave evidence as to the language used. The prisoner denied having used any abusive language, and said the case had arisen out of a dispute between himself and one Hale. Fined 10s and expense of witnesses. Assault. —The case in which Fred Piper was charged with assault was withdrawn with the consent of the magistrate.