MAGISTRATES' COURTS.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 446, 18 November 1875, Page 2

MAGISTRATES' COURTS.

CHPJSTCHURCH. Thursday, November 18. (Before G. L. Mellish, Esq, R.M.) Drunk and Disorderly. David Owen was lined ss. Larceny.—John Henry Roberts, a small boy about twelve years of age, was charged with stealing a fishing rod. Sergeant Wilson deposed to arresting the boy on the charge of stealing the fishing rod (produced) from the shop of Mr Kent, in Cashel street. He (the sergeant) had made enquiries about the lad, and had learnt that he came to Christchurch about twelve months sinae with his parents, in the ship Waimea. He (the boy) was constantly wandering about in a neglected state. His father was away, and his mother, who was living with some one else, did not seem to care anything about him. Mr Kent gave evidence of having seen the lad steal the fishing rod, and a little while before this he had 6tolen something from Mr Chudley's shop, and when taxed with the theft seemed very indifferent about it. He then gave him into custody. The mother of the lad being called, stated that her husband had deserted her about nine years since, and she had heard nothing about him since. The lad was altogether unmanageable, and beyond her control. Ordered to be sent to the Industrial School, to be brought up in the teaching of the Wesleyan belief. Cattle at Large,—For permitting horses and cattle to wander at large, the following persons were dealt with :—Peter Pasche, lined 5s ; John Garland, ss; James Kearney, 5s ; Robert Morton, 5s ; John Miller, 5s ; John Vivian, ss; James Chambers, 5s ; William Smart, ss; Henry Wright, 5s ; James White, 5s ; Charles Simson, ss; Saml. Dunham, 5s ; and John Moirissy, ss. No Light on Hoarding. Matthew Allen, summoned for neglecting to keep a light over a hoarding in Cashel street, was fined 10s, " . J

Horse on Footpath.—For allowing their horses to stand on the footpath, John Lee and John Duncan were each fined 10s. RIDINU ACROSS THE FOOTPATH. For this offence John Duncan was lined 10s. Keeping a House of 111-fame.—Frank Welstead was charged with keeping a house of ill-fame in Lyttelton street. Sergeant Kennedy deposed to visiting defendant's house on the night of the 27th October. There was a row going on, and a number of disorderly characters were in the house at the time. The evidence of several neighbours was given as to the character of this house and of the persons who were in the habit of frequenting it. Fined £5 and expenses of witnesses. Mary Horn was charged with keeping as-imilar house in Moa Place. Serjeant Wilson deposed to visiting the house on the 28th October. Defendant was there as mistress, and there were three other girls of bad character in the place. Several complaints had been made to him from time to time about this house. The evidence of neighbours was given, who deposed to rows constantly occurring there, and the annoyance to the neighbours through, the conduct of the inmates. Fined £5 and witnesses' expenses. Absent from Cab.—Robert Falloon, summoned for being absent from his cab, was fined 10s. Creating a Disturbance.—Jas. Swindla was charged with creating a disturbance in the City hotel on the 29th October. After the evidence of a waiter at the hotel had been taken, his Worship dismissed the charge. No Lamp alight. Alfred Eingwood, charged with allowing the lamp to go outover his licensed house in Cashel street, was fined 10s. Breach of Public House Ordinance J. W. Oram, of the City hotel, was summoned for keeping his licensed house open and selling drink during prohibited hours. Mr Thomas appeared for the defendant. Joseph Nicklen stated that about half-past six o'clock on Sunday morning, 31st October, he went into the hotel to see the barman on some business. He had a drink of beer, but did not pay for it. In an.wer to Mr Thomas, the witness said that he did not go to assist the barman, though he hac" done so on previous occasions. He knew the barman was suffering from a bad hand at the time. He could not say whether it was before or after he had refused to assist, the barman that he had the beer. Mr Thomas said that after this evidence it would be useless for him to further defend the case. Fined £5 in all, and expense of one witness. Dog in Park.—H. W. Hammond was summoned for allowing a dog to follow him through the park. It was shown that where the defendant had entered the park there was no notice board fixed, and that defendant was not aware he was breaking the law. Case dismissed. Selling Adulterated Milk.—Peter M'Gregor was summoned for having sold one pint of milk to Stephen Strong on 13th October last, the same being adulterated. Mr Thomas appeared for the defendant. Inspector Buckley handed in the Gazette containing a notice of the appointment of Professor Bickerton as Provincial Analyst. Mr Thomas objected to the appointment being a valid one, as under section 13 of the Act, it would first have to be approved of by the Governor before any convictions could be bad under it. The Gazette of the 12th August was produced by the Bench, containing the approval of Professor Bickerton's appointment. Constable Strong deposed to obtaining the milk from defendant on 13th October. He told him what it was for, and asked him to accompany witness to Mr Bickerton's place, but he would not do so. He (witness) then took it to the analyst. Saw Professor Bickerton sign the paper produced. [The analysis produced, made by Professor Bickerton, stated that the test of the sample No 1, delivered to him on the 13th October, was adulterated with at least 10 per cent of water ~| In cross-examination by Mr Thomas the witness said that he had two pints of milk that morning from defendant out of separate cans. Defendant objected strongly to give him the sample cut of the second can. He numbered the samples 1 and 2. When defendant objected to give him the second sample he told him that if he did not do so he would charge him with obstructing the police. Defendant did actually refuse to supply him with the second pint of; milk until he threatened him, though he took money for both pints. Mr Thomas submitted that a conviction could not lie under the analysis of Professor Bickerton, which simply said that the sample contained 10 per cent of water. Milk in itself naturally contained over 92 per cent of water, and the analysis should show all the component parts contained in the sample, and prove by that that the proportion of water contained in the sample sold was 10 per cent in addition to the natural quantity. The analysis produced was simply worth nothing, and on that ground he would ask his Worship not to convict, or at least to adjourn the case. He would also add that it had been shown by the constable that defendaut did not wish to sell the second sample until tbrea-. tened by him. His Worship held that the certificate produced was sufficient to show that the milk had been adulterated, and he would inflict a fine of 40s. Using Abusive and Threatening Language.—Patrick Henly was charged with using abusive and threatening language towards James McCabe on the 2nd November. Mr Joynt appeared for the complainant, and Mr Thomas for the defendant. Mr Thomas desired, before the case was opened, to admit on behalf of his client that he had used improper language, and he regretted having done so. Mr Joynt objeoted to this, as .Henley had had an opportunity of expressing his regret, and instead of doing so, he had written a most truculent letter. As defendant had been a nuisance to the neighbourhood, he would ask, after the evidenoe had been given, that he (defendant) be bound over to keep the peace. These parties reside at Lincoln, and on the day of the show defendant went to the front of complainant's house and used very threatening and abusive language, abusing the Rev Father Chervier besides. After the evidence of complainant, the Rev Father Chervier and another witness had been takeD, his Worship ordered defendant to find two sureties in £25 each, and himself in £SO, to keep the peace for twelve months ; also to pay £5 3s 8d cr s s of witnesses, and £1 la professional fee. The witnesses presented their expenses to the Orphan Asylum. Assault.—John Bruce was charged with, assaulting David Gallatley, at Lincoln, on the 2nd November. From the evidence, it appeared that the complainant was holding the horse belonging to defendant's brother on the day of the show, and as he would not give up the horse without receiving a shil*

ling, defendant got off the horse ho was riding, and struck him violently. Fined 4Ca and expense of witness. Abusive Language.—Matilda How was charged with using abusive language towards Emma Haberfield on 27th October. Mr Thomas appeared for the defendant. The parties are neighbours, and the case had arisen out of a previous one between complainant and defendant's children, heard some short time since in the Court. The case was dismissed. Catheriue Jordan was summoned for using abusive language to Jane Chisnall on the 2nd November. After hearing the evidence, his Worship administered a rebuke to the defendant for the language used by her, and inflicted a fine of 10s. Slaughter House Licenses. The following applications were heard: —Wm. Blackler, section 13,786, West Meltongranted ; Thos. Clarkson, farm, Templeton—granted ; A. Ellis, section 214, Lincoln road —granted ; J. Mann, section 217, St Albans granted ; J. Rosewarne, section 151, Papanui—granted ; W. Hazelhurst, section J 993, Prebbleton. The Inspector of Slaughter Houses said that the applicant's place was only a few chains from the road. The neighbours had no objection to a license being granted, but a license had been refused to another applicant in the same neighbourhood some time ago. The applicant said he only wished to kill a sheep now and then for the use of his men. On that understanding, and that the place was not to be used as a general slaughter house, his Worship granted the application.