MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 710, 28 September 1876, Page 3

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

CHRISTO H UR CH. Thursday, September 28. (Before G. L. Hellish, Esq, R.M., and W. Deamer, Esq, J.P.] Drunk and Disorderly.— John Brady was fined ss. Three inebriates, who appeared for the first time, were each fined in a similar amount. Drunk and Breaking Glass. —William Whall was charged with being drunk and breaking a large pane of glass in Messrs East and WaSis, photographers, Colombo street. Dr Foster, who appeared for the prosecution, stated that the pane was valued at £ls, but Mr East had been informed it could be replaced for £l2. He understood accused was prepared to pay £6 down, and the balance in a short while. Ordered to pay £6 at once, and the balance at £1 per week. Larceny of a Watch. —Wm Elliott, who had been arrested on warrant for this offence, was remanded until the 30th inst. Transfer of License. —On the application of Mr Thomas, a temporary transfer of the license of thc -Crown Hotel, from W. R. Smith to Robert Belgrave, was granted. Horses and Cattle at Large. —For permitting horses and cattle to wander, Joseph Crozier, James Close, and T. Johnston, were each fined ss. Miscellaneous Offences.— For allowing his chimney to catch on fire, Michael Keeley was fined 10s. A charge against Edward DeGuersey for allowing his horse and cab to run away, was dismissed, as it was shown to be the result of an accident. A case against Thomas Bullivant, for neglecting to keep a light burning on a hoarding in Gloucester street, was dismissed, as it was shown there was a light at one end. James Goss, for a similar offence in Chester street, was fined 10s. George Green, summoned for allowing his horse and cab to stand in a place not set apart for that purpose, was dismissed, as it was shown the public stand was full at the time. An adjourned case against J. Sharp, for allowing cattle to wander on the Lyttelton and Christchurch line of railway, was dismissed, as the evidence showed that defendant’s fence had been taken down by the authorities for the purpose of carting timber to repair a culvert on the old Ferry - mead line.

Keeping a Disorderly House, —Sophia Bates was charged with keeping a house of ill-fame in the Windmill road, near Antigua street. It was shown, by the evidence of residents in the neighbourhood that the inmates of this place had been guilty of very disorderly conduct on several occasions, to the annoyance of the whole neighbourhood, Fined £5 and witnesses’ expenses. The defendant was strongly cautioned to remove from the locality. Beach qe Licensing Act.—Joel Eeid, of Springston, was charged with committing a breach of the Licensing Act. Defendant’s wife had sold four gallons of beer to Mr English, a farmer residing at Greenpark, on the 19th instant. Defendant produced a wholesale license, held by him from the Customs, under the Distillation Act. He had been in possession of this for three years, and said he did not know he required to obtain any other, if he sold over two gallons. After looking through the Act, his Worship said, as the clauses were somewhat ambiguous, he would allow the case to stand adjourned for a week. Using Abusive Language. Timothy Fitzpatrick, was charged with using abusive langnage to James Kelson, This case had arisen out of a previous one heard last week, and, as the complainant said ha did not wish to press the charge, his Worship cautioned defendant against repeating his conduct, and dismissed the case, ordering him to pay 6s 6d costs incurred. Disobeying an Order. —James Monk was summoned for failing to comply with an order of the Court towards the support of his [illegitimate child. Mr Joynt appeared for defendant. Complainant stated that six weeks were now due, but admitted that since the order was made she had married another man. Mr Joynt said that the Ordinance was silerd. as to the length of time an order of this kind should be in force, and cited 4 and 5 Wm. IV., chap, 76, and other authorities, to show that, under the circumstance of complainant’s marriage, her husband was now compelled to support the child. After further argument by counsel, his Worship said he felt the Ordinance should be amended, as, in the present circumstances of the colony, it was altogether inapplicable. He considered Mr Joynt’s content tion unanswerable, and must dismiss the case.

Protection Order. —Mary Brooks applied for an order for the protection of her earnings against her husband, John Brooks, and also that he might be compelled to contribute towards the support of his child. Mr Izard appeared for the complainant, and Mr Thomas for the defendant. Complainant detailed the treatment she had several times received, and said she had been compelled to live apart from her husband for 12 months. It was shown, in cross-examination, that complainant was not altogether blameless, and, as defendant consented to take the child, his Worship granted an order for the protection of earnings, as applied for.

LYTTELTON. Thursday, September 28. [Before W. Donald, Esq., R.M.] Drunk and Resisting the Police,— George Baker was charged by constable Divine with this offence, and fined 10s, Public • house Ordinance, Robert Anderson, licensee of Albion Hotel, was upon the information of constable Moutray, ordered to pay costs 4a, for neglecting to keep a light burning. Mary Mnyniham, Crown Hotel, was also charged by constable Moutray with neglecting to keep a light burning, aud fined 5s and costs. John Pierce, British Hotel, was charged with supplying liquor to others than boarders on a Sunday. Mr H. N. Nalder appeared for defendant. The Bench after hearing evidence dismissed the case. Cattle Trespass,— Robert Smith was charged by Constable Johnston with allowing a horse to wander at large and fined ss. Civil Cases, —G. Taylor v Higgs, claim £1 damage done to garden by defendant’s cattle ; Mr Nalder for plaintiff ; the case was partly heard, and adjourned until Saturday ; Gibbons v Green, claim £1 10s ; judgment for amount with costs 9s ; Walmsley v South, claim £l4 18s 3d ; Mr H. N. Nalder for the plaintiff; defendant ordered to pay hmount forthwith, or in default two months’ imprisonment;