MAGISTRATES' COURTS.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1419, 2 September 1878, Page 3

MAGISTRATES' COURTS.

CHRISTCHURCH. Monday, Sbptbmbeb 2. [Before G. L. Mellish, Esq., R.M.] Dbunkennkss. — Margaret Ellison alias M'Kenzie, charged with using obscene language when under the influence of drink, was dismissed in consideration of her having been locked up since Saturday night. William Chapman was charged with being drunk and disorderly; also, with failing to support his family. Mrs Chapman proved that she was indebted to her neighbors for the moans of living. Defendant had been remanded from last week on this charge, with the understanding that he would take the pledge. Inspector Hickson said the man had taken the pledge, but as Boon as ho had received his wages broke it. Mrs Chapman admitted that the defendant had given her necossaries during the last week. The charge of failing to provide for his family was dismissed. For being drunk, defendant was fined ss. TBAYELLING WITHOUT A RAILWAY TICKET. —Frederick Hudson admitted that he had travelled by the railway without a ticket. He had no intention to defraud the Government, but had been under tho impression that one of the friends in his company would have paid. Inspector Hickson said that the General Manager wished an example to be made, as so many persons were travelling without tickets. Defendant was fined IQ&, Breach op Peace.—Matthew Singleton, for fighting, was fined 20s. Vagbancy. Michael Brannigan was charged as a loafer. It was proved that he did nothing for his living but assist in robbing men when in loose company. Defendant said he had come to town a couple of months ago with £}st> in his pocket. His Worship, in consideration of the man's not having previously been before him, dismissed him with a caution to clear out of the town within twenty-four hours. Oustbuction to THE Stbeet.—James Mulligan was summoned on three charges of obstructing the street. Ho admitted the facts, but pleaded that he had previously obtained a permit, and on its running out could not find the official whoso duty it was to renew it. He wag bringing gbode into his now premises. : 'The casos were dismissed. HOBBE3, i.e., AT Lakge.—John McGregor, M. Keily, Hugh Taylor, George Ell, George Knapp, and John Horler wore fined 5,3 each for having horses or cows at largo, Chimneys on Fiee.—Jamas W. Morton and John Bligh, w t '.re fined 10a each for allowing their chimneys to catch fire. FAILING to Sr/proßT.—Samuel Dobbinson was oharged by Mr R. A. Callee with failing to contribute to tho support of his two children in the Industrial School. Hie Worship reprimanded defendant who, he said, spent his money in drink, and when charitable persons sent medical comforts to his wife, consumed them himself. Defendant in tho summer time made as much c,s £3> or £4 a week by hawking fish. Ao at the present time defendant was not doing much, lie would order him to pay only 6s a week now and in. summer would, increase, the amount. Wilfully Damaging.—Claudius Chris- ! tophe'r Beumeljberg was charged with wilfully I damaging a weighing machine valued at £3. ' Mr H. H. Loughnan appeared for the defendant. The prosecutor said that he wished to withdraw the charge as the amount of damage had been paid. Case dismissed. Abusive Language.—Anne Kirkwood was charged by Sarah Gray with using abusive language. Tho offence was proved and she was fined 10s and ordered to pay 6s Od copts.