MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1925, Page 3

MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. (Before 11. i’. La wry, Esq., K..M.) S. .J. Preston v. K. Saxon, claim £3 ]os.—Judgment for plaintiff with costs, £1 3.S (Id. Same v. A. \V. Dale, claim £2 9s.—• Judgment for plaintiff with costs £1 3s Gd. LICENSING ACT. Two young men were charged with being on licensed premises (Red Lion Hotel) after hours.— Fined IDs and costs 7s each. Two similarly charged (Royal Mail Hotel, Woodstock). Arising out of the same circumstances, Al. Keenan, licensed] of Royal Mail Hotel. Woodstock, was charged with aiding and abetting. Mr Murdoch appeared tor the licensee. Evidence was given by Constable Drummond as to visiting the hotel, and finding the two men in the premises. The charge against Keenan was dismissed, and the two men were lined Ids and easts 7s each. Eight persons were charged with being on Three Aide Hotel alter hours, amt the licensee, William J. Gtuhberlet, with failing to admit, and aiding and abetting. .Mr Murdoch appeared for the licensee and two others and pleaded not guilty. The others did not appear. Sergt. King gave evidence of visiting the hotel. Five minutes elapsed from the time lie demanded admittance from the licensee until the door was opened. Found nine men on the premises. He had driven out, in a motor car and went straight to the door. Evidence was supported by Constables Dougherty and Randall. The licensee admitted the men were not

hoarders. Mr Murdoch raised the point that the polfee had not proved their case. W. J. (Tuthborlct (licensee) gave evidence that when told the police were at the front door he immediately went and opened the door. He only knew of two men being on the premises, lie denied that Sergt. King had asked the reason for the delay in opening the door. He could not say who let the other men in. He did not know they were there till the police came in. Charles Keogau and AY. Freitas gave evidence in support. For l>eing on licensed premises six were convicted and lined IDs ami lit costs each and two were dismissed. The charges agaitis! the licensee were also dismissed. WANDERING CATTLE. A- Borough Inspector (Mr Murdoch.) v. T. Stopforth a charge of allowing two horses to wander. Fined 29s and costs * 17s Gd. 9 Same v. John Coyle one cow. riucii « lps and costs 17s Gd. T'inme v. P. Kirwau sen., cue caw. Ordered to pay costs 17s Gd Police v. R. .1. Kirwau a charge ot being in possession of an unregistered firearm. Fined 10s and costs Ds Gd.