MAGISTERIAL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6494, 20 December 1881, Page 3

MAGISTERIAL.

(IHaISTOHDKCH. Monday, Dbg. 19. (Before J. E. Parker and J. P. Jameson, Esqs.) Dbfnkeknkbs.-A first offender, who had been looked up since Saturday evening, was dismissed with a caution } another, who was arrested on Sunday, was fined 6s. Vaokanoy.—Lucy Davis was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. Her baby in arms, 2 years old, a puny little thing, was brought before the Court ns a neglected child. Sergeant Hughes raid ho had known the woman—whose husband was a sailor, who bad deserted her— to have been sleeping in an empty house in George street during the past week. The baby had been very much neglected and slept with her j the woman hud also boon in Lyttelton, where, the sergeant believed she bad obtains i some relief from the local authorities. Ho knew that the accused hud no means of support. The Bench thought that it would he advisable for some enquiries to bo made as to what could bo done for the woman and her child, and for that purpose remanded the accused to the following day. Bbbach of Licensing Act.—J. A. I oung, licensee of the Papauui Hotel, was accused of selling liquor to persons neither bond fide lodgers nor travellers on Sunday, Deo. 4. Mr Jovnt appeared for (ho defence, and said ho lm(! been instructed that the defendant admitted that a glass of beer had been supplied by the barman contrary to in. si ructions, and that as soon us ho heard that the matter was being mentioned outsido defendant had written to Superintendent Brohant, and- stated what had occurred previous to the matter having been taken up oy the mdice- WcrgOAivt Pratt said bo had no knowledge of any such letter j tho first intimation ho hud ol tho mutter was tho report from the district constable. The barman was then culled, end deposed that he had on various occasion# been told by Mr Young not to supply liquor on Sunday to lorn! residents. On the Sunday m question be had supplied a e lr - 81 oi *> l 'er to “ mftn ,mmotl i‘r uiiilo (t. To t ergoant Pratt : TYero were 100 oilier# with Proud foot | all (hred Pad u uHnk esch ' U iwo occasions. Wit-mu’* believed that t"° of the three men served were reruitnis of lapentu. Ihe Bench said that as ii nppenied that the barman had received oidir.ct, in.mictions not to serve drinks on Sumner, the present case would bo dismissed, but h any further charges of n similar nature was brought against defendant, ho must not expect that excuse to avail #B lndko»i(T A#BaoMi- ~~ Henry William Button was charged with committing an indecent assault on a woman at Sydenham. Mr Joyce appeared for At tho conclusion of the cvidolT' Joe the prosecution, which was taken'Twith closed doors, prisoner’s counsel applied* for a remand, to enable him to procure rebutting evidence, ond the Bench remanded the accused to Saturday next. Bail was allowed, prisoner in £2OO ami two sureties cf £IOO each. Failing to Provide.--• Charles Burmeistor was accused of foiling to contribute towards the support, of hi* son Alfred Burmeistcr, in ths Burnham Industrial School, The defendant denied that ho was the father of tho

child, di d tho case was adjourned to Deo. 211 to enable him to prove hi* statement,— ] Ocotpo Drown, Jonathan Barrett, John j Durkin, John Barrett, Arthur Evans, John i Gnbbin md Margrctta Oribbm wore chTgcd i tlmt, being near relative# and of sufficient, ability, they had failed to contribute towu»<lii tho euppoit of Ann Qribbin. Thu sitting Justice* wore unable to deal with the case, and it wa» adjourned. Tho affiliation eases of Edo v. Bowman and O'Connor v, Burrowrs wore adjourned to Jan. 16 next. Miscellaneous,—For permitting na 1 fcte or horse# to wander iu public thoroughfares, seven offenders wore lined 6$ each j two others, who had allowed moro than ono animal to stray, wore fined 10s each.—Henry O'Caltuglmn, for obstructing tho north town belt, by allowing a house that was in course of removal to remain thereon, was fined 10*. Adolphus Bennett, for driving cattle on tho Kiccarton road footpath, was fined ss. Thomas Ingmiro, for carrying a table on his hood along tho footpath of Hereford street, was fined Is, and coats.—Alice Greaves was called upon to show cause why her bail should not bo estreated, on account of her not appearing in answer to a charge of drunkenness. She pleaded that illness had prevented her being present at tho Comt ia time on tho day in question. Tho Bench accepted her excuse, but imposed a fine,of Ga for drunkenness.

Assault and Abusive Language.—H Taylor was accused of assaulting William Gosnoll, an assistant-bailiff, on Deo. 5. This case had boon adjourned from Deo. 12, at defendant's request, to allow him to produce evidence to clear himself. Mr M'Connel appeared for tho defendant, and called William Watson, who said ho had been at defendant's house on the night iu question, and, though ho had heard defendant threaten that if complainant did not go ho would put him out, ho did not boo any blow struck. The Bench considered that, in view of tho rather conflicting nature of tho evidence, they would give the defendant the benefit of tho doubt, and dismiss the case.—Hannah Miller was charged, on information, with abusing and assault ing Margaret Gallon, at Sydenham, on Nov. 19 last. There was also a cross-action, in which John and Margaret Gallon were accused of assaulting Hannah Miller. Mr Stringer appeared for Gallon, and Mr Joyce for Miller.' Tho cases aroso out of a quarrel between neighbours, which appeared to have culminated in a serious disturbance on the date above-named. Each party asserted that tho other was tho aggressor, and several witnesses wore called on each side. At the conclusion of the case, the Bench expressed their opinion that there hod bean a very discreditable disturbance, fbr which both sidt-o wore to blame, and if there was any repetition of the occurrence they would both be bound over tokoep the peace. The informations were dismissed.—A case against Daniel Smith, in which he was charged with using abusive language to J. J. Parker, was dismissed.- Mary Whelan was accused of using abusive and threatening language to William Pyke. Mr M'Connel appeared for complainant, Tho defendant was dismissed with a caution not to repeat the offence, and ordered to pay costs.—-John Hall admitted assaulting Mary Jane Wetherall. The Bench cautioned the defendant not to repeat his annoyance to complainant, and dismissed the case, defendant to pay costs. Protection Okdke.—Emma. Waterman applied for an order protecting her property and earnings from her husband, G. L. Waterman, on the ground of the latter’s habitual drunkenness. Sergeant Hughes said the defendant was constantly drunk, and frequently turned his wife out of doors. The defendant offered to take the pledge for twelve months, but his wife would not agree to tho arrangement, and the Bench granted tho order as applied for.

KAIAPOI. Monday, Dec. 19. (Before 0. Whitefoord, Esq., 8.M.) Obscene Language. G. Latto was charged, on the information of Sergeant Gilbert, with using obscene language in the street on Saturday evenin'?. The Sergeant detailed tho language used, which the defendant admitted, pleading intoxication. Fined 20s.

Bbbach of thb Peace.—W. Moody was charged by the police wit h striking one W. M'Donald with a riding whip. The case arose out of the election excitement, the Sergeant stating that at the time the poll was declared in Kaiopoi there was a great deal of flour throwing, and defendant had struck M'Donald, who, he thought, had been one of the flour throwers. In answer to the Bench, M'Donald said ho did not throw the flour. The Magistrate said that the practice of throwing flour was a most senseless one, and one that the police should put down, as it wus calculated to create a disturbance. Though defendant had acted imprudently, ho had received a certain amount of provocation, and he would be fined 20a.

• Extension of License.—W. Burnip asked and obtained an extern ion of bis license to the Ohoka raceground on Boxing Day. A petition for the use of the totalisator on the course was also endorsed. Civil Oasbs. —J. Jones v. B. Pack wood, claim £l, set-off filed 14s; judgment for plaintiff for 14*.—H. E. Daniell v. Nahira (a Maori), claim £ls 4s 6d; judgment for plain(iff.— H. M'Laohlan v. R. il. Hicks, K. Parnbam, W. H. tt. Pinching, J. Forrest, J. Rice, Eckorsley and M'Farlanc, W. Robb, and B. Wilson. The plaintiff in these cases, when the first was called on, asked for an adjournment, as his solicitor, Mr Qresson, had not attended. The defendants objected to the adjournment, some of them saying they held receipts for the amounts claimed, and others settlement by contra account. The Magistrate said ho could not refuse the application on the ground upon which it was made, but would allow defendants 5s each for attendance.

SOUXHBRIDQE. Thursday, Dko. 15

(Before R, B. Willi-, E. J. Lee. and J. E. Campbell, Fsqs.) Stray Cattle. - 0. Harumford was charged with allowing three cows to stray on the road, and tho Bench lined him 6# for each liead. James Moore, for a similar offence, was fined 5s each for five cow*. A. Campbell was fined 10s for a similar offence. W. M'Oormiok was fined 10a, for allowing a number of pigs to stray on the road. The Bench intimated that tho fines would be much heavier another time. Civil Casks. —Watson v. Ball, claim £S7 10s, for goods detained by the defendant, Mr Hard appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Thomas for tho defendant. Mr Hard, in opening the ease, said that it was » claim for the diversion of tho property of the plaintiff, and called T. W. Watson, who deposed that he was plaintiff in this case. Tho goods mentioned in the claim wore his property. Ills wife had gone to England without hi# consent. Ho was away from homo at the time Mr# M. Mooronouso said *bo knew ftfr» Watson. A box wa# bro-ght to her house by Mrs Watson, and she showed her the contents, and told her they were wedding present#. She did not know whether Mr and Mrs Ball had maided Mr* Wdmm in going away, For the defence, Mr Thomas called Mrs Ball, who dcpcoc f that -be was tho wife of defendant Mrs Watson left a box with her, and took it with her when sue went Home. She had gene Home with her husband's consent in the Rangiukei, and witness went on board with her. Cross-examined by Mr Hard i Mr Wat son know that hi# wife was going away, and hud told her in tho presence of witness that she could go, and take the girl with her. Mr# Watson went boms in her own name, and her luggage was addressed “Mr Watson," and the ticket had been taken out in tho name of Mrs Watson. Did not know until after tho vessel had sailed tl m fc Mr# Watson had gouo Home as " Mr# Jones," but had been told bo after tho vessel sailed. Phillip Bull, defendant, gave evidence to the same effect ns tho foregoing. The plaintiff re-called by Mr Hard, swore that ho had not given hit consent to, or knew of hi# wife’s going Horne. In cross-examination, by Mr Thormi*, witness said that he might hare said in a joke that she could go, but denied roost positively having said so in defendant’s presence. Counsel having addressed tho Court, the Beach adjourned tho case to Jan. 19.