MAGISTRATE’S COURT

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8357, 18 February 1913, Page 2

MAGISTRATE’S COURT

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17. (Before Mr W. G. Riddell, S.M.I AMUSEMENT-THEN THEFT. . GeOrgo Bowden pleaded guilty to stealing at tho Upper Hutt on Saturday, a lady’s silver watch, a silver chain, a silver match box, and other articles, of a total value of £4, the property of A. E. Pryse. It was stated, that accused had been .amusing some persons, amongst-whom was complainant, by playing a piano at the Upper Hutt Hotel. Pryee went to sleep and accused then robbed him of the articles. . A sentence of one month s imprison-’ ment was imposed. INDECENCY. John Murphy and William Kelly were each fined £5, in default fourteen days’ imprisonment, for - committing grossly indecent acts at Newtown Park. “WE ABE FRIENDS.” John Smith and Joseph Horriboa pleaded . guilty to fighting in Hunter street on Saturday night. Wo are only friends, yonr t Worship—we were then and wo are still,” said one of tho accused. Well, you had better seek a more retired spot if you want to settlo your differences, or have a friendly contest,” remarked Mr Riddell amidst laughter. They were each fined 20*. / DIDN’T GET LEAVE. Adolph Olesahewsky was sentenced to fourteen days’ imprisonment for absenting himself without leave from the steamer Clan Alpine. drunkenness. Elizabeth Lindsay Murphy, who failed to make an appearance, was fined 40s, in default seven days, for drunkenness. MAINTENANCE. On three informations of disobeying the conditions of maintenance orders, John Janies Thomas Was sentenced to fourteen days’ imprisonment, and waa ordered to pay costs £1 Is. Walter Boyd was ordered to pay £1 per week towards the support ox hi* wife.