MAGISTERIAL.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2976, 9 October 1882, Page 2

MAGISTERIAL.

, TIM ABU—THIS DAY. (Before J. Beswick, Esq., R.M.) . AESON. Thomas'E.' Lyle, was charged with unlawfully setting fire to his shop in the Main South road, on August 12. Inspector Pender conducted, the prosecution, and Mr Reid appeared.for; the accused, who pleaded '■ not guilty."' Mr Reid, at the outset, took exception to the depositions taken at the recent Coroner's inquest being received as evidance ; and to a good deal of evidence) then admitted, as being only heresay. His t Worship decided to ’have the evidence read in the , pifesence ’of each deponent, and the depositions (already published) were thereupon read over. Counsel for the defence submitted spine of. the witnesses to cross exami. nation./ , ' V’

His Worship said he w,as' satisfied, from the whole tenor of ; the evidence, that there was a case ford jury. ■' The ushal caation was then adminiatered' to accused, who reservednhis de* ; feU«d<*J’• ■■ (.•■■■.‘•V! vs Ho was committed to take his trial .at ; the ensuing ' session of the Supreme Court. Bail was fixed, himself in £2OO and: twp suretied of jblOO each; ■. V" V TEMURA-THIS DAY. • , (Before ,J. Beswick,, Esq., R.M.j ; . , ■ ; i CArTIiB TEEBPABB. Mrs MoAuliffe and Peten McLean were fined 6s each, for allowing cattle to wander at largb. ’ ; OEOSB ACTIONS. : 'V G. Cross was charged by Eli Mitchell with illegally rescuing cattle, and Eli Mitchell charged G.. Cross with assault. Mr White'appeared for Mitchell and Mr Austin for Cross. After hearing evidence, His Worship dismissed both cns«s. t , ■ , BBEACH OF LICENSING: ACT * , ; , P, Coira, licensee of the Royal Hotel, was charged with keeping his house open - during prohibited hours’. bn September 26. ' Mr Hamersleyappeared for the defondant, anti took objection td the information, which was ultimately dismissed. -■■■ ■ ‘ 1 * Abusive language.';: '’ M. ." .. James Crawfork/was Mrs Hay wi^V..uaing,.abußiye;.'langdi^' i ;)tp-;, wards her on Mondayiast. ' ; Mr White appeared.for complainant, and Mr Austin for defendant. The case waa'dismissed. . ’ ■;