MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2675, 21 June 1894, Page 2

MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Tbmuka—Tuesday, June 19ih, 1894.

[Before C. A. Wray, Esq., S.M.] UNREGISTERED DOO. Samuel McCullough, Seadown, charged with having an unregistered dog in his possession, pleaded that the dog was only 6 months old, and that it was registered. E. Egan, Registrar of Dogs for the Temuka Riding, gaVe evidence that the dog was unregistered on May 25th. It was a collie dog apparently foil-grown. Defendant called a witness who bred ‘ the dog, who stated that the dog was pupped about the 27th November. Constable Burke examined witness as to whether there eoold be any doubt in a person’s mind as to its being full grown or otherwise. Defendant also gave evidence, after hearing which the case was dismissed. John Mclntosh, of Winchester, was charged with a similar offence. Fined 10s and costs. Tom Hin, a Chinaman, for a «nn»la> offence, was fined 10s and costs. *N. C. Nicholas v H. Kahu—Claim £4 6s. Mr Salmond appeared for the defendant, and stated that his client intended to plead the statute of limitations. He had not given notice as to the line of defence, as the summons was only served on Saturday. Plaintiff said the claim was for 10 sacks of oats. Defendant had procured oats, from him on the understanding that he should the following harvest return him 15 sacks, or give him 2s a bushel for them. When harvest came defendant’s - crop was seized for debt, and he could 7 get neither oats or money. He had. not booked the oats at the time, but he knew the date whan they were sold, as he bought them originally from the late Andrew Grant on June 1888, and sold them the following September. By Mr Salmond: Had marked them down on a door in the stable. Had asked Mr Brown as to when the oats had been seized, and understood it was 1890. Was sure from what Kahn said that the crop was seized by Brown, and not Siegert. It was not in 1886 he was certain. Kahu promised to pay for the oats as late as three months ago. Hare Kahu gave evidence that the crop grown by him from the oats in question was seized by Seigert in the year 1887, and cut up in April of that year. He fixed the date by their having been a sitting of a Native Land Court that year. He had never had a judgment issued Against him by Mr Brown. By His Worship: Had bargained to give Nicholas oats back. Had never done so, as he had never grown oats since. Gould not recollect anything about a price. Gould not recollect plaintiff ever asking for money. The bargain was for oats.

By Plaintiff: Could not recollect promising to pay out of a shearing cheque earned about two years, ago at the Waihoa. The clerk searched the records of the Court, and could not find any trace of a distress issued by Seigert.

After some little farther discussion Mr Salmond said that he must apply for an adjournment, as the summons had not been served in time.

His Worship agreed to adjourn the ease for a fortnight. G. Mason v. Simpson—Claim 6s costa on a judgment confessed. Judgment for amount claimed, and costs of Court. \ ,

SCHOOL COMMITTEE./ sThe monthly meeting was held at Mr D.tTaylor’s residence on Tuesday even* ing. Present—Messrs Russell (chairman), 0. Baker, J. Grant, G. Levons, T. T. Hooper, D. Taylor, M. Soannell, and G. Davey. Mr Miles forwarded an apology for absence. There was no correspondence. HEAD MASTER’S REPORT. The head master reported as follows: “Dear Sir, —I have the honor to re- - port that the average attendance for the past month is 304, with a roll number of 344: highest attendance, 320. The pupil teachers will be examined on the 3rd July and four following days; it will therefore be necessary for the committee to arrange the dates of the midwinter holidays. I herewith forward the sum of £3 6s, amount received for stationery, etc. I have fixed Friday, 29th instant, for our annual concert, and shall be pleased if you will appoint a subcommittee to assist me by taking the tickets at the door.—l have, etc., “D. Ferousok.”

In connection therewith, Mr Scannell moved—“ That the school be closed on Thursday, June 28th,j and re-opened on Monday, July 9th.” Seconded by Mr Hooper and carried. Mr D. Taylor, aa an amendment, moved— 1 “ That the holidays be extended to the 16th.” Mr Levens disapproved of long winter holidays aa a rale, bat would second Mr Taylor’s amendment. On a vote being takon the amendment was lost. In connection with the concert the chairman stated that he understood that the staff had arranged for a very complete programme without having to seek for outside assistance. He suggested that Messrs Bates, Levens, Davey, Hooper, and Scannell act as a sub-committee to assist in the arrangement of the Hall, etc. —The suggestion was adopted.

Mr Scannell intimated that he would give the use of a piano free of charge, and Mr Davey promised to do any carting required. The secretary was instructed to write to the committee of the Volunteers to ask for some concession in the charge usually made for the Hall. visitors’ report. Messrs Davey and Scannell reported having visited the school. The work seemed to be going on in a very satisfactory manner, and the children seemed most orderly and attentive. The head master had explained the system of working to them, and shown them through all the class rooms. They had made a careful inspection of the buildiugs and grounds, and found some spouting damaged on the south parapet and • filtration of water upon the plaster, which would require attention. Some shingle was required in the school grounds. They recommended the cutting out of the large pinna insignia, and that the spontingjbe thoroughly cleaned by the janitor. The question of topping the macrocarpa trees on the north side of the grounds was mentioned, but the visitors reported that the head master would prefer them being left for shade, or, at all events, only lightly trimmed. It was agreed that the chairman and secretary arrange to have the pinna iusiguns cut free of cost to the committee; that the necessary shingle be carted, the gates painted, and that the chairman and one of the visiting committee employ a plasterer to effect the necessary repairs to the wall mentioned. Messrs Russell and Davey wore appointed visitors for the month. arbor day. The propriety of celebrating Arbor Day was briefly discussed, and Mr Davey moved —“ That the committee endeavor

to get the front of the school grounds, between the gate and the belt on the south side, planted with macrocarpa on Arbor Day, and that Mr Levens be asked to get contributions of trees for the purpose.” The motion was. carried, and it was agreed to let the arrangement of details stand over until next meeting. ' Accounts to the amount of £3 5s were passed for payment, and, Mr Taylor having been thanked for the use of his room, the meeting terminated.