THIS DAY.

Thames Star, Issue 3807, 11 March 1881, Page 2

THIS DAY.

(Before Harry ELenrick, Esq., K.M.) A MODERN JEHU. Hori Matene was charged on the information of Constable Stapleton with furiously riding a horse in Grey street, Thirties, on the 22nd February. The defendant failed to put iv an appearance. Sergeant Murphy conducted the prosecution. Constable Stapleton, deposed that on the day in question, he saw a man riding furiously towards Parawai. He believed it was Hori Matene. Mr R C. Dean corroborated and said he savr tire rider nearly ride over two children near Shortland. He did not know who the man was. Thomas Fletcher said he saw Hori Matene on the evening in question. The defendant was riding most furiously—as fast as he could. This was the case. The Eesident Magistrate fined the defendant £2,, and costs £2 6s. STB AY ' HOIiSE. John Townsend was charged on the information of Constable Stapleton with allowing one horse to wander on the public street on the 22nd of February. The defendant pleaded guilty. His Worship said this was an infringinent of the bye-law, and he must fine the defendant ss. Defendant • This is the first offence your Worship. His Worship: Iv that case I will dismiss the case on payment of costs. I was under the impression that it was a second offence. IiTAN Y. BOSS. Mr Miller appeared for the defendant, and applied for an adjournment on the ground that he had a witness at Whangamata, who could not attend the Court by to-day. The complainant deposed to the service of the summons. He said that both he and defendant lived at Whangamata. The defendant did not wish to be served and rode away from his house. The complainant rode after him and served him after a chase of three miles.

Mr Miller again asked for an adjournment.

His Worship said it was no use brings

ing the parties again from Whangamata. He would go on with the case, and would, if necessary, adjouru the case. The complainant then gave evidence, from which it appeared that defendant had struck him a violent blow on the left cheekbone, causing a bruise. He gave no provocation. Cross examined by Mr Miller—The defendant did not tell him to leave his house before the assault.

Defendant disputed every item in complainaut's account. Thomas Ready deposed that Ryan went into' Boss' and billed him for an amount due. His evidence was merely corroborative. The house was called a public house.

His Worship—ls there a licensed public house there?

Sergeant-Major O'Grady—There is no licensed house there, your Worship. His Worship—Do they sell liquors there ?

Witness—Yes, your Worship. This case was adjourned until after the hearing of the civil cases.