R.M. COURT.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2588, 3 May 1887, Page 2

R.M. COURT.

WAIRAIUPA GUN CLTJB.

MAUMCEVILLE BOAD. BOARD,

masterton.-monday; Before H, S. Wardell, R.M. WANDERING DUCKS. . The following additional evidence was given in this case yesterday : Mary Ami Hayes stated that Bhe saw Mr Ewington driving the ducks on to his property, assisted by Mrs Ewington. There were 22 in the mob, and three escaped into Mr Maxted's yard. Six belonged to Mrs Maxted, three to Mrs Pinkerton and ten to Mrs Robinson. She did not follow after them, as her time was occupied looking after her own ducks.

Mrs Pinkerton and Mrs Maxted also gave evidence as to seeing the ducks driven away by the Ewingtons. The latter stated that she saw them in Mrs Ewington's yard, and asked to be allowed to take them away, but was told that they were as likely to belong to Mrs Ewington as anybody else. She went up purposely to identify her ducks.

Mrs Harrison swore to the number and colors of Mrs Eobinson's ducks, the description of which caused great amusement in Court.

For the defence James Ewington deposed that on the morning of April 13 he saw a number of his ducks and geese straying away from home, and in company with his wife drove them back. They had missed lots of duoks at various times. Believed all their ducks and geese had private marks under the wing. Had often fetched his ducks and geese from the same place before. By Mr Beard: Had lost about, 40 ducks during the last three months. Was not in the habit of bringing them home regularly. Did not know what private mark his wife used to distinguish her ducks from other peoples, By his Worship: Was not going .to impound the ducks, only trying to. drive them home.

Haroy Ewmgton, son of the last witness stated that he had repeatedly brought the ducks home from straying about. His mother's private mark was red oil paint under the wing. Had assisted in branding them on several occasions. His mother had between 40 and 50 ducks last Christmas. Had lost poultry by ferrets on several occasions. The straying ducks were Borne recently purchased. ! • .Ann Ewingtqn deposed that she kept a poultry farm on the banks of the Waipoua. She had .bought ducks from-Messrs Lowes and lorns, Leahy, Holmes, and Mrs Amos. They were all good ducks and she had as many as 66 at one time. She remembered driving the duoks home on; the 18th Apal,: and. putting them in a pen. Mrij Pinker ton,. Mrs Maxted, and Mrs Bom'rison came over and said the duoks: belonged to them. threatento Mck any of the women over the bank. When they claimed them, -told them the best fay to settle it ps to talis

action in the E.M. Court, and sea who belong to. She had been in the habit ot branding her poultry for the past six-years. When she and her daughter overhauled the ducks on the 18th, found them all branded with their own brand.

..::By. Mtßeard: Had about 20 : 'dacks; not countingthbse that did not go'downthe bank.. Will swear these dietswere branded prior to the 18th. Could' not say now long the pabt mark would' remain visible. Did not offer to, show, any of the 'women the marfy'but said ■ they were branded. Did not threaten, to knock Mrs. Robinson over the bank. She rolled-up her-sleeves aid ■offered to fight me.((daughter.) She did not' wish to let other people know her private mark as that would be.letting the" cat out of the bag." (Laughter.) Had heard of one of her. neighbors shaving their duck's heads, another marking them under the tail, others cutting the tails off altogether, as private marks. (Laughter.) Caleb Ewington, another son of the defendant's, deposed to seeing the ducks in the pen on the 18th.. Knew they belonged to his mother as he had often fed them.

Judgment was given for. plaintiff for £2, to be .reduced to :10s, on delivery of the ducks, and coats £2l7s. MASTERTON- TUESDAY. (Before His Worship the Mayor audMrW.H.Beetham, J.P.), Dronkeness. • John Quinn, a' Eailway employee, was.fmed 5s or 12 hours imprisonment for being drunk in a public place. ALLEGED LARCENY. John Nolan, alias Massey, alias William Smith, a middle aged man, was charged with stealing a silver watch, No 86545, from John MoNaughton, on February 21st| 1885, at Masterton.

. Sergeant Price conducted the case on behalf, of the police, John McNaughtoh deposed on oath that he was a' Bhephard residing, in Masterton. In February, 1885, he was working at Brancepeth and came into Masterton between the second and ■twenty first of that month. At that' time had a watch and chain in his possession. While staying in town he got too much drink, and was rather .the worse for liquor one evening at the Club Hotel,and.on the following morning missed the watch and. gave.information to Sergeant' McArdle. ;In March of the present year was .working at the Upper Taueru in company with a. man named Humphries, who showed him a watch .which he the on'e'he had lost. .He said he had bought it of a man named Jimmie. Knew the, watch by the'nuniber,' and also by it having a brass shackle'oh it. Hevaluedthe watch at£s,and had ljiot given accused or anyone else permission to take it but ofchis pocket. Had frequently seen accused about town, V

• By accused: .ruever saw you in Masterton during that month/ and have never known you to be in my company. Iwasnofc in Mastertonfrorn the 15th to' the 21st February, 1885. ".'■ By Sergeant Price: I made a mistake when I .said I was not in town from the 15th to the 21st of February, becauso I was in Masterton during the whole of the month, William Humphries, laborer, residing at the Taueru, stated, that he knew accused by the name.of Jimmie, who in June, 1885, asked'him to buy a watch, as he was hard up. Witness bought the watch for £2, and the sale was celebrated by accused shouting drinks at the Taueru Hotel for the four who were present, when the bargain was made. Remembered' working with McNaughton. last March, who identified-; the watch as his property. Subsequently gave the watch to Constable O'Connor.

By accused: You spoke to me first; your mate did uot say anything about the-watch. I understood the watch belonged to your mate, hut that you were selling it for him. To ■ the best of my belief I paid you the money. Your mate gave you the watch, and you handed it to me. I have workod with you at the Mungapakeha. • . By the Bench.—When accused and his mate came up, it appeared that the watch belonged to the mate, and accused was doing all the bargaining. . David Jamieson, laborer, residing at Gladstone, gave corroborative evidence of.the purchase of the watch and the subsequent drinking at the hotel. Iri oross examination, witness said that the mate of accused remarked that the watch was a good one, as he had worn it for two years. He could not swear who paid for the drinks. Constable O'Connor' gave evidence as to receiving the watch from Humphries, Could not say from memory whether accused was. in Masterton during the month of February.-1885, but the records of the police book show that he was arrested on, 15th February, 1885, for being drunk and disorderly,; and fined by Mr Wardell on tlie following day 40s and costs or 48 hours. Among the property then in possession of accused was a silver watch 'and chain..

The accused having been in the usual way, elected.to call' witnesses for the- defence. J

. Thomas Bedding, stated that he was working with accused at Burgesses' contract at the Mungapakeha. Accused was a hard-working;;honest man, when in the camp,'. He was never away more than three" days at a time. He never had a watch when he went away from the camp,, and never hail one when he came, back, this wasi few days before Christmas, Was not in Masterton when ' accused was locked up for drunkeness, ■ • John Mulligan, who wanted to know who was going to pay his expenses iu connection with attending at the Court, and was informed that as he was supce'ned by the accused, he would have to look to him for payment,. stated that he was working with accused.at'.'the Mungapakeha, Could not say whether he had awatch in his possession,' He did not leave his work for an hour during the time he was on the contract; which started l in February,4Bßs, and lasted tilTthe' April following. < ■ ,"' ... The accused made a longistatement in defence, jftiid was fuUy committed for trial, afthe next Supreme Court pittingia.pfogton, ,■.

v, : S^ATISTIOAI/. Weiiaveto acknowledge the receipt of tbe census returns giving particulars of the religion, birthplaces, and conjugal condition of the people. Tile religions of the population of the Borough of .Maatorton are'classified as follows.:

Tee annual general meeting of the members of the Wairarupa Gun Club was held at Hammerich's Hotel, Greytown, on. Saturday night, Mr W. C. Buchanan, the President, in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Secretary (Mr 0. Higgins) read the report of the Club's proceedings for the past season. On tho motion of Mr N. Graoe, seconded by Mr P. F. 'fancied, tie report and balance sheet were adopted; It was resolved that it be an instruction to Jbe .Secretary to collect all arrears of Subscriptions,'aud to see that all liabilities aro paid and discharged. ■>■• ■■' ..'.'■'' .:;;..:. The meeting then proceeded to the olsctiou of'members for the/ensuiug year; and the result miu President, Mr WV, 0. BucEauati%. elected)'; • Vice ' Pr&ideot, Mr '#.' Grace (re-elected); Coinmittee, Messrs P. F. Tancred, : J., Tully- senr* W. Scale, T. Grace, B. H. Bjickeridgey Thos. Walker, and A. Jones. Mr Hanmierich was elected 'and Mr C. Higgina re-elected Secretary. '. A mini,,bf £Jf. was voted to the Secretary; . . ; . The action of the Committee in changing the name of the Club to "The. Wairarapa Gun Club" .was eontirmed. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr N, Grace, seconded by Mr Scalo, that the financial year terminate, on Maroh 3Ut in each year, and that subscriptions be decked duo on May ktin each year. Messrs W.'E. Bidwill, J. o. .Bidwill, and 0. Bidwill were duly elected; members of the Club.

A vote of thanks, was. passed to the retiring Treasurer, Mr'Kirnberley, (or the valuable sttvieeß rendered by him. to the Club. . , '.,.-;:. .'\. ', A vote of thanks watrpasse.d to Mr B, K. Jones (Carterton) for his Serr'ices as referee, audhewas re-appointod. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluled the proceedings; The Committee will hold a meeting shortly for the pnrpose of arranging a match to be held shortly at Mr Buchanan's eatate, near Greytown, by that gentleman's permission,

The ordinary meeting of the Board was held' on Saturday, 1 April 30th, Present—Messrs W. Jessen (chairman), G. Gunderabn, 0. Forsberg,'and H. W, Jackson. The minutes of last'meeting were read and confirmed, Mr 0. Larson waited as a deputation on the Board, and. asked that a sum of £3 be spent on a edtting in Mauricevilla Wost so as to make it passable, Hs informed the Bdard that if they would expend the £3 the settlers living in the vicinity were prepared to do some more work on their- own accord The Board granted, the application, after whish Mr'Larsen thanked the Board and-withdrew. "... ;;/,:^

.Tho outward was •ead, ' ■:■■ ''o' :

Correspondence,;inwards. r~From Paymaster Geaerat'rerates on Native lauds.. From Counts-Engineer, re' diversion :oh Limostotie Hill; .;.From E.Wilßon,.asking.to have biiname struck off the rat? roll and that of C. Peterson substituted!'; Granted. From Registrar General,.re statistics/ From County Clerk, re etriking rates. From; Peter Anderson, tendering, bis resign nation. • . :;■■:-''■■£.

Tbe Clerk informed the Board 'that the necessary steps bad beon taken;' to 'fill the vacancy. .•;-;"; . ResolveHhafc Mr ,; Anderson's resignation be atceptod,, but 'tljat tbe Board express, theirjvregret at .Mr. Anderson's decision. "" ,,J • That the inatyer.of striking the rate for the year be deferred to the meeting of the new Board. . '"..'",-..'::

ThaVa-' man be', employed- te clear some drains on the West Boad, and alßo-on; Jackson's road.,; The Treasurer reported ■■■ a eredit balan«oof £9B 1.3s sd. The Collector reported that the outstandingrates that day was £8 Os 'ty& Since last meeting ill 8s had been collected, One batch of summonses had been taken out/but they all psidtbe amount sued; for into: Court, and preparations wil{ shortly be made to issuomoje. ■•''."..., ; ■■■';' The following accounts wefe.:pasa'ed for payment':- OleOlsen, M 18i-id.; Jens oizertsen, £8 Is; James MeGregor, £l 6s 3d.; Franklin; i* ssj R.O.:;Hansen,jes.i7s. ■'."■ '&; - The, mfieting.tien' ftdjouraei,

PUBLIC MEETING AT MAURICEyiLLE. .' A meeting was convened for torday night at 8 p,m,, to hear the views of the candidates nominated for the three,vacancies in the Maurioevillo Road Board, About thirty electors , were present... Mr R. Blade was voted and i-afur.eipjainuig the apon Mr to^ddF^^emwtqrs. i bj J c hini; Ip^f hia views 1 - action jn * .the past: ffo^ld'g{vethem/^ : a ideft of What' he%aß likely Constitution of the Mkuriwwlle road* i district, and he was pleased to say that his efforts were crowned with success, as the following figures'' would show; They had always been told that they, "theMauriceville settlers" were over . £2OO in debt to the Masterton Road "w Boardj well,'that. £2OO had dwindled -J| down ; ta£llßs \% whioh had now been paid, so that made thpiu square with the Mastertonfßoad Roanrj in addition to "that ;'.they bad assets over liabilities of £9M2s^d., ; h *«• figures were not included any inoney from deferred paymeub thirds, as the money available from that source amounted t0£225125'6d. In addition to above, they now had: a better road thau ever, whicn materially added to their prpgreea. He was not going to make any prottises before the oleotors of . what he was join.? to -do in the future, nor did he-do "bo last year till the result of the election wasdeclai'ed, when'; ho promised; he would i consider time nor trouble,where the interest of the district, was concerned. Mow far he had kept that promise they j, wore beat able to know. He next asked if anybody present baiaJiy.questions to put, and-be would be most happy ', to.answer thera.; ;, ■■;• ■ , The Chairman, here remarked that now was.the time for the'electors to I come forward with any grievance for it was not fair to any manjipecupying j a public position to be attacked behind his back t and thon not to .express their < opinion at a meeting liko'tliis. As nobody seemed .to. have any. questions to ask, Mr Jessen gave room to , " : ;' '"■' •"

Mr Jackson, whothanKedtheoleetora _., for returning liim last year, ,he trusted ~4* that he had done hia duty-,while he had. •;> represented them, snd.i.'woiW do the '■£ sume in the future, but; was quite wu\; /' '- ; k lingib'givo, place ,tir-a .-Uettec. man. ( There': would.tardiy be any more for ■*£s{ hiiii to ecf -he- woaJd/Vacate tlwT ■: platform in"prder jfis-new can- \ 'ji> .dilates.----.'.-'-';;:'':' -. '■'■■'■-•■'?''';;•'' ' .' .;;

• remark" ing that making speecHe£'jSere not in hisline, but: do : iia beßtVTlisy b night that they, had^ •beat-in isind-;tl)at Jbef |f|ao heavy - ;. traffic.atpreSejilt;'.^.;':.''. :'" came' forward 1 and .eould.'only>say''tbat:7f: : li)io electors . favored- hWMA:;thelt;:tpte,lie would ; ' them, ./- He gay' against the ' : pr^t.uiembMsr^; / jV ■!; on, j |sc)n;p;theplatforffl,;and explained j& thaliohVdnot hithertq.served publici if do his.Very besi.for tha dietrict* He fiadvflry : ljttleJasaj, as all that wag to be said baifieeii'-.referred, to by the ,:\ otber.candia^tiisii,.. The invited questions to ba Mkodjg'ut nobody, responded. '•Mr"Ja.ckßon tjben .thanked those ■'■•'. present• for feeling that. Mr Jessen espriissedic as his opinion that although go'od feeling was shown by those present..that night, he was quite aware that dje' had been blamed j for many things'. : .'';-He did not wish to "; exonerate himself from'blame, but he 'would prefer-to-be/oharged(direct with any faults, aud.tb'M'be given a chance to defend himsejf j but as-the business of the meeting seemed to ;b'e at an end, . he would move a.;.hearfcy vote of thanks to the Chairman, for manneMS in which he had cpnductpd'the meeting!* The motion was'secoriided by Mr Foraberg,'and'carried-Tinammoußly, The Chairman, while thanking those presentfor.thevptepf thanks, thought that Mr Jesaen's action in; moving a vote of thanks-had been rather premature, as he thought'a hearty rote of thanks should brgiven tp:;the retiring members,-which wag done};.and carried by acolamatiqn.' : ' \ : 'y ! Ji- * , The meetinglhk adjtiurned. 'j Tnfi:resulfe-6f l the:collectioh made in Febr.u'ary,"ißß7,'i l 'by il ! tlie Government > Agrieuitural'eblleo'torai .is published in ; the New ;?esfibd Gazette," of April .-j 28th. la.'Wair'arapa Nprth, the total ; number of, holdings art 68| of thesfl r \ 444 aire, freehold, .164 rented, and 79 ■, part freehold and part -rented. The ■'; >. extent of land broken upbut not under ' were'Wl6 acres, estimated to produco ' l *\ 45,261 : bush«ls (gross). Ja oats, 285 ! ■acres are returned for grpen find or *■' ha/, and 2288 acres, grow£ for wm. ' were : : estimated •to, §am *-. . 'b'ußhelß. There weF's9. aoreTm barley, an;estimated'return of 1668 tus)ielß,- and 261 acreajn potatoes "-s, which > were : looked, to produce 762 tons,'-In turuipsarid/ rape there .were 1357.acres, and oTftoresin other crops..' The total nuin.bpr of acres undercrop, exclusive" of .{and. under "j grasses, were 5718, thera-being 1152 : ! - acres'inbaj/estimated to. yield 1556 . .' tons, In-grasses, after th?i land hav- ( C ing;been'%oken up, p,620 acres. ; ' .i lands, -■,oi'; i '! acres.--- The yields : \ bf...grass;';s§eds were Cocksfoot 6582 ,-,! bosMs, and.Rye gra*s v 79iß' busbehf. ,ii! In'.ga'rden'97 acres 'wpjeturnedj 1 : and S?i 23dihorofifl'rds. /T'.V ! ' ' f j

■. are the •*}■% of the'various speofes^df pi fowl;'.but the celeti^pl^Wellington ]Bm (which,strange 'WM, is of, the J' : t, masouUno gender)his.a^o'u(. above V U iiere'-produetion irf l manner; inwhicWieturns Blinds, <■'!<s, ■etc., is -the w^der; of; eyervbiidy, i.fpi thej"; ; ,QaTernor down* wirpV Theflamoof,trmwahderjjilbjt(i' f p i| B. W. Hz^ ; we|tknown Window' - ; >M Wiid.Fac^,^o}eiwoit|wtte«t l Wel.i v #

':?•„"■•■■•./;■• • '.>'•*'"■ ' r : v''" : V'v-r' "••" ■■r.^f^ Church p? England... 628-5931224 PtOtetottBnlei&hed) kiCrteW Presbyterians\,-,... 248 208 451 W&leyans.;..'.'' ... 212 218 480 .'■«'.#- 7 iVT" s":.--2 JuCUlUUlBli IUIIUBUIIgUJ Primitive -MetHodists Baptists' '. 22 27 49 pendents... 5 5 10 Lutherans 25 18 48 Church of Christ (disciples) .... ■ ... 9 6 15 Brethren ... 12 24 86 Unitarians ... .., 11 2 Salvation Army] ... 64 65 119 Other Protestants... 6 0 5 Roman Catholics ... 190 198 886 Jews:.'. ... 6 8 9 Spiritualists 1 1 2 Jiatter Day Saints or Mormons 2 4 6 Pagans 7 0 7 Freethinkers . 48 v 80 78 No Denomination .., , « -» 2 7 No religion... 33 9 82 Unspeoifiod ,, 4 1 5 Object to state 111 84 195 •_ . ■ • 1642 1518 8160 The above are given in the order in which thoy appear in the RegistrarGeneral's return.