R.M. COURT.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3345, 26 October 1889, Page 2

R.M. COURT.

MABTEBTON-FBIDAY. . (Before Colonel Roberts, K.M.) ASSAULT. William Kiddle v. S. Neary. Evidence for the defence liaving been heard, the information was dismissed. RABBIT CASKS. Inspector Druniuioud v W. H. Levin. Breach of section 9 of the Babbit Act. Fined in the mitigated penalty of &% including costs. Same v John Cameron. Same offence. Fined £2, including costs. Same v Edwin Meredith, Agent W. Smith gave evidence in support of \ the information.

Inspector Drummoud stated from the report of the last witness, and the evidence given by him on oath, in his (the Inspector's) opinion sufficient steps had not been taken to destroy the rabbits on Riversdalo estate, the property of defendant. Defendant pointed out to the Court that tho Act provided that a conviction should be based upon the Inspectors opinion. In the present case it was not the Inspectors opinion, but Agent Smith's, which was before the Court. He submitted there was no caso against him, and tho information must therefore be dismissed, The Court was satisfied that the Inspector had proved all that was required under the section, and inflicted the usual penalty of .£6, which was reduced, alter hearing evidence in mitigation, to £'2,

Same v. Manihora Maaka. Mi J. J. Freeth acted as interpreter. Agent Chnrles Gayfer stated ho visited the property of defendant, 21C acres, Te Ore Ore, on 18th September, and found the rabbits plentiful. Saw no one then destroying the pest, nor any signs of steps being taken. There was a good deal of scrub and fern that harboured the rabbits, Notice was posted to defendant.

Defendant said the land for which he had been summoned belonged to about one hundred people scattered all over the district. He had taken control of the property in the past, but did not think it was right to summon him, as there had been no subdivision of the land, and his name had been erased from the electoral roll for that reason. Notwitstanding which, if put to the vote ho believed he would bo chosen to look after the interests of. the others, He hoped the position he had pointed cut would he taken into consideration and that ho would not be punished for the whole of the owners. He had looked after the interest of thd others but it was a voluntary act on his part. Had the land been sub-divided he would havo submitted to tho Court. All the others were scattered over the District, and he was the only one standing at the Courthouse door to be brought inside. He was not their lawful agent. Had been continually destroying rabbits during the last six months. He could not say whether he had a share in that land or whether it was in another reserve.

His Worship said he would take tho remarks of defendant as evidence in mitigation of tho penalty, and t'jo fine would be £2 including cost?. WTENCKS. Williams v, Williams: Breach of Destitute Persons Act. Ordered to stand over till the uext sitting of the Court. Constable Darby v. Ernest Haskell: Larceny of silver watoliguard and two pockethandkercbiofs from the premises of Claries Thompson of Tavatahi. Informant, Constable Darby, told Ins Worship that there wus a gentleman on the Taratahi for whom the accused had formerly been working who was prepared to tako him again if lio was only allowed to go. Sentenced to twenty-four hours' imprisoumentin the Carterton lock-up to be then discharged. DEBT CASE, Wm. -Kiddle v, 8. Ncary: Claim, £lllos. J udsnuout entered by consent for £lolos, without costs. SATUEDAY. Application was made by Mr A. W, Heimll for a reduction of the fine of £5 inflicted on him for a breach of section!) of the Rabbit Act. Evidence was heard in mitigation, and tho fine was reduced to £3, including costs. Volunteer Entertainment.

The second of the serieß. of volunteer concerts wad held in the Theatre fioyal lust evening, imd attracted a good house. The Wellington Guards, who arrived by the late train, for the shooting watch with the Masterton Volunteers to-day, were among the audience, and appeared to thoroughly enjoy the various items of (he programme. Until eight o'clock, Pearson's brass band enlivened the vicinity by discoursing sweet strains opposite the Theatre, and soon after the appointed time the entertainment was commenced by an admirably played overture on the pianoforte by Mrs (J. Antatell. & pretty instrumental selection for violin, and piano was next enacted by Muster and Miss Elkiiifi, and, its usual, was received by the audience with deserved applause. Mr D'Arcy, as a comiqne, created a most favorable impression, and for his song " It's English, you know," had to give a return with " Killaloo," Mrs Mueller's rendition of a very difficult song, was pleasingly given, showing that the lady had command over her voice. Mi Roes, in " Good bye, Miivourneen," sang admirably, and did greaj justice to thaUruly pathetic, ijoiig, the charin of music-its. oppression—being capably intefpveted. Miss Ella Gallagher gave the audience a treat in the seriocomic " Tit for and was loudly applauded, A recitation by Sergt. Hals entitled '-'Tho apology of was comloally rendered, and he Lad to submit to an encore and give •' Malonoy's Fenian Cat." The gem of the ovening, however, from s\ musical point of view.was Captain Macintosh's, eaipaphone

solo, 4 treat rarely heard in Masterton. It is needless (0 say it was performed in a faultless manner, being a perfect study of intonation and expression. The gentleman was ably accompanied on the piano hy Miss Corbett, who also played' for the greater part of the songs during the evening, and appeared to great advantage, never once overweighting the performers. Miss Lowes was heard in her usual sweet voice in " Sometimes," and for her impressive _ deliv- ■•. ery received an encore to which she A \ did not respond, The character song \ \ "Ballyhooly," by Mr A. Thompson, "snpplied the comic element, and was followed by a splendidly played duet by Master and Miss Elkins, the composition being exceptionally difficult for such tender ages, but was faultlessly given, Mr Bray strengthened his reputation by singing " The S'ave Chase " in good style, and had to bow his acknowledgments; A clarionettii . solo by Captain Macintosh was a feufc f charm, and for an overwhelniVJjß oncore ho variated "We won't \f home till morning" in magnificent stylo. A step dance by Mr Wade, and another splendid recitation by Mr Hale brought the first portion to a finish, and after a slight interval a laughable farce wa3 put on, and thu several parts were taken with considerable precision by the members of our dramatic society. FalliETOvera -Cliff-

The North Otago Times gives ftp following account of the fearfur accident which occurred on Saturday night, and by which Mr William Eichmond, of Pulteuri Point, lost his life: "It appears that Mr Kicbinoud was in Oatnaru on Saturday, and loft to go homo after dark, taking what is known as the beach road. Near M'lunerney's farm tho road skirts a large cliff, and deceased and his horse went over this, The cliff is fortythreo feet sheer down at tho placo where the accident occurred, and deceased must have been killed instantaneously. About halfpast eleven Mr McKenzio and his brother heard a man in a-j paddock near the place talking as if. to a horse, but they thought nothing of the circumstance, and paid no attention to it. In tho morning Mr David Gray informed his father that a horse with a saddle on was wandering ahous on tno beach, and Mr J. Gray went over to the place and found deceesed lying on his face at the foot ef tho cliff quite dead. There was a good deal of blood on stones, deceased's face and head much cut. There was no traco of a struggle on the top of the cliff, and both horse and rider had gone ovor the precipice, the horse being little injured. Deceased's watch had stopped at 11.40, having been crushed by the fall. Deceased was a single man and had resided at Pukeurf for many years. He was a member of the Waitaki Koad Board, and at the last meeting of the Board had discussed the advisableness of fencing along the cliff for the safety of travellers."

Perfumed BeautiesA couple of years ago it was the proper thing for an American girl to rinse ber lace handkerchief in her scent bottle; such a proceeding now would be considered a vulgarism, fori if tliere is any one article in a fashionable toilet which is not perfumed it is a handkerchief. Hosiery and gloves slumber in beds of sweet grass and rose leaves; laces, wraps, and undwv linen have tbeir separate saebflL pillows; dresses are hung among the bogs of sweet clover which perfutno every closet; even bonnet boxes emit fragrant odors when uncovered, and in the linings of mnny overcoats the lining is dusted with orris, but not a trace of scent hangs about the lace edged handkerchief. Even card cases and pocketbooks are purfumed, and so is the small blotter bought with fashionable stationery, But these items are insignificant compared with the cost of porfuming a summer outfit, which requires the services ■ of a maid and an outlay equiva- ; lent to that expended for gloves or shoes. For instance, there is the* corsage sachet, made, of fine satin to match the dress and filled with a perfume too delicious for description. Tho sachets, which are an inch squaro retail at 36s n dozen, and it takes about twenty to go round the ftdge of a Josephine dress. Of course every low corset has to be sachc'.ed, and if a belle cares to buy theiu by the dred she is charged at the rate of each. Desirable perfumes cost 3s an ounco, and the least popular girl in society will use fifty shillings worth in a fortnight's visit upon half a dozen summer toilettes.