R.M. COURT.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3454, 8 March 1890, Page 2

R.M. COURT.

EKETAHUNA-FEIDAY,

(Boko Colonel Eoberts, E.M., mid F.VonßedenJ.P,, A proliibitiou. order was applied for'by Maurice Tyler against his brother, Jessa Tyler. Plaintiff, sworn, stated that defondant was his brother, Ho was drinking continually for the last two and a half years. Had been in Eketahuna with defmidant every time he came into town, and found.hira drank, Had seon himdrunkfive or six tiines this year.' By oxcessive drinking he injured his health. Constable Roche, on oath, stated that he Know the defendant, Camo into Eketahuna sometimes twice a week, For the last two and a half years he had-never seen him sober but once, in fact he was drunk whon ho served the summons on hira. He was sure he injured bis health. Dofendant, in reply, stated'that ho was not always drunk, and in support ofhis contention called Mr W. Kenny, who, in answer to a question by defendant, said ho never saw him sober any time that he had seen him in Eketahuna, ' An or derwa3 thereupon made, as applied for, to be in force for twelve months, . Constable Eocho v A. W. Fodonf Application for prohibition order. Mr Pownall for defendant. In this case cotiusol objected to the form of plaint, and the ease was dismi"sed. Max D'Aroy v D.-E/ToohiU-issaulf. Mr Gould for plaintiff, Mr Pownall for defondant. Plaintiff said ho was a billiard mar-' ker, On February 9th he went with MrSeJby in Toohill'Bhotol for a driuk. After standing at the bar for two or three -minutes he walked down the passage towards the dining-room. Defendant rushed after him, caught liinrby the arm, and run him out of the house. He did not ask him to leave. He had been in the hotel several times, andgavo no provocation at any time. After leaving the bar lie went towards the dining-room to speak to one of the girls; he did not go as far as the dining-room, Ho had taken one of the young ladies out several times. Constable .Roche deposed ho knew plaintiff and defendant. On the day named he sw Mr Toohill push D'Arcy out'of the hotel. He had known plaintiff tor twelvo mouths, and knew him to bo a poaceahle, respectable A. Hamhrook also gave evidence in support of the charge. A. Selby said he was with D'Arcy atToobill's. D'Arcy left him at the bar and wont towards the diningroom. Defendant went after' him, and said he would not have him in house, There \m a scuffle, Saw defendant tako hold of plaintiff and put him out of the door. Did not think defendant used any more violence than necessary to put plaintiff out. This closed the case for plaintiff. Mr Pownall, boforo opening the case for the defence, objected to the information set forth in the plaint as informal, The objection was, howovor, overruled by tho Bench, The defendant, on oath, stated that plaintiff «as continually going to the hotel and taking tho girl out. On one occasion ho took the girl to Pahiatua and did not return until 11 o'clock at night. He was determined to have no more of it, so on this occasion as he saw him going towards the kitchen, where the girls wore all at work, he went after hira and requested him to lewe. He muttered something in auswor, and he then took him by the shoulder and put him out. A lino of 5s and costs Ms Gd, with counsels, fee £1 Is was inflicted. ' H.Auhn v.T. K. York-Judg-ment summons, Enlarged for service.

Hodges v McMillan, claim Li 7s 9d. Paid into Court. John Beasman v Gleesou. This was a case adjourned from last Court day to allow plaintiff to famish bill of particulars. The claim was for balance duo on bush contract, Ll9. Defendant forwarded to the Court the! sum of L 24, to cover all expenses. Judgment was accordingly given for plaintiff on the understanding that defendant pay all costs of the action. John Smith v Carlson, claim for wages due, LlO ss, No appearance of defendant. Plaintiff acknowledged a contra account of LI 14s, and judgment was given for balance, L 8 lis, and costs, Hodges yJ. Jesperseu, Claim M 5s 6d. The sum of L 3 ssodlmd been paid sinco service of summons, Judgment for plaintiff for LI and costs Cs. Mr Gould for plaintiff. GeorgeEdwardsvMauricoKelliher, claim LH 10s, balance of account due for meat supplied, Mr Board for plaintiff, Mr Gould for defendant. This was a case adjourned from last Court day... Objection was taken by defendant as to the price charged for the meat, and also that several payments had been made that he was not credited for. A considerable amount of ovidence and a largo number of witnesses were called. The whole case went to show the folly of not keeping a correct account of .goods received. Judgment for plaintiff for full amount claimed, with costs £1 Ills, one witness' expenses, 10s, and counsel's fee £llos,

Mastcrton Town Lands Trust, The usual monthly meeting of the above Trust was heldiu the Institute last evening, there, being present Messrs E. McEwen (in the chair), J. Graham, and H. Eton. Tho minutes of the last ordinary and special meetings were read and confirmed, A balance in hand of L 47 7s 4d was reported, The Secretary stated that the tender of the Wahubapa Daily for printing votes' list had been accepted.. Accounts amounting to L4B 8s were passed for payment. An application!) was mado from the Borough Council for tho paymont of half cost of asphalting footpath in front of town acres Nos. 2 and 71, Mr Eton said if the property in Hall-street were let there would be a danger of buildiug operations destroying the work. The Secretary stated an entrance could be effected from Chapol-s|rpet, i Mr Eton proposed that the consideration of the matter be held over until aftor the sale of Trust .scotions.

Seconded by Mr Graham and carried,

Au application was made from tho Secretary of tho Masterton School Committee for. the balance .bwing-on the picnic fund and for the LIB voted to the water supply, Mr Eton.reiprtetl \H the more money the'Trnjt voted to the'school the. less the .Education Board felt inclined to give,

Mr Graham proposed that, the application of the (Secretary of tho' School Committee he granted as soon asfunds permit.' •--. ' Mr Eton seconded.—Carried. It was also decided to pay tho balance of tho money owing, to tin schools in tho districton picnic funds as soon as funds permit. On the motion of Mr Eton, it was decided that the. period in which ta ereot a building on tho section to bo put up by auction be fixed at eighteen months.' , The meeting then adjourned.