RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, HAMILTON. Yesterday. — (Before Captain Jackson, R.M., and His Worship the Mayor).

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1457, 3 November 1881, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, HAMILTON.

Yesterday. — (Before Captain Jackson, R.M., and His Worship the Mayor).

Larceny. Rangi Kaumona, a native, was charged with having, on the 20fch October, stolen a bottle of whisky, valued at 7s, from Mr Kellow's hotel at Whatawhata. Sergeant McG-overn prosecuted, and the prisoner, who was undefended, said he was too drunk at the time to remember anything about the day in question. The evidence of William Salmon, who had charge of the bar of the hotel on the 20th, went to prove that the prisoner, who was the worse for liquor, had forced his way behind the bar, and on being ejected had taken a bottle of whisky. In answer to the Bench, witness said he had served the prisoner with several diinks, but refused to give him any more when he found he was drunk, hence the native's attempt to get behind the bar and serve himself. The prisoner called three witnesses, named respectively Te Akopa, Maunaroa, and Materoa, who all deposed that he was drunk, but denied having seen him steal a bottle of whisky. The prisoner wasalso charged with having on the same day committed a breach of the Vagrant Act, by behaving in a manner which provoked a breach of the peace. Alexander Calder deposed that on the day in question he was having a drink at the hotel when prisoner came to the bar, and reaching over him took hold of a bottle of gin, which witness immediately took away from him. Thereupon a struggle ensued, in the course of which prisoner tore witness' coat sleeve. Prisoner was not sober at the time. In answer to the Bench, witness said he took the bottle away because he thought the native intended to steal it. William Salmon gave corroborative evidence. ' The piisoner admitted breaking the law, but pleaded that he was under the influence of liquor at the time the offence was committed. Serjeant McSovern said the prisoner was also under arrest on suspicion of having stolen a horse and saddle. The Magistrate said he '\ouldtake that into consideration. On the first charge the prisoner would be sentenced to li days' iinpusonmeut with hard labor, and on the second he would be fined £1 and costs, or in default 14 days' imprison1 ment, the sentences to run concurrently. Abusive Language. Elizabeth Wall was chained, on the information of one Hugh Hunter, with having, on the 23id vlb, , used indecent and abu-avo language towards him in a public place. Sergeant MnG lvern conducted the prosecution, and Mr O'Neill defended. The informant deposed that on the morning of tho 23rd ho met defendant, who is a neighbour of his, near his own place, and asked her why she had abused his wife on tho previous evening. Ho remarked that she might, leave his wife alone when he wa3 away. Defendant then called his wife and him liars, and indulged in other opprobrious epithets in relation to him. Sho spoke in a very loud voice, and might have been heard a lon_r distance. Witness's wife Was about two chains away, and must have hoaid what transphei.l. Mr Murhss, a neighbor, was also standing near, just luside his own gate. In cross-examination, witnes said he was not dfiaid of a breach of the peace 3\> far as ho was concerned. Mis Hunter corroborated her husband'evidence. William Murliss" deposed that ho was standing about 22 pards from the parties when they met, but did not hear anything. He was a little deaf, but thought if Mrs Wall spoke in a loud voice he must have heaii her. Another witness was called, but he knew nothing of tho occurrence, not having been in tho neighbourhood. The Magistrates said it would nnt be necessaiy to go into the defence. The information was dismissed, each party to pay hU and her own costs. Alleged Breach of Registration of Electors Act. William Andre .vs was charged with having committed a breach of the above Act, section 7, by making a false declaration, to wit, attesting the signature of one Thomas Fletcher, of Ohaupo, whereas the said Thomas Fletcher did nut sign in his presence. The Magistrate said it appeared to him that the section of the Act did not apply to the case. It only contemplated an offence committed by a person seeking registration as an elector. The defendant may have committed an offence, but it was certainly not contained in the 7th section of the Act. Mr Kirk, the Registrar, said he had no desire to press the charge, even if it were proved. He believed the defendant desired to make an explanation. Defendant stated that Dr Beale came to him on the day named in the information, and desired him to sign a paper, saying, " I have signed, but as I am not an elector I wish you would witness this signature. It is all right, as I saw the man sign." Defendant wrote his signature without consideration, and merely to oblige Dr Beale. The Magistrate said he was pretty clear that the section did not refer to such a case as that now before the Court. But even if it did it would have to be proved that defendant made the false declaration wilfully. At any rate the information would be dismissed. A precisely similar charge against J. S. Milne was dealt with in a like manner. Mr Milne said he had summoned Dr Beale as a witness. The Magistrate said he had received a letter from Dr Beale, stating that he h d been summoned at short notice, and as he had to go to Auckland, he wished an adjournment. Mr Kirk wished Dr Beale had been present to explain his action. He wished to state that the actions had been brought solely with a view of warning people to be careful. Civil Cases. I. Coates v. J. Nolan, claim £7 0s 9d, judgment debt. Ordered to pay £1 per month, with costs. Kelly v, Hughes, claim 10s 6d. Judgment for plaintiff.

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