Magisterial.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 6204, 26 February 1904, Page 3

Magisterial.

ASHBU ETON'—FRIDAY.

(Before C. A. Wray, Esq., S.M.)

.1. A. Blank, Truant officer, charged Fred Parkin that his child had failed to atterd Bchool, during the weeks ending February sth and 12th last.

There was no appearance of defendant, ■who had been previously fined £1 in January last year.

Mr Blank said thifc constant attempts had been made, by notice and otherwise, to induce defendant to send his child to school. The girl wii3 twelve and a half years of age and had only passed the first standard. She had not been to school for the past six months. Her parents were in a comfortable position and lived near the school, and, on being remonstrated with, had announced their intention of not sending the child to school in the future. A fine of £1 was imposed, His Worship stating that the defendant evidently intended to defy the law on the matter.

civri- cases,

Welsh v Langley.—On the application of Mr Wilding, for the plaintiff, fchej case was further adjourned for a week. Craighead & Berrymau v Rountree, claim ■£7 6s.

Mr Cresswell appeared for the plaintiff. There was no appearance of defendant, and judgment therefore went to plaintiff by default.

Thomas v. O'Connor, claim for jeß4 lda 10d, for goods supplied, and a promissory note for £29.—Judgment by default. . P. T. Bolger v. T. Sutherland, claim 4)86 16s Od. Mr Buchanan appeared for the plaintiff. There was no appearance of defendant, and judgment went for plaintiff by default. Gudsell v Simpson, claim £4Q 163 7d. Mr Purnell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Cresswell," acting for Mr McAlister, for the defendant.

Defendant lives at Tnvercargill, and his deposition and witnesses' evidence had been taken there. An adjournment for a week was granted, to allow defendant's Counsel to peruse evidence.