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the prosecution had quite failed. His Worship addressing defendant then eaid—You are exonerated most fully from any imputations which might have been made on your character. With reference to your request for advice as to proceeding against complainant, that will be for you and your solicitor to determine. The case is now dismissed.

Publicans' License.—A license for the Star and Garter accommodation-house, Waikari Flat, was granted to David Koberteon. Mr Wynn Williams for the proprietor of an adjoining house, attended to oppose the application.

Civil Cases—Cottrell v Carter—Claim £8 Bs. In this case, adjourned from last week, Mr J E Graham's evidence was taken. Mr H Blackett was called by defendant, and proved that a notice had been sent to Mr Cottrell in time to prevent his appearing at Kaiapoi. A non-suit was recorded, defendant to be paid 255, travelling expenses. G Pope v H Hinge—Claim £2 4n lid ; adjourned to 22nd instant. Milligan v M Dixon—Claim £5 8s 8d ; paid into Court £2 13s 10d. The plaintiff failed to appear. Hawthorne v Peach

—Claintf £46 183 sd, harvesting labor. Mr Slater appeared for plaintiff. Mr Wynn Wil-

Hams for defendant. Judgment was ultimately given for plaintiff for amount and part of the costs.