MAGISTERIAL.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8665, 14 December 1893, Page 2

MAGISTERIAL.

CHRISTCHURCH. Tuesday, December 12. (Before J. P. Jameson, Esq., and Hon. W, C. Walker, J.P.V) Allowing Horses to Wander, -• William Green, for allowing two horses to wander iv Carlislo street, Sydenham, was lined 10a. Oliver Peacock was (hied 5s for allowing a horae to wander in Madras Btreet, Sydenham. William Rcaby was charged with allowing a hot so to wander ia King street, Windsor. Mr Flosher appeared for the dofondant, who deuied the offence. After hoariug tho evidence, a fins of 5s was inflicted.

Wednesday, December 13. (Before R. Beetham, Esq., R.M.) Drunkenness.—For this offenco Jane Hooper was hue 10s or, in default, fortyeight hours' iinprisoument. A nun who had not before been convicted was fined 6a or, in default, twenty-four hours' imprison ment. Maintenance, Sea.— Georgo Sadler, who was charged with having failed to malu« taiu his wife and tive children, did not appear, and a warrant was ordered to Uans for his arrest. — Antonio, or Demetrio, Fernandez was charged by hia wife, Louisa, with failing to support her, and she asked for an order protecting her earning! sod §iving her the custody of their two ohllrou. Mr Beattie appeared for hor. The defendant did not appear, and after hearing evidence his Worn hip made, tho order as prayed, with costs £1 Bs. Hoasics at Lauoe—Jae. Hiron and Jo. Jardino were each lined sb, with coats ?•» for allowing horses to wander.