RANGIORA.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9280, 4 December 1895, Page 2

RANGIORA.

Toespay, December 3. (Before H. W. Bishop, Kaq., S.M., A. Todd and A. Parsons, Esqa., J.P.'a). Destitute Pbbsons Act.—Jane Hammon applied for an order against Matthew J. Sherwin for the maintenance of his child, of which plaintiff was the grandmother, aud the mother was dead. It appeared a Mrs Hill had received the child from defendant and had handed him over to complainant, who said ehe believed Mrs Hill had obtained an ocder against defendant. The Magistrate caid he could not make a second order if one was already in force. The case

would stand adjourned for enquiries to be made.

An Uneehbaksed iNcmEN'T.—W. Coati v William Uru, £1 Is 6-3,' winch plaintiff said was for a bridle and pair of spurs uold to defendant three years ago. The Native, who was standing before the Court; with a merry twinkle in liis eye, asked plaintiff if he was sure it vvas he who bought the ttiiugs. Plaintiff, after looking at the defendant up and down, said he s'iouH not like to take his oath on him. (Laughter). Defendant —Will you swear lam the man ? Plaiotiff —Well, three years ago you ware bigger aud fatter somehow. (More laughter). The Magistrate requested the Maori to step into the box, and told him lie supposed he would not tell a Ho for the sake of a paltry 21s 6d. Witnoss —No, Sir; I am nob the man, I am- Heury Uru. (.Laughter).- Tiie Magistrate—How comes it you were served with the summons ? Witness—l was never served with any summons iv the case. (Increased laughter). The Magistrate—You can stand down. The proper defendant, William Uru, was then called, and not appe&riug the plaintiff was granted his judgment. Civil Cases.—Judgment wai e,Wan for pl&iutiff-t in cases W. Manhire v Joseph Foster, £1 5j ; same v 1?. B, Hughes, 9i; .1. Ranby v W. Uru, executor for Mikaera Turangutahi Tehori, Mr Scott for plaintiff Mr Helmore for defendant, £10 Sj 6il. F. Smith (Dunedin) v K. V. Ivcne, £5 7j, on judgment summons; Mr Halinoro for plaintiff; order made for payment forthwith, to be suspended if £5 is paid and £2 7s in a month; in default a month's imprisonment,