THE COURTS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20024, 4 September 1930, Page 3

THE COURTS.

SUPREME COURT. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr Justice Adams.) IN DIVORCE. Stanley George Harwood petitioned for # divorce from Maude Francos Isubelle Harwood. The parties were married on August 7th, 1920, at Christchurch, and there were two children. They separated under an order made on September 6th, 1921. A decree nisi, to be moved absolute in three months, was granted. Oatherine Margaret Ella Manderson petitioned for a divorce from Gordon Peter Manderson. They were married on December 4th, 1920, at Greymouth. There waß one child of the marriage, and a separation order was made on June 33rd, 1927. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute in three months. Edith Winifred Bill petitioned for permanent maintenance from Samuel David Hill. An order was made for 30s a week. Alberta Vranklin Yeatman petitioned for a divorce from Harry Sydney Chambers Yeatman. The parties were married on October 7 th, l'J26, and there were two children. They separated under an order on July 4th, 1927. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute in three months. Ada Parry petitioned for a divorce from John Lauder Parry. The parties were married on April 22nd. 1891, at Christchurch, and there were two children. They separated under an order made seventeen years ago. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute in three months. Edgar Slbbald Guthrie petitioned for restitution of conjugal rights against Queenie Georgian Myrtle Guthrie. The parties were married on July 14th, 1920, nt Dunedin, and there is one child. The wife ceased living with her husband on June 27tb, 1928. An order was made for the wife to return wuhin 14 days of the service of the necessary papers.

Myrtle Murray Thompson petitioned for a divorce from Claude Cecil Thompson. The parties were married on June 28th, 1922, and separated on Juno 13th, 1927. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved • absolute in three months.

Mervyn Sberrard Thompson petitioned for a divorce from Sarah Ann Elizabeth Thomp son. The parties were married on October 21st, 1922, at Redcllffs. They separated in March, 1925. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute in three months.

John Thomas Birch petitioned for a divorce from Lena Birch. The parties were married on January 6th, 1921, at Christchurch. The wife left the home on October 23rd, 1926. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute in three months. Custody of the two elder children was granted to the husband and that of the younger child to the wife.

John William Henry Adams petitioned for a divorce from Dorothy Adams. A decree nisi was granted, to bo moved absolute within three months.

Alfred Sidney Higgs petitioned for • divorce from Elizabeth Jardine Higgs. The parties were married on May sth, 1921. There was one child. The wife deserted the husband on June 15th, 1927. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months.

Kdith Derrett petitioned for a divorce from Frederick William Derrett. The parties were married on July 16th, 1924. They separated on Juno 12th, 1925. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months.

Doris Nelson petitioned for • divorce from John Joseph Nelson. The parties were married on September 10th, 1923. There was one child. They separated in January, 1925. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months.

John William Briggs petitioned foi a divorce from Mary Esther Briggs for failure to comply with an order for the restitution of conjugal rights. The parties were married on October 27th, 1920, at Christchurch. There was one child of the marriage. On August 19th, 1929, the wife ceased to lire with her husband A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months.

Mabel Alice Lidgett petitioned for a divorce from William Charles Lidgett. The parties were married on March 30th, 1920, at Christchurch. There were two children. They separated on September 4th, 1923. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months.

Ada Honor petitioned for a divorce from Harry Honor. The parties were married on July 25th, 1901. They separated about No vembcr 1910. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months.

William James Dawe petitioned (or • divorce from Mabel Kate Dawe. The parties wero married on March 15th, J. 911, at Christchurch. There was one ehild. They separated vember, 1910. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within threo months.

Jane Fitzpatrick petitioned for a divorce from Thomas Fitzpatrick. The parties were married on January 26th, 1925, at Addington. They separated on November 2nd, 1926. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months. Dorothy Gertrude Sutton petitioned for a divorce from Walter Ainsley Sutton. The parties were married on March 31st, 1925, at Opawa. There were two children. They separated on' May 6th. (927. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months, and the wife was given the custody of the children. Margaret Ellen Evans petitioned for • divorce from Robert David Evans. The parties were married on March 28th, 1916. They separated under an order on April 3 oth, 1923. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months.

Olive Rosa Tinker petitioned for a divorce from Walter David Tinker. The parties were married on September 19tb, 1911, at Christchurch. They separated on August 81st, 1928. A decree absolute was granted. Runa de Moag Chrystall petitioned for • divorce from Charles Chrystall. They wero married on June 6th, 1925, at Dunedin. They separated on June 25th, 1925. A decree absolute was granted. Nor ah Rumble petitioned for a divorce from Frederick Arthur Rumble on the grounds of adultery They were married on June 7th, 1928. A deoree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute within three months.

James Houston petitioned against Annie Mary Houston for the restoration of conjugal rights. The parties were married on April Bth, 1915, and the wife withdrew on January Brd, 1930. An order was made ordering the wife to return within 14 days of the service of the necessary papers. Samuel Godfrey Asher petitioned .against Catherine Ann Asher for restitution of conjugal rights. An order was made for the wife to return within 14 day« of the service of the necessary papers. MAGISTERIAL. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr H. P. Lawry, 8.M.) CHARGE OF THEFT. Percy Allan Williams was charged that on August 81st, 1980, at Christchurch, he did brftak and enter the dwelling-house of Annie Sutherland and commit the crime of theft; further, that on August 14th, at Christchurch, BURWOOD. The - Burwood School Committee met on Monday. Present —Mr Robinson (chairman) and Messrs H. Reaby, J Cussack, W. Reaby. W. Rowlands, R. Peters, and the headmaster. The headmaster's report stated that the roll was 132 Hnd the average attendance for the past four weeks 116.7In order to maintain the grade of the school an effort would be required to secure regular attendance. Sickness and bad weather were responsible for the decreased attendance. It was decided to hold the children's fancy dress masked ball in September in the Bur wood Hall, prizes approximating £5 to be given. It was resolved to send a letter of sympathv to the Rev Tobin in his illness. It was decided to thank Mr Knap[> and Miss Morteboy for having assisted the school choir It was reported that the balance in the general account was £25 lis 3d. LINCOLN. One of the events of th 6 spring most eagerly anticipated is the daffodil show organised by- the Presbyterian Church The first meeting of the committee was held to make arrangements, when there were present: Mr H P Dul'eu 'chairman), ; Mesdames Henderson, Smith, Brown, Dulieu. McVinnie. Misses E. and M. Sharp, Rev G. A. Naylor. Messrs Anderson McVinnie, Ward-Smith. Wilson, Fiecken, and Miss H. Fiecken (secretary). Mr J. Curry'B resignation, as chairman, was accepted with regret. Mr N P. Dulieu was elected chairman and Miss Helen Fiecken secretary It was dedTded to hold the annual show in September It was announced that Miss E Ward-Smith would present a tronhy for most points at the show, and that Mr G. H Ward would zive a prize for children's gardening. The committee also decided to award trophieß for most points in the daffodil and home | industries sections. Judges were ap- I pointed and various sub-committees were elected.

Mrs Leech (Rangiora) is spending a few days with her daughter. Mrs G. Stoddard.

he did steal an engagement ring, valued at JES, the property of Annie Sutherland. Williams was remanded until to-day. DRUNKENNESS. Herbert Lace; appeared on a charge of being found drunk in a public place. Senior-Sergeant J. J. o'Grady said that this was accused's third appearance this week. He was a drinker of methylated spirits, and had been found in South Hagley Park. Accused, who said he had work to go to, was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence this morning if he was fonnd still to be in town to-day. RETURNS OF LAND. The Commissioner of Taxes proceeded against Thomas Glen'for failure to make returns of landMr A. W. Brown, for the informant, stated that no returns had been made since 1924; warnings had been sent, but without result. A fine of £2 and costs was imposed. WIRELESS LICENSES. A number of accused appeared on charges of operating wireless sets while not being the holders of licenses. Matthew Henry Dickie was fined 80s and costs John McDonald Brocker was fined 10s and costs. Edward Stephen Jones was fined sos and costs. Claude Smellie was fined 10s and costs.

PETROL STORAGE. Roy Henderson (Mr M. J. Burns) pleaded guilty to a charge of storing petrol while not having a license to do so. He was fined £3 and costs. Joseph Taylor, on a similar' charge, was fined £5 and costs. TRAFFIC OASES. Harry M. Jacobs, who made a voluntary appearance, was fined £2 and costs for driving at a dangerous speed. Robert John Baillie, for driving in a dan gerous manner, was fined £2 and costs. John Frank Oonnell pleaded not guilty to driving at a dangerous speed. He was fioed 80s and costs. Clarence Jackson, for not having footrests on his motor-cycle, was fined 10s and costs. Sydney Loader, for driving a motor-cycle in a dangerous manner, was fined £1 and costs. For not having a license he was fined 10s and coßts. R. G. Mardon, for driving at a dangerous ■peed, was fined £2 and costs. Leonard 6. Tonkin, for driving without • Beense, was fined 10s and eosU.

NEW BRIGHTON OASES. Maurice Phara. who made • voluntary' appearance on a charge of driving a ear at night without three lights, was fined £1 and costs. Leonard Damiano, who made a voluntary appearance on a charge of failing to keep to tbe left of the road, was fined £1 ana costs. William Wicks, who made a voluntary appearance on a charge of driving without a license, was fined XOs and costs. Fred Blunt and Robert Daly were each fined 10s and costs for driving without '• license. Charles Falcon, for cycling at nighi without a light, was fined 15s and costs. Charles Edward Hunsley, for driving a car with false number plates, was fined find costs, and for not having a license was fined £2 and costs. Thornton Spencer BeddeTl and Hubert Weldon, for driving without a license, were each fined ISs and costs. David Bountree, for cycling on the footpath was fined 10s and costs. George Geayley, for keeping an unregistered dog. was fined 10s and costs. RANGIORA. (Before Mr E. D. Mosley, 8.M.) William Charles Chapman, 18 years of age, pleaded guilty to the theft at Hawarden, on September Ist, of £lO, the property of Daniel O'Connell. Constable Keaneally, of Waikari. said accused was employed by the Forestry Department at Medbury. He had gone to the board-ing-house at Hawarden and tried to borrow money from O'Connell, who was under the influence of liquor at the time. However, when O'Connell went to bed he folded up his tronsers and placed them under his pillow, with the money in tbe pockets. Accused had bought a motor-cycle for about £9O, and wis behind with his payments. All the money had been recovered. < ' Accused was convicted and placed under the charge of the Probation Officer for two years. Judgment for plaintiff, by default, for 10s costs was given in the case James Wood v. L. Beid. . , ,rn== ...