MAGISTERIAL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 5007, 7 March 1877, Page 2

MAGISTERIAL.

CHRISTCHURCH. Monday, Maboh 5.

(Before G. L. Meilish, Esq, E.M.,DrDeamer, and Justin Aylmer, Esq., R.M., Akaroa). Abusive Language.—Francis Hendy and James Doling, for having used abusive language towards J. P. Olliver while the latter was assisting the police, were fined 20s each. Affiliation.—The case against William Meiklebam, adjourned from a previous day, was dismissed.—Arthur Thompson was ordered to pay 7s per week towards the support of the child of Martha Bulling. Rescuing Piss.—Alfred Curry was charged with having rescued a number of pigs which had been seized for the purpose of being impounded. Neither of the parties concerned put in an appearance, and the case was dismissed. Neglecting to Supfoet a Child.— Nathaniel Milburne was charged with having neglected to provide for the support of his child in the Industrial School. Accused did not appear, and the case was adjourned for a fortnight. Deunkenness.—Seven inebriates, who appeared for the first time, were fined 5s each.— Donald Munro, for drunkenness while in charge of a horse, was fined 20s.—Timothy Sullivan, for drunkenness and obscene language, was fined 20s.—John Morrioe was fined 40s. Illegally on Pbbhises. William Gallagher, an old offender, arrested for being illegally on Mr Glanville’s premises, St Asaph street, and who was shown by the evidence of Sergeant Hughes to be a thorough-paced loafer, who would done work, but did nothing except loiter about public-houses, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labour. Disobeying a Summons.—James Campbell was charged with having disobeyed a summons calling upon him to appear as a witness in an affiliation case. Mr Thomas, who appeared for the defence, said his client came to the Court on the day required, but, on arrival, was told by some persons outside that the case in which he should have appeared as a witness was over, and he then went up country. The case was dismissed with a caution. Laboeny of Babbits.—Arthur and Charles Newman, two small boys, were charged with having stolen three rabbits, the property of G. Dale, of Oashel street east. The charge against Arthur Newman was withdrawn, and he was called as a witness. After bearing the evidence, his Worship said, he did not wish to enter a conviction against the boy Charles, but their father must give him and the other boy a severe thrashing and pay the value of the rabbits destroyed. The ease would be adjourned until Tuesday, and if, in the meantime, this was done, it would be dismissed. Stealing fbojc the Peebon. James Johnson was brought ap on remand, charged with having stolen a number of notes from Maurice Power. At the first hearing of the case, it was shown that prisoner was seen to take something like notes from prosecutor in Madras street, and that, although stating to Constable Walker that he had no money, eix £1 Union Bank of Australia notes were found upon him. Prosecutor gave evidence, but it appeared he was too drunk to remember any-' thing of the ciroumstanoes under whioh he lost his money, except that prisoner had no right to interfere with him or take anything from his pocket, as be had been seen to do. The notes taken from him were on the same bank oa those found on the prisoner after the robbery. Inspector Buckley asked for a further remand, in order to produce another witness, to whom prisoner had made a proposal to rob Power, and to divide the proceeds. His Worship granted the request, and farther remanded prisoner until March 12. Tuesday, Maboh 6. (Before G. L. Mellisb, Esq., 8.M.) Dbunkbnhebs.—James M'Oonnaohit was fined 20s. Laboeny.—Johannes Eanstein was brought up and remanded to Eaiapoi. Killing Babbits.—Arthur Newman and Charles Newman did not appear aa ordered to do on Monday, and the case was further adjourned till to-morrow. LYTTELTON. . Tuesday, Maboh 6. (Before W. Donald, Esq., 8.U.) Absbnx without Leave.—James Lyndon, a seaman on board the brigantine Flora, was charged with the above offence, and sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment, with hard labour.