MAGISTERIAL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LIX, Issue 6876, 14 March 1883, Page 3

MAGISTERIAL.

CHBIBTOHUBCH. Tuesday, Mabch 13.

(Before B. Beetham, Esq., 8.M., B. Westenra, Esq., and the Mayor of Christehurch.)

Djhtnkhnnbss—Three inebriates, who made their first appearance before the Court,, were fined 5a each.—John Bradley, who had had a little drop of beer, which had got over him, was fined 20s.

A 88attxt.—William Teague was charged with drunkenness and unlawfully assaulting Thomas Williams by striking him on the ear with an open knife. Accused denied hairing used his knife, but admitted striking witness with his fist. It appeared from the evidence that prisoner had been left m Williams' charge by Constable Mahonoy while the latter went in pursuit of a man named Mitchell. While the constable was away, prisoner struck Williams on the ear with his knife. Accused admitted having been drunk, but again emphatically denied having used his knife. The Bench sentenced prisoner to two months' imprisonment with hard labour. AFMUATION.—His Worship gave judgment in the affiliation case brought against Charles I*. Fleming by Charlotte Webb. He dismissed the application, pointing out that as the plaintiff had admitted improprieties with others beside the defendant, it was not competent for her to pick out any one particular person as the father of the child. (Before E. Beetham, Esq., 8.M., and B. Weitenra, Esq.)

Ltjnaoy kboh DBnnc.—Henry Hursfc was charged with lunacy from the effect* of drink. It appeared from the evidence that he was seen at Dr Stewart's house this morning, seemingly suffering from the effec'sof drink, and "talking to the bushes" in the garden. He explained to tbe Bench that he had been speaking to a person standing behiad the bushes in queßtian. He had not been drinking excessively since Thursday last. The Bench did not consider that they would be justified in remanding defendant for medical treatment, aa he did not appear to* be unable to take oare of himself, The defendant wished to know if it was part of the duty of a policeman to go up to a man, a<<k him how he was, and then Btrike him. The Bench: " Certainly not." Defendant then made a statement to the effect that a policeman had struck him, and that he had returned the blow. He could not see the policeman's face, though he had fo«.nd it. He also siatoi that a sergeant of police had endeavoured to break into Bligh's restaurant, where he was staying. He wished to know if that was part of a sergeant's duty. The Benoh remarked that the statement was a serious one, and remanded the case in order t» get the evidence of the keeper of the restaurant Un resuming, John 0. Broome, waiter at Bligh's, stated that defendant had been living at the restaurant, and had been drinking very heavily. Ho had been walking about iu the night and disturbing the other boarders by opening their doors. Witness had not beard that any sergeant or policeman had tried to get into the house. The defendant made a statement to the offeot that a sergeant and policeman had tried to arrest him, that he had gone into Mrs Bligh's room to hide, and that he had afterwards gone to his own room. He had opened several of the other doors by mistake. Witness said that had any polioaman been about the premises he must have known it. The Benoh remanded the defendant for medical treatment. LYTTEMOM. IUKSDAY, MABCH 13. (Before the Mayor of Lyttelton and J. W. timith, Esq.) Dbithkbhnkss. A first offender was fined ss. WlltOli DWTBtTOTION OF PaOPHBTT.— George Collins, who was proved to have broken a plate-glass door in the Saxon Hotel, by butting bis head against it, was ordered to pay 15a to repair the damage done. Ovsoknh Lahouaok.—-Oeorge Beals, for , using obscene language within hearing of | persons patsing on No. 8 wharf, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. The accused's conduot was proved to have been most disgraceful while ou board the West York barque, of which he was a seaman. Violbbt ABBAUM.—Thomas Foreman was charged with violently assaulting William JTell. Complainant was unable to attend, owing to the injuries received, and was stated to have been fearfully knocked about. Subsequently Fell was removed to the oasual ward by order of Dr Moodonald, who had examined him and found two of his ribs broken* HANGHORA. Tuesday, Maboh 13. (Before 0. Whitefoord, Esq., H.M., and J. 0. Boys, Esq.) AsBATJXTv—W. Bell was charged on the information of B. Leggctfc with having assaulted him at Waikuku on Fob. -/. Mr Nalder appeared for prosecutor. Acousea for 18 month, in his own reoogm.ance of 6 Cm* OASB.-L. Bidley v. James Wallaoe, claim £l3 6s lid, for board and lodging.

Judgment wait given by default for the •mount claimed, with 16« costs.

TIMABU. TrjflßAY, MAKOH 13. (Before J. Beswick, Eiq., 8.M.) DBtJSKBjrKi us.—- Four inebriate* were fined 6» for thii offence.—Tliomas Cox whs charged with drunkenness and indecent exposure. Ho was fined 20* for the two charge*. Pbohibitiox—Georga Cook was charged on the information of Jut* wife Marah Cook, with wasting hi* estate by excessive drinking. A prohibition order was granted, under the Licensing Ac*, to take effect in the Timaru and Levels distinct.

ClTir. OAiiw.—ln the following cases judgment waii given for plaintiffs :D. Sturrtok r. J. Annand, claim £4O ; H. Belfield r. D. HelTernan, claim £2 17s ; W. 0. Beswick ▼. J. Nelson, cHim £24 16s 7d ; Bowles and (mother r. Q. P. Boberts, claim £7 Is 6d j M. Jonas t. T. Macintosh, claim £6 8s 6d j J. Cragie v. 0. Bourn, claim £1 7s. —ln the case W. Patrick t. 0. Boutcher, claim £24 3n 4:i, judgment was entered for plaintiff for £5 and cost*.— Timaru Herald r. Zouch. claim £8; A. Jameson r. W. Dawson, claim £S 16*. Both cams were adjourned for ii week.