MAGISTERIAL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXV, Issue 7845, 28 April 1886, Page 3

MAGISTERIAL.

CHEISTGHTJECH. Tuesday, Aran, 27. (Before H. J. Hall and J. V. Boss, Bsqs.) Drunkennebs, &c—G. B. Falconer, convicted of being drunk in the Theatre Koyal laet night, and creating a disturbance during the entertainment, was fined £1 or ninety-six hours' imprisonment.— Mary Ann White, Ann Stanborough, and a man who had not been previously convicted, were fined 5s each, or twenty-four hours' imprisonment. Stealing Handkerchiefs.—Eliza Earl, accused of breaking into the shop of Lonargan and Co., and stealing three silk handkerchiefs value Bs, on April 23, was further remanded to the following day. EANGIOKA. Tuesday, April 27. (Before H. Blackett and W. Buss, Esqs.) Lunacy.—William Newcombe, who was brought up a fortnight ago for the larceny of a /to>aulin and discharged, owing to being otljSgalt mind, was again brought up

on a charge of lunacy. On his previous appearance, the medical testimony would not warrant Ma committal for lunacy ; but Drs Gordon and Clayton now gave evidence to the effect that the unfortunate nan's mind had since become completely unhinged, and they would advise his being sent to Suunyside. The Bench made an order in accordance with this advice. LITTLE RIVER. Saturday, April 24. (Before H. C. S. Baddeley, Esq., R.M., and A. D. Allan, Esq., Cattle at Large. The following (Maoris) Hore Taupoki and Henari Tawha were each fined 7s 6d and costs. Breach of Railway By-Laws and Using Insulting Language. George Edmonds was charged with these offences, and pleaded guilty, and apologised for his conduct. A. Dunn, Railway Guard, said he did not wish to push the case, and only sought for protection. The Bench, after administering a severe admonition, fined Edmonds .£1 for insulting language, 10s for damage done to carriage window, costs of court, and witness' expenses. Shooting out of Season. —James Bryant Hill, Albion Hotel, Lyttelton, was charged with having, on the 31st day of March last, shot at and killed game, contrary to law. Defendant pleaded not guilty, and after hearing evidence, the Bench dismissed the case, giving the police credit for having brought it forward. .. Civil Case.—G. R. Joblin v. W. Widdicombe, claim £l3 18s 3£d. Judgment by consent for £lolßs 3sd.