MAGISTERIAL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10105, 2 August 1893, Page 3

MAGISTERIAL.

CHRISTCHURCH. Tuesday, August 1.

(Before J. P. Jamoson and J. C. Atkinson, Bsqs.)

Dbttneennzsb.—A first offender m fined 5s and cost?, or in default twentyfour hours’ imprisonment. Falsb Pkstences. Archibald John M’Neill, aged twenty-one, pleaded “Guilty” to a charge of obtaining by means of false pretences one *air of trousers, value .£1 12s, from William Pengally, of Durham streol. Sergeant-Major Mason deposed that on Tuesday evening, July 25, accused went to prosecutor's shop and gave an order for a pair of trousers. He represented that he was a son of “ Dr M’Neill,” and resided next to Dr Thomas in Colombo street. William Peagelly gave corroborative evidence. He stated that he had made enquiries and found that no doctor named “M’Neill” resided in Colombo street. In answer to the Bench Sergeant-Major Mason stated that accused was a recent arrival in Christchurch, and nothing was known against him. The Bench remanded accused till Thursday to enable the Probation Officer’s report to be received.

(Before R. Beetham Esq., E.M., and H. J. Hall, Esq.) Civil Cases. —Judgment by default, with costs, v?aa given for plaintiffs in the following cases :—B.sid and Gray v. P. J. Brown, claim £Q 16s 7d 5 same v. W. Brown .£l7 14s 6d ; D. Stranaghan v. W. Thompson £5 ; Mr Bruges for plaintiff.