MAGISTERIAL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVI, Issue 11051, 1 September 1896, Page 3

MAGISTERIAL.

CHRISTCHURCH. Monday, August 31. (Before Mr J. C. Sopp, J.P., Mr E. Skog, J.P. and Mr S. Lawrence, J.P.) Drunkenness. —Two first offenders were each fined 5s and costs; another first offender was fined 10s and costs. Larceny. —John Kelly, who had four aliases, was charged with having, on August 29, stolen a pair of boots, value 6s 6cl, the property of Isaiah Griffiths. The accused pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment with hard labour. Alleged Vagrancy. —John Moore was charged with being deemed to bo an idle and disorderly person, having no visible lawful means of support. The accused pleaded not guilty. Evidence was given by Detectives Madderu, Marsack and Benjamin, to the effect that the accused arrived in Christchurch about a month ago. He was in company with a convicted thief, and during that time had associated with bad characters, and had done no work. He and some others wore at the Grand National Meeting, at the trots, and at the Amberley races, generally shepherding drunken men. The accused gave evidence in his own behalf, and also called two witnesses. He was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard labour.— William Collins was also charged with being deemed to bo an idle and disorderly person, having - no visible lawful means of support. The accused pleaded not guilty, saying that he was not able to work on account of illness. After hearing the evidence, the Bench, sentenced the accused to two months’ imprisonment with hard labour. (Before Mr R. Beetham, and Hr S. ■Lawrence, J.P.) Maintenance.— Robert Washington was charged with failing to support his illegitimate 1 child, the case being remanded till to-morrow. Civil Cases.- Judgment by default was given in J. Mitchell v. A. J. Tyroo-Baxter, £6 vs; V. Harris v. E. Long, £l2 lbs 2d.— The following - cases were adjourned:— Booth, M-’Bonald and Co. v. J. Greenslade, to Sept. 28 j• J. Palethorpe, as guardian of J. B. Whitehonse, v. Vv. C. Davies, £0 10s, to' Sept. 7.—Judgment summons,:—P. A. Price v. IP Pennington. Mr Bruges for plaintiff, and Mr Maude for defendant. Judgment obtained in Invercargill for £S.~> 12s 4d. Ability to pay was not proved and no order was made. LYTTELTON Monday. August 31. (Before Mr Si H. Willis, J.P., and Mr G. Lawrenson, J.P.) Alleged Assault. John M’Ncil, a sailor, was charged with assaulting - two girls, aged twelve and thirteen respectively, by catching hold of them by the arm in London Street on Saturday evening. He pleaded not guilty. After hearing the evidence the Bench fined accused £lO, or in default two months’ imprisonment. KAIAPOI. (Before Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M.) Monday, August 31. Civil Case. —Margaret Daniels v. A. Jury, claim ill 7s sd. Judgment for plaintiff by default for amount and costs.