MAGISTERIAL

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13802, 13 January 1909, Page 3

MAGISTERIAL

TEMUKA—TUESDAY, 12th January.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

POLICE CASES

Jno. Casey was charged with a breach of a'prohibition order. Defendant did not appear. The policeproved the charge, and a line of £5 or a month in Tiniarn gaol was imposed Mark Woodley was charged with being drunk in a public place. The offence was proved by Constable Gillespie. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 5s and costs. Jno. Armstrong was charged with disorderly behaviour on sth January. Accused "pleaded guilty, and was fined os and costs. A prohibition order was granted against the accused. James Howie was charged with assault —one against a lad named Thos. Ounnard and another a man named Ashby. Mr Aspinall appeared for defendant and pleaded guilty for his client, who was not able to appear.

Evidence was given by Cunnard and Ashby in support of both charges, and after hearing same, the Bench stated that it was evidently a case of a man getting the worse of liquor and not knowing how to take care of himself. People must be protected, and he was satisfied that it must be put a stop to. He would iniflict a fine of 10s and costs He would inflict a fine of 10s and costs on the second charge; in default seven days' in prison on each count. Joseph Heath (a youth) was charged with letting off fireworks in the public street. Constable Glass proved the offence taking place on Christmas Eve. Accused did not appear and was fined 10s and costs. HERDING CATTLE. W. Philip v. Bridget Lynch, charged with unlawfully herding cattle on the Milford on 3rd January, 1909. Mr Aspinall appeared for complainant, who is the Hanger. Tn'e charge was laid under Section 153 of the Public Works' Act.

The defendant pleaded not guilty. V Evidence was given by the Ranger in support of the charge. The defendant gave evidence on her own behalf.

The Bench inflicted a fine of 20s and costs and solicitor's fee. CIVIL CASES.

A. C. Watson v. E. Prattley, claim £8 10s.

Air Joynt for plaintiff, and Mt Raymond for defendant.

This was a dispute between the parties over the payment of an account, which included £7 for a damaged bicycle.

After hearing evidence the Magistrate gave judgment for £3 10s in favour of plaintiff, with costs and solicitor's fee. .