Magisterial.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 102, 10 September 1868, Page 3

Magisterial.

-y CHRISTCHURCH. Tnis Day. (Before C. C. Bowen, Esq., R.M.) X Breaches op the Cattle Trespass Ordinance. — l.dmund Jones pleaded guilty to permitting one horse to wander at large in the Market-place, on the '22nd of August, and was fined .ifl. — D. H. Christie answered to a similar > barge, and said the horse had broken out of a stable. A fine of 5s was imposed. — Waller Biggs admitted allowing four goats to wander at large witbin tbe precincts of the city. His Worship said for the damage such animals committed a heavier penalty ought to be inflicted for them-than any otber. Defendant would be fined JjC_/ Unregistered Dogs. — Robert Blazey and William Blunt were each charged on the information of Constable Mullins, with being the owners of one dog unregistered, and above the prescribed age. A fine of 20s eacb was imposed. Breaches of the Road 3 Ordinance — William Kent pleaded guilty to allowiug a cow aud a calf to be at liberty on a main road, and was fined ss. James F.int for the same offence was also fined ss. Ckueltt to Animals. — John Graham was charged with having cruelly ill-used and beaten a horse on tbe East town belt. Two witnesses proved to seeing him strike the animal several times over the head with a stick, whilst drawing a heavy load. The roadway was in a very bad state and full of hohs, which prevented the horse getting along. They called the attention of constable Greenwood, but defendant had then desisted. There uas about a ton and a half of stuff in the cart. Defendant denied having ill-used the horse in any way, or that it was drawing a heavy load. His Worship being satisfied from the evidence that the offence had been committed, cens -red defendant very severely and inflicted a penalty of 10s, besides witnesses' expenses of £1. X /^Furious Riding. — Frank Mountain appeared in answer to an information for this offence. Constable Wilson said on tbe 17th of last month he saw defendant trotting a liorss down Cashel street, and shortly after strike it with a whip, ciusing it to break into a f urious gallop. He believed tbe horse was being shown off for sale. Defendant admitted the offence, but said be wks in the lower part of Cashel street, asvay from the centre of the city. Ho was ridiDg gently when the horse began to kick, and on being struck bolted. He tried to hold it in, but could not. He was not showing it for sale. His Worship said he must fine defendant 10s, and if he was in the habit of showing off horses for sale, he would do well to take warning, for such proceedings in the public streets would not be tolerated; any offence of the .kind would be visited with a heavy penalty.^, Breach of the Railway Offences Ordinances — T. C. Mullins pleaded guilty to being the owner of five sheep wandering at large on the Windmill road. Constable Earts, who had laid the informntion, said the sheep were on the reserve near the Railway station. Pis Worship said it was very dangerous to allow animals to run loose near the railway lines, and defendant must be careful and not offend again. He would be fined lOs, but if again brought up, would have a much heavier penalty inflicted. Breach of the Crrr By-Laws. — Samuel Dennis was charged with having driven cattle within tbe city during proscribed hours. Constable Kennedy said, about 1 p.m., ou the 12th of last month, he saw defendant's sou driving two cows over the Victoria bridge. The offence was admitted, but defendant pleaded in extenuation that he was confined to his bed at the time, having been ill for upwards of five weeks. The boy in charge of the cows was only seven years of age. His Worship said he must impose a flne of 10s; but in answer to an application for its remission said, he would enquire into the matter. Bit each of the Hackney Carriage ByLaws.— Henry Reed was charged, on the information of James Daly, with having carried three passengers in a cab only licensed to carry two. The offence was admitted, but defendant pleaded that one was only a young girl, a little over twelve years of age. His Worship remarked that the Ordinauce fixed the limit in such cases at seven year 3, and fined defendant 10s. Breaches of the Stage Carriage Ordinance.— L. G. Cole and Co. and Henry Stewart appeared in answer to an information laid by Sergeant M'Knight, for this offence. It appeared they had run coaches to and from the late steeplechases without having their names painted on the outside of tbe vehicles as required by tbe Ordinance. Defendants plead-

ed tbat the vehicles were properly licensed, and that coaches were allowed to run to and from races elsewhere, without having the names painted expressly for that day. Inspector Pender said the cabmen had complained very greatly of the proceeding. His Worship said he could not decide what was allowed in such cases elsewhere The law made no provision for such temporary occasions, and he must impose a penalty of 10s each. Breach of the Hackney Carriage Ordinance. —T. C. Mullins appeared in answer to an information by Walter Har tnall for having plied for hire near the cab-stand in High street, contrary to the regulations. The complaint was that whilst the full complement of cabs were on the stand, defendant had stopped his cab and accosted two gentlemen, asking them if they wanted a cab. They replied no, but he ultimately followed them round Wilson and Alport's office, and they got into his vehicle. A witness was called in support of complainant's statement. Defendant denied asking either of the gentlemen if they wanted a cab, but acknowledged to taking them up as stated. He called a witness who supported this, and gave evidence to the effect that he had heard Hartnall say he would summons Mullins, because of bis having summoned a c ibmau named Fred. His Worship said, although allowed to ply for hire when moving, defendant had no right to do so on another stand. He would be fined ss. JSVilful Damage to Private Property. — William Ellis was charged with having destroyed an axe and damaged other property belonging to S. Smart. Complainant said defendant had expressed regret and promised to make the damage good, and he therefore wished to withdraw the charge. Inspector Pender said there had been several complaints against defendant before. His Worship dismissed tbe case, defendant to pay costs and make the damage good, but warned him not to appear on such a charge again or his previous conduct would be remembered and a heavy penalty imposed.