Magisterial.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 151, 5 November 1868, Page 3

Magisterial.

. CHRISTCHURCH. This Day. (Before C. C. Bowen, Esq., R.M., and — Enys, Esq.) Breaches of the Cattle Trespass Ordinance. — The following fines were inflicted for horses found trespassing on public thoroughfares within the city. Isaac Nicholas, one horse tethered on the South Town belt, ss. W. H. Heade, one horse at large in Peterborough street, 6s. Brbaches op thr Hackney Caueiage Ordinance. — Robert Fnlloon appeared in answer to three separate informations for infringing the terms of his licence under this ordinance. The first was for carrying a passenger to the Wharf Hotel, Ferry Koad, on the 28th ult. A witness said he saw accused take up a lady and little girl at the Railway, and after driving to the Post-office, turn ba^k, go down the Ferry Road, leave his passengers, mdthen return to the Post-office. Accused admitted th:; ofience, but made a rambling statement in defence. He was fined 10s. The second was for driving round the cab-stand in front of the City Hotel, and tak ng up a passenger, his licensed route being direct from the Railway Station to the Post office. Christopher Dalwood, the informant, proved the offence, but accused denied any recollection of it. His Worship said there was no doubt accused wa9 bound to keep the direct line of road he was licensed for, and he had evidently evaded his restrictions, although lie had not gone far out of the way. It would, however, be passed over on that occasion, as not being absolutely off his beat, but the Bench would give the bus drivers notice that in future the terms of their licences would be strictly enforced. They must run direct from one point to another, and if they diverged at all they would be fined. The third case was for carrying seven passengers on the "'erry road on the 29th ult. Accused admitted having done so, but denied receiving payment from any of them. The informant alleged that he had witnesses to prove to the contary, and after some recriminatory statements the bench adjourned the case for further evidence. Frederick Lambert, also a bus dryer, was charged with A similar offence. The in forming constable said he caw accused drive up Gloucester street to the Shakespeare Hotel, and then return to his licensed heat. He took up one passenger whilst in Gloucester street. Accused admitted driving to the Shakespeare, but denied having taken up a passenger His Worship said accused had not gone far off his heat, or it would have been a serious mutter for him. He had frequently been summoned for similar offences and warnings were evidently no good to him. [ He would be fined 10s, and if again brought up, a much heavier penalty would be enforced. J}C Abdsive and Threatening Lang^agk. — ftfonstablti Jeffrpy was summoned for having used abusive and threatening languge to a cabman named M'Taggart, on tho 29th i»*tt. Complainant aaid accused unnectissurily interferred with him whilst waiting for v gentleman at Mr Palmer's ball, and complainant saying he would inform Hgains* him at the Depot, he replied that if he saw him there he would "boot " him out of the yard. Accused denied bavin? used any such expressions, and produced evidence to show that complainant had tried all he could to irritate him on the occasion referred to. After the examination of two witnesses, the Bench were satisfied of this, and dismissed the caso. /WILFUL AND MALICIOUS INJURY TO PußLlfr" Property. — Albert E. I'aponand — Mansell were chirged with having wilfully damaged a water-closet on the river bank, near the Victoria Bridge, and tha property of the | Christchurch Borough Council. Capon ad- ! mitted having overturned it, but Mansell de- ! nied any connection with the matter, and Capon having declared to one of the witnesses that he alone was culpable, iVfansell was dis- j charged. In defence Capon said he wus looking for his dog, which had run under the closet after a cat or a rat, and being the worse for liquor he had fallen agait>st it, knocking it over. The Bench considered the case proved against Capon, and fined him I 0.», with a recommendation to repair the damages to the closet, or he would bo liable to a enfff action for the amount. f ■-- Houses of 111-Fame. — Martha Ann Jones alias Brown was charged, under the 4th clause of the Vagr»nt Act, with keeping a house in Kilmore street, which was frequented by persons having no visible meai a of support. Evidence- was given by < 'onsmble Jeffrey in support of the information, but accused who was evidently uuder the influence of liquor, noisily interrupt d him several times, and, persisting in doing so uf ter several cautions from the Bench, was ordered to be locked up until to-morrow when the case will be heard. Emma Craigie, Marian Cole, and KHza Lambert were charged with a similar misdemeanour, and the offeree being ] proved, the two latter were .committed to hard labour for one month and three months respectively, bur, the former having only just come out of gaol, aw\ not being concerned in the more recent annoyances emanating from the house, was dismissed, 'on the understanding that Bhe would move away from the neighbourhood at once. Violent Assaults.— W. Woodham (13), appeared in answer to an information preferred against him for having violently assaulted Tbomns Hawker (13). The matter had evidently arisen out of boyish quarrel i, and accused was dismissed with a reprimand. Wm. Wall, farmer, was charged with having similarly conducted himself towards Edward McCarrol, at Southbridge, on the 28th ult. From the evidence it appeared that the asuault was a premeditated one, but complainant had given previous provocation, and a fine of 10* only was imposed. Dr Foster appeared for the accused.