Article image
Article image
Article image
Article image
Article image
Article image

Magisterial.

CHRISTCHURCH. This Day. (Before C. C. Bowen, Esq., P.M., and G. Hart, Esq.) Drunkenness.— Thos. Pepperill, who had previously been charged witb similar offences, was fined 20s for having been drunk and disorderly in a public thoroughfare yesterday. Cattle Trespass. — Michael Craddock, who did not appear, was fined 5s for permitting two cows to wander at large in Cashel Btreet, Unregistered Dogs. — The following persons were fined for having unregistered dogs in their possession, above the prescribed age of three months:— -Wm. Jeffrey (twoinformations), 40s; John Beavins. 20a ; Henry Newton, 20s; Henry White (three informations), j 60s; John Wills, 20s; William Brooks (two informations), 4( a. Furious Riding. — Alexander Strachey was summoned for having rid en a horse at such a pace in Latimer square as to endanger tbe safety of passers by. Accused admitted that he had galloped the horse, but denied the latter part of the charge. Hia Worship considered the case proved, and imposed a fine of 10s. Furious Driving. — Frederick Lambert, who did not appear, was fined 10s for having driven a horse and trap at a dangerous rate from the Railway Station up Madras street. Abusive Language. — Charles Jennett answered to a charge of having used abusive language towards Thomas Bruce, but complainant stating that he had received an ample apology, and did not wish to press the case, it was dismissed, with an order for accused to pay the costs. \ VNegligknt Driver. — James KearneK driver of a 'bus plying for hire between the railway and post-office, was charged with having left his horse and vehicle unattende ' to on the stand at the latter place. Accused pleaded that hia conductor — a boy about twelve years of age waa in charge — but tbe informing constable stating that he was playing at marbles some diatance away, a fine of 10s was imposedX James Hancock was charged with a similar offence, in front of the Victoria Ho el, and admitting hia culpability, ivas fined the same amount. Illegal Sale of Liquors. — George Tickler, the holder of a wine and beer license on 'he Lincoln road, was summoned for having supplied liquors during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 29th instant. The case was proved by a female witness, who had procured . quart of beer, at the request of two men -topping in her house, and accused admitted t, but sought to extenuate himself by pleadug that the charge was founded on a plan ioncerted by two persons who thought he lad done an injury, and carried into effect luring his absence.. His Worship said the (ench could not for a moment accept any uch excuse, and said that frequent complaints cere made of Sunday drinking on the Linoln road; accused would be fined £5. Assaults. — Robert Davidson appeared, on n adjourned information, for having asaulted Wm Unwin, at Barnes's foundry. A fitness who saw the greater portion of the uarrel was called, and said that accused ceriinly struck complainant, but the latter had sed very provokingexpressions, and conducted imself in an irritating manner. Theßench took lis into consideration, but an actual assault aving been proved, could not do otherwise ian impose a fine. Accused was mulcted in ie nominal penalty of 5s. — J. H. Andrews, lanager of the White I J art Hotel, was sumloned for having violently assaulted Jobn looker, boots at the same place. Accused dmitted the offence, urging in defence that

complainant, after being away at Kaiapoi, had returned to the hotel in a state of intoxication, declined to leave the house or go upstairs when ordered, and followed him about in a very annoying manner, interfering greatly with h;s duties. He also pleaded that the assault was committed during a struggle to put complainant out, and that the latter struck the first blow. A witness for complainant proved to hearing a scuffle in the passage, and complainant shortly afterwards coming towards him with his face covered with blood. He did not observe any signs of intoxication about complainant. A witness for accused said complainant had evidently had some l:quor, but knew what he was doing. Wilness did not ace the assault. His Worship said there had clearly been a violent attack on complainant, and as the iutoxication was not sufficiently proved, accused would be fined 10s and costs. Catile Trespass ox the Railway. — His Worship, referring to the adjourned charge against H. Garland for having permitted a heifer to wander on to the railway lines, said he had enquired of the Government respecting the plea by accused of the fence being insufficient to keep cattle off tlie re *erve, and found it to be correct. The case would accordingly be dismissed, and the Government had intimated their intention to make the fence cattle po *f. j

This article text was automatically generated and may include errors. View the full page to see article in its original form.
Permanent link to this item

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18690902.2.8

Bibliographic details

Star (Christchurch), Issue 406, 2 September 1869, Page 3

Word Count
792

Magisterial. Star (Christchurch), Issue 406, 2 September 1869, Page 3

Magisterial. Star (Christchurch), Issue 406, 2 September 1869, Page 3