MAGISTERIAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6129, 16 March 1898, Page 3

MAGISTERIAL.

CHRISTCHURCH. Wednesday, March 16; (Before Mr W. H. Harereaves, J.P., and Mr W. H. Cooper, J.P.) Drunkenness. — Two first offenders : (male) were each fined ss, with the usual alternative. — Annie Murdoch, charged with being found drunk in .Victoria Street, pleaded not guilty, and laid a grave charge against the constable who arrested her. After hearing the evidence, the Bench sentenced her to seven days' imprisonment. Robbing an Orchard.— Two small boys were charged with stealing a quantity of apples on Feb. 6, at Spreydon, the property of George Woodman. Mr Byrne appeared for the boys, who pleaded not guilty. After the evidence had been heard, the Bench decided to dismiss the case with a caution. Prohibition Ori:er. — A prohibition order was granted against a man, to take effect in Christchurch and the surrounding districts for one year. Alleged Theft.— Thomas Sutton was charged with stealing about flb of horsehair, the property of James Snell, about March 9. Mr Beatty appeared for the accused, who pleaded not guilty. He was remanded till March 21, bail being allowed m two sureties of £25 each.— Thomas Haggitt, alias Wilson, Johnston and Fletcher, was charged on remand with stealing one shirt and a breastpin, value £1, the property of F. W. Stamp. No evidence was forthcoming,, and he was accordingly discharged.