LYTTELTON.

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

LYTTELTON.

Wednesday, March 16. (Before Mr R. Beethani, S.M.) Maintenance.— Patrick Morland was charged with being in arrears to the extent of £4 8s for the maintenance of his children. Mr Nalder appeared for the wife, Sophia Morland. Defendant was sent to gaol for one month. Absent Without Leave..— Andrew Kelly, a seaman belonging to the s.s. Tokomaru pleaded guilty to being away from his ship, two days without leave. He was fined two days' pay. Alleged Breach of the Licensing Act. — Thomas J. M'Enerney, licensee of the Albion Hotel, was charged with permitting drunkenness on his premises on Sunday, Feb. 27. Mr Kippenberger appeared for defendant. The evidence of Constables M'Cormack and Hastie was to the effect that they were looking for men who had created a disturbance. Found them sitting in a room at the Albion Hotel. The licensee said he did not know they were there, and also that he had sent a message refusing them drink. Thomas M'Enerney was proceeding with his evidence, when his Worship said the case was dismissed. Threatening Conduct. — William Cooke, a Native, and R. Schenckel were charged with being guilty ;of threatening: behaviour. Evidence was given by A. Thompson^ a licensed porter, WV-'J. Carson, and Constable Connell to the effect that on Feb. 23, the two accused came by. one of the trains from Christchurch, and immediately after getting out of the railway station,commenced fighting. • After hearing the evidence of the accused, the case .was dismissed.