CHILDRENS’ COURT.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18780, 8 June 1929, Page 11

CHILDRENS’ COURT.

(Before Mr E. C. Levvev, S.M., Mrs A. E. Herbert, J.P., and Mr W. M. West, J.P.) TOLD TO PLAY THE GAME. For stealing a bicycle worth £.16, a youth was admonished. The frame was found in his possession, and the wheels were found over a fence. “ You not only did this, but also told lies about it,” the Magistrate said. “You should try to be a man. We will put you under care of the Child Welfare Officer for twelve months. See that you play the game, and don’t', come here again.” FOOLISH AND NAUGHTY. Three boys, fifteen, fourteen and ten years of age, were charged with having broken a shop window by throwing stones. Two admitted the offence, but the other denied it, saying that he hit the sash, not the window. With one voice they denied having slashed a bag of chaff with a knife. “ You have been foolish as well as naughty,” the Magistrate said. “ Can I trust you to behave better in future?” “ Yes, sir,” they replied in unison. The boys were placed under the Child Welfare Officer for two years, their parents agreeing to pay 17s 6d for the broken window. NO LIGHTS. Several boys who rode without lights, or rode on the footpath, were warned that they might endanger other people. They were not punished, but were told not to come up again.