MAGISTRATE’S COURT-TE AWAMUTU.

Waipa Post, Volume I, Issue 9, 16 May 1911, Page 3

MAGISTRATE’S COURT-TE AWAMUTU.

(Before F. O’B. Loughnan,' Esq,, S.M.) .

FRIDAY, MAY I2TH, 19n

A case arousing considerable interest came before the Magistrate on the above date. Details of the evidence were taken in the morning, were publisned in our second edition, of .Friday, by which it was shown that W. G. Abbott, of the Commercial Hotel, and J. Jackson, qfthe Te Awamutu Hotel, were charged, with supolying liquor to a youth n a hied Eric Jack. It was shown by several witnesses • that Jack was considered to. be over 21 years of age. Evidence taken after we went to press was. heard as follows

W. Boyes, foreman 4 of the Waipa Brewery, said he had engaged Jack, and thinking he was over 21 had paid him a man’s wage. Several other witnesses were called to show that Jack appeared to be over 21. Evidence was tiien given by several young.,men to prove that Mr Abbott had challenged him, and had got a reply that he was over 21/

W. G. Abbott, of the Commercial Hotel, stated that he knew Jack, having seen him in the hotel on several occasions. He detailed the circumstances leading up to the supplying of the liquor, which showed that it was only cn his representing himself to be 21 that he was ■served. J. Jackson, of the Te Awamutu Hotel, did not remember supplying Jack. The first he remembered of him being the day after the the summons, when he went to the brewery.

In dismissing both informations the Magistrate said that he placed a good deal of importance on the evidence of the manager of the Waipa Brewery Co. Jack, on being employed at the brewery, was given a wage of -£2 5s per week, as from his appearance he was reckoned to be over 21 years of age, aim 1 had the Brewery Co. known he was only 19 the amount of wages would have been, considerably less. He was satisfied that every precaution had been; taken by the hotelkeepers. As' to Mr Abbott’s case, there was the additional caution taken by Mr Abbott in challenging the youth before serving him. From the police report both hotels were kept very excellently, the informations would be dismissed. Warimaie v. J. Fitzel! . Jnr., claim £l, value of damages in respect of two pigs. Mr E. A. Cox appeared for the defendant.

It appeared that plaintiff re resented the defendants laying rabbit poison 'on Government land close to his whare, and brought the action to air their grievances. After a lot of evidence had been taken, judgment was given for defendant with costs £1 14s.

Owing to our space being taken up with other matters,' we have had to withhold the leader and several local items from this issue.

The Rev D C Bates sends the following weather forecast at noon on Monday. Strong southerly wind, showery and changeable weather with probability of cold nights. Glass rise. 1

The new buildings which have been recently erected for Mr H. Y. Collins in Roach Street were handed over on Monday. These buildings are another step in the marked progression of Te Awamutu and form a striking feature in the approach to Roacla Street. Mr Collins has removed his office to his new building. In the adjoining office Mr Blennerhassett has opened his Land Agency while the upper portion is devoted to defence matters under the charge of Staff, Instructor Hath

Sisters Adey and Minnie, from Australia, arc at present holding amission in the MethodistCburch at Te Awamutu. The meetings are held every night, and are being well attended. On Saturday night an open-air meeting was held, and different speakers addressed a large number of people standing about and within hearing. Ihe Methodist Church was full on Sunday night, and fhe service was an index' of great success. The singing was bright and inspiring under the leadership o! Sister Minnie. Sister Adey’s address was excellent throughout. She carried the audience spe! 1bound in a flow of oratory and elocution —giving also an interpretation, of Esau’s life, -very practical and very inspiring. These meetings will continue inis week, and a hearty- invitation is extended to aii to partake in these entertaining and devotional meetings.