MAGISTERIAL

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2617, 27 September 1909, Page 7

MAGISTERIAL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

(Before Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M.) ALLEGED INCENDIARISM. The sequel to the mysterious outbreaks of fire which have been disturbing Gisborne residents lately, was commenced in the Police Court, when Thomas Francis Foster and William Patrick Sulldvan, who were arrested on Friday night, were charged that on the 24th of September they did wilfully set fire to the boat shed of the Gisborne Rowing Club. Sergeant Hutton applied for a remand for a week. Mr. Barton granted a remand till next Friday. “Let these young boys be kept away from other prisoners,” said his Worship. “I will, as far as possible,” replied the Sergeant. Mr. Barton: “All right. I know accommodation is limited.” ANOTHER CHANCE

Bert Barry Farley, who had pleaded guilty to the theft of £l2 and been remanded for the probation officer’s report, came again before the Court. Sergeant Hutton said that nothing was known ‘ against the accused, who was a native of Victoria. The accused asked for a chance and promised not to offend again. Mr. Barton, after advising Farley to leave liquor alone and be careful of the company he kept, admitted him to probation on the usual terms, for a period of six months.

DRUNKENNESS A first offender was mulcted in the usual sum of 5s and 2s costs, with the alternative of 24 hours in gaol.