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Fishguard Petty Sessions. On Thursday last —Before Capt Harries { hairman), Dr Williams (Drim), Mr W S nkins, Dr J Morgan Owen, and Mr Wm iM'chior, Narberth, the latter in virtue of his office as chairman of the District Council. Tranquility, as regards law breakers,usually obtains at Fishguard Petty Sessions. The explanation is not far to seek—simply this, that the list is, generally speaking, short and light, like somebody's advertized cakes.— When a manufacturer has something he knows to be of the primest quality his first move is to advertise.—This by the way. Reverting ts the e\en tenour of the sessions and the cause if it were said that J defendants very rarely put in an appearance, but allow judgement to go by default, then the matter would be in a nut-shell. Why this should be so is another question. At Mathry, Newport, and Eglwyswrw plaintiffs. defendants, and witnesses make no scruples about facing the music. Possibly, litigants in certain cases have preference for particular courts. For instance, Matilda Mary, in a little contretemps, might fancy her chances of success more sure at Mathry, and the maiden from the mountain, with the same ebject, prefers Newport or Eglwyswrw, and So these places usually draw the sort of busi- ness which stirs up human curiosity. A common drunk, no lights, t) action-engine offences, strays or trespass cases are of no moment to the frequenters of petty sessions— unless judgment affects their purses. Ou Thursday the only bit of life imparted to the business was the repartee between local law- yers. Hard swearing was conspicuous by its absence. NO LIGHT. The veteran Jehu, Albert Furlong, who has been over every highway and bye-way in the county, was summoned for using his vehicle without a lighted lamp he tried to borrow one when he found that night was drawing nigh and he was far from home but he failed in his quest. In mitigation of the offence he got off the box and led the horses —-The Deputy Chief said the Magistrates had • power to inflict a fine without costs, and Mr Furlong was mulcted in 2s 6d only.—P.O. Rowlands gave the necessary evidence. ASSES THAT STRAYED. Ann Evans, of Penslade, owned two assrs that strayed into the arms of P.O. Rowlands on the evening of the 13th, while that wide- a-wake officer was on parade in High-street.— P.O. Rowlands explained the details and observed lhat defendant was cautioned on Apiil the 29th.—Deputy Chief sad he had been given to understand that defendant had sold one of the auioials —Defendant was fined 6d for each donkey and the Costs in all 53. Sweet tufts must grow in abundance in High street, or it is a general meeting place for sundry animals ot the neighbourhood, because four cows belonging to Morris Evans, of Manorowen Mill, strayed all the way thither and their owner was summoned in consequence.—P.G. Rowlands said it was 11 a.m. on June the 28th. Two days previously the oivner was cautioned.—Fined Is per hRd, and costs, 8s. AN EARLY CAKOUSAL. Harries, Quay-street, Fishguard, was summoned to explain an early morning in- take of barley-brew. Defendant might easily haVP attributed her stupefaction to the heat of ,uu, or that she belonged to the No- H at-League and was stricken down for her venture.—P.S. Rosser had, therefore, to explain that he found LiL.1 at fiiteen minutes to ten on the morning of the 7th inst lying helplessly drunk on the hill leading to the hollow. Chairman Pretty early—(laughter). Mr Jenkins Probably the effects of the night before. The astute, muscular officer assisted Liza home. The Deputy Chief stated they could not Under the new Act go beyond twelve months in order to qualifiy her for treatment of a scientific kind. This was in reply to the expectant glances of the Magistrates, Liza having rather a moist record.—P.S. Rosser further observed that defendant's husband worked on the Pier earning good I money and part of which she received.—A fine of 5s and costs was inflicted, in default seven days bard labour, for reducing the National Debt. Dr Owen Please warn her that if she comes before this court again she will be sent tj an Inebriates' Home for three years. Take the hint Liza and don the blue- ribbon without delay. NO ORDER. An argument, respecting the non-payment of rates amounting to J61 15s 8d, was carried on between Capt Titus Evans, the clerk (Mr Picton Evans, jun.), unj the Magistrates. The Capt in his jolly frank style explained, as one of the overseers, that he knew the debtor had no means to pay, but asked if they could not get at the husband notwithstanding the fact of the house not being in his name. Was not the husband responsible for the debts of his wife ? The husband, it was explained, worked for his father and sent home 10s per week and he wanted a distress warrant so as to get at the husband. The Clerk replied that as the house was in the wife's name she alone was responsible. Mr W J Vaugban, who was in court in respect to another case, observed that the furniture did not belong to either of the parties. Capt Evans said it was a cloak of the husband's so as not to pay. Mr Tombs You will have a job to take the cloak off.—Mr George Williams gave par. ticulars of the rate.. No order was made, and the Chairman suggested that it be put on the I. Excuse List." IN THE INTERESTS Of u8tice, the names of the parties in a paternity action are with-beld. In fact, Mr W T S Tombs, in his able advocacy ot the cae for the complainant, simply asked for the opinion of the Magistrates on the matter in order to guide him in the steps to be taken in regard to the defendant. The opinion of Hench was entirely favourable, and Mr IW'bs intimated that the case would be pro. ceeded with at Eglwyswrw. Subsequently, however, another course was decided upon. "TO D I OR NOT TO DE." [ oppose an adjournment of the hearing of this case, but should your worships decide to allow it to be adjourned I am entitled to witnesses' costs and advocate's fee." This statement was made by Mr W J Yaughan, who prosecuted in the case of Mrs Martha Harries, Dinas, against David William?;, Vron, Diuas, for wilful damage to two gates on her farm, commited a short time ago.—Mr W. T. S. Tombs appeared for the defendant, Williams, and asked for an adjournment.thus giving rise to a legal tussle which has more than once taken place, under similar circum- stances, in the precincts of the Market Hall by the two solicitors mentioned. Had Mr Vaughan at once acceeded, very little would have been heard of the ifiatter at this juncture. As soon as the case was called Mr Tomb and said; Before my friend proceeds -ø- should like to have the case adjourned to Eglwyswrw as I have had no time to summons witnesses. It was open for complainant to take proceedings a fortnight ago, but it was only within the last. day or two I have had notice. Mr Vaughan at once replied that it was a most trivial excuse because defendant had been aware of the proceedings since the 8th:of June last. Chairman: It is too trivial to adjourn I happen to know something of this case. Mr Yaughan, in or posing the application, read out the letter he wrote to defendant in respect to being instructed to proceed to re- cover damages for the destruction by him of two gates or Mrs Harries' farm. It would be seen that the case had not been sprung suddenly upon them, though it was true it was on in Monday last the summons was served, but the only witness defendant could call would be his own son and a brother. Further more it was not quite fair on the part of Mr Tombs because telegrams had passed on the question of adjournment which was reused unless the costs were paid. There had been plenty of time since the 8th of June, the case was in no way prejudiced the witnesses for defendant were in court. Mr Tombs They are not hero. Mr Yaughan All that are able to give any evidence. The Chairman We have decided to go on with the case. Mr Tombs I have no evidence, absolutely none, and if we have to pay costs of witnesses I must retire from t!;(,, ease. Mr Yaughan said that Mr Tombs had already appeared and could not take that step. I must have costs and advocates fees as well. Besides the ,-£1 there were L5 damages. Mr Tombs consented to pay 10s. The Chairman asked if Mr Yaughan was willing. 0 Mr Vaughan said it was not exactly a matter of costs, but the malicious way in which it was done. If the case was adjourned his client would be put to extra cost of going to Eglwyswrw. Mr Tombs Beautiful driving this weather. Chairman I don't see that all adjournment will bring peace between the parties. Mr Tombs You arc not so bad as that in Dinas ? (laughter). I agree to pay 10s. Mr Yaughan I would rather proceed. I haVd three witnesses. Eventually Mr Tombs aggreed to pay 10s, the advocate's fees to depend on the result of the hearing at Eglwyswrw. Should the verdict be in com- plainants favour Mr Yaughan recovers doable fees. OCCASIONAL LICENSES. The Misses Rees, of the Commercial Hotel, Fishguard, were granted two occasional licenses to sell refreshments at the North Pembrokeshire Cattle Show on August the 4th next. Two licenses were also granted to the landlord of the Crymmych Arms.

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