William TIFFEN, landlord of the “Blue Bell,’ Scotch Street was charged with having been drunk and disorderly on Saturday night.

He pleaded “guilty.”

Mr. BENDLE, who appeared for TIFFEN, said he had got a little “fresh” on Saturday night. There was no harm done, and he was very sorry for it.

Police-officer CARSON deposed that he was on duty in English-street about ten minutes before ten o’clock on Saturday night, when he found TIFFEN drunk and making use of very abusive language.

Mr. BENDLE: Yes, he admits that he got a little “fresh.” There was no harm done.

Mr. RELPH: How long was he in custody?

Mr. SABBAGE: Two hours and a half.

Mr. COWEN: Is this the first offence?

Mr. SABBAGE: Yes.

Mr. BENDLE: He keeps a very respectable house - the “Blue Bell” in Scotch Street.

Mr. COWEN: (to defendant): You must promise that this shall not occur again.

TIFFEN: No, sir.

Mr. COWEN: Then you are discharged.

William DALGHISH, labourer, was charged with having been drunk and creating a disturbance in the public street on Friday night.

He pleaded “guilty,” and expressed his regret for what had occurred.

A police-officer stated the circumstances of the case, which fully supported the charge.

Mr. RELPH: How long has he been in custody?

Mr. SABBAGE: Fourteen hours.

Mr. COWEN: We shall dismiss him this time if he shall promise it shall not occur again.

DALGHISH: It shall not, sir.