Denton Examiner, Audenshaw, Hooley Hill and Dukinfield Advertiser. — 1876-04-01 (Denton, Greater Manchester, England)

PRIL 1,, 187(1.  ?.  LOVE SCENE IN A POLICE COURT. An (molted group of young people was introduoed lies Mr. Delany at Woolwich Polioeenenrt by Inapeotor Ford, who stated that they had jest driven up to the pollee-station in eabe, and that there itill remained in a brougham outside the conit an elderly lady, who had created ROMs public øommotion by tearing to pieces he; daughter's wedding bonnet, and avowing her determination of deetroying at the earliest opportenity her daughter's life. Mr. Ba/guy inquired what it wee all about, and a young gentleman oda:weed lend. leg a young lady by the hand. The latter told her Eery Modestly, but clearly. She said she was 18 i.e. and 9 months of age, and ahe wanted to been., eied to her present companion. (The gentleman hewed ) They had been courting, the said, for several years with the full consent of her mother, who had, in halt, thrown them into eaoh other's 'moiety, and encouraged their mutual affection. Her mother had alloyed the banns to be published, and they hail been Put up for the last time, She had prepared the hedding outfit, s hones was taken and furnished, the bridesmaids were engaged and all Abe arrange. ments for the wedding ebnipleted, when her mother alloyed her mind, and foreade her to get matried until she name of age. It Atter than offendl her rnother she oonssnted to wait, but her moither Altered her mind again soon after, and imid, 'Do as you please; fake him or let him alone." She aeoordiegly decided to take hint, and arrangements were again made for the wedding, , when, almost at the lest moment, her mother again I interposed, and threatened to kill them both before they should get married, going so far ate to arm her. self with a earring knife. They ran away from her in alarm, and rho had taken refuge for the night at. the house of hat intended husband's mother, whence she went to her own home next morning for her esoehieg, bet b.. —orha, hwr ie. rest fury, end had followed her to the police•ooart. I Mr. Balm : Do you want a summone against your Mother for the threat. ? Applicant No, sir, I wish to know if may marry this young man. ' Mr. Bohm Your mother can object to your marrying until you are of age. Applioant And must Igo home again? Mr. Balm : Not if your life is is danger. Where is the mother? Inspector Ford She is outside, and will noteome in. She says she does not want a maiistrate, but that it shall be life for life rather than her daughter shall marry as she proposes. Mr. Bolguy directed Mr. Tame, the usher, to go outside and ask the lady to come in, or to one the magistrate in private, and soon afterwards Mr. Tame reported that she was in the magistrate's room. Mr. Balguy thereupon had an interview with her, and OR returning into the court said that she had given reasons tallith, if true, would justify her in ohjeatitig to the contemplated marriage, and she certainly had legal authority to object I if she thought fit. She was sorry that she had lost her temper, and need threats in her anger, but she had no intention of injuring her &neater, and they might go home together in safety. Applieaut : She positively declared that site would murder me, and I firmly believe she will. Mr. Balgey, That to ell nonsense; go Items quietly snd it will all come right. She has promised me that she will behind to you, and, more than th' ee 'the say a that, although she does netlike the match, she will give her oonsent provided yen get married in a re. speetable and proper way from her house. Apphioantn We did arrange to go from her house, but she would not agree even to that. Mr. Balm She says you want to be married at a chapel, and she objects to that. Take my advice and give way to her; she is too fond of you to hurt you. You had better go to her in my room. Appliesele Net alone. Mr. Balm : Conte with me, then. The young lady accompanied the magistrate into his room, and the rest of the party left the court 4y the front porch. Shortly afterwards the whole of them were seen in company apparently reconciled, and the mother, her daughter, and the bridegroom Meet drove away together.