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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 89, 21 May 1914, Page 5

e<l .the. Council twice for assistance and '' ' - was refused. He knew on one occasion - .-* that th'e books did not balance witkin - * £7O and borrowed £SO to make ivjf 'the"'. .• . deficiency. His books were behind", ias*. • he could not give jthem proper attention." He frequently received money in 'the street but could give no reason for • -the deficiency. He did not compare the re- • .* ceipts. with the amounts. He had at - - various times paid money out of-, hia - own pocket to make up deficiencies. The Judge summed up strongly against the accused. - ,_/ The jury returned a verdict of guilty on ■ six counts and not guilty on - the* seventh (the last). - The prisoner "will be sentenced in the morning.