THE EXHIBITION AFTERMATH

Otago Witness, Issue 3768, 1 June 1926, Page 36

THE EXHIBITION AFTERMATH

AUCTION SALES COMMENCE. SPIRITED BIDDING RECORDED. AH concerned are pleased with the results of the first gales b, auction of exhibition goods, which commenced on Tuesday afternoon in the motor pavilion at Logan Park. The attendance of the public was excellent, considering that the lota offered appealed only to a comparatively small section of the community, and local buyers were present in force. .All the goods were part of the Education Court, and the proceeds of the sales will go to the Education Court Committee. “It is very encouraging that the first auction sale at the Exhibition should have been attended with such good results and that the public ia so keen,” said the auctioneer (Mr E. ,L. Macasaey). “There were 210 lota, including dressed shelving, large quantity Maxwell and beaver board, quantity deal three-ply, large quantity glass (21os and 2605). showcase materials,

light scantling, g! ss door, electric light fittings and buibs, showcases, roofing iron, a quantity of new flooring, and several lots of firewood.” All the lots except the glass were sold. Joseph Wham, until recently a clerk in the employ of the Taihapo Borough Council, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a charge of stealing and fraudulently converting to his own use the sum of £97 13s lid, the property of the council. Accused was committed for sentence. Bail was allowed.