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Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 131, 6 June 1938, Page 16

AUCTIONS. AT STRATOMORE PARK. JOHNSTON & CO„ Auctioneers. TOMORROW (Tuesday), at 1 p.m. sharp. SPECIAL AUCTION SALE OF HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE AND MAGNIFICENT PIANO. On account of the Uwuer, who is leaving for a trip" abroad. EVERYTHING OF THE LATEST AND EQUAL TO NEW. Included in this interesting catalogue of modern furniture will be found: Latest streamlined model "WITTON" UPRIGHT GKANU PIANO in beautiful mahogany case. This instrument (which has only been played on few times) cost £80; a glorious tone and was selected by one of the leading pianists of Wellington. 2 super Ax. carpets to match (U x 10ft 6 and 9 x 12), fitted body carpet in hall and on landing, black felt carpet, blue felt carpet, felt rugs (.all fitted with heavy underfelts), expensive velvet, voile and net curtains, specially well made 3-PIECE CHESTERFIELD SUITE uphol. in tapestry, made by Kircher and Co., brass coffee and occ. tables, 8-valve ATWATEK KENT RADIO in perfect order, heavy brass candle- < sticks, brass ornaments and tall brass pelican, brass eagle, brass bowls, expensive crystal and crystal vases, ARTISTIC BRONZE FIGURE LAMP (cost £7 10s). spark guard, tnlk and satin cushions, 2 pouffes, LATEST OAK BUFFET DINING SUITE, ini eluding buffet sideboard, drawleaf table and 4 padded back chairs (as new), brass gong, ashtrays, a NICE COLLECTION OF HAND-PAINTED CHINA, coffee set, tea sets, dinner service, lot crockery and glassware, pink glass water Bet, cut glassware, tumblers, pickle cruet, e.p. ware, Indian brass, lot of books and latest novels, all new, cut glass jug and tumblers, crystal goblets, e.p.. ware, stainless knives, forks, and spoons, inlaid lino., occ. chairs and tables, elec. kettle, elec. toaster, elec. iron, elec. coffee percolator, large crystal punch bovrl, cost £7 10s, hall table, special quality seagrass chairs, valuable Amphora fish bowl with figure# on top,- EXPENSIVE H.M.V. GRAMOPHONE and! records, cost £70, ULTRA-MODERN BEDROOM I FURNISHINGS, VALUABLE 6PIECE GREY ASH BEDROOM SUITE, including mirror-door wardrobe, special duchesse, vanity stool, solid panel-end bedstead and super quality mattresses, ottoman, divan settee and pedestal cupboard, all equal to new. SPECIAL MAHOGANY STAINED BEDROOM SUITE, including cheval mirror on stand, twin bedsteads and super quality mattresses and silk covers, .that cost £4 10a each, 7-drawer tallboy; all equal to new and cost big money, green felt carpet, w.w, stretcher, best quality blankets, sheets, towels, and table linen, all new, eiderdowns, lacqiiered duchesse and s.w; bedsteads to match-, lot of children's toys, tennis racquets, etc., canary cage, trays, carpet sweeper, clothes horse and basket, mops, broom#, best quality en. ware and alum, ware, rubbish bin, pres. jars and jam jars, safe, mincer, mixing bowls, pres. pan, pvrex dishes, scales, and numerous other lots. On the Premises, No. 47 CAVENDISH SQUARE, STRATHMORE PARK, MIRAMAR (near Strathmore Park Golf Links). TOMORROW (Tuesday), at 1 p.m. sharp. On View Morning of Sale. THIS IS A BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED HOME AND EVERYTHING IS IN EXCELLENT ORDER. This is a Special Sale, the Piano is the very latest, has a glorious tone, and could be sold as brand-new, E. JOHNSTON AND CO., Auctioneers. AT KARORI. E JOHNSTON & CO., Auctioneers. • WEDNESDAY MORNING, At 10.30 o'clock, ' SALE BY AUCTION ;■■■: Of SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS; COSTLY 3-PIECE CHESTERFIELD .SUITE, AX. CARPET, 3- • PIECE FIRESIDE SUITE (uphol. - in moquette), OAK DINING-ROOM SUITE, OAK AND RIMU BEDROOM SUITES, AND APPOINTMENTS. ■ • At the Residence: No. 110 CAMPBELL STREET, KARORI. Complete contents of a nicely-furnished home. Full details later. E. JOHNSTON & CO., Auctioneers. I : AT TITAHI BAY. P JOHNSTON AND CO., Auctioneers. AJ * WEDNESDAY NEXT, At I p.m; Sharp. AUCTION SALE " - - Of - SUPERIOR FURNITURE, UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO, OAK DININGROOM and BEDROOM FURNISHINGS, HAND-MADE INDIAN CARPETS, Plain Brown Battleship LINO, CHESTERFIELD LOUNGE,' EASY CHAIRS, ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER, Garden Tools, Carpenter's Tools, and Appointments. 300 LOTS 300 At the Residence, "Antrim Cottage," Te Hiko Street, Titahi Bay. On account of, Mrs. L. A. Sommerrille, , who is' residing; in England. The complete contents of six well- ; furnished Rooms. ' Full details later. E. JOHNSTON AND CO.. Auctioneers. TOMORROW, at 1.30 p.m. AUCTION. SALE OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. CARPETS, OFFICE DESKS, Etc. IN THE MART, 91 DIXON STREET. CW. PRICR AND CO., Auctioneers^ • will sell HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CARPETS, and SUNDRIES IN THE MART, comprising. SINGER AND STANDARD TREADLE SEWING MACHINE, OAK BEDROOM SUITES, OAK DININGROOM SUITES, DIVAN SUITES, CARPET SQUARES, - duchesse chests, wardrobes, d. and s. wood bedsteads, kapok beds, pillows, blankets, sheets, tallboys, china cabinets, wireless sets, garden hoses, meat safes, screens, linos., bike, prams,., easy chairs, escritoire and ■ bookshelves, , stretchers, pictures, 2 wringers, stepladders, primus, scales, % and single bedsteads, kapok beds, loud speaker, crockery, cutlery, cupboards, baby chairi, portable gramophone, standard lamp, tallboys, dinner wagons, 2 LAWN MOWERS with catchers, GARDEN ROLLER, ZIPP ELEC. H.W. HEATER, 10 silk bedspreads, etc. Now on view. NO. RESERVE, q PRICE, Auctioneer.

One moth conquered 750 horse-power in'a strange engagement in a Montana (U.S.A.) coalfield recently. A stripping shovel that weighed more than a million pounds went suddenly out of commission, and for two hours mechanics searched for the trouble. At last they found it—a tiny moth miller. The insect had alighted on the contact fingers of one of the contactors in the machine.