A REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18276, 18 December 1922, Page 10

A REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST.

MR. T. U. LILLIS.

In the spacioufl basement- of the NewZealand Insurance Buildings, Queen Street, are located the offices of Mr. TU. Lillis, a real estate specialist, with a large and increasing clientele. Mr. Lilhs has had several years' experience m the business with which his name lias become identified, and, possessing a thorough knowledge of the city and suburbs, and a wide acquaintance with Auckland people, he is peculiarly well qualified to undertake all commissions entrusted to him. o is assisted by a staff of capable salesmen, | and is prepared to buy, sell, or exchange either businesses or landed properties, o even,- description. In addition, ie arranges mortgages, collects rents, makes valuations, represents absentee owneis (whose interests he conscientiously and efficiently looks after), and, in a wor , brings expert knowledge and attention to bear on every branch of the calh g which he follows. A.t the present moment Mr. Lilhs has a 'long list of desirable properties on his books, comprising farms, sections, houses, etc for sale or exchange, and intending sellers or investors, as the case may be, should call and inspect, these properties or write for full particulars concerning them. In conversation with our representative Mr. Lillis referred with appreciation to the generous encouragement and support accorded to him during the past by the public of Auckland, and expressed the hope that his many fnends and clients might experience a prosperous New Year, coupling the wish with the request that it should receive mention in this notice.

MADDREN'S FOR RELIABLE FOOTWEAR.

AND EFFICIENT REPAIRS.

With the rapid expansion of Auckland , and its fast-growing population, the city is changing very greatly, and spots th:vt only a year or two ago were practically outside the city boundaries are now becoming parts of the city proper. A case in pcint is afforded by Eden Terrace, which will soon be as busy as the top of Svmonds Street, of whicn it is a continuation. Some of the Eden Terrace shops are going ahead by leaps and bounds, and the well-known footwear establishment lately in the occupation of M A. and A. Coles, but now occupied by Mr. W. J. Maddren, is one of them. Mr. Maddren is a thorough tradesman and a practical bootmaker with a reputation for good workmanship and honest values acquired at Tuakau, Grey) Lynn, and Otorohanga. Now he is established at Eden Terrace (corner of Exmouth btreet and New North Road), where he is adding to his laurels. To mark his taking over of the shop where he now is, Mr. Maddren is remodelling the entire premises, which will, when the alterations are completed, be far more commodious and up-to-date than formerly, and admit of the stock being displayed to proper advantage. A soecial feature at Maddren s is the new repair department wherein all descriptions of repairs, including the hand-sewn work for which the proprie.or is famous, will be carried out with despatch and punctuality. The country order department is another prominent feature of this establishment, and the advantages it offers to countrv residents to obtain by post, the best of eoods at city prices is* one they cannot afford to overlook. With far lower overhead expenses than his city competitors have to incur Mr. Maddren is naturally able to cut out manv items of expenditure and benefits he secures in this way he invariably shares with his patrons.

TOMLINSON'S, PITT STREET. FOB PRUTTY AND USEFUL XMAS GIFTS. Tomlinson's is in Pitt Street, right opposite Wellington Street, and the Ponsonbv cars stop opposite the doors. For that* matter, you can reach the store on foot from Queen Street in a very few minutes, and if you are in search of pretty, inexpensive, and attractive Xmas gifts you might do worse than call in at Tomlinson's. If you go, ask to see the re allv pretty jumpers in art silk, and the hand'kerchiefs for Ladies' use, put up in fancy cardboard boxes and priced ait from la 6d to 12s lid per box. These make delightful presents. You should also see the ladies' stockings, of which Tomlinson has a big stock. Some arc- in pure silk and others are in artificial silk, and it takes an expert to tell which is which. The artificial silk are only 2s lid the pair, and they are said to actually wear better tlisti the genuine article. Another attractive lino at this store consists of ladies' vests in cotton and wool and all cotton. Very dainty they are, with quite an artistic finish, although moderate in price. The collection of laces and embroideries is a large one, and will interest any lady. So will tho corsets (in various celebrated makes), and tho gloves in silk and fabric. Just now Tomlinson is offering some extraordinary attractions in the shape of special purchases, including 150 dozen pairs of ladies' cotton stockings (black) at only Is per pair, and 60 dozen ladies' cotton vests offered at Is 6d, both lines being considerably under ordinary rates. Tomlinson's overhead expenses are comparatively low —far lower, of course, than those of the big city draperies, hence his moderate prices. Holiday visitors should find it worth their while to include this store when on their shopping rounds in Auckland.

fashionable tailoring

A PROGRESSIVE FIRM.

I Manx people in this prosaic world hold the view that, men, generally speaking, are careless of their personal appearance, and that only the fair sex are really particular in regard to what they wear and where they purchase it. Tins is a fallacy, and men are becoming more and more concerned as to their garments and the cut thereof. Many a man has lost a good position because of his appearance. In these days of keen business competition a good appearance is a valuable asset, and one has to look round to as'oertain not only where he can get value for money expended on clothes, out where he can get well-tailored clothes, stylishly and accurately cut, made with the best material; and in this connection there is no establishment in Auckland that has a better reputation for responsibility, cut. and finish than the progressive firm of R. Jaffe, 15, Queen Street, opposite the G.P.O. During the last nine years this business has grown from a very small beginning. The business was established in a small room in Swanson Street, and by attending strictly to business and turning out well-cut and well-tailored suits, in a few years Mr. Jaffe was able to take larger premises, occupying rooms on the third floor of a Queen Street building. The business continued to prosper, and now this well-known tailoring establishment has a fine up-to-date shop in Queen Street, opposite the G.P.O. Last year a new feature was introduced by finding a traveller out to the country districts. H« was well received everywhere, and as the article supplied has heen acknowledged as something really better than clients had been used to receiving, Mr. Jaffe built up a reputation for reliability and dependability, and his country business is steadily 'increasing. The firm is out to give entire satisfaction, and when one recalls the small workroom of nme years ago with the modern premises to-'day, giving emplovment to 43 hands, it must be admitted that Mr. Jaffe has lived up to his slogan, and has certainly pleased thg public."