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auctions. J. H. BEMUNS % CO. THIS DAY, 'THURSDAY, 17th APRIL, 1890. SELECT LIBRA 11 Y~OF ANCIENT AND MODERN WORKS. Messrs j. h. bethune & co. have been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, at their rooma, Featherston street, on Thursday, 17th April, at 2 o’clock- - , , VOLUMES choice books on Geojiraphy, History, Biography, Voyages, Travels, Astronomy, Geology, Architecture, Standard Works of Fiction, and a number of old and very rare books onobtainable in the colonies, the property of C. R. Carter, Esq., including— Chambers’ Encyclopaedia, revised edition, 1853, Ogilvie’s Im.erial Dictionary, Hadyn’a Dictionary of Dates, 1881, Green’s History of the English People, Conquest of England, and Making of England, Arnold’s History of Rome, Thiers’ History of the French Revolution, Macauley’a History of England, Smith’s Common, wealth of England, 1621, Calvin on the Psalms, black letter, 1571, History of the Buoaniers, 1741, Boccaccio’s De Cameron, Kelly’s Heptamercu. Wood’s Runs of Palmyra, 1752, with fibo plates, Park’s Travels, 1799, Anson’s Voyages, 1748, Gibbon’s Roman International Atlas and Geography, Gillies’ History of Greece, Proctor’s Essays on Astronomy, ■ Expanse of Heaven, Light Science for Leisure Hours, Descent of Man and Origin of Species, HerBohel’a Astronomy, Her Majesty’s Tower, by Dixon, leland Life, by Wallace, &c., &c., &o. As per catalogue ; after which— A number of valuable oil paintings by the celebrated English artists, Clarkson, Stansfiold, A. Pether, Koek-Koek, and G, Cooper, Putney, exhibitors at the Royal Academy Exhibitions. The books aro now ou view, and lovers of literature will do well to inspect the collection, which contains many old and rare works, now difficult to procure. 413 MONDAY, 21st APRIL, 1890, At 11 o’clock forenoon. At the Residence or C. R. Carter, Esq,, CORNER OFPIRIE AND AUSTIN STREETS. IMPORTANT SALE. MAGNIFICENT HIGH CLASS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Messes j. h. bethune and co. have been favoured with instructions from C. R. Carter, Esq. (who is giving up housekeeping in Wellington), to sell by public auction, WITHOUT RESERVE, at bis residence, corner of Pirie and Austin streets, on Monday, 21at AprH, at 11 o’clock forenoon sharp— The whole of his magnificent and bandsome household furniture, made expressly to order by the eminent cabinetmakers, Messrs Bartholomew, London, viz, : Hall and Drawingroom. Handsome bronze umbrella and coat stand, barometer in oak case, eight day hall striking clock by Russell and Son, London; elegant lady’s and gent’s easy chairs, occasional tables, very superior walnut suite covered in satin figured damask, handsome figured Wilton carpet, with hearth rug to match ; walnut inlaid cabinet, splendid pier glass, Venetian marble vase, enamelled fender, brass fire utensils, afternoon tea set, lace and Leno curtains, valuable paintings and engravings, &o. Diningroom and Library. Massive Spanish mahogany easy and dining chairs, covered red morocco ; walnut oouob, covered Utrecht pile cretonne; magnificent Spanish mahogany sideboard, mirror back; mahogany dining table, best Brussels carpet, walnut overmantel, bevelled mirror, mahogany bagatelle board and fittings complete, enamelled fender, coal vase, French marble clock, bronze vase lamps, superior engravings (plate coat £500), “Amongst the Ferns,” by Alats ; oil painting in massive gilt frame, by Baicker ; croquet set, Tann’a Defiance fireproof safe, Chat wood’s patent fireproof safe, Invincible cash box, &0., &o. Bedrooms. Magnificent Spanish mahogany wardrobe, plate-glass mirror front; double and single enamelled iron bedsteads, mahogany and ash double wasbatands, marble topsvery superior mahogany and ash dubhesa dressing tables, polished ash wardrobe, stone china■ toiletware, towolhorses, mahogany chests drawers, spring and hair mattresses, eider down quilts, counterpanes, blankets, lace curtains, &c,, &c. . China, Glassware, &c. Handsome stone ohina dinner service, by Davenport, 83pieces; china breakfast service, 50 pieces: tea and coffee service, 46 pieces ; hand-painted dessert and fancy fruit plates, cut champagne, port, sherry, and claret glasses; tumblers, decanters, custard cups, fruit stands, earthenware, and a large quantity of useful, kitchen utensils and sundries. The furniture will be on view on Saturday afternoon, between the hours of 2 and 5 o’clock. Catalogues on application. The Auctioneers have every confidence in recommending buyers of furniture to inspect the above, which will be found to be all of the very best quality, and nearly new. 424 ARRIVAL OF NEW GOODS EX S.B. COPTIC. WE have now opened up Shipments of our New Season’s TWEEDS. WORSTED COATINGS. OVERCOATINGS & CLOTHS. The Latest and most Fashionable Designs have been selected. Our Home Buyer writes ;—“ These goods are of exceptional value, owing to the low price of wool.” Our patrons may rely upon getting the benefit of the bargains. TWEED SUITS FROM £3 10sPatterns and system for self-measarement sent on application, JONES AND ASHDOWN, THE EAGLE TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT 2 Lambton-quay. PHOTOGRAPHY. ART STUDIO, CUBA STREET (Opposite Te Aro House). [T F. BURGESS is prepared in bis f a new premises to produce Cabinet C.D.V, portraits equal to any executed j ie city, at lowest rates, 210