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New Zealand Times, Volume LXXV, Issue 5023, 22 July 1903, Page 8

TO-DAY IN THE EXCHANGE AUCTION ROOMS SI, Liu.jbiuu quay. avedxjlsdav, -2nd .julv, 1003, Al 1.3 U o'clock p.m. I:L-ODL\'iXO OF MKSSIiS MACDONALD. WILSON AND CO.’S PUKNITL'LL SALLUOOiIS. Macdonald, wjlson and co. v.di Kc-open I heir LuruiUm* galolooiti . TO-DAY", when they will (li>po>.f> ’arip* catalogue; oi‘ supcrlor iiou.yciiOid Luruit.ure ai.d Pianos. Coinpi'J-jiuj; Nevr and Second-hand Puruiluro, K PIANOS hy Drinsrncad, Simms and L? oiliar makers Also. Contents of i\ Six-roomed Residence, removed to Uic rooms tor convenience oi sale. We invite inspection and the attendance of iho public '1 . Tlie catalogue oi’ furniture and j>ianc,s 'will be found an attractive one, and please those of tlto most fa.-thlious taste. CATAEiXiUES ON APPLICATION. A CHEAT OPPORTUNITY' FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MAGNIFICENT FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE FASHIONABLE QUARTER OF THE CITY'. THE RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS OF MR JUSTICE EDWARDS, HILL STREET, THORNDON. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. IN THE EXCHANGE LAND MART, No. Si, Lainblou quay. Wellington. On. THURSDAY', 13th' AUGUST, 1003, At 2.31) o’clock p.m. Macdonald, wilson and co. are favoured with instructions from His Honour Mr Justice Edwards to sell by pub lie auction as above— THE FAMILY MANSION IN HILL STREET. THORNDON, CITY OF A\ ELLINGTON, w :tli the Carden and Grounds attached thereto. Tho land upon which the residence stands is freehold section, portion of Toani Aero No. 516, having a frontage of some 200 ft to HILL STREET, and containing Ono Rood and Twenty-five Perches .with a. leasehold block" adjoining containing a little over the same area, the land being in all considerably over half an acre in extent. Tlie residence contains SEVENTEEN LARGE AND LOFTY ROOMS, including very largo Entrance Hall, Inner Hall, Front Drawing-room, Hack Draw-ing-room Dining-room, Billiard-room. Study, Eight Bedrooms, Dressing-room, Kitchen, Scullery, Housemaid's Pantry, Storeroom, Lumber-room, two Bathrooms, three Patent W.C.’s, Vrashhou.se, Conllioase, etc. All the living rooms and five of tho bedrooms are provided with Patent Gas Fireplaces. The Hall is provided with a Coal Fireplace. Hot and cold water Is laid on through- 1 out, ami is supplied to the bathrooms, four of the bedrooms and the dressingroom in fixed Patent Washbasins, with escape and overflow to each. There are fixed overmantels of very superior character in the drawing-room, dining-room and tho entrance hull; fixed bookcase in dining-room, and fixed wardrobes in two of the bedrooms, also a very largo wardrobe with sliding mirror panels in the billiard-room. There are also a fixed ottoman with Utrecht velvet cover, a fixed bookcase and fixed sunboard in the study, and Venetian blinds throughout. The decorations and furnishings throughout the residence are of an exceptional character—artistic and valuable in even- sense. As a high-class home of tho first rank it Inns no superior in tho city of Wellington. Attached to the billiard-room is a spacious conservatory, while a very largo verandah and two large balconies, upper and lower afford space for recreation and a grand outlook, A special feature in connection with the residence is the very largo upper balcony enclosed by glass sliding panels, which gives greatly increased accommodation and a delightful lounge both winter and summer. To those interested in photography the photographer’s, darkroom situated in the grounds and fitted with water from the main and the necessary sinks and traps will be of value. One of the features of the family residence is the valuable character of the electric fittings and the completeness of the electric installation throughout. Tlie stable, coachhouse, groom’s room, hayshed, etc., are in good order ami connected in a thoroughly perfect manner with the new city drainage, while sanitation is preserved by n furna.ee in the grounds used for tho destruction of all rubbish. Close to the mansion is an up-to-date tennis-ground with all its appointments complete. The grounds are tastefully laid out as garden and shrubbery, and are in excellent order. This property occupies a most charming and picturesque position, from which tho eye can take in Hie whole of the beautiful surroundings of the city and harbour. Its proximity to tho Parliamentary and Government Buildings, its retired position, although only two minutes’ walk from Lnmbfon quay, and its healthy situation, gives it an interest and value rarely to he met with, and makes it in many respects unique. For cards to view', plans, and fuller details apply to tho Auctioneers at their offices. 937 . PALMERSTON NORTH SALE. THURSDAY, 23rd July, 1903. nrvllE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND JL -MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, LTD., will sell by public auction as above—■lo empty cows 10 springing heifers 10 weaners 5 fat cows !i0 forward 4-yeijr bullocks 50 3-yoar steers On account Gerald Tolhurst. Esq. 50 well-bred 13-moutk shorthorn cattle (mixed sexes). 90S ■ W. E. EGGEES, 28a, LAMBTON -QUAY. HAS FOE SALE, viz.; Investments showing 9 to 10 per cent. Pirie street—l 8-roomed house and 1 3-roomed, land 20ft x 132 ft. Price .£900; annual rental, ,£9l. ’ Off Tasman st.—2 3-roomcd houses land 30tt x 79ft. Price, .£540; annual rental £54 12s. Hanson st,—Four houses containing 4 rooms, land 50ft x 100 ft. Price £1325; annual rental, £l2l 12s. Thomdon end—Boardinghouse. 7 rooms furnished. Rent, £3 week". Weekly income £l3. Insurance £2OO. Price as a going concern, £175. Country investors aro asked to study tho above investments. Full particulars on application.