NEW PREMISES IN TRAFALGAR STREET.

Colonist, Volume XXX, Issue 5024, 6 October 1887, Page 1 (Supplement)

NEW PREMISES IN TRAFALGAR STREET.

Mr H. D. Jackson ha 3 accepted a tende: for the ereotion of new premises on the sit< where he now carries on business; and front an inspection of the 'plans a very great im proveraerit will in a few weeks be mude in £ pait uf the city whore it'is much needed The new building is to have 25 feet fronfag* to Trafalgar street and the full depth of th< site (75 jfeat), and is to be erected in wood But for the busy season coming on, and the long time ■ a brick building > takes to gel thoroughly dry, the proprietor would have preferred building in-brick qri account of the great annual saving in insurance, as well as for other reasons. With the exception of a small office a!; the rear, the whole Of the lowei storey, which is to be 12 feet high, will be retained for the shop, which will be well.lighted through large plate glas3 windows in front, and a number of small windows facing the right 3of way at Bide and back of the building. The ceiling of the shop will be., sup' ported by light beams and framed brackets, and vfiU be divided into panels painted with some light lint, and the mouldings, brackets, &c, picked out in varnish.,. Shelving will be Carried round all the walls,.and the counters and stands will extend the whole length of the shop. In the right-of-way but only a few feet from the street a stair leads to the second storey, which will bp lOfr. 6in.- high, and divided into a number of offices, with a large store and other offices to be used by the proprietor, and to which there ffill be a'separate stair. The street elevation shows a verandah in front of the shop, and the eeoond storey divided up by pilasters, detached columns, and four circular-headed windows, the whole surmounted by moulded cornices, parapets,:and turned finials—thej centre parapet being of cast iron. Mr A. P. T. Somerville is the architect of the building, and in Mr Jackson's window may be seen an elevation of the new premises and adjacent buildings? well drawn and tinted in Indian ink by Mr C. E. Stone, a pupil of Mr Somerville's. The lime allowed for carrying out the contract is necessarily limited, but the contractor, Mr H. Baigent, is confident that he will have everything completed in the specified time. Puince Albert Football Club.—A meeting of this Club was held at the Panama Hotel on Sept. 12th, when there was a good attendance of members. After Borne discussion it was unanimously decided to wind ap the season with a plain and fancy dress ball. The Alberts have by winning the Senior Cup again this season, fully established themselves as the premier Club, and indeed they have an unbeaten record, as far as local j matches are concerned, ever since the Club was organised. The winners of the trophies presonted by Messrs Lyons and Mason were also announced. For Mr Lyons' trophy— presented for the br-st back play during the season—Mr H • Stallard was announced as the recipient; and Mr E. Stiles was the receiver of the trophy presented by Mr Mason, for the best forward play during the season. From the enthusiastic manner in which these announcements were received, it was quite evident that .the .decisions of the judges were in accordance with the views of the members of the Club. A vote of thanks to the Chairman, Mr Kitching, brought a most pleasant meeting to a close. Farewell. — Presentation to Mr L. Dbaoer.—On Wednesday, 21st Sept., the members of the Wakefield Brass Band, and a number of Mr Draget's friends and neighbors met together in the large room of the new Hotel for the purpose of presenting Mr Drager, the late leader of the Band, with a small token of their esteem and regard. The present consisted of a large portrait album and a valuable finger ring. The usual complimentary speeches on such occasions were made, the Band discoursed some excellent music, and some capital songs were sung, a very harmonious and pleasant evening being much enjoyed by all present. Mr and Mrs Drager and family leave Wakefield for the North Island some time next week.—Wakefield Correspondent. Masonic. —The annual election of office bearers of the Trafalgar Royal Arch Chapter of Nelson, No. 157, S.C., took place, ns previously announced, on Tuesday, Sept. 27th, at the new Masonic Hall, Trafalgar street. The following were the officers elected for the ensuing year:—lst Principal Z., Comp. W. Brown; 2nd Principal H., Comp. A. E. Cresswell; 3rd Principal J., Comp. Jesse Hounsell; Scribe E., Comp. the Rev. A. C. Wright; Scribe N., Comp. S. Kirkpntrick; Treasurer, Comp. S. Bolfcon; Principal Sojourner, Cornp. W. J. Ford; Second and Third Sojourners, Conips. Shields and Baigent ; Janitor,'Comp. T. Harris. The- whole of the officers were installed on the same occasion, the long and impressive ceremony beiog performed by. M. E. Comp. L. Boor, P.P.Z., in his usual complete manner. After partaking of slight refreshment, the Companions separated at an early hour. ■ Vital Statistics.—The following are the vital statistics for the month of September : — Births, 11; marriages, 3; deaths, 5. Customs Revenue. —The Customs duties levied at the port of Nelson during last month amounted to £3304 3s lOd, and the beer duty to £151, 5s Od. -During the corresponding month of last year the Customs'receipts were £2649 17s sd, while the beer duty realised £133 5s lid. It will thus be seen that last month shows an improvement in Customs revenue of £654 6a sd, and in beer duty of £17 19s9d. House Parade.-Under the arrangements made by Messrs Sharp and Sons in the interests of owners of horses, a parade was held on September 14th, in the paddock adjoining the firm's stockyards at Richmond. There was a very fair attendance on the ground, and, though the number of horses was not large, those shown were deservedly admired. Thoroughbreds were well represented by Mr King's York, Mr Coleman's Black Rose, Mr R. H. Coleman's (Motupiko) Noiman, Mr Hagan's Fair Play. Mr 0. Bird . sent a fine specimen of a carriage horse—one of the progeny of Mr Korr's Yankee trotters—in Royal Oak ; whilst Mr E. H. Edwards' pony Guinea also came in for admiration. .Of Clydesdales, Mr Trower's Garibaldi was no mean representative. " Lecture at the Provincial Hall.— The Rev. F. Innes- Jones delivered a lecture at the Piovincial Hall on Sept. 15, on " The land of Scots and Burns. There was a large atienda,nce, and thoye present showed their appreciation of the very interesting and instructive lecture, which was illustrated by Borne magnificent pictures shown by the aid of the lime iight and very fine lenses. Unfortunately the lenses were affected by the temperature, and two of them were damaged, Mr Jones thus sustaining a very considerable loss. The pictures shown, however, were greatly admired and of the musical selections, consisting oi Scotch songs and instrumental music, including a'duefc, terminating with A aid Lang Syne and .the National Anthem added very con biderably to the general effect, while thes< performances were of themselves thoroughlj appreciated. Congregational Church. -On Sept. 15th was a combination of attractions at the Congregational Church, namely, a sale of work, c tea, a singing competition, and a Christmas tree, and in addition an opportunity was given t*many to welcome to jflelson the Rev U. J. Williams and Mrs Williams. The attendance was good, and-considering the prevalent scarcity of the circulating medium, o fair business was done at the stalls. The singing competition, conducted by Mr Kershaw, created great interest. - Some dozen oi the Sunday School scholars entered for the five elegant prizeß which had'been kindly contributed by' Messrs Wilson, Piddingtorj, Bettany, Kershuw, and Winning. Notwitbstandirg a little nervousness, and in one or cases flatness, the singing was good, and was much enjoyed. The judges awarded the prize3as follows: — Miss L.. PenDy and Master William Penny, Ist-prizes; Miss C. Newinan, 2nd; Miss J. Baigent, 3rd; and Mias B. Henry, 4th. The Christmas tree "was laden with beautiful articles, the results of

the, labors of the members, of the Young Ladies Sowing Class, and the stripping of the tree was anxiously watched by a host of eager ticket holders. Mr Smart moved, and Mr Newman seobnded, aJiearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Kershaw, for instructing the children in singing; to the prize givers; to the;ladies, who got up the tea ; to the young ladies of Hi? Eewing Class; to Miss Webster, the organist'} ond-to Mr Ashwell, who assisted the music of the ev«ning bj ex? hibiting his skill on the violin. The vote was carried with rounds of acclamation.