CASH PALACE

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 2422, 24 June 1876, Page 2

CASH PALACE

Fon some time past it may have been noticed that a new building, between Messrs. Webster Brother's store and Mr. Chew Chong's, was in process of being elegantly decorated, and on the windows the quaint inscription " Cnsh Palace" had been placed. These premises havo been taken by Messrs. Cosgravo & Co., general drapers nnd clothiers, of Auckland, with the intention of opening a branch of their business hero, which will be mauagedby Mr. Thompson. The internal fittings and decoration having been completed, the shop will be open to the public to-day. Tho shop, which hasa frontage to Devon-street of twentyseven feet, has two large plate glass windows ou either side of the entrance, thus affording grentjuccommodationfor showing off tbe goods exhibited to advantage. At each side of tho shop are polished counters with carved pedestals— and at the end, is a recess, in which we learn is to be placed n large miror. The shelving, counters and other cabinet work about tho shop have been supplied by Mr. J. C. George, whose excellent workmanship shows off to advantage. The painting, lettering, aud other decorations are by Mr. Belhinger, and are tasty iv the extreme. The frame work of the shop windows, the doors, and architrave cornice are paiuted black, the former having a delicate spray of gold ruuning up them. The whole certainly shows great taste in the decorator. At the back of tbe shop is a large room for the milinery and drapery department, whilst up-stairs is a room twunty-seven by fourteen, which will be opened at the commencement of the season for exhibiting specialities that may be imported. The shop inside will be lighted nt night by a chandelier with four large lamps, besides brilliant lamps fixed on each side. The windows will be lighted from the outside by means of what are termed "silver lights," the lamps having circular wicks and giving the illuminating power of four ordinary burners.J Mr. Thompson has arranged the shop so as to have the ladies' department to tho left and the 'gentleman's to the right. On the ladies' side, tho departments are arranged in their various order ou the shelves, stuffs, silks, fancy and Manchester goods, hosiery, gloves, trimming, and haberdashery, &c. ; and on the gentleman's Fide it is similarly placed so that no time will be lost iv supplying customers. There can be no doubt that the shop will be an ornament to the place. It speaks well for the progress the town is making when we find that new firms are starting in business here, and having their places fitted up in the mauuer Messrs. Cosgrave & Co. have done their " Cash Palace."

The s.s. 'Taranaki, 1 we are informed by the agent (Mr. Willcocks) left Nelson for tho Northern Ports last evening. Foot Ball Match, — A match between the Foot Ball Club aud the A. C. Force will shortly take place on Poverty Flat. Removal ov Uncle Tom's Wardrobe. — This establishment will open on Tuesday next, in tho shop adjoining Mr. Courtney's, the proprietor removing there from the present premises. Bonus to Agriculturists. — Messrs. Webster and Ilulke offer a number of prizes to encourage the growth of root crops. For particulars we must refer our agricultural friends to the advertisement which appears in another columu. Accident in the Bush. — A man named Alexander McNeish met with an accident on Tuesday last, near Henderson's farm, at a place called German Hill in No. 12 District. Whilst working in Bird's survey party, the limb of a tree fell on him, making a large scalp wound, bruising the left aria, aud thereby disabliug him for work. He walked to town, had his wouuds attended to, and we are glad to hear that he is now doing well. New Grocery Store. — Nothiug denotes more tho steady progress being made in a town than to find persons from other parts of tho Colony coming to start iv busiuess. We notice by an advertisement that Mr. W. Sprnjrg, of Auckland, has taken tho shop alongside Mr. Furlong's, hairdresser, which he intends opening shortly as a grocery, tea, and provisiou warehouse. Mr. Spragg slates in his advertisement that as he has unexceptional opportunities for buying, he will be able to supply good articles nt fair prices. Williamson's Photographic Gallery. — We had much pleasure in inspecting, at Messrs. Williamson's & Co.'s photographic gallery, some excellent portraits of well known personages in England; also, a number of views taken in different parts of tho Province. Messrs. Williamson & Co. have also secured the services of a first-class artist, who was a prominent member of tho Edinburgh Photographic Society. The testimonials and newspaper reports speak of this gentleman's ability as a photographic artist iv the most flattering term*'. Messrs. Williamson & Co. announce that all who are dissatisfied with their portraits taken by the former artist, can now be re-taken without any additional charge for the sitting. The Late Accident at the Waitara. — Joseph Amos, who had one foot crushed by a piece of timber which was being lifted from the ' Merlin's 1 deck to the wharf at the Waitara, died at the Provincial Hospital yesterday morning. The injury to his foot brought on titanus, and he died at tibout nine o'clock. The deceased was formerly a sailor on board the 'Hurunni,' which brought immigrants for New Plymouth, aud landed them iv Wellington. Mr. Amos left the 'Hurunui' in Wellington, and walked overland to this Province, since which time he has been working as a sailor on the .schooner ' Merlin,' on board which vessel he met with the accident which has resulted in his death. Deceased was a native of Margate, in England, and is believed to have been well couuected. During' tho time he was in the hospital, Mr. Amos exhibited tho utmost fortitude, patience, and looked gratitude for every act of kinduess shown him. Valuable Mastiff Whelps. — Mr v John S. Bailey, who we some time since notified had brought out from England with him a dog and bitch of the pure old mastiff breed, has disposed of four of the whelps for £(50 to Captain Wheeler of tho ' Hawea.' Tho pedigree of these animals can be traced back to 1415, to a bitch, said to have defended Sir Percy Lcgh, of Lymc Hull, as ho lay on the field of Agincourt. The names of these animals are "Adam" and "Eve," aud wcro brought out from England iv 1875 by the owner, who was offered £50 for either, before they were landed. Tho pedigree given by the owner is as follows : — Eve out of Judy, Judy out of Queen, Queen out of Alps by Hanbury's Prince, the old Birmingham champion, valued tit 500 guineas. Siro, .Emperor from Mr. Sukey's world famed kennol, and tho celebrated champion Turk, sold to Terry for 850 guinoas. Adam, out of Empress, by Faust ; Fanst by Bomford's Sampson, who is descended from Bill George's Tiger, through tho kennels of Lord Kingudowu uud Mr. Loftua Pomboiton.