THE PRIZE LIST.

Observer, Volume XI, Issue 752, 27 May 1893, Page 17

THE PRIZE LIST.

Ist Prize. — Magnificent Oil Painting m massive gold frame. This is a splendid work of art, and would be an acquisition to any drawing room in Auckland. It in a study from life by M. Bertrano, the Italian artist, the figure being a handsome girl. We value the picture at fifty guineas, and invite our subscribers to come and see it at the Obsebyer office. 2nd Prize. — Magnificent "Bell Parlour Organ supplied by the London and Berliti Piano Company (Mr W. H. Webbe, Manager). Here is a picture of it. You ein judge of its value for yourselves : — This magnificent instrument which is fit for the use of any professional musician, was imported by the London and Berlin Piano Company. It was manufactured by the Bell Organ and Piano Company. Guelph, Ontario, and experts deolare it to be one" of the finest instruments of its class manufactured. American organs have become very fashionable lately ; they are capable of so much expression, and both for secular and siored music they are acknowledged to be unrivalled. And. these organs are as handsome as they are finetoned. They make a most ornamental addition to any drawingroom, the workmanship, style and finish being admirable. The winner of this beautiful instrument may well be considered fortunate. And any ticket may win it! Remember that, and save your coupons. Take oare of the coupons and the prizes will take care of themselves !

3rd Prize. — Magnificent oil painting in I splendid gold frame. This is a landscape 1

scene, and is admirably executed: It is equal in pize to the first prize, and we value it at forty guineas. Come . and see it at the Observer office. 4th Prize. — Lady's Beautiful Dress Ring, of gold set with precious stones, manufactured specially for the drawing by Mr H. Kohi, jeweller. Queen- street. The rmgisnowon exhibi'ion in Queen-street, and onlyrequires to be seen to be coveted. sth Prize • Magnificent Oil Painting of charming landscape scene, in massive gold frame. This is a companion picture to the third prize, and is also valued by us at forty guineas. These three pictures are all by well-known artists, and their possession may well be envied by our subscribers.

Harry Jewett leaves 'Frisco at the end of August to join the Julia Marlowe Shakesperian Company at Montreal. Julia Marlowe is the Essie Jenyns of the American continent.

Professor Notmann, the well-known medical electrician, has a professional announcement in oar advertising, columns. We have inspected the professor's numerous testimonials received from grateful patients, and can testify to their genaineness. Sufferers are referred to Professor Notmann'B advt. for full particulars.

Where is your club printing done ? The Observer office gives special attention- to printing for football, cricket, and rowing clubs.

Christie Mnrray hopes to pay the expenaea. of hia next Colonial toar by Droduoin£ a work to be called * Picturesque Now Zealand.' Bather an nnfortnnate title to select ? Anything with ' picturesque ' in it will be to colonials jnst now as the red rag to the bull !

6fch Prize. — Concert Roller Organ, which we have obtained from Mr Finoh, stationer, of Qaeen-street, Auckland, who is the agent for New Zealand. These are excellent mechanical organs of admirable tone. They are tor all the word like, the symphonia which we gave at our last drawing. Here it is : The beauty of these instruments is that a child jan play them At concerts, part ; es, or danceß they are simply invalnable. They are extremely portable, can readily be conveyed from place to place, and the selections which they play are practically inexhaustible. These include all the latest songs, marches dances, &c. They are wonderful.