THE PRIZE LIST.

Observer, Volume XI, Issue 773, 21 October 1893, Page 19

THE PRIZE LIST.

Ist Prize,.— Magnificent Oil Painting in massive gold frame. This is a.splendid work of art, and would be an acquisition to any drawing room in Auckland. It its a study from life by M. Bertrano, the *talian 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 Observes office. 2nd Prize.— Magnificent 'Bell Parlour Organ suppli *by the ondon and Berlin Piano Company (Mr W. H. Webbe, Manager). Here is a picture of it. You can ■judee of s 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. Ifcwas manufactured by the Bell Organ and Piano Company. Guelph, Ontario, and experts declare it to be one of the finest instruments of its class manufactured. American organs have become very fashion- * able lately; they are capable of so much expression, and both for secular and sacred music they are acknowledged toibe unrivalled. And these organs are as handsome as they are finetoned. They make a most ornamental addition to any drawingroom, the workmanship, style ij and finish being s admirable. The g winner of this 1 beautiful instrument may well be oonsideredfortunate. And any ticket may win it ! Remember that, and save your coupons. Take care of the coupons and the prizes will take care of themselves ! 3rd Prize.— Magnificent oil painting in splendid gold frame. This is a landscape scene, and is admirably executed. It is equal in size to the first prize, and we value it at forty guineas. Come and see it at the Observer office. &fch Prize.— Lady's Beautiful Dress Eing, of gold set with precious stones, manufactured specially for the drawing by Mr H. Kohn, jeweller, Queenstreet. The ring is now on exhibition in Queen-street, and only reqnires 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. 6th Prize. — Concert Eolle: Organ, which we have obtained from Mr Finoh, stationer, of Queen-street, Auckland, who is the agent for New Zealand. These are excellent mechanical organs of admirable tone. They are for 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, parties, or dances they are simply invaluable. 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 j dances, &c. They are wonderful. 7th Prize.— Handsome pair of terra cotta plaques, hand-painted in pretty design ; New Zealand flowers. A desirable ornament to flip flnuvint? room Bth Priz*> — 1 case (quarts, Exhibition Champion Prize Ale from Ehrenfried j Brothers, Queen-street.

9th Prize.— From MoLeod Bros, manufactory, 277, Qneen-atreet, handsome baby's

perambulator, specially made for this drawing. May be seen in the window of

Show Room, Upper Qaeen-atreet. This is a Bassinet .Perambulator, fitted on four bicycle wheels and wired on rubber tyres ; elegant springs, handsomelypainted metallic body, with well; upholstered in best Crockett's leather; best reversible wood ; brass joints, cushioned seats, leather straps, brass handle levers, and china handle ; really a splendid article. 10th Prize. — Cheque for two guineas. 11th Prize.— Very pretty pair of hand-

painted plaques. 12th Prize. — 1 eighteen-gallon cask XXXX Ale, special Xmas brow, from D. Arkell's Gladstone Brewery, Newton Road, Auckland.

J3th Prize. — Afternoon tea-set of choice design ; delicate sea-green pattern ; con-

sisting of 40 pieces; This tea-set has been presented by Messrs A. R. Tyler

and Co. importers of china, grlaßß an<» earthenware, and may be seen at any ■ time on view in the Bhow window, Qaeent.reet, opposite Smith and Cauyhey's. 1 1th 1 rize. — cry handsome Twvelled-glapp drawinp room bracket, about 12x18. v< ith pretty design, showing a spray ot

New Zealand flowers, .chastely painted on the glass. 15th Prize. — Pair of beautiful plaques, hand-painted. 16th Prize.— From W. Skeates, jeweller (opposite Bank of N.Z.), a handsome French (15 day) marble olook, inlaid with coloured marble and gold lines. May be seen in Mr Skeate's window. 17th Prize.— Oil painting in handsome gold frame. ... 18th Prize. — Pair of hand-painted plaques, New Zealand flowere, in water colours. 19th Prize.— l eighteen-gallon cask of D. Arkell's XXXX Ale, special Xmas brew, from the Gladstone Brewery. Newton Road, Auckland. 20th Prize. — Handsome Bilver-mounted briar pipe, in case, with splendid amber mouth-piece. May be seen afc J. W. Coleman's Hair-dressing Saloon, Queenstreet Wharf, (opposite Roller Mills). 21st Prize.— A very beautiful pair of oilpainted shells, New Zealand views, which are on view at W. Slaney's manufacturing jewellery establishment, Lower Queenstreet, Auckland. 22nd Prize. — Pair of terra-cotta plaques, hand-painted, in water colours. 23rd Pbize— Lady's elegant silver Defiance hunting watch manufactured by Stewart Uawson & Co , finest quality, full jewelled, horizontal movements. This watch has fine £ plate movement, is jewelled in 10 rubies, and has a sterliDgf silver case, elegaDtly engraved.

It is warranted by Messrs S ewart Dawson & Co., Queen-street, in whose window it may now be seen. For the information of subscribers in the conntry and other parts of the colony, we give an engraving of the watch. There it is, ladies, don't covet ! 24th Prize. — 1 pair of hand painted terracotta plaques. 25th Prize. — 1 case (4 doz. quarts) Brown, Campbell and Co.'s Auckland Domain Brewery Pure Beer. 26th Prize. —Pair of pretty Japanese trays. 27th Prize.— so packets ' Three Castles ' Cigarettes. H. Partridge and Co. Tobacconists, Queen-street, Auckland. 28th Prize. — 2 dozen assorted Sheet Music including latest songs, dances and pianoforte pieces. From Millet's Fancy Eepesitory, 110, Victoria-street, Auckland. 29th Prize.— Nickle-plated ' Cleveland ' lamp, central draught, equal to 40 candle illumination, may be seen at J. and J. Dickey's, Furnishing Ironmongers, Queen-street, Auckland. 30th Prize. — Beautiful canary and cage, a nice present for a lady. From J. "Walker, Florist, Fancy Bird and Poultry Dealer, City Market, Auckland. 31st Prize. — Pair of hand-painted plaques; New Zealand flowers. 32nd Prize.— Eight packets of Brown, Barrett and Co.'s Colombo Garden Ceylon Tea which insures perfect peace in the household. 33rd Prize.— l Case (4doz qts) celebrated Shield brand India pale ale, from R. Sfccombe and Sons, Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass, Auckland. 34th Prize. — Cheque for half-a-guinea 35th Prize. — Pair of hand-painted plaques. 36th Prize. — Twelve months' subscription to Mears and Coy's. (248 Queen-street) «. irculating Library — containing 1800 volumes — a desirable prize. 37t J Prize. — Pretty art basketware' flowerstand, of very tasteful design, from C. W. Goodson's, London Arcaae, Queenstreet. 38th Pbize.— Chromo. portrait of the late Hon. John Ballance, nicely framed. 39th Prize. One dozen cabinet photos finished in F. W. Edwards' first-class style. Studio, 236 Queen-street, Auckland. 40th Prize. — Pair of pretty hand-painted plaques. 41st Pkizb.— Six months' subscription to the Observer. 42nd Prize. — Cheque for half-a-guinea. 43rd Prize.— Box of Turf Club Cigarettes, comprising prize coupons for current events. Harry Ellison, foot of Greystreet. 44th Prize.— Pair of prettily painted terra-cotta plaques. 45th Prize. — 1 case Watson and Murray's prize ale from the Eden 1 erraee Brewery, Auckland. ' 46th t rfze.— Rich Genos pake, about 20ibs, f-peoialij mado for Cl ristmas. from- A. Cowley's Hygienic liakery, SvmondaStreet, A uckland.

47th Prize. — Box of Cleaver's first quality ' Jnvenia ' toilet soap, invaluable for the complexion, from Cooper's Victoria Pharmacy, corner of Victoria and Hofe-son-streets, Auckland. 48th Prize.— Handsome oil painting 1 gold frame. 49th Prize. —^ase of grand hollow ground razors from the splendid stock of Thos. Samuel, Cutler, 162, Queen-street, (next to New Zealand Clothing Factory. 50th Prize.— Very pretty silk handkercief. 51st Prize. — Pair of terra-eotta plaques, hand-painted, in chaste design. 52nd Prize. — Dozen opalette cabinet photos finished in best style from J. C. Morton's Newton Studio, Karangahape h'oad, Auckland. 53rd Prize. — Cheque for half-a-guinea. 54th Prize. — 1 case (4 doz. qts. Hancock and Coy's XXXX ale from the Captain Cook Brewery, Kyber Pass, Auckland. 55th Prize. — 2 dozen best known songrs in the world, with piano accompaniments. A choice selection from Miller's Fancy Repository, 110, Victoria-street, Auckland. 56th Prize. — Pair of lady's kid gloves ; any size to suit the winner. 57th Prize. — Pair of terracotta plaques ; hand-painted ; New Zealand flowers. 58th Prize —Eight packets of Brown, . Barrett and Co.'s, Colombo Garden Ceylon Tea. Use it and it becomes law. 59th Prize.— Silk handkerchief. (Oth Prize. — Pair of prettily-painted terra cotta plaques. 61st Prize. — Cheque for half-a-gninea. 62nd Prize.— l eighteen gallon cask of Extra Stout, special brew, from D. Arkell's Gladstone Brewery, Newton Boad, Auckland.