THE PRIZE LIST.

Observer, Volume XVI, Issue 947, 20 February 1897, Page 15

THE PRIZE LIST.

Ist prize.— Charming chromo picture. To the winner of this prize, the Proprietors of the Observes intend to present a beautiful Haake piano, which they have purchased from the British and Continental Piano Company, who are the agents for this celebrated maker. The ' Haake ' Pianos have now been fifty-five years before the public, their manufacture having been commenced in 1837. Their sterling merits have been bo thoroughly proved in this colony during the past fifteen years that they have become unquestionably the most popular of all moderate priced German Pianos. The rule of this manufacturer from the first has been to put forth none but thoroughly reliable instruments, and, as a result, the business has increated year by year, until it has assumed such huge proportions that Herr Haake has now the largest Pianoforte Manufactory in Hanover, with the most modern labour - saving machinery and appliances, and turns out upwards of 2000 pianos yearly. The 'Haake'. Pianos are constructed on most approved scientific principles, embracing every new invention of value, and having, in addition, a number of distinguishing characteristics and improvements, which, combined with the careful selection of the finest materials, and the unremitting care bestowed on the workman shin and mechanism of every part of the instrument, have- resulted in producing the ' Haake ' Piano as it stands to-day, elegant in appearance, rich and full in tone, with a beautiful elastic touch, and so. perfectly finished and solidly constructed as to standalone amongst all the pianos of its class.

2nd prize. — Magnificent oil painting of one of the most charming sceneß in the. South Island of New Zealand. The picture is entitled Lake Kanieri, and is fay that talented artist, Mr Charles Blom field. The. work of Mr Blomfield is . familiar to art connoisseurs, and we have . only to say that this picture is up to the standard of his' best efforts. It would do credit to the walls of any drawing room in New Zealand. 3rd prize. — Attractive chromo picture This prize means good luck to the winner. The custom of Messrs H. Kohn and Co., . those well-known jewellers of Auckland and Christchurch, has been to give to. the winner of one of the prizes in our annual gift distribution a lady's valuable dress ting. Last year, the possession' of this exquisite little piece of jewellery was coveted by every lady reader of the Observes from the day it appeared in Mr Kohn's window until it was finally disposed of. It was won by Mrs Halford, Haydn street, Auckland, and immediately there was much disappointment amongst the other young ladies of Auck- - land. Whereupon, Mr Kohn very kindly announced his determination to give an equally beautiful and valuable ring to the winner of the third prize this year. This ring is now on view in Mr Kohn's window, where it is the centre of attraction, while numbers of ladies call in the shop every week to handle and examine it. The ring is a gold one, set with precious stones. It goes with the third prize. 4th prize. — Charming painting in oils, ' Lake Wahopo, Weutland.' This lovely little picture is quite a gem in its way. It was painted for us by Mr Charles Blomfield, and is a clever work of art. sfch prize. — Pretty landscape painting in oils. The desire having again been frequently expressed by onr lady subscribers that we should offer a gold watch as one of our leading prizes, our manager has decided to present a lady's beautiful gold watch to the winner of this prize. The watch is a chaste and valuable one, and may be inspected at any time in Messrs Ste wart, Da ws o n and Co.'s window. It was supplied to our order by this firm, and is in beautif ull y engraved 18- c a r a t gold cases. y?he watch is gnarante c d in writing for 3 years, and is warranted as being an accurate timekeeper, with very fine full- jewelled perfect keyless movement. The lady who receives this watch will have every reason to feel satisfied with herself. She will, at any rate, never have reason to find fault with a watch from Stewart, Dawson and Co.'s. 6th prize. — Pair of miniature paintings in oils, plush frames, beautiful New Zealand landscape scenes. 7th prize — Gold bar brooch. Something very pretty for a nice girl. Bth prize. — Tea set, very artistic design, in case. 9th prize — Pretty oil painting, plush framed, * Waikato Heads by Moonlight.' 10th prize. — Pair of lady's or gentleman's gold sleeve links from Kohn's. 11th prize. — Beautiful hand painted wall screen. This is a very pretty screen, framed in bamboo, with a light blue background and a spray of chrysanthemums painted in oils. 12th Prize — Lovely little oil painting, plash-framed, the subject being a winter scene in the Old Country. 13th prize — Beautiful inlaid tray — a verj useful article for the household: 14th prize. — Painted plaqne. Scene on the Waikato River. 15th prize. — Silver-mounted pipe. Nice present for confirmed smoker. 16th prize. — Handsome pair of vases. Very artistic. 17ih prize. — 'Gbast scene off Tairua.' Miniacnre oil painting by local artist. 18th prize. — Gold bar brooch. Neat and tasteful. 19th prize. — ' Mitre Peak.' Piaqae painted in oils, and framed in plush. 20th prize. — Twelve months' subscription to the Observer. 21st prize. — Serviceable little tete-a-tete tea service. 22nd prize. — Scene on the Wanganni River — plaqne painted in oils and artistically decorated. 23rd prize.— Satsuma teapot. A useful article. 24th prize. — Velvet screen, elaborately worked in most artistic design. 25th prize. — Miniature painting in oils, scene on Lake Rotoiti. 26th prize.— Gold brooch with engraved floral design. 27th prize. — Hand-painted plaque, in oils, plush framed. 28th prize. — Serviceable little bamboo occasional table.

29th prize.?-' Faith, Hope, and Charity. ' Oil painting, New Zealand river scene. 30th prize.— Glove box, very pretty* and useful gift for a young lady. . ' . . 31st prize.— loo lady's or gentleman's visiting cards, with' name of winner suitably engraved. ' . 32nd prize. — The 'Ice Chalet,' charming little painting in oils — a Swiss scene. 33rd prize. -Terra-cotta teapot. Something for the mother of the family. . 34th prize.— Plaque, in oils. A charming wall ornament. 35th prize. — Silk handkerchief. 36th prize. — Miniature oil painting in plash frame. New Zealand scene. 37th prize. — Pretty and useful screen. 38th prize— Plaque, painting in oils, « The Bend of the River. 1 39th prize — Handsome lacquered handkerchief and lace box. 40th prize — ' The Estuary.' Hand-painted plaque. 41st prize. — Terra cbtfca tea pot. 42nd prize. — Hand-painted plaque. 43rd prize. — Handkerchief box. 44th prize. — 'Th 9 Ice King.' Handpainted plaque.

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The third annual picnic of Court Chrisman (female branch of Forresters) last Saturday at Fine Island was one of the best outings of the kind held this season. The sports were keenly contested, and the picnickers had a real good time. To Mesdames Owen (Secretary), H. T. Garratt, Johnston, Denzy, and Misses M. Garrattr Knight, Willis and Brooks, the success of the affair is very largely due. , » A first-class programme of sports embracing 18 events has been prepared for the National Independent Oddfellows' 19th anniversary picnic, which takes place at Pine Island, on Saturday the 27th inst. The programme- will be found in another column The National OddfeHows' picnics have always been managed in tip-top style, and this one promises to beat the previous records. The Eagle and Osprey are chartered for the occasion.