THE PRIZE LIST.

Observer, Volume XVI, Issue 948, 27 February 1897, Page 16

THE PRIZE LIST.

The Piano Goes to Tuakau.

Te Kopuru Takes Kohn's

Ring.

The drawing for the Observer Annual Gift Distribution took place on Tuesday evening last under the supervision of . a committee of citizens of high standing in the community- The Hon. T. Thompson, who was to have been one of the committee, was called away to Wellington on Monday and consequently was not present, bat the other gentlemen were duly in attendance, and carried out the drawing carefully! They have handed to us the attached prize list, from which we find that Mr A. tfnlljames, of Tuakau, has won the beautiful Haake piano, while the second prize of a valuable oil painting by Charles JBlomfield went to Mr O. Arnold, of New Plymouth gasworks. Mr Leabourn, of TeKopuru, was the lucky winner of Kohn's coveted ring, and Miss Martelli, Ponsonby, of the gold watch. The other prizes are well scattered, some going to Auckland city and suburbs, others to the provincial country districts and others again to the South. This prize list again serves to demonstrate bow well the Observer is circulated. Ist prize. — Charming chromo picture. To the winner of this prize, the Proprietors of the Observer 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. Thei?. sterling merits have been bo thoroughly proved in thia 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 increased 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 workmanship and mechanism of every part of the instrument, have resnlted in producing the 'Haake' Piano as it stands today, elegant in appearance, rich and full in tone, with a beautiful elastic touch, and so perfectly finished and solidly constructed as to stand alone amongst all the pianos of its class.— 10584, 4.. Fulljames, Tuakau. 2nd prize.— Magnificent oil painting of oce of the most charming scenes in the South Island of New Zealand. The picture is entitled Lake Kanieri, and is by that talented artißt, Mr Charles JBlom field. The work of Mr Blomfield is familiar to art connoisseurs, and we have only to say that thia picture i 3 up to the standard of his best efforts. It would do credit to the walls of any drawing room in New Zealand. — 7038, O. Arnold Gas Works, New Plymouth. 3rd prize. — Attractive chromo picture Thia prize means good luck to the winner. The custom of Messrs H. Eohn and Co., those well-known jewellers of Auckland and Christchurcb, has been to give to the winner .of one of the prizes in our annual gift , distribution a lady's valuable dress ring. Last year, the possession of this exquisite little piece of jewellery was coveted by every lady reader of the Observer 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 Auckland. Whereupon.mr Kohn very kindly announced his determination to give . an. equally beautiful and valuable ring to the winner of the third prize thia year. Thiß ring is now on view in Mr fiohn's window, where it is the centre of attraction, while numbers of ladies call in the shop (

■- everj week to handle and examine it. Theringisagbld one, set .-with precious atones. -_ It goes with the" third . prize;— .10566, H.Leabburn, TerKopnru. ith^prize^-r Charming painting in oils, ' Lake Wahopo, Westlarid ' This lovely little picture is quite a gem in its way. It was painted .for us by Mr Charles Blomfield, and js a clever work of art. — . 1541, Captain Davis, Nprthcote. sth prize. — Pretty* landscape painting in oils. The desire having again' been frequently expressed by our lady subscribers that we should offer a gold .watch -as one of our leading prizes, pur 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 r: at any time in Messrs St.c wart, Da ws o n and Co.'s window. It was supplied to pur order by this firm, and is in beautifully engraved 18- c a r a t gold caßes. The watch is guarantee d in writing for 3 years, and is warranted a3 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.— ll7ol, Miss Martelli, Pon-

sonby. 6th prize. —Pair of miniature paintings in oils, plash frames, beautiful New Zealand landscape scenes. — 7556. K. Powley, Waitakerei. 7th prize. — Gold bar brooch. Something very pretty for a nice girl. — 6273, C. J. Parr, Victoria Arcade. Bth prize — Tea set, very artistic design, in case. — 8786, A. Schapp, Kyber Pass 9fch prize — Pretty oil painting, plush , framed, ' Waikato Heads by Moonlight.' — 424, Hugh A. Stewart, Kirapaka. 10th prize. — Pair of lady's or gentleman's gold . sleeve links from Kohn's.— 6992, Miss E. Hanna, Wood street, Ponsonby. 11th prize. — Beautiful hand-painted wall screen. Thi3 is a very pretty screen, framed in bamboo, witti a light blue background and a spray of chrysanthemums painted in 0i15.— 854, Geo Vincent, Union-street. 12fch Prize — Lovely little oil painting, plush-framed, the subject being a winter scene in the Old Country. — 6677, Brown, Barrett and Co. 13th prize — Beautiful inlaid tray — a verj nsefnl article for the household. — 1875, F. Cohen, 92, Willis street, Wellington. 14th prize — Painted plague. Scene on the Waikato River.— 6so2, Mrs Walker, 20, Coombes Arcade. 15th prize. — Silver-mounted pipe. Nice present for confirmed smoker.— lo72B, B. McLaughlin, Waipu. 16th prize . — Handsome pair of vases. Very artistic. — 1448, H. Trask, The Spit, Napier. 17 uh prize. — ' Qoast scene off Tairua.' Mimacure oil painting by local artist. — 9318, Mrs S. Bowmar, Mangawai. 18th prize.— Gold bar brooch Neat and tasteful.— ll294, A. Hood, Kaipara Plat 19th prize.—' Mitre Peak.' Plaque painted in oils, and framed in plush.— 815, M. Julian, Otorohanga. 20th prize. — Twelve months' subscription to the Observer — 5064, J. Hamilton Waikato 21st prize.— Serviceable little tete-a-tete tea service. — 11391, Mr Xneebone, New-ton-screet. 22nd prize. — Scene on the Wanganui River —plaque painted in oils aDd artistically decorated — 3995, Mrs M. Mcllhone, Nelson-street. 23rd prize. — Satsnma teapot. A useful article.— 3Bo4, R.Eagleton, Queen-street. 24th prize.— Velvet screen, elaborately worked in most artistic design. — 691, J. Hyde, Cleyedon. Wairoa South. 25th prize. — Miniature painting in oils, scene on Lake Rotoiti. — 2200, Z. Dader, Clevedon. 26th prize.- Gold brooch with engraved floral design.— ll7Bl, J Ross, Hikurangi. 27th prize. — Hand-painted plaque, in oils, plash framed. — 948, J. B. Hendry, care of W McCullough, Auckland. . 28th prize. — Serviceable little bamboo occasional table.— 2s2s, L. Flat, P. 0., Earangahake. 29th prize.— 'Faith, Hope, and Charity.' Oil painting, New Zealand river Bcene.— 2258, R. Vicars, Chelsea. 30th prize.— Glove box, very pretty, and . useful gift for a young 1ady.— 10575, A. j Fulljames, Tuakau. 31st prize. — 100 lady's or -gentleman's visiting cards, with name of winner suitably engraved.— 5063, Miaa Redwood, , Hamilton:

32na prize.— The 'Ice Chalet," charming , little painting in oils— a Swiss scene.— 75l5,rMisa Davis, Eden Terrace. 33rd v prize. —Terra-cot ta : teapot. . Something for the mother of the family. — 8989 HI. JBassett, Aratapu , : 34th prize. — Plaque, in oils. A charming wall ornament. — 9i77, H. Pote Tariki, Taranaki. . ' . ' . 35th prize.— Silk handkerchief.— 4Bsß, Miss M. Kiely, Governor Browne Hotel36th prize.— Miniature oil painting in plush frame. New Zealand scene.— 32s9, F. W. Finer, King-street, Ponsonby. 37th prize.— Pretty and usef ulscreen.r— 27o7, GH. Veale, Wellington Club. - 38th prize— Plaqne, painting in oils, • The Bend of the Biver.'— 924, T. G. Buchanan, Okaih&n. 39th prize — Handsome lacquered handkerchief and lace b0x.— 10795, G. F.Brimblecombe, Insurance Buildings. 40th prize—' The Estuary.' Hand-painted plaque.— 3Bso, Q. A. Gribben, Colonial Bank Buildings. 41st prize.— Terra cotta tea pot. — 1846, J. Bowmar, Kaiwaka. 42nd prize.— Hand- painted plaque.— 6B24, T. Lang, Avondale. 43rd prize.— Handkerchief b0x— 7685, B. C. New, Mifcitai. 44th prize. — 'Tha Ice King.' Handglinted plaque. — 10093, F. Fletcher, ambridge. We hereby, certify that the above is a correct list of the winning numbers drawn by us by ballot this evening at the Observer Office, Wyndham-street, Auckland. For the Committee : \ (Sgd.) W. Babt. Kent H. Cbowtheb Fbank La wry Jas. J. Holland Kobt. Farrell W. J. Napier Feb. 23, 1897.