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AUCTIONS. EXTRAORDINARY AUCTION SALE Al' AUCKL A N D. IMPORTANT TO MUSEUMS, ART GALLERIES, LIBRARIES, PRIVATE COLLECTORS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. A WONDERFUL COLLECTION OF CHINESE, ART 33 PIECES, ALL BEAUTIFULLY CARVED IN HIGH RELIEF. Each the Masterpiece of a Craftsman and Finished In Bright Ebony Polish. ALSO: 12 PIECES OF THE METAL WORKERS’ ART—IN BRONZE. Each a life-like Study of Human and Anima! Life. GEORGE WALKER, LTD., Acting under instructions from whom it may conecrn. the above lias been removed from “MELROSE," the old family residence of the late PERCY B. ADAMS, ESQ.. NfILSON. The Whole of this Extensive Collection of Valuable and Rare Specimens of Craftsman’s Art is to be Sold at our DE LUXE SALEROOMS, 249 QUEEN STRET, AUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1944, AT 11 A.M. The following are brief details of some of the Pieces:— THE DINING-ROOM SUITE comprises: Mantelpiece 10ft. high, 4ft. 61n. wide, mirror back 42in. x 421 n., witli canopy top. 2 Carved Pillars, 4 Carved Columns, Sideboard 7ft. 6in. high, 6ft. Gin. wide, mirror back 32in. x 34in., 4 Carved Columns, 2 Carved Chairs with arms, 6 Dining Chairs, 3-Tier Dinner Wagon, 54in high, 511 n. wide, Buffet 62in. x. 301 n., 4 drawers for cutlery, 4 cupboards for glassware,etc. All these Pieces are magnificently carved in massive high relief and finished with bright ebony polish. Each Piece is considered to be not less than ICO years old. OTHER PIECES:—An Exquisitely-carved China Cabinet, Gft. lOin. high, 3ft. wide, 14in. deep, considered to be about 500 years old—the Gem of the Collection. 2 VESTIBULES SETTEES and one HIGHBACK VESTIBULE CHAIR, massively carved in high relief, finished in bright ebony polish. Several wonderfully-carved real BLACKWOOD OCCASIONAL TABLES, PALM STANDS, AND PEDESTALS, some with the Famous Yunan Marble Tops. Ono large Bronze Lion, 1 large Bronze Lioness, large Bronze Specimen. “Pack of Three Wolves.” Bronze Buddha, Bronze Figures of Animals. SEVERAL LARGE TRPE-TO-LIFE STUDIES OF MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN—most appealing pieces of work. Three large specimen Bearskin and three specimen Leopard Skin. Floor Rugs, complete with heads. ' Fretted Brass Chinese Vestibule Lantern, large Oval English Walnut Loo Table with pillar and four carved claws: Mahogany Dining- Chairs, Mahogany Hall Chair, Mahogany Folding Card Table, Etc., etc. SPECIAL NOTE.—It is estimated that most of these pieces are at least 100 years old, while some of the other pieces up to 500 years old. They have evidently come from the estate of a wealthy Eastern Potentate. Onr local Chinese friends are definitely of the opinion that none but the very well-to-do Chinese could afford to possess such a collection. It must be seen to be appreciated. NOW ON VIEW AT OUR SHOWROOMS UNTIL DAY OF AUCTION SALE. To assist those unable to be present at the Sale, commissions to bid in writing will be accepted. Upon request a copy of this Advertisement will be posted to anyone interested in this Sale. NOTE THE DATE! GEORGE WALKER. LTD., SPECIALTY AUCTIONEERS, 249 QUEEN STREET, ■ AUCKLAND. Leonard Coakley, T. A. Goulding, Auctioneers. TEL. 42-815 (4 Hues). A 252 “PINEDALE” MILKING SHORTHORNS. FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SALE. On Account of MESSRS. G. D. HALL & SON, On the Farm, KIO KIO, OTOROHANGA. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1944, At 12 Noon.

45. SELECT .MILKING • SHORTHORN CATTLE, Comprising:— 2 stud two-year-old bulls 26 «fud yearling bulls 15 stud in-ealf heifers 2 stud yearling heifers I RECORD QUALITY OFFERING. 12 sons and 6 daughters of V.H.C. cows—progeny of champion imported sires arid records of dams up to 6541 b. fat at 4 years and notable prizewinning stock. Tlie offering from this old-established and successful stud is quite outstanding this year, both in regard to Individual merit and breeding. There is a wonderful selection for Stud breeders and a rare opportunity for owners of grade herds to secure highly bred butterfat bulls for crossing with other breeds. The Milklug Shorthorn has given exceptional results in this respect. Buyers unable to attend the sale may. by advising their requirements, have selections made, for them or'lots purchased in accordance with instructions. Catalogue on application to the Auctioneers— THE FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE AUCTIONEERING COMPANY. LIMITED. A25a COUNTRY Clients, Note House Clearing Sales conducted anywhere. Telephones 2748 and 4606. H Alp, Auctioneer and Yteluer. 7 Victoria Ave;. Wanganui. LIVE STOCK WANTED. WANTED, Small Pony, sound. 11 Montague St., Feilding. POULTRY, BIRDS,’DOGS. WANTED to Buy, Male Fox Terrier Puppy. Apply L29l > “Doiniuioiir FOR Sale/Australian Terrier Pups. Price £5. Apply W. Clepver. 508 Queen St. Hastlngs. WANTED; White Indian Runner Ducks, Black Rosecombe Bantams. 11 Montague St- Feilding. FOR Sale, 1 noisy old Huntaway aud Leading. 1 12-month Heading Dog. 1 18month Handy Bitch. MBll, "Dominion,” Mastertoil. DAY-OLD WHITE LEGHORNS. STRONG Pullet Chicks from healthy parents, specially selected for first-class laying abilitv, plus constitutional vigour. Book now, July-October delivery. J. M. Little, Knight’s Road. Lower Hutt, TO POULTRY KEEPERS. Don’t worry about supplies of teed. SVe can now'«pffer a PERFECTLY MIXED AND CORRECTLY BALANCED LAYING MASH. Formula Supplied by’ Dept, of Agriculture. We also carry a Full Range of STOCK AND POULTRY MEALS AND GRAIN. Prices on Application. LAE RY’ & CO- LTD.. Allen Street, WELLINGTON, g OI ]3 Telephone 51-150. ■YUSTRALORP. Australia's National Fowl (not Orpingtons, the Clydesdale of the Fowl Family), so don't wast time with jobbers. Winner of First, Special an J North Island Champion Best Male out ot 17 Birds at the First Annual Show >. the Australorp Club of N.Z.: also Model Bird. The Judge. Mr. .1. Kusden Salt. At Papatoetoe Young Bird Show, May i. 1943, my Australorp Bred Cockerel was awarded First and Special Prize. 4he Judge Mr. Jack Nixon; and at Papatoetoe Utility Poultry Show. July 3, 1943, was again awarded First and Special Prize. Tlie Judge, Mr Alec Wilson (thi three leading Nortli island Judges). Also First Prize Best Brown Eggs. Auckland Metropolitan Show. Orders now bool;-I for a limited number of trne-10-typc Australorp Sind Cockerels. £2/2/-; Stud Settings. 12 2joz. heavy grade eggs £l/1/-. extra special 12 21oz. £2/2/-. The influence of tlie male. Post free. Frank Farrell, Australorp Stud Specialist, Tel. 835. New Plymouth.