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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5014, 19 April 1877, Page 4

Auctions TUESDAY, APRIL 21, At 2 p.ni. HIGHLY IMPORTANT SALE OK LEASES FOR FOETY-TWO YEARS OF VALUABLE CITY PROPERTIES, BY ORDER OP THE TRUSTEES OF THE WELLINGTON HOSPITAL. MR. R. J. DUNCAN has been favored with instructions from the Trustees of the Wellington Hospital to offer for public competition, on the above date— The leases of about TWELVE Sections of Laud, containing about eighteen acres, more or less, for a term of twenty-one years, renewable for a further term of twenty-one years at an advance of 50 per cent. Each section will have a frontage to a formed metalled road, and every lot will be found suitable for the erection of first-class villa residences. The land is at the rear of Wellington-ter-race, adjoining the grounds of the Botanical Gardens, and it is therefore unnecessary to add, possesses a truly magnificent view of the harbor, and of nearly every part of the city. The roads through the block are now being formed, and a fine substantial bridge is in course of erection from Wellington-terraco. The annual rental will be fixed at low rates, thus holding out strong inducements for competition, and for the purpose of necessary immediate occupation. Lithographed plana may be had at the auctioneer’s office after Friday, 14th inst., where conditions of sale may also bo seen. Terms at sale. THIS DAY. THURSDAY, 19 th APRIL, Notice to Parties Furnishing, Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, and Others. IMPORTANT SALE OF FURNITURE. GEORGE THOMAS has received instructions from Mr. F. E. Cook, who is retiring from business, to sell by public auction, on Thursday, 19th April, commencing at 1.30 o’clock sharp, the whole of the stock-in-trade, consisting of— Two superior wardrobes (one with plateglass door), large and small chests of drawers, hair couches and chairs, iron bedsteads, children’s cots (iron and wood), a large variety of American chairs, washstands and dres-sing-tables, 100 and square tables, hearthrugs, mattresses and pillows, mahogany suite, frames, flax, seasoned timber and wood, turnery and benches, tools, &c. Full particulars .previous to sale, which will take place on the premises next to Mr. F. Jones’ Furniture Warehouse, Lambton-quay. Terms cash. No reserve. For further particulars, apply to GEORGE THOMAS, Auctioneer and Valuator. THURSDAY, 26th APRIL. Important Sale of Twenty-seven Allotments of Freehold Laud, situated on the Main District Road, Taratahi Plains, in the neighborhood of Carterton. To Speculators and Others in search of a Homestead, the following presents a most favorable opportunity for realising their, wishes. GEORGE THOMAS has received instructions to sell by public auction at his rooms, on Lambton-quay, on Thursday, 26th April— Twenty-seven allotments of land,, being part of sections 191, 202, and 300, Subdivided and surveyed as per plan, now to be seen at the auctioneer’s office.

Tlie sizes of the allotments are from half an acre to an acre and a quarter. Terms liberal. Sale at 2 o’clock, ' For further particulars apply to GEOI.’GE THOMAS, ! Auctioneer and Valuator, l| Lambton-qaay, Wellington. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PERSONS FURNISHING. GEORGE THOMAS has received instructions from W. H. Clayton, Esq., (in consequence of his family leaving for England), to sell by auction at an early date, the whole of his elegant household furniture— Consisting of diningroom suite in mahogany covered in morocco, telescope table, cheffonier, easy chairs, Brussels carpet, pictures, &c., &c. Drawingroom suite in walnut covered in crimson rep, cabinets, tea and occasional tables, screens, ornaments, clock under glass shade, pictures, rosewood pianoforte by Erard (trichord throughout), with two music stools and Canterbury, imported direct from the maker, and nearly new. Is a splendid instrument. The furniture of five bedroom*, consists of spring and hair mattresses, Arabian and other bedsteads, chairs, toilet glasses, dressing tables, washstands, carpets, feather pillows, palliasses, sheets and blankets, pictures, fenders and fireirons, chests of drawers, matting, &c. The kitchen contains kauri dresser, table, chairs, china and glass ware, and the usual utensils necessary in a large family. The furniture will be on view the day previous to the sale, due notice of which will appear. For further particulars apply to GEORGE THOMAS, Auctioneer and Valuator, Wellington. WEDNESDAY, 25th APRIL, ’ At II a.m. El OUTLEDGE, KENNEDY, & CO. are Li instructed by J. W. Witty, Esq. (who purposes residing on his property at Wairoa) to sell by public auction on the premises— His dwelling-house and grounds, Light-house-road, Napier. The situation commands one of the moat charming views on Scinde Island. The grounds (about acres), have been laid out with taste and care, and at considerable cost, they are planted with the choicest fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs, all well established in growth. The grounds have also the advantage of a complete system of surface drainage, and are supplied with tanks for the conservation of water. The whole being enclosed by a 7ft. galvanised iron fence. The house is quite now, and is built of the best materials; it covers uu area of 76ft. by 51ft., and contains 10 rooms on. the gruuudtloor, viz., drawing-room, 21ft. x 15ft.; parlor, 20ft. x I6ft.; bedroom, Itlft. bin. x lift., 2in. high; dining-room, library, bedrooms, nursery, and kitchen; in addition to two conservatories, scullery, bathrooms, and closets. The partitions and walls throughout arc filled in with concrete. There is one underground concrete tank, containing 2500 gallons of water, and 4 galvanised iron tanks holding 4500 gallons, with force-pump and piping, capable of conveying water to all parts of the building. In short, the house has been fitted at great expense with every regard to comfort and convenience. A portion of the purchase money may remain on mortgage at a moderate rate of interest. After which will be sold, All his household furniture, quite new, Of which catalogues can be obtained at the offices of the Auctioneers,