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THE ESTATES GAZETTE
January 14, 1899,
SALES OF LICENSED PROPERTIES AT Masons’ Hall, London, E C. TUESDAY, JANUARY 10. J. J. HILL and WEAVER, 28, Theobalds-road. City, Cullum-street, No. 22. The Rose and Crown, u.t. 20 years, R. £180 per annum .. £3,800 FORTHCOMING SALES AT Masons’ Hall, London, E.C. TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, at One o'clock. Mr. W. ROLFE, 102, Great Russell-street. Royal 3eorge, Charing-cross road, F.L. J. J. ORGILL, MARKS and ORGILL, 2l, Hart-street. Nag's Head. 9 and 10, Whitechapel-road, F. Invitation Tavern, Auckland-road, Clapham-junc-tion, L.	JKtsallattftms.
	AGENTS WANTED for the SALE OF NATIVE GUANO, the best and cheapest Manure ■for all farm and garden crops.—The Native Guano Company, Limited, 29, New Bridge-street. Black-friars, London, E.C.
	~t /X/X OOO Trees of all kiads, -L J Vy V/ VJ can be had by the dozer!, hundred w thousand. Send for Illustrated Catalogue free.— . HORNE, Perry Hill, Cliffe, near Rochester, Kent.
	T^OR SALE, some 961 TREES of sorts on J- the river Barrow, in the neighbourhood of New Ross, co. Wexford.—For further information apply to Albert H. Tyndall, Ballyanne House, New Ross.
	VOUNG SURVEYOR is willing to undertake -I- dilapidations, alterations, plans, etc., at his own office on most reasonable terms.—WriteG. A. E.” (547), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
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	A GENTS Required in unrepresented districts for the Imperial Accident, Live Stock and General Insurance Co., Limited. Established 1878. Horses, Cattle, etc., Insured against Death from Accident and• Disease. Claims paid, £150,000. Address, Mr. B. S. Essex, manager, 17, Pall Mall East, London, S.W.
־nEVELOPMENT of BUILDING ESTATES -L/ —Owners of large or small estate» in any approved locality in England are invited to furnish particulars of their property to Messrs. G. A. and J. Hall, of Valkyrie, Colney Hatch-lane, Muswell-hill, N., whose speciality is the development of building estates, and who are prepared either to purchase outright or to arrange mutual terms for the successful development of the same.	
	A CCOMMODATION FOR CLUB Wanted.— Wanted, in London, by a club, a good FURNISHED ROOM, which will hold 50 to 60; highest references; rent guaranteed; must be in good situation.—Particulars to “Lex” (550), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
LX)R SALE, a Bargain and a Good Invest--1־ ment.—A Country Residence, including in all 20 rooms, with grounds well laid' out, including two lawns, shrubberies, flower beds, fruit trees, and a kitchen garden; ten glasshouses and׳ three cottages; good stabling and coach-house; in all about four acres; situate in a very pleasant and healthy position, and in a good vicinity for the hunt; gas and water laid on everywhere.—Price £2,600.—Apply to T. H. Higgins, Rockcliffe, Wellingborough, Norths.	lyrORTGAGES.—A TRUST FUND of £5,000 T'-L to be invested in first mortgages of landed’ or house property.—Apply to Alfred J. Burrows, F.S.I., surveyor. Ashford, Kent.
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fBnaiit eases.	AUCTIONEERS’ INSTITUTE EXAMINA- TIONS.—Preparation for the A.A.I. Exam, of March, 1900, by Mr. J. H. W. Wheeler, F.S.I., F.A.I., Assoc. Sanit. Inst. The second annual course commences end of May next, and may be taken by correspondence or personally. — For particulars address, 189, Fulham-road, South Kensington, S.W.
mo AUCTIONEERS, SURVEYORS and -1־ VALUERS.—Two gentlemen, F.S.I., thoroughly experienced, desire to purchase established business in town or country; must show about £500 net profit, or less if scope for enlarging; replies treated in strictest confidence.—“ Duplex ” (512), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.	
	A UCTIONEERS’ INSTITUTE.—Intermedi- 7A. ate Examination, March, 1899.—Short course of final preparation, now commencing by Mr. George Higgins, F.S.I. (by exam.), P.A.I., 12, Finchley-road, N.W.
"[?STATE AGENCY and Auction or kindred -*־ * business.—Wanted, a succession to or share in an established practice; several hundred pounds immediately available; more later, if necessary; applications treated in confidence.—Messrs. Plant and Co., 15 and 16, St. Dunstan’s-hill, City.	PURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION EXAMINA- kJ TIONS.—BIRMINGHAM and MIDLANDS.—Messrs. Donne and Raffety, F.S.I., undertake the preparation of candidates for the Land׳ Agency subdivision of these examinations. Practical work may be seen on estates.—Particulars and terms on application, 71, Temple-row, Birmingham.
AUCTION and HOUSE AGENCY BUSI- NESS; established 12 years, in fashionable south coast town; mart attached; excellent position; price, one year’s profits, or what offers; must be disposed of; principals or their solicitors only dealt with.—Write “ Auction,” 101, Marylebone-road, N.W.	SURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION EXAMINA- kJ TIONS.—Mr. Sidney Wright, M.A., Barrister-at-Law, Author of the “ Law of Landed Estates,” " The Law of Fixtures," etc., etc., and Editor of “The Law of Dilapidations," prepares candidates in the Law Subjects set in the above Examinations.—For particulars and terms apply to Mr. S. Wright, at No. 1, The Cloisters, Temple, E.C.
LAVENDER PLANTS. Strong Bushy Plants, 2 to 3 years old, oi the true sort, 15s. per 100 ; £6 per 1,000, free on rail. CABBAGE PLANTS. EUam’s Early, Enfield Market and Champion Drumhead, August-sown from proved seed, 3s. per thousand.	TV[It. GRAHAM MOULD, F.S.I., reads (pri- ■I־•־׳ vately or in class) with Candidates for the Surveyors Institution Examinations. At the three Fellowship Examinations of 1896, 1897 and 1898, ALL Mr. Mould’s pupils (eleven in number) were successful, whilst at the 1897 P.A.S.I., the Penfold Silver Medal and Driver Prize were secured by his students. Syllabus of classes and fees (moderate), at 25, Great James-street, Bedford-row. Telephone No. 228 (Hol-born). Lecture room at 3, John-street, Bedford-row.
H. W. NUTT, EAST END, FLITWICK, BEDS.	PURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION and AUC-kJ TIONEERS’ INSTITUTE EXAMINATIONS.— Complete Course of Preparation in class or by correspondence for the Professional Associateship, Fellowship, Intermediate and Final Examinations in all sub-divisions, by Mr. Samuel Skrimshire (Fellow of the Surveyors’ Institution by Examination). Personal attention, individual instruction, practical application. Driver Prize and Penfold Silver Medal Examination, 1897. — Syllabus on application to “ F.S.I.,” Secretary Surveyors’ Lectures, 100, Jermyn-street, St. James’s, S.W. PURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION EXAM1NA- *V TIONS.—Complete courses of preparation in class or by correspondence in all divisions and subdivisions. At the last lour examinations the following prizes were obtained by Mr. Parry’s pupils: — 1895 and 1896, Institution Prize, Driver Prize and Penfold Silver Medal• 1897, Institution Prize and Special Prize; 1898, Institution Prize, Special Prize, Driver Prize, and Penfold Silvei Medal, and Crawter Prize (one of the two bracketed winners of the last). At the Examination of last March, MORE THAN HALF of the successful list were Mr. Parry’s pupils.—Apply to Mr. Richard Parry, F.S.I., A.M.I.C.E., 27, Great George-stroet, Westminster (immediately opposite the Surveyors’ Institution).
HORNE’S FRUIT TREE DRESSING. (Invaluable). Has stood the would have been lost if left to the ravages of the Caterpillar Pest. No time should B■ be lost in ordering same as the moths appear early in October. Pamphlet free. ypflflAk Fruit Trees by Dozen, “ nc w Hundred or Thousand can be ▼ supplied. Illustrated Cata-A—Male. B.—Female. logues Free. W. HORNE, CLIFFE, NEAR ROCHESTER, KENT.	
Demy 8yo, 450pp. Price 13 3 . ESTATE FENCES; Their Choice, Construction and Cost BY ARTHUR VERNON, F.S.I., Land Agent and Architect; Land Agent to the late Right Honourable the Earl of Beaconsfleli, K.G., and many Landowners; Member of Council and Honorary Examiner of Surveyors’ Institution, &c., &c., With about 150 Illustrations and a Treatise on Boundaries and Fences in their Legal Aspect By T. W. MARSHALL, B.C.L., OXON. E. and F- N. SPON, Limited. 125, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.	ASPATR1A AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
	(Via Carlisle). FOUNDED 1874. SITUATED IN ONE OF THE FINEST STOCK-RAISING DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTRY. Approved by the Council of the Surveyors’ Institution as affording professional instruction. Special preparation for Preliminary and Professional Associateship Examinations (Land Agency Section). Six Farms, Dairy and Workshops. For Prospectus and lists of successes apply to the Principal, J. Smith Hill, B.A., B.Se., Prizeman of the Royal Agricultural Society, Associate of the Surveyors’ Institution,
was liable to indictment. In the case he referred to, the landlady took exception to the dress which the complainant was ־wearing, but whether that was to be considered a reasonable excuse was a question which the jury would have to decide when the matter came before them. It is expected that the Court will set aside a day for hearing the case, owing to its peculiar nature. The grand jury returned a true bill, but as notice had not been given to the landlady, the case will not be heard until April next.
Of the few spots which have leapt into public favour of late years, no more striking instance could be named than the charming inland town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. It lies at the southern extremity of the famed Yale of Crickhowell, amid a cluster of mountains, and it presents unusual advantages to health and pleasure seekers. Numerous walks and drives afford fine glimpses of wood, river and mountain. For lovers of angling, there is salmon and trout fishing ; and for the invalid, a bracing and salubrious climate, pure water from the celebrated Sugar Loaf Springs, and the seclusion of a quiet country life. Occupying a leading position in the town is the valuable old-established freehold hotel and posting-house, known as the Swan Hotel, which Mr. T. H. Tomkins will offer for sale on the premises on the 31st instant. Included in the sale are the extensive and well-arranged stabling, coachhouses, yard, postboy’s lodge and convenient outbuildings. Among the places of interest within easy access of Abergavenny we may mention Llangorse Lake, Eaglan Castle, Llanthoney Abbey and Monastery, Clydach Waterfalls, etc.
SALES AT MASONS’ HALL TAVERN.
Sale of a City House.
The opening sale of the year at Masons’ Hall Tavern on Tuesday proved a capital start, the Rose and Crown at No. 22, Cullum-street, Fen-church-street, being quickly disposed of by Mr. T. J. Weaver (Messrs. J. J. Hill and Weaver). There was a fairly large audience of interested people, and Mr. Weaver showed a good example to other auctioneers by commencing his sale almost punctually at the advertised time. The Rose and Crown occupies a bold corner position midway between Fenchurch-street and Lime-street, and is held on lease for 20 years at a rent of £180 per annum. The vendors, Messrs. E. J. and S. Briggs, who have dissolved partnership, had entered into a contract for the purchase of the freehold premises adjoining, No. 23 Cullum-street, and the purchaser of the Rose and Crown had to take over and fulfil this contract. Mr. Weaver said this contract-price was £5,250, and at the present time No. 23 was partly let, the rent being £320 a year, showing that the rent of the Rose and Crown was a moderate one. The chief reason for the purchase of the house next door was because it was in contemplation at some time or other to amalgamate the two premises, as very much more trade could be done with larger room. For upwards of five months last year the Rose and Crown had been in the hands of builders, and a large sum had been laid out in altering the bars and other improvements. The present proprietors had not had the benefit of those alterations. Mr. Weaver added that the valuation would be £300, and the stock was valued at £200. Bids were forthcoming at £2,500, and at the close had reached £3,800, when the property was sold.
A Brighton Hotel.
On Thursday, there was a capital attendance and Mr. Charles Bacon submitted the leasehold family and commercial hotel, known as the Royal Pavilion, situate in Castle-square and Steine-lane, Brighton, together with vaults called the Shades. This famous old hostelry is an historical house and linked with a thousand pleasant• memories of the old coaching days, when the “ Red ” office adjoined it, and “ Snows ” was just below. In the Shades many people assembled night after night to settle not only local affairs, but those of the nation. The license was first granted in 1816. The returns, have averaged a total of £7,250 during the last three or four years, and the profits £3,000 a year. Mr. Bacon said the hotel had been in the same family for 53 years, and it was as well appointed as any hotel in the country. The late proprietor kept his pack of beagles, went shooting, and had spent a large sum of money in entirely remodelling and reconstructing the premises. The hotel, being situate in the centre of the town, adjoining the Royal Pavilion, theatres, etc., attracts visitors from north and south, and bears a wide reputation as one of the most comfortable and well-fitted hotels in the country. Mr. Bacon said he had not the slightest doubt that anyone with energy could considerably increase the trade, and estimated the stock at £1,500, and the valuation to be £2,000, The starting bid was £12,000, but competition went no further than £15,900, so at £16,090 the hotel was withdrawn.
LICENSED PROPERTY NOTES.
The business of the year opened well on Tuesday at Masons’ Hall Tavern, Mr. T. J. Weaver having no difficulty in disposing of the Rose and Crown, in Cullum-street, between Lime-street and Fenchurch-street. The purchaser at £3,800 took over, in addition to the licensed premises, a contract to buy the freehold premises adjoining No. 23, Cullum-street, at £5,250. On Thursday, at the late hour of three o’clock, Mr. Charles Bacon offered the Royal Pavilion Hotel, an historical old Brighton hostelry, linked with memories of the old coaching days, the license having been granted in 1816. The hotel, which was not sold, is one of the most comfortable and well-appointed family and commercial hotels in the south, and has been in the family of the late Mr. Daniels for 53 years.
The old description of Norwich as “ a city in an orchard,” or a “city of gardens,” is still preserved by its picturesque and charming surroundings. Ancient history is connected with every part of the county city, especially with Cattle Market-street. In this old thoroughfare the Buff Coat licensed premises occupy a commanding position, with a long frontage to the Cattle Market. In the reign of Edward III., the horse-shoe shaped enclosures outside the Castle moat were given up by the Crown to the citizens, who have for centuries held there a stock market every Saturday, and the great sheep fair is held there on the Thursday before Easter. The freehold of the Buff Coat is to be offered for sale in February by Messrs. Sewell and Barnes, and the flourishing trade of the city makes this a valuable investment.
The famous hunter Jack Mytton long made Leamington his headquarters, bent on a run with the North Warwickshire, the Atherstone, or the Pytchley. Mytton’s memory is kept green by the story of his famous feat at the old Bedford Hotel. He bet a round sum that he would ride his mare upstairs to the dining room, leap over the dining room table with as many of his friends as cared to remain, and gain the street by way of the balcony. He won his bet.
The Abbey Arms, a large public-house in Station-road, Plumstead, was the scene of a serious outbreak of fire soon after three o’clock on Monday morning. The inmates were all asleep, and when they were aroused, the landlord, Mr. George Flack, discovered that the lower part of the house was all ablaze, and the staircase rendered impassable by the flames. Thereupon he carried two terrified girls to the front window on the first floor, and lowered them by a rope to the ground. Mr. Flack then made his escape by jumping on to an adjoining outhouse. When he reached the ground he was quite exhausted. The house was hopelessly involved, and became a mere heap of debris.
Mr. Fred. A. Ashton, architect, of 177, Romford-road, Forest-gate, and of Tottenham and Standon, Herts, has recently purchased the freehold of the Puckeridge Brewery, Herts.
A further bonus of 6s. per share is to be paid to the shareholders of the South Staffordshire Brewery Company, Limited. At a meeting of the directors held at the Victoria Hotel, Wolverhampton, on Friday afternoon, consideration was given as to the disposal of £10,480 in hand after the transfer of the business, and a resolution was adopted to that effect. This bonus, with the 20s. already declared, makes 26s. per share altogether, arising from the disposal of the business.
Mr. W. J. Wagstaff, who has been associated with the Great Northern Hotel, Peterborough, in a managerial capacity for upwards of six years, was entertained to a farewell banquet, and made the recipient of a handsome present of a purse of £30 (first moiety) and an illuminated address, on the occasion of his leaving Peterborough, by a number of friends on Thursday evening. The gathering took place at the hotel, and was presided over by Aid. Clifton.
At the Surrey Quarter Sessions, Kingston, a remarkable indictment was mentioned to the grand jury by the chairman, Mr. George Cave, J.P., respecting the rational dress movement. In charging them he said there was an action by Lady Harberton against Mrs. Mary Jane Sprague, the landlady of the Hautboy Hotel, Ockham, for refusing to serve a customer. It appeared that a lady went to the defendant’s licensed premises for refreshment, but she refused to serve her. It was the law that an innkeeper who refused to supply the requirements of the public without reasonable excuse