April 29, 1899.
THE ESTATES GAZETTE
702
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writer indispensable, one with knowledge of shorthand preferred; refererice.־—Address, in own handwriting, to J. B. Gough, auctioneer, Morecambe.
\\TANTED, experienced HOUSE AGENCY
VV and REGISTER CLERK for Surrey; good negotiator, bookkeeper.—Apply, stating^ age and salary required. “ E. F.” (729), ESTATES' GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
JUNIOR CLERK REQUIRED, active and
U quick at figures.—Letters, with full particulars of exnerience and salary to- Prevost and! Son, 176, Mile End-road, E.
WANTED
J OCUM TENENS.—Licensed auctioneer acts J-J at short notice in cases of illness or pressure, employer to supply staff; terms, 25 per cent, of commission (minimum one guinea per diem while absent), and third class rail; bank reference, or would deposit security; no cards.—Taylor, Staplehurst, Kent. Telegrams by Unicode.
AUCTIONEER’S CLERK (22) seeks RE-
ENGAGEMENT; served articles with leading firm; well versed in general office routine; excellent knowledge of furniture, cataloguing, etc., and hotel valuations; one year chief cataloguing clerk at principal salerooms in Birmingham; highest references.—Arthur Hall, Claremont, Trent Valley, Lichfield.
A DYERTISER, age 40, seeks Re-engagement -¿A as CLERK in auctioneer’s and surveyor’s office, either as bookkeeper or outdoor representative; thoroughly understands׳ routine of City office: well no in valuation of furniture, etc.—Address “ W. F.” (715), Estates Gazette office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
rpo ESTATE AGENTS.—ENGAGEMENT
J- wanted, long practical experience in all branches: skilful negotiator; well versed in inventories. dilapidations, etc.; thoroughly acquainted with Belsrravia, Kensington, Mayfair, St. James's, and all West-end districts; capable of conducting business through without supervision: undeniable references: moderate salary.—“ A. Z.,” 127, Landor-road, Stockwell, S.W.
rpo Auctioneers and surveyors.—
J- Young gentleman, having had׳ five years’ experience (three as articled1 clerk and two as improver), desires ENGAGEMENT with firm of good standing; country preferred; salary secondary consideration. —Ad'dlres5? C. B. Stevens, Northcourt, Manor-road, Barnet, Herts.
AUCTIONEERS and ESTATE AGENTS.—
-Cl. Advertiser, age 20, three years’ experience in City office, desires ENGAGEMENT.—“ A. E. L.,” cjo Palmer and Suttons, Crutched Friars, E.C.
ENTLEMAN (23), with six years’ experi-YJT ence (including articles), desires RE-ENGAGEMENT with good firm; thoroughly versed in preparing. managing and clerking auctions, inventories, collections, distraints, etc.: accustomed to dealing with large property register, also canvassing and negotiating; two years’ license,• undeniable references and endorsed articles.—Address “ S.,” 11, Kirkby-place, Plymouth.
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years’ experience (three years in articles with leading auctioneer in West of England):	small
salary would be accepted in consideration of further good experience; first-class references.—Particulars׳ and photo of A. E. Manchip, 24, Northfield, Brid'g-water.
ENTLEMAN desires position as IM-YT PROVER in country estate agent’s office; has had experience with City surveyor.—“ H. J.” (722), Estates Gazette office, 6, St. Bride-street. E.C.
A UCTIONEER’S MANAGING CLERK de-
sires ENGAGEMENT; successful negotiator; thoroughly experienced in valuations, catalogues, dilapidations, and all branches; specially reliable in property, furniture and fixture values; can take entire control; salary and commission preferred — Address “Vita” (719), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
lYJAJOR H. W. DENT, Oolwood Park JA_L House. Bolney, Hayward’s Heath, wishes to recommend F. T. Awcock to any gentleman reemiring the services of a practical CARPENTER, as WORKING FOREMAN on private estate, public institution, or otherwise; honest, trustworthy, manager of men, buying materials, etc.; understands the erection and repair of cottages, farm buildings, draining, and the work of an estate generally; five years’ references: married; aged 37 years; disengaged when suited.
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desires an engagement; highest references.—Apply “ W. H. B.” (734), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C
A GENTLEMAN, aged 29, with thorough XV. practical knowledge of all branches of agriculture and the management of pedigree stock, seeks position as RESIDENT or SUB-AGENT with good firm of estate agents ; capable of taking entire control, including office work; strong and energetic; highest references given.—“Sub-Agent” (733), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6. St.JBride-street, JE.C. _
A UCT'IONEER in ” Essex (33), 12 years’ practical experience in weekly, cattle, farm stock, furniture and property sales, will SELL for the PROFESSION at a nominal fee per day and expenses; distance no object; smart salesman: excellent references.—“ T. E. D.”	(732), ESTATES
GAZETTE office. 6. St. Bride-street. E C.____________
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or Otherwise; 11 years’ practical experience: e!t״lU years’ license; experienced in live stock sales and general business.—Apply “ A. B.,” 130, Queen’s-road, I Brighton.
as cheaply and expeditiously as possible, and take the risk of the tenant knowing enough of the law to tell when it has been obviously broken, and to take proceedings accordingly. Modern legislation has made this a very hazardous proceeding. The game can seldom be worth the candle, especially considering that the sympathy of magistrates and of the County Court judges, who grant and cancel certificates, is almost invariably on the side of the tenant.
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TA/־ AX TED to PURCHASE, in England, Y\ auctioneer’s and estate agent’s BUSINESS; no partnership; accountant’s׳ investigation; £10 will be paid for information (if acted on) of good opening; silence a negative.—“ Q.”	(693),
ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6*. St. Bride-street, E.C.
POR IMMEDIATE! DISPOSAL, in conse-JL quence of decease of proprietor, Auction and Estate Agency BUSINESS in fashionable inland watering place; established over 30 years (last 26 years in same hands): excellent opportunity for smart and energetic man.—Apply to Mr. G. H. T. Foster, solicitor, Malvern.
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PURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION EXAMINA-
O TIONS.—BIRMINGHAM and1 MIDLANDS.—Messrs. Donne and¡ Raffety, F.S.I., undertake the preparation of candidates for the Land! Agency sub-division of these examinations. Practical work may be seen on estates —Particulars and terms on application, 71, Temple-row, Birmingham.
PURVEYORS7” INSTITUTION. — Mr.
hJ Graham Mould’s Classes for next year’s examinations will recommence Tuesday, May 2 (P.A.S.I.), and Thursday, May 4 (F.S.I.). Entries may be made and advance papers studied now. At the last three Fellowship examinations all Mr. Mould’s pupils were successful. Also P.A.S.I. (1897) Penfold Silver Medal and Driver Prize.—Syllabus upon application to Mr. Graham Mould׳, F.S.I., 25, Great James-street, Bedford-row. Telephone 228 Holborn. Lecture room, 3, John-street, Bedford-row.
PURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION EXAMINA-
O TIONS.—Complete Courses of Preparation, in Class or by Correspondence, in all divisions and sub-divisions. At the last four examinations, of which the results are known, 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 Silver Medal, and' Crawter Prize (one of the two bracketed winners of the last). At the examination of March, 1898, 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., etc., 27, Great George-street, Westminster (immediately opposite the Surveyors’ Institution). Telephone 680 Westminster.
PURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION EXAMINA-
KJ TIONS.— Mr. Samuel Skrimshire, F.S.I. by examination, assisted in the law subjects by Mr. Sidney Wright, M.A., Barrister-at-Law, Author of the “Law of Landed! Estates.” the “Law of Fixtures,” Editor of the “ Law and Practice of Dilapidations,” etc., prepares candidates for the above examinations in all divisions and1 sub-divisions. Complete course in class or by correspondence. Personal instruction. Driver Prize and Penfold silver medal.—Syllabus on application to Mr. Samuel Skrimshire. 100, Jermyn-street, St. James's, S.W.— Auctioneers’ Institute Examinations.—Mr. Samuel Skrimshire, F.S.I., and Mr. Sidney Wright, M.A., Barrister-at-Law, also prepare candidates for the examinations of this Institute. (Address as above.)
P ANITARY INSPECTORS. —EXAMINA-
M TIONS for qualification under the SANITARY INSTITUTE. A qualified Surveyor, and holder of certificates of competency in sanitary knowledge and building construction, is prepared to coach Ladies and Gentlemen for these Exams, by correspondence. Fees entirely conditional on the pupil’s success, payable after passing, bar a nominal guarantee of good faith.—Geo. B. Dafforn, P.A.S.I., 25, High-street, Wimbledon.
AUCTIONEERS’ INSTITUTE EX AMIN A-
il TIONS.—Preparation for the A.A.I. Exam, of March, 1900, bv 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 he taken by correspondence or personally. — For particulars address, 189, Fulham-road, South Kensington, S.W.
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to take proceedings. It was contended that a person aggrieved ought to indict for a nuisance, hut that was a fantastic argument, for if one trader was annoyed only, and he prosecuted for a public nuisance, he would fail to secure a conviction.”
I see that on Wednesday Messrs. Belton and Sons and Mr. J. W. Truman held sales of licensed victualling properties at the Horseshoe, Totteniham-court-road. This is a new departure, Masons’ Hall Tavern having been heretofore considered the correct place to put up the Cat and Shoulder of Mutton, the Mailman and Shovel, or whatever the name of the particular “house” might be. I must say I consider Messrs. Belton’s idea a good one. There is no magic in locality, and if the supply of accommodation at Masons’ Hall Tavern is not always equal to the demand, I do not know why such a■ good “ pitch ” as׳ the Horseshoe should not be requisitioned. It would be a more convenient place for West-end buyers and possible buyers than that in the City, and I expect that the example set by the two firms of auctioneers I have named will not lack followers׳. By-the-bya, I was told a day or two ago by a man old enough to remember T ottenham-court-road when it was extensively used ׳as a “ place within the meaning of the Act,” that the Horseshoe was so called because its original dining room was of horseshoe shape, and not with the idea that there is any particular luck about the name. As a matter of fact I believe the sign of the Horseshoe is rarely found by itself. Of course, a horseshoe is supposed by some people to be a charm potent to bring good fortune, though it would probably be safe to bet any odds in reason that not one man in a hundred could tell off-hand the origin of the superstition.
A propos of the paragraph on “Gatrraway’s” which I wrote last week, and by ■the appearance of which in two or three other papers, my pride, if not my purse, was gratified, a veteran auctioneer writes me stating that when the Mart was in Bartholomew-lame there was a waiting room on the premises containing the principal newspapers and magazines׳. My correspondent considers that such an arrangement■ would be an advantage at Tokenhouse-yard. It might be, from one point of view, but my correspondent must know better than I do that the space there is limited, and moreover people go to the Mart on business and not to amuse themselves with ■the opinions of the Press׳ on the politics, drama or sport of the day. As far as my experience goes there are quite enough idlers about the Mart as it is, without this extra inducement. One might almost as well re-introduce a gratis distribution of the sandwiches, pale _ ale and punch of “ Garraway’s,” instead of leaving those who required “fixin’s, solid o׳r liquid, to pay for them like men “ down below.”
“ Youth wanted as pupil. Well-known London firm of Estate and Business Transfer Agents. Premium £100, which will be returned in salary. Splendid opening for a gentlemanly youth just leaving school. Business thoroughly taught. Apply, etc.” The above advertisement came under my notice a day or two ago. I by no means wish to insinuate that any gentlemanly youth just leaving school will not get value for his or his parents’ or friends’ £100 if he joins the establishment. I have no doubt that' the money will be returned in salary if the young gentleman deserves it, and that he will be thoroughly taught business, if there is any business to be taught. I should only like to say that in my opinion glowing advertisements of this kind ought to be received with caution. Really good and solid firms do not want to blow their own trumpets so loudly, but one wants some experience of the worid before one gets to know this. The average youth commonly, and his advisers frequently, go upon the principle that “ it must be true because it’s׳ in the papers” and ate completely shut up by these “ splendid openings.” There is a certain class of “frauders” who would absolutely starve if it were not for the existence of the cheap newspapers, who naturally could not if they would and would not if they could guarantee the good faith of the advertisements which appear in their columns.
An illegal distress case was reported from South London this week in which the bailiff who levied would seem to have committed about half a dozen offences against the law— he distrained for too much, he charged excessive fees, he seized tools of trade, he disregarded the Act of 1888, and so forth. A fine was duly inflicted by the worthy magistrate, who expressed — as well he might — some astonishment at the bailiff’s conduct. A somewhat similar case appeared in last week’s Estates Gazette. As a matter of fact it is difficult to believe that such gross breaches ot duty can spring from mere carelessness׳ or recklessness. There is a tendency on the part of a certain class of landlords and bailiffs who have to do with poor and ignorant tenants to “chance it”—to get over an unsatisfactory job
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An old-time lawyer, it is said, was once asked whether a tenant was bound to pay rent when the property demised had been destroyed by a flood. He replied in the affirmative,
“ for,” he observed, “ the land still remains and the tenant is entitled to the fish in the water.” No one, in effect (as the immortal Williams well observes in his “Law of Real Property”), however feloniously inclined, can run away with an acre of land. It is, no doubt, the permanancy and certainty of investments in real property which make them so popular with the prudent, though I am far from saying that people cannot gain as well as lose money by speculation. This particular season of the year belongs of ancient right to the promoter, and just now a host •of new industrial and miscellaneous schemes are awaiting a favourable moment for public issue—mining companies, hotel companies, shipbuilding companies, and Westbourne-grove companies are upon us in force. The “ auri sacra fames the accursed thirst for gold—is, we are told, felt by all mortals. The proposition is certainly as correct and probably a great deal more correct now than it was in the time of the Roman satirist. It drives all sorts and conditions of men and women on to the Stock Exchange and the racecourse, with the futile design of making money without working ior h, and it often keeps on driving them till their last stage is the workhouse, ■the lunatic asylum, the gaol or the bed of the river. Still, as 1 have hinted, all this is to a great extent a matter Of luck, and the thing is to “ keep the game going.”
“ As ignorant as a horse ” is a common expression, but its correctness, like that of a great many other popular sayings, is open io doubt. At any rate, there would seem to he some grounds for supposing that horses have sufficient intelligence to commit suicide (this sounds rather Irish, but the reader will know what I mean). An action concerning a drowned horse, which was lately heard at Norwich County Court, nracticaliy resolved itself into the issue whether the poor animal had accidentally fallen into a dyke or had deliberately committed suicide. In the course of the proceedings an expert deposed that he “had known horses get into dykes again and again, as fast as they were got out,” and that he thought that they were “trying to make away with' themselves because they were tired of life.” How this resembles the conduct of the gentleman “ in pecuniary difficulties ” and the servant girl “ in love,” as so often recounted in our coroners’ courts! But another and perhaps a more convincing incident showing indirectly the sense and good taste of horses comes from Dudley. At an inquest held there a few days ago it transpired that a brewer’s horse, ■going mad with fright at the noise of a barrel-organ which was being used by showmen at a local fair, dashed through the market-place and knocked down a score of women and children, killing one or two and badly injuring many more. In returning a verdict of accidental death, the jury recommended the authorities to prevent the market-place being used by showmen who made day hideous with their “musical instruments.” Will one horse, then—slanderously termed “ mad ”—be immortalised in the annals of Dudley as having done more to suppress “noisy nuisances” than any number of sane men?
A propos of the eternal subject of nuisances,
I have never been quite able to see why a member of the public ■should not in all cases be able to prosecute for an annoyance caused to him. It is certain that the barking of a dog,, the crowing of a cock, the whistling and shouting of a newspaper boy, a costermonger, or a Salvationist may be a nuisance to A and not to B, but is that”any reason why A should not be allowed to take proceedings in respect of it? B could not possibly be damnified by his doing so, unless B could persuade us that he really took a delight ■in the din and racket in question. It seems to me that if A were allowed to “pull up” a man who had committed an assault on his nerves as he is allowed to proceed against a man who has committed ai. assault upon his person, the nuisance problem would be within measurable distance of solution, and in this connection I think I am entitled to quote the recent judgment of Justices Darling and Channell, who, in the case of a costermonger, who was summoned befort Mr. E. K. Francis, sitting at the South-Western Police Court, for exposing for sale gioeery upon the carriage-way so as to cause annoyance and obstruction in the thoroughfare, "upheld the worthy magistrate’s conviction of the defendant, though the prosecution had only been instituted by a single private trader in Battersea. “The prosecution,” said Mr. Justice Darling, “ had not been instituted by the police, but they were not the only persons who could prosecute. There w־as no authority cited to the effect that private inhabitants were deprived of their ordinary rights