May 20, 1899.
THE ESTATES GAZETTE,
860
§1 «annal.
Mr. W. Rolled Peck, whose election as President of the Auctioneers’ Institute of the United Kingdom was briefly announced in our last issue occupies a foremost position in the ranks of London auctioneers, and it is generally admitted that the choice of the Council in placing him at the bead of the institution, in the interests of which he has worked so as-iduously for some years past, is fully justified. In the early part of last year an excellent portrait of Mr. Peck, accompanied by a sketch of his career, appeared in the columns of the Estates Gazette. The new president is a native of Leicestershire, and was born in 1852 At an early age he entered the office of his uncle, the late Mr. Samuel B. Clark, of New Cavendish-sireet, where he gained an experience that proved valuable and useful in his subsequent career. Quite 14 years since he j ׳incd the well-known West-end firm of Hampton and Sons, in connection with which he has succeeded in building up an extensive and successful auctioneering and estate agency business of a select character. As an auctioneer, Mr. Peck excels among thé many who from time to time occupy the rostrum at Tokeuhouse-yard,and his smart business-like manner always serres to please both vendor and purchaser. We venture to predict that his year of office will be a most successful one.
Messrs. E. Butter and A. Waghorn, house and estate agents, of Mount-street, Berkeley-square, have dissolved partnership.
Mr. J. Anthony Trytball, auctioneer of Nor-wood-junction, Selhurst and Thornton-beatb, has been unanimously elected chairman of the Croydon Union Board of Guardians.
Mr. Arthur Stanley Green, the second son of Mr. Alderman Samuel Green, had the degrees of B S. and M.B. (Honours) conferred upon him at the London University last week.
The partnership hitherto existing between T. R C. Groves and P. L. A. Williams, auctioneers and surveyors, Queen’s-road, Bayswator, has been dissolved.
Professor Banister Fletcher, C.C., J.P. gave a lecture on Thursday evening at Carpenters’ Hall, London-wall, on l■ Timber Boofs, Tie Beam, and Hammer Beam ”
Mr. I. Farlow, whose offices at No. 16, Church-road, Upper Norwood, were burnt down recently, is temporarily carrying 0n his business at No. 64, Church-road, and his offices are beiDg rebuilt.
The partnership heretofore existing between Messrs. T. K. Bowes and J. Vincent, carrying on business as house agents, Youog's-corner, Hammersmith, under the style of Bowes and Vincent, and also as Money Alarstaud, has been dissolved.
Mr. Thomas Jones, F.S.I. (of the firm of Tapp and Jones, 1, Piincet-sueet. Westminster), has been appointed by Mr. W. E. Oake-ley, of Tan-y-bwlcb, Festiniog, to be chief agent of his extensive landed estate and slate quarry properties in Merionethshire.
Mr, W. Burnell Tubbs, F.S.I., a member of the late firm of Charles and Tubbs, has commenced business as an auctioneer, valuer and estate agent, in his own name, at Basing House, Nos. 17 and 18, Basingball-street, E.C., where he bas taken a handsome suite of ground-floor offices.
Mr. Alfred G. Ollej־, surveyor and estate agency, of 4, Hill-road, Wimbledon (who has been established there since 1873), and Messrs. Ogden and Sons, have amalgamated their respective businesses, the title ot the new firm being Messrs. W. AI OgdeD, Sons and Olley. The business will be eirried on at the present offices, 4, High-street, WimbledoD, and 80, Ooleman-street, E.C., and in addition at Mr. Olley’s offices.
In consequence of the saleroom of the Properly Exchange, fronting Lord-street, Liverpool, being required for the fir.-t section of the new Church House, extensive ground floor premises have been taken by Messrs R. A. Bellwood and Co., at No. 7, South John-street, close (o Lord-street. The new premises will be opened by a Messrs. Bellwood on May 31 with a sale of several desirable residences in New-sham-park, Edge-lane, etc.
An interesting event recently took place at the Bell Hotel, Skinfritb, when a large number of the friends and admirers of Mr. J. K. Hyslop, the popular agent to the Blackbrooke Estate, who rs leaving the neighbourhood to take up a similar position as agent on the Whitney Court Estate, Clifford, Herefordshire, presented him with a handsome address and a purse of gold (40 guineas), which had been subscribed for, as a token of respect and of the admiration which the many people of the district and outside friends entertain for him.
Britain,” said that from small beginnings it had grown to be an important body. He looked forward to great things from it in the future, from this, the property owners’ Parliament (applause).
Alderman Hindmarsh responded. He observed that the time was coming when muni-
cipalities would have to talk with property owners’ associations before they embarked upon large expenditure. Property owners invested their money in houses, ׳etc., and were content with their 5 per cent, or less (laughter). Sometimes they got less, but they did not get very much more ; and what they wanted was iair play—more than that, they were determined to have it, especially if all property owners became members of the association (applause).
The remaining toasts were ‘׳The Visitors,‘ given by Air. J. M. Hengler, and acknowledged by Mr. T. C. Hope and Alderman Pollard ; and “ The President,” proposed by Mr. C. Watkins (Woolwich Arsenal).
THE SURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION.
Laxd Sales.— Messrs. Prevost and Son held a further sale of building plots and leasehold properties at Tilbury Docks, on the 10th instant, resulting in a total approaching £2,000. They also held the first sale of the season at Herne Bay (Western Esplanade Estate), for the Land Company, on the 15th instant, and, notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, £1,800 was realised. .	.	....
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS, 1899. ADDITIONAL SUCCESSES AND PRIZE ־WINNERS.
The following student candidates have passed the examination for the Professional Associate-ship (in addition to those whose names appeared last week) : —
Booth, E. W., Surveyor’s Office, Town Hall, Morley Y orkshire.
+Brartsli.av.׳, A. G., 7, Gage-street. Lancaster. *Gate, H. A. A , 20, Mecklenburgli-square, W.C. Gleed, H .A., 21, Floclden-road. Camberwell, S.E. Gurney, E. G.. Brook-street, Aylesbury, Bucks, Knowles, G. P., 15, Argyle-square W.C.
* Institution Prize.
+ Special Prize.
The following non-student candidates have passed the examination for the Professional As-sociateship: —
Atkinson, G. C., 162, Mercers-road, Tufnell-park, N Baylis, A. W., 9, Thanet-road, Erith, Kent. Buttenshuw E. N.. South View, Suimyside, St.
, Albans■, Herts.
Chichester, E. II., Cheswardine, Market Drayton, Salop.
TTFreeman, G.. 44, Alexandra-road, Wimbledon. S.W. jolly. A. P.. 6. Northbrook-street, Newbury, Berks. Jcnes. P. \ .. Wood View, Hengoed, via Cardiff. Latn*m, A. T., 5, Grosvenor-road, South Norwood, S.E.
kpurenee, W. B., 51, Eardley-crescent, Earl’s Court, S.W.
Li<?JS W L33 ״’ WilittinS3tall־road> Parson’s-green,
Luke, J., jun., Corporation-road, Belgrave. Leicester, Meredith, P. W., 20, Deerbrook-road, Herne Hill, S.E.
Meat, E. W., 67. Kennintcn Oval, S.E.
Mumby, E. F., 8, Trinity-road, Upper Tooting, S.W Palliser, W. A., Feathsrstone, Yorks.
Petch, J. S., Haltwhistle, near Carlisle.
Protheroe, A. E., Bourn House, Leytonstone, E Richardson, E. E., 23, Trinder-road, Crouch Hill. N. Sutcliffe, J. H.. Hazlewood, Hebieu Bridge, York. Thurgood, L. F., Eingwood, Upper Eichmond-road, Putney, S.W.
Webber, H. S., 8 Craufurd-rise. Maidenhead, Berks. Wells, F. B., Carlton-ehambers, Bald win-street, Bristol.
West, H. J., Mount Carron Hainhault-road, Leyte ns tone, E.
Wetenhall, E. B., 27, Fitzroy-street, Fitzroy-square,
Wilkinson, P. N., 3, St. Mark’s-square, Regent’s Park, N.W.
Woodcock, F. S., 245, Underhill-road, East Du’wich, S.E.
Yewdall. F E., 6, Ellington-street, Barnsbury, N «! “Driver״ Prize and “Penfold״ Silver Medal.
The following Professional Associates have passed the examination for ■the Fellowship in Division IY. : —
Angel, F. H., 50, Eussell-road, Kensington, W. Baddele־־ B. B., “Lakefield,״ Woodberry Down, N.
_A•» 51, Brook-e-road, Stoke Newington, N. Bickford, J. G., 23, Cliarleville-road, West Kensinsrton Vy.
Bowden, J. F., Park View, Barnstaple, Devon. Butler, O., 14, Queen-street, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. Cope, W. G., 8, Orchard-street, Portman-square. W Go win, N. T 21 Argyle-square, King’s Cross, W.C , Cresswell, W. T., Barrack :Reconstruction Office r--l Chester, Essex.
Culverhouse, C. G. F., 9. Whitehall-place, S.W. Dangerfield T. S 14, St. Georgo’s-terrace, South Kensington, S.W.
Everington, J., Merton House, Dulwich Wood-park Norwood, S.E.
Lang C F. :D , Vigo House, Weybridge, Surrey. Lloyd, T>., Wells, Somerset.
Marshall, A. G., 1, Army and Navy Mansions, Victoria-street S... .
Moms, A., 15. Denbigh-place. S.W.
^e5״r1^’	0*> 5, Limefield-tcrrace, Levenshuhne,
Manchester.
°BiSus־e?10 ׳’ Boltro1־'oad> Hayward’s Heath,
Bain, W. H., 40, Navarino-road. Hackney, NE Reed, R. G. G., Glendevon, Addiscombe-road. Croydon.	’
Richardson, A B., 78, King Edward-road, South Hackney, N.E.
Scott, A L., Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
Seeker. J. E., Estates Offices, Warrington.
Sedgwick. A. S. E., 195, Tulse Hill, S.W.
Seel, R H- Theatre Royal Chambers, Middlewich, street, Cardiff.
ShSCheshire” T°Wn Hal1 011ambers, Middlewich, ^1™Croydon M” Hyrst View. Campden-road, South B™okelands. New Malden, Surrey.
f SHaverstocth״rN^tel''S H°"SS• Ma“ Pa*’
Stimson, H. P.. 2, New Kent-road. S.E. w-״ton’ & S., WiRow Cottage. 133, Brixton-bill, S W Willoughby C. A.. 28. Friends’-road, Croydon AV p• E•׳10 ׳ st• Nicholas-road, Upper Tcoting,
il " Crawter ” Pro!׳‘, t “ Penfold ” Gold Medal. .
The following candidates have passed the direct examination for the Fellowship: —
Fletcher. B. F 29, New Bridge-street, E.C.
rommon SAV. 15' Montholme־road׳ Wandsworth!
Presidents of the affiliated associations were reappointed Vice-presidents ; Mr. Walker was reelected treasurer ; and Messrs. Welch and Farthing Auditors.
The President proposed the re-appointment of Mr. Bellwood as Secretary, and also a vote of thanks to him for his past services.
Mr. J. Lipson seconded, and the motion was carried amid applause.
Mr. Bellwood, in reply, said the association was progressing very satisfactorily. A number of local associations were being formed throughout the country. He was gratified by the attention paid to the interests of ■the association by Sir John Willox and other members of Parliament. In fact, they received more attention from the M.P.’s than from the members of the City Council.
It was agreed that the conference should be held next year at South Shields.
Papers were read by Mr. W. Garnet Flynt, Southport, on “Leasehold Enfranchisement”; by Mr. George Norton, Liverpool, on the “Law of Distress and Ejectment” ; Mr. T. C. Hope, Bradford, on “Taxation of Land Values” ; Mr. H. S. Welch, St. Helens, on “National Education and Poor Bates ” ; Mr. Roderick Williams, solicitor, Liverpool and Bootle Association, on “Private Street Works” ; and Mr. A. Lovell, North-east London Association, on “Sanitary Notices.” We hope to be able to publish a summary of these papers next week.
Mr. B. A. Bellwood read a paper on “ The Objects and Advantages of Property Owners’ and Ratepayers’ Association^” These objects were, be said, to consider, promote, oppose or petition and move against Bills before Parliament that might affect the interest of property owners and ratepayers. The Liverpool Association, the oldest and the pioneer of these associations, was established in 1860. A large number of Parliamentary Bills objectionable to the interests of owners and ratepayers had been successfully opposed by the association, who were constantly on the watch to stop injurious measures. The association had taken¡ considerable interest in the question of local taxation, and four of their officers had given evidence before the Royal Commission, the report of which would no doubt result in the removal of longstanding grievances and anomalies for whicli owners and ratepayers had suffered. The introduction of politics into municipal and local elections had a most baneful effect generally on the interests of the ratepayers, and all property and ratepayers’ associations should do their utmost to obtain representation on the various public bodies, and endeavour to induce leading public men to join their association. The Liverpool and District Association had been successful in obtaining many reforms in the municipal and local administration. On several occasions a reduction of the estimates was obtained by sending memorials and deputations to the Lord Mayor, and various committee reforms had. been effected at the suggestion of the association in dealing with the corporate estate which had resulted in great advantage to the ratepayers. Only this year there was no doubt the sanitary rates were not increased owing to the timely action and protests of the association. He was glad to notice that a number of new associations had been formed in many ■towns, and he hoped the movement would spread.
On the motion of Councillor Dalton, seconded by Mr. J. Lipson, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Bellwood for his paper.
A vote of thanks to the President concluded the conference.
THE DINNER.
In the evening the delegates dined at the Adelphi Hotel, Mr. J. W. Reader (chairman of the Liverpool Association) presiding. Amongst those present were the Mayor of Bootle (Mr. W.
R. Brewster), Alderman Hindmarsh, Mr. George Wynne, Colonel Whitney, Y.D., Alderman Pollard (Blackburn), Councillor Dalton, Major W.
H. Pride, Messrs. C. Costigan, J. M. Hengler, W. Evans, junr., and R. A. Bellwood.
The loyal toasts were duly honoured.
The Mayor of Bootle gave “ The Army, Navy and Volunteer Forces.”
Alderman E. S. Hindmarsh proposed “The City and Trade of Liverpool and neighbouring municipalities.” As showing the importance of Liverpool, he referred to the extent of the docks, the magnitude of its trade, and the rateable value of the property in the city. They should see that the affairs of the city were administered in a proper and economical manner (applause).
The Mayor of Bootle, who replied to the toast, granted that Liverpool was an ■important city. Liverpool made docks for Bootle, and then Bootle made a borough for itself, and got incorporated (laughter and applause). Liverpool, however, had reaped advantages from Bootle’ which had assisted greatly in the promotion of the trade and prosperity of Liverpool (applause).
Councillor Dalton also spoke to the toast, and said they could look forward to a reduction of rates shortly. Speaking of the increase of the School Board precept, he remarked that it was time the municipality had something to say in the spending of that money (hear, hear).
Mr W. Garnet Flynt, in proposing “The tinted Property Owners’ Association of Great
ghost ” of the early part of the century. It was supposed to be the spirit of a man who had committed suicide in the neighbourhood, and, sham or no sham, is reported to have been the cause of more than one death by fright.
Cattle show talk seems a little previous in the (so-called) merry month of May, but the policy of the Smithfield Club in deciding to have single judges at their next show has aroused a good deal of interest and diversity of opinion. The proverb tells us that “two heads are better than one,” and it seems as applicable to the selection of the best animals out of a great number as in any other exercise of judgment. It is said that where there are two judges, and the umpire lias to be called in to decide between them in the event of their disagreement, the result is that of single judging. But this is sophistical, for, in reality, the decision represents the judgment of two to one. The change announced was not agreed to without a considerable amount of opposition on the part of a section of the Council of the Club. An opporunity, of course, will be afforded of seeing how the new rule works, but it certainly seems to me that, allowing one judge only is open to tills objection amongst others, that if he should happen to be prejudiced in any way he lias no learned brother to■ argue the ]joint with him and to induce him to take time to consider.
Tite Law Courts rose on Friday for the Whitsuntide Vacation, and we still hear the old old story of legal delays owing to pressure of business and insufficiency of judges. The gentlemen of the long robe may know best how to manage their own business, but whilst they quarrel as to methods of reform, litigants have to keep on paying long and strong bills of costs. The public in general and business men in particular _are vitally interested in the way justice is administered, and the subject very specially concerns auctioneers, who are so often in the Courts owing to the recalcitrancy of those who owe them commission and so forth. The profession, I understand, look with little favour on the Lord Chancellor’s endeavour to solve the problem of the state of appellate legal business by passing a Bill to empower parties to an appeal to consent to its being decided by two Lords Justices. The main objection to the proposal appears to be that the risk of a. difference of opinion on the Bench would prevent litigants from taking advantage of it. Nor is this apprehension sensibly diminished by the suggested amendment of the Bill on the lines of a re-argu-menl of an■ appeal in such cases, before it is taken to the House of Lords. Whether the much-talked of curtailment of the Long Vacation is likely to be effected this year is more than doubtful. Lawyers can, perhaps, hardly lie expected to lay reforming hands on such a venerable institution when they have so many less acute controversies apt for discussion, and when they are so fond of protracted holidays.
STYLO.
UNITED PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT LIVERPOOL.
The 12th annual conference of the United Property Owners’ and Ratepayers’ Association of Great Britain was held on Wednesday, in the 8rand jury room, St. George’s Hall, Liverpool, !here was a large attendance of delegates from various parts ■of the country.
The Lord Mayor presided at the outset, and offered to the delegates a hearty welcome to Liverpool.
ANNUAL REPORT.
I lie secretary (Mr. R. A. Bellwood) read this leport, which stated that the association had promoted a Bill in the House of Commons for the enfranchisement of leaseholds. It was׳ in-troduced by Mr. A. Billson for the late Sir Herbert Naylor-Leyland. On the law of eject-ment, a memorial had been forwarded to the Lord Chancellor, and a reply received. The executive recommended that arrangements be made to obtain an interview with the Lord Chancellor on the subject, after a conference in London, with M.P.’s and representatives of affiliated associations. The association had again been successful in opposing alterations in 1-q?¿ useful measure, the Borough Funds Act, 4a/2, which ■prevents municipalities usin״ the moneys of ratepayers without their consent, for proniotmg or opposing Bills in Parliament. The association had petitioned Parliament against the Rating of Machinery (Exemption) Bill, the petition being presented by Sir John Willox They had.hkewise petitioned the House ot Commons on the question of municipal trading, praying for the appointment of a special committee to define the extent to which municipal trading should be sanctioned bv Par'ia-nient.	J
Mr. H. S. Welch (St. Helens) said that the nnancial position of the association was verv satisfactory.	J
(Ml'• AIde™an Hindmarsh, of feouth Shields) was unanimously re-elected • the