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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume XX, Issue 1524, 20 February 1891, Page 4

JBu*ine*ft Notice* 0 ( V Norwich Quay, • LYTTELTON, ' ' Would like to,draw the attention of the, C inhabitants of the Peninsula ::and elsewhere to the following facts :—That they are Large Importers of GROCERIES AND STORES f Of Every Description, And by getting the goods loaded at Lyttelton they save the rail charges to . Christchurch, and are therefore able to sell at rates lower than that charged by , any firm in Canterbury. . As we are overstocked in several lines, we are now making SPECIALLY LOW QUOTATIONS To meet Purchasers for the coming CHRISTMAS AND GRASS SEED \ SEASONS, as under :— Kerosene, 150deg, best pat taps, 16s ' per case Sugar, finest white, 3d per lb Oat.neal, best 2s 3d and 2s 6d per 251b bags Candles, Sperm 6|d per lb „ London Wax 9d per ft> Cornflour, 4d to 7d lb FRU ITS, New Season's—Currants, s|d ■ to 6d per lb ; Rpisins, Elemes 7d, Valencia Bd, Muscatels, Is to Is 3d per lb All kinds of Canned Fruits Matches, plaids 5d per doz ; 250 s. Is lOd. 1000 s. 6s per doz Sago, 3d per lb TEA 8. Of these we make a specialty, doing our own blending. Our cheapest Tea at Is 3d per lb is a a strong ordinary Congou. The Blend at Is 6d is finer, and more mellow in flavour. A full flavoured, rich malty Tea at 2s. A richly blended Pekoe at 2s 6d, Our finest Tea, which for quality and delicacy of flavor, is unequalled, 3s per lb. A reduction of 2d per lb on half-chests. Samples free on application. ' THE BEST BRANDS OP WINES, ALES & SPIRITS kept in stock as under :— Ale, Colonial quarts, 8s 6d per dozen. Ale, Bass and Co 's, 13s per dozen. Brandy, finest XXX, 60s per dozen. Geneva, 54s per dozen. Rum, 54s per dozen. We have just landed a large consignment of Hardy's celebrated Australian Wines, Claret, Port, Sherry, Frontignac,* Constantia, &c., &c. Cases containing 1 dozen assorted liquors supplied for 29s as under :— 6 bottles English Ale or Stout, qrts. 2 bottles Highland Whisky, 1 bottle Brandy, 3 botiles Assorted Wines. In our ironmongery department we keep large stocks of Fencing Wire, plain and barbed; Galvanized Corrugated iron of best brands, nails, paints, oils, milkpans, tinware, tools, lamps, cutlery, agricultural implements, and every description of hou ehold ironmongery, and will at all times be pleased to give quotations to intending buyers. All goods are free on board the steamer, and no rail charges as in the case of goods bought in Christchurch. ROBERT FORBES & CO., Norwich Quay, Lyttelton HOOKER BROTHERS, Colombo St. (next Lonargan& Co.'s), Cashel St. (opposite Ballantyne & Co.'s) Christchurch. 1 CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND BEDDING MANUFACTURERS. Strong Special Suites Furniture from £6 17s 6d. Four-roomed House Furnished for £25. Large Stock of Carpets, Floor Cloth, and Iron Bedsteads, &c. Note the Address— Cashel and Colombo Streets. A SHBy 'B EEGH & C a (LATE NASHELSKI). 217 High Street, Christchurch, Invite inspection of their Large and Varied Stock of ENGLISH, AMERICAN AND CONTINENTAL HARDWARE In all Branches, which they are now Offering at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES In order to make room for extensive shipments shortly to arrive. STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALITY. Complete Assortment of BLACKSMI fHS\ WHEELWRIGHTS', COACH-BUILDERS'. BUILDERS' AND PAINTERS' MATERIALS Cheaper than ever. j EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS IN Ranges, Register Grates, Stoves, Lamps, Electroplated Ware, Cutlery, and all furnishing goods. Guns, Revolvers, Ammunition and all ' ■ - - Sportsmen's Reqijdsites.