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Clutha Leader, Volume V, Issue 216, 30 August 1878, Page 1

Balclutha THE EVENT OE THE AGE. SUBSTANTIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 808 UNIVERSAL SUPPORT. OOIXEOTION OF VALUABLE PAINTINGS TO BE GIVEN AWAY. The result of combination on tho part of the residents already apparent with only one year's trial, what will it becomo when the whole machinery is thoroughly in motion ? ' To show how practicable our principle of trade is, we can, from the profits of last yeai-, and in anticipation of tho estra traclo to bo done before Christmas, distribute to our oustomors an excellent collection of Original Paintings and copies from renowned artists of every age, such as Raphael, Vandyke, Ruber r i, Teniera, Landseer, Wilkie, and others [copy op letter ebom artist.] "Edinburgh, Nov. 17, 1877. "Messrs Maokonzie, Thomson, and Co,, " Merchants, Balclutha, "Gentlemen, — I have this day shipped per "County of Peebles/ through my agent in London, the case of pain+ings. Do not sacrifice the originals, as it would deteriorate other productions from my brush. ' " Yours, &c. , " J. W. S. Moultray, R.A." The artist, whose advice to us we publish, having consigned these pictures to us for disposal among the lovers of art in New Zealand, considered probably, that we would have little difficulty in finding ready purchasers. Such, however, was not the case, the price being much above the ordinary aspirations of picturofanciers. Rather than sacrifice really valuable and masterly productions to strangers, we decided to give the whole of the works away among the residents of this district who have substantially supported us in our endeavours to establish trade on a proper basis in this locality. Our business haa been characterised by Dunedin Merchants and Bankers as the "most successfully conducted business in New Zealand," and they should know I The pictures are to be distributed on the Art Union principle. Full particulars will be published in next issue as to the means of procuring a . ticket. Begin and buy at once, as every penny will count in your favour. We are taking stock now, but that makes no difference to us, except in a few odd things we are clearing out. Our goods are always marked from tho first day they enter the house at the cheapest we can afford to sell. If they have to go cheaper we sell them to Dunedin retail shops in bulk. It is probably needless to draw special attention to the following advantages, as we believe the greater portion of buyers have had their eyes opened within the past twelve months. By buying from ns you secure in the first place the best goods at their proper value. As we do no risky trade, we put no risk profit on. Secondly — The centering trade in this district wliich indirectly adds to the value of every property within a radii of twenty miles, and where eveiy shilling spent forms a stone in the foundation of a future great city. Thirdly — You secure a chance in the Clutha Grand Fine Arts Distribution, whereby you encourage the fine arts — the glory of all nations — and materially improve the taste of the people, and reward deserving worth. It is generally supposed that our store will not be able to contain the crowds which will be flocking to the commercial centre of gravity, still we will do our best to make room. Mackenzie, Tliomsois, unci Co-

■■ ■ .... . ..I„ ..-■-i... iT .l. J ,,i> W .i.^»« m y^ CT »»^u». JW _vu»-j^^.-,-.ii.l. QOUTH BRITISH PIRE and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY* Head Office ; Auckland. Fire and Marine Risks taken at lowest current rates. Liberal and prompt settlement of claims. MACKENZIE, THOMSON, & CO., Agents, Balclutha, TTOUSES TO LET. j MONEY TO LEND, j In sums of from £100 upwards. Commissions. Executed. Apply to THOS. PATERSON, c'l6l ' Balclutha. TTT ANTED KNOWN. GEORGE DAVIDSON, who has successfully carried on business in Dunedin, as Tailor and Clothier for the past ten years, begs to announce that he has commenced the same business in Balclutha. G. D. intends to supply nothing but a first-class article, and at Dunedin prices. GOOD TWEED SUITS, £4 10s. w -„ TROUSERS, £1 6s. Fit, style, and workmanship not to be surpassed in the Colony. GEORGE DAVIDSON, ' Tailor and Clothier, Next to Olutha Leader Office, j 188 Olyde-atreotj Balefertha.