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Clutha Leader, 20 September 1878, Page 2

■' ■ M>f— — —^y^ New Advertisements. [Established 1848.] rjX) THE INHABITANTS OF TOKOMAIRIRO, CLUTHA AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. A. MERCER, Family Grocer, Wine, Spirit, and Provision Merchant, Rattray street, Dunedin, In returning thanks to his numerous friends and customers in the country districts for the very liberal amount of patronage he has received since commencing business, begs to intimate that he has admitted into partnership his son, Mr Hector Mercer (for ten years in the office of Messrs Cargills, Gibbs, and Co.), and that the business will in future be carried on under the style or firm of A. & H. MERCER. We beg to assure old customers that it will be the best endeavour of the new firm to merit a continuance of past favours ; as nothing but the best articles in connection with the trade will be kept in stock, and at the lowest remunerative prices. Country orders specially attended to by letter. Produce purchased at market value. 719 A. & H. MERCER. ©5* Please read this Advertisement. W. REID, "^THOLESALE AND RETAIL SEED MERCHANT, PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN, HAS FOR SALE— Clovers, all of this season's growth, of the very finest samples, at very low prices. I am rnw landing per ship Harrington four tons of Aberdeen Turnip Seed, same as last season, and known by so many fanners to be unequalled in the Colony. Also, 30 bushels of " Reid's " Champion of the World Swedes, which I am sure need no comment, being now so well known. Vov this early application will be necessary, as the supply will not meet the demand. Also, every sort of Agricultural and Garden Seeds, all new and of the finest samples. Five Hundredweight of Larch, Scotch and sprue (90s per lfo), which every person should grow, as they are useful, hardy, and will add value to your estate. Prices on Application Note the Address— WILLIAM REID, Seed Merchant, 373 Princes-street, Dunedin. ]S[ O T I C EL TO SETTLERS, HOTEL-KEEPERS, &c, &c. WANTED Known- The Otago Labour Exchange and Registry Office for all classes of Servants, for town or country, is now open. Office Hours: From 9 a.m., till 5 p.m.; and in the evening from 7 to 8. Also, all sorts of Commission Bussiness transacted at lowest rates. All communications punctually attended to. JAMES WHYTE, Agent. Office: Above Wise's, bookseller, corner Princes and Rattray streets. 720 "DOOTS ! BUOTS ! BOOTS ! D. B. SIEVWRIGHT (Bootmaker to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales), Desires te set before the inhabitants of Balclutha and surrounding districts the advantages of havng their boots made by him :— 1. A good fit, combining ease and comfort, is secured. 2. Parties afflicted with corns or bunions will have their boots made so that these will be no inconvenience. 3. The best material will be guaranteed. For strong work Scotch kip alone is used ; in - ;■; light work French calf and kid. Stitched 7 soles in every case when wanted. : . 4. "The lowest remunerative prices, |A¥VJj^B.S. v isr a first-class workman, and as he personally executes the greater part of his orders, he is enabled to sell at prices below any one in the trade in Balclutha. He has always in stock a full supply of English, Scotch,, and Colonial-made goods. As a specimen of his prices he would simply mention the following : — Men's Watertights .... ... 16s 6d „ Balmorals ... ... :17s 6d • „ Elastics ... ... ... 15s Women's Kid Elastics, from lls "to Hs 6d Childrens' from 1b upwards : D.B.S. would ask his customers to compare the , above prices with those they have been in the habit of paying at other establishments. D. B. SIEYWB laH T, Bootmaker, CtrtDK'-ST-, BAXCMJTHA. 722 '