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Cromwell Argus, Volume XXVII, Issue 1372, 13 August 1895, Page 1

Business Announcements qons. [Established 1869.] WHOLESALE AND RETAIL F-AJVCILY G-E/OOBRS WfNE, SPIRIT AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We beg to announce that in order to provide for the growing exigencies of our business, wo have made substantial improvements in the Retail Department of our stone premises. These alterations have been so designed as to show to the best advantage the large indents that regularly arrive by the direct mail steamers of all descriptions of merchandise suitable for the requirements of the district. Tn order to keep pace with the times we have made arrangements to indent as far as possible tbe bulk of our goods in all the departments which comprise our varied stock, being the largest and most complete on the Goldfields. All goods are purchased tor cash direct from Home manufacturers, landing our stock at lowest cost, which will enable us to place goods on the market at such values as will give every satisfaction to purchasers and will ensure a continuation of that liberal patronage that has been accorded to us for the past 25 years. GROCERIES: TEAS.—We are sole agents for Nelson and Moate's eelebrated blends, who are the largest importers of Teas in New Zealand, and offer the best value of any firm in the trade. Prices—2s, 2s 4d, 2a 6d, and 2s 9d per lb. Try our 2s per lb package. Sugar, No. 1 Co. Best White, 3£d per lb. i Wax, Fairy Wax, and Carriage Candles Special quotations to large buyers. Soaps—Laundrine, Treble Crown, Scented Coffee, Cocoas, and Chocolates Juvenia, Hard Water, Old Brown Bacon, (Jheese, and Butter. We receive Windsor, in cakes and boxes weekly supplies from best dairies Salt—Table, Fine, and Coarse Jams, Jellies, Pickles, and Sauces Raisins—Muscatels, Sultanas, and Elemes, Candles—De Roubaix Jenair, Price's London Currants We are large buyers of produce : Wheat, Oats, Chaff, Butter, Eggs, Bacon, and Hams. We give the highest price for Fresn and Potted Butter. In order to encourage the settlers in our district to direct their attention to this important industry, we will provide stone jars capable of holding from 201bs to 401bs of potted butter. Our desire is to circulate tbe money in our district that is sent away annually. The Butter must be Prime. Try our special brand of Laundrine Scented Soap made to our order, each bar stamped with our name. Roller Flour in 25, 50, and 2001b bags at lowest prices. . N. B.—Recognising the evils of the credit system, and being desirous of encouraging a CASH TRADE, we will in future issue a monthly cash price list (which will compare favorably with Dunedin cutting prices), of all goods in this department. TOBACCOS. Juno—William's celebrated brand I Havelock, Ruby, Aromatic, Twist Cigars and Cigarettes | Rough Cut Tobacco Speoial Quotations to Large Buyers. WINES, SPIRITS, AND ALES. We keep large stocks in bulk and case of the very best quality obtainable. For 20 years we have made a specialty of our Rob Roy Old Highland Whisky, which cannot be surpassed for purity, strength, and flavor. IRONMONGERY. Mining, Agricultural, and Household Re- Rabbit Traps of approved brands quisites Standards, Fencing, and Barbed Wire. Gunpowder for Sporting and Rabbiting Special quotations to large buyers purposes Bedsteads—French, Double, and Single. Blasting Powder in Kegs Palliasses to match. Wire-netting, 3ft, l|m ; 17 gauge, 3Jd per Kapoc to fill mattresses, lOd per lb. yard To arrive shortly, THOMAS' PATENT RABBIT TRAP. For simplicity of action, durability, lightness, and price, will surpass all other brands in the market. HOSING CANVAS, SADDLERY, and BRUSHWARE, DRAPER'S 1 AND CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. We have greatly extended our operations in this department, aud a visit of inspection will prove that we keep the very best class of goods at lowest prices, and offer liberal discount on all cash purchases. All prices marked in plain figures. ■ THE DRAPERY INDENTS CONSIST OP: Cashmeres and French Merinos of every shade and quality. Cotton and Woollen De Lames, Navy Blue and Black Estramene Serges, Fancy Colonial Dress Tweeds (in dress lengths). Zephyrs, Ginghams, and Pongee Prints of latest designs. Cotton, Dress Muslins, Flannelettes, Shirtings (in great variety), Ceylon Shirtings, Art Muslins, Cretonnes (plain, reversible and bordered). Sheetings (bleached and unbleached), Harvard and Regatta Shirtings, Union Tickings, Table Linen, Towellings, Waterpoof Sheetings. Brussels Carpets, Linoleum and Floor Cloths, Tapestry Table Covers, Hearthrugs (all qualities), Brush and Skeleton Cocoa Door Mats. Corsets, Ladies' Gloriossa Silk Urn" brellas, Florence Kid Gloves. Lace Curtains, Ecru, Madras, Handsome Tapestry Curtains. We can also offer exceptional value in— Men's Roslyn and Mosgiel Tweed Suits, Men's Mosgiel and Wellington Trousers and Vests, Men's Kid Jackets, Men's Waterproof Tweed Coats, Men's Merino and Silk Shirts and Pants, Men's Tennis and Cricketing Shirts in great variety. Boys' and Youths' Melville Tweed Suits, Boys' and Youths' Blue Serge Suits. Men's and Youths' Hard and Soft Felt Hats (latest styles). Men's Tweed Suits made to order (fit guaranteed). BOOTS AND SHOES. WE RECEIVE REGULAR CONSIGNMENTS OF COLONIAL AND IMPORTED BOOTS AND SHOES. Ladies' Kid Boots, Elastic Side, and Lace-up Ladies' Evening Shoes Balmorals Ladies' Tennis Shoes Ladies' Fancy Slippers Ladies' and Gents' Snow Shoes Men's Standard Watertights, 12s 6d per Boys' and Youths' Standard Boots and pair cash Shoes in all sizes Men's Standard Watertight Bluchers, 10s Men's Fancy Balmorals 6d per pair cash North British Gum Boots Sole Ageuts in New Zealand for the improved " ECONOMIC" Slipper, 2s 6d per pair CROCKERYWARE AND FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY & PATENT MEDICINES. We are now showing a consignment of Colonial Made Furniture to be cleared at less than cost, consisting of— Duchess Toilet Tables, Wardrobe, Washstands with tile backs, Chest of Drawers (half Scotch), Kitchen, Dining Room, and Toilet Tables, Cheffoniers and Colonial Sofas. We are also showing a consignment of Paperhangings direct from the manufacturer, Gold, Sanitary, and Enamelled Papers, with rich borderings to match ; 55 patterns to select from, in all 2000 pieces, suitable for Drawing Rooms, Dining Rooms, Bedrooms, Kitchens, Halls, and Offices, at greatly reduced prices. Also, a large stock of Hessians on Hand. REGULAR CONSIGNMENTS OF DOUBLE-EXTRA STRONG HOSING CANVAS Made to our Order, and Registered as " Southern Cross Brand." AGENCIES: Sole Agents for Nelson and Moate's Celebrated Brands, Nobel's Dynamite. Nimmo and Rtnir'n 3r>p.rta. Smith Rrifi'sh Tngnnnn. C~ Blair's Seeds, South British Insurance Co. ILL CLOSER" IS the latest discovered, and the most effective rabbit destroying agent known, and is certain death to every rabbit that tastes it. Public trials have ascertained beyond the shadow of doubt that no other known poison can live with it as a RABBIT POISON. At Mount Pisa 521bs of poison resulted in the following tallies : Ist picking up, 564; 2nd picking up, 256 ; 3rd picking up, 233 ; or a total of 1053. At Gibbston 421bs of the poison k resulted in 1453 rabbits being got for ONE PICKING UP ONLY. No second or third pickings up were made. At Cromwell lib 2ozs killed 29 Rabbits. No 2nd or 3rd pickings up were made. The poison is working satisfactorily on all the neighboring runs, and orders are coming in daily for large quantities. Supplied in any quantities from lib tins to 10 tons. Price : Is per lb small quantities, and for a ton per arrangement. For particulars until Agents appointed, apply direct to DALGETTY & CO., Dunedin; W. G. STRONACH, Mount Pisa. Cromwell District Agent: W. RICHARDS. A. OARRIOK MARTIN R. B. MARTIN R. B. MARTIN AND SON, VALUATORS, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS ACT in the capacity of Agents to sell or let Land and Houses, Collect Rents, Invest Moneys, Negotiate Loans, Effect Insurances. Attend Waste Land Board Meetings, Crown Land Sales and Ballots, and Educational Reserves Sales. Communications regarding Crown Lands open and to be opened for sale or selection promptly answered, and plans, etc., forwarded free of charge. Pe-sons in the country and others desir. us of taking up Crown Lands can do so by mploying us to act for them and thus avoid >e expense and loss of time in coming to Duu Ain. Office: Colonial Bank Buildings, Waterstreet, Dunedin, Postal and Telegraphic Address— R. B. Martin & Son, Dunedin. OTIC JS OF R E MOVAL WILLIAM SUTHERLAND, GENERAL BLACKSMITH, FARRIER, &C, Has Removed his Business Premises from Quartzville to Doctor's Flat, Bannockburn. Iron Piping for Mining Purposes made to any size, and notto be Excelled for Strength, Durability and Cheapness anywhere,