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Evening Post, Volume XXI, Issue 110, 12 May 1881, Page 1

RE S. W. ALCORN. CLEARING SALE. KIRKCALDIE AND STAINS, HAVING purchased from the creditors the Stock and Premises of the above, S. W. Alcorn, will open on SATURDAY, the 7th INSTANT, when the Stock will bo submitted at prices which must command a speedy clearance. KIRKCALDIE AND STAINS, having marked every article in plain figures, at the VERY LOWEST PRICE. POSSIBLE, they respectfully notify that the sale is strictly for CASH, either on or before delivery, and further, that no discount can be allowed. As the stock comprises A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OE DRAPERY, all in decidedly good condition, buyers calling early will meet with BARGAINS which can only be obtained in ESTATES OE THIS KIND. The following prices at which the goods are now marked, set against the former quotations, will best serve to show the Reductions made, as it is urgently imperative the whole should be sold during the following? Three Weeks. The Shop, which is of recent erection, measuring about 70 x 30, is to Let; possession can be given after the Sale. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S. TO BUYERS OF DRAPERY. 6d now, felt hats, formerly 2s 14s lid now, 10-4 blankets, formerly 25a 6d Is now, felt hats, formerly 3s to 7s 21s now, super blankets, formerly 35s 2s now, velvet hats, formerly 5s Is OJd now, 72in sheeting, formerly la 9d 3s now, plush hats, formerly 7s 4s lid now, white quilts, formerly 8s 6d 4s now, plush hats, formerly 12s 7s 6d now, white quilts, large size, formerly 2s lid now, trimmed hats, formerly 10s 15s 3s lid now, trimmed hats, formerly 12g 25s 6d now, cretonne curtains, formerly 52s 8s lid now, trimmed hats, formerly 16s to 30s 6d 8s 6d now, trimmed bonnets, formerly 15b All lace curtains very oheap to 30s 4s 6d now, wool repp, formerly 7s 6d 8s now, Jersey jaoketg, formerly 15s lOJd now, satin cretonnes, formerly la 9d 9s 6d now, cashmere jacketß, formerly 18a 6d now, brown holland, formerly 9d 12b 6d now, cloth jaokets. formerly 21s 7id now, dress stuff, formerly Is 2d Ladies' and children's ulsters, half-price 9Jd now, winter serge, formerly Is 6d 18a Gd now, ladies' costumes, formerly 27s 6d A large assortment of dress pieces in French 25s 6d now, ladies' costumes, formerly 39s 6d poplins and other materials Wrappers, dressing gowns, and dressing Grenadine, in blaok and fancy, for evening iaokets, exceedingly cheap wear, marked extremely cheap Ladies underclothing mil be found less than 3s 6d now, skirts in alpacoa, &c, formerly English cost 6s 6d A large assortment of ladies' aoraets, marked To Dressmakers. — Black and colored fancy very cheap trimming silks, satins, velvets, fringes, 18s 6d now, ball dresses, formerly 35s buttons, &c, at greatly reduced prices 23a 6d now, ball dresses, formerly 55s 4|d now, Hoyle's prints, formerly BJd 3s lid now, blaok lace skirts, formerly 15a 6s lid now, evening muslins, formerly 22s 6d 4s 3d now, men's white shirts, formerly 6d now, 2-button kid gloves, formerly 4s 7s 6d ' 2s 6d now, 2-button black kid glovea, sewn 4s lid now, men's white shirts, ¦ formerly colors, formerly 5s 8s 6d . 2b 6d now, 3-button white kid gloves, for3s 9d now, Oxford shirts, formerly 5s 9d meriy 5s 4s 6d now, regatta shirts, formerly 8s 6d All the hosiery is marked 25 per oent. less 100 feather muffs, 6s lid, 7s lid, and 10s than coat price FrilUugs, ruohes, &c, 2Jd per yard Scarves, ties, collars, seta, &0., half-price 200 yards white and blaok cotton, Is 6d doz. Ribbons in all colors and widths decidedly Is now, knitting cotton, formerly Is 6d oheap All haberdashery equallylcheap Is 4d now, sash ribbons, formerly 2s 6d SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, lately üßed in the dressmaking room, will be sold very cheap. The above gives a very meagre outline of the many bargains to be offered on SATURDAY, THE Itb. INSTANT. KIRKCALDIE AND STAINS, (LATE S. W. ALCORN). TESTIMONIAL FROM CAPTAIN AND PASSENGERS OF THE SHIP WAIPA, FEOM LYTTELTON TO LONDON. The Good Ship Waipa, English Channel, 19th July, 1877. Mb. Wm. C. FITZGERALD. BEAR SIR— We, the, undersigned passengers on board the good ship Waipa, from New 'Zealand to London, cannot think of parting without expressing to you, as Surgeon of this vessel, our gratitude and esteem for one who has ever been ready, as friend or medical adviser, to do all in his power for the general good. ICrarely happens to be the good fortune of a passenger ship to have a medical man who combines the two qualities to such a degree ; and, in looking back on our long voyage, we can truly say you were the friend of all. • • By the good providence of God over all, we have been mercifully preserved from any serious sickness, but our little ailments have always met with prompt and continual attention from you. ' If the knowledge of our unqualified good wishes and sincere regard will afford you any gratification, be assured they are yours. ' We are, Yours very sincerely, (Signed by Captain and Passengers.) WILLIAM C.~FITZGERALD, FAMILY CHEMIST AND SURGEON DENTIST. THE PHARMACY, MANNERS STREET, WELLINGTON.

lggt| "PRINCIPAL OFFICES— I6I, King-street, Sydney, and 12, 14, jr^^la Jt and 16, Eastern Arcade, Melbourne jPf la MA.DAME WEfGBL'S PAPER PATTERNS of Dresses, 9 R Mantles, &c, out in different sizes, for ladies and children, accom- *¦ t JPr^WtJH Panicd by directions and illustrations for making up. Sold at prioes #Bf S^M ranging from 6d to 2s. Newest Styles monthly in WEIGEL'S fc/ljgr £ JOURNAL OF FASHIONS, pried 7d, by post Bd, or 6s per annum JOSShPIL v (payable in advance). Catalogue of Fashions, 3d. No addition to Jg~^t Hik ' Melbourne prioes. ¦ Bole Agent for Wellington, MISS COWLES, Lambton Quay.

YI7ELLINGTON TRUST, LOAN, t V AND INVESTMENT COMPANY (LIMITED), Lambton Quat, Wellington. Capital .£200,000 Paid-up Capital (nearly oompleted) £100,000 Chairman : Edward Pearce, Esq., J.P. Dibeotobs : George Allen J. R. George, A.M.J.C.E. Hen. M. S. Grace, M.D., M.L.C. Thomas Kebbell, J.P. William H. Levin, J.P., M.H.R. James Lockie Charles Tringhanx James Wallace Solicitors : Messrs. Izard and Bell. Bankers : The National Bank of New Zealand. This Company is always prepared for the ollowing business :— To receive monthly payments from persons desiring to accumulate sums payable at fixed periods in the future. To grant Loans on security of Real Property, Bank, or other Bhareß, Ships, Steamers, &o. To receive money on deposit, for which . ful rateß of interest are paid. J. WOODWARD, Manager. Wellington, Ist June, 1880. ItHE COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. FIBE AND MARINE. Capital, £2,000,000. HEAD OFFICE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, Wellington. All descriptions of Risks, Fire and Marine, accepted at lowest ourrent rates. GEO. S. GRAHAM, Geaoral Manager. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Fire risks of all olasseain town and oountry accepted at lowest ourrent rates. Prompt and liberal settlement of claims. Agents— KßULL & CO. mHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND X MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve Fund, £160,000. TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company is prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool Grain Skins Tallow, and Produce placed in its hands for disposal in the Colo nies or the Home markets. Full particulars may bo obtained on appli cation to the agent of the Company, Mr. H H. Lang, Custom House Quay, Wellington.

LONDON AND LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. . ¦ FIRE BRANCH. Capital ... MI ... M . £1,000,000 Head Office— Livi:bp©ol. Insuranoe against lobb by fire on every deoription of property effected at ourrent rates. JOHNSTON & CO., Agents. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Established 1849, FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. New Zealand Branch Office : CUSTOM HOUSE-QUAY, WELLINGTON. Local Board of Directors : The Hon. Charles Johnson Pharazyn, M.L.C., Chairman. The Hon. Sir William Fitzherbert.K.C.M.G., M.L.C, Deputy-Chairman. A. de B. Brandon, Esq,, M.H.R. ; Charles J. Johnston, Esq. ; The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D .jf.L.C. Medical Officer— Dr. W. G. Kemp, M.R.0.5., (England). Annual Revenue exceeds ... J2700,000 Accumulated Funds exceeds ... .£3,000,000 Intended assurers will please note particularly the name of this, the oldest Established Life Office in the Colonies. The similarity of Title assumed by some of the new offices may lead to mistakes. Prospectuses, forma of proposal, and all other information may be obtained on application to the undersigned. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Head Offices— Livsbpool and London The undersigned, agent for the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company, prepared to receive proposals for Fire Insurance on all descriptions of Town and Country Property. EDWARD PEARCE. WANTED, the Publio of Wellington tc give S. Bishop & Co. a trial, whew i they will be supplied cheaper than anj house in the city with General Groceries. Note the Address — ' S. BISHOP & CO., Empirk Tea Warehouse, Willis-street. Wellington. MONSTER CLEARING SALE. A. VOLLBRACHT EMPIRE CITY BAZAAR. 5 I IyrONSTER CLEARING S ALI - L ' J - of GERMAN, FRENCH, AND] VIENNA GOODS, - FOE ONE MONTH ONLY At a Seduction of 50 pet cent. VlBIT«E8 IHYITBD.