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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 81, 17 December 1887, Page 2

THE QUESTIONS or Economy & Retrenchment \ RE at present occupying the closest Attention of our Representative in Parliament. But the circumstances of the Colony demand that not only should the Government study how to Economise, but that every one feeling the pinch of the times should in like manner study how best to make both ends meet.

In announcing the Arrival of the several DIRECT SHIPMENTS OF NEW GOODS FOB THE SPRING & SUMMER SEASON I would point out that the whole of these Shipments have been marked at the very smallest possible advance on Invoice Price to cover the expense of Importation. lam ready and willing for this Beason to Cut Down Profits so that, despite the keen competition, I will be able to not only retain my present connection, but even to extend the number of my Customers, See the New Patterns in PRINTS, at B*d and Upwards, See the New DRESS MATERIALS, at 7|d. See the New DRESS MATERIALS, at lOd. See the New ALL WOOL BEIGES, at 1/1. Bee the New GALATEA STRIPES, at 7d. A SPECIAL VARIETY, including all the Newest Materials and Colors, and every hue marked at CUTTING PRICES.

OHOIOE HEW JACKETS MILLINERY AND JERSEYS There is a most Magnificent Stock of Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Feathers laid out for Summer wear. l3*The Taste and Style in Millinery this year is earning for my establishment a very desirable laudable popularity. The Show Room is the Finest, Largest, and Best Lighted n New Zealand. THE Dress-making Department, under the Management ol Mas Cullbn, is giving Unvarying Satisfaction. Ladies desiring a Dress, a Perfect Fit Thoroughly Finished and Tastefully Made will find themselves well suited. A trial solicited. It will lead for certain to Further Orders. Chabcss Vxbv Modxbate. WILLIAM ADAIR.