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Marlborough Express, Volume XXXI, Issue 194, 9 August 1895, Page 3

] BLfcNHEIM CITY RIFLKP. THE parade ordered for TBURBDAY, the 1 5th inst , is countermanded, and a Battalion Parade for THURSDAY, tbo 29th, substituted. Government Parades each TUESDAY and Special Drills each FRIDAY during the month ; all at 7 80. Drill order. A Meeting of the Company at 7.80 before parade on TUESDAY, 13th, will be held to elect a Lieutenant. By order, C. J W. GRIFFITHS, Captain. Blenheim, August 6th, 1895. S U C C E S~S OF THE INCANDESCENT Gas Light. LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Blenheim, August 6th, 1895. 0 J. W. Griffiths, Esq., Blenheim. Dear Sir, — We have much pleasure m informing you that the Incandescent Light plaoed m our chop has given us every datisfaotion, as, besides considerably reduoing the heat, it has proved a saving m lighting acoount of about 50 per cent. Yours faithfully, SMALE & HAT. Blenheim, 6th August, 1895. C. J. W. Gbiffiihs, Eeq , Blenheim. Dear Sir,— The Inoandesoeot Light Burners plaoed m my printing room have proved a splendid success, as, besides giving a much better light, they have reduoed my gas acoount by over 50 per cent., the last two months' figures being June £6 Us, July £2 19s. Tours faithfully, S. J. FURNESS. A further Stock of "C" BURNERS HAS just been received by the undersigned. Eably Application Necessary as the supply is limited. C. J. W. GRIFFITHS, Sole Agent for THE AUBTRALABIAN INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT COMPANY, Limited, LONDON AND SYDNEY. FOR SALE, TJIQR CASH OR ON TERMS " RAPID'^BICYCLE, C. J. W. GRIFFITHS, £gent. TO LET. /^OTTAGE IN WELD STREET. \J Apply to— C. J. W. GRIFFITHS. NORTH QUEENSLAND INSURANCE COMP'Y, Ld. (Fire and Marine). HAVING been appointed Agent for Marlborough for the above Company, the undersigned is prepared to accept r^sks on all inaurabh properties m the district (blook risks included) at lowest current rates. C. J. W. GRIFFITHS, Agent. SATISFACTORY RESULT CF TBE GBEAT GUESSING COMPETITION HSLD AT FRANK MULLEN'S CASH DRAPERY SALE. THE QUESTIONS submitted for answer were : — Ist. — Why is Frank Mullen the Cheapest Draper m Town ? Answer by the Public of Marlborough : Because he buys for cash and sells for oabh — Correct. And here are some of his prices, which we have proved to be oorreot : AFTERNOON TEAY CLOTHS, a few at 10 jd ; not to be had m Town under 1/6 each. 6 pieoeß Marble BAIZE, suitable for coveriog tables, 56in wide, lOJd per yard ; ordinary price 1/9 to 2/3 d. All shades m Good Winter DRESS STUFF, double width, from 1/- yard ; to be had only at FEANK MULLEN'S CASH SALE. 3 dozen Infants' HOODS and TAMB, m Wool and Silk mixed (manufacturer's samples), trimmed with Fur Trim» ming, 1/6 to 2/6 eaoh ; worth double the money. About 200 pairs Ladies' and Girls' Sample HOsE, all Wool, from 1/- per pair. 50 pair Sample CORSETS, lovely quality, 1/11 and 2/11 pair ; to be had only from FRANK MULLEN'S CASH SALE. Men's White SHIRTS, with and without Collarß, 3s 6d each ; ordinary price 6s lid and 7s 6d. 2nd— Why is Fbamk Mullen the Best Draper m Town ? Answer by the Public of Marlborough : Because he never purchases oheap rubbish all his goods being of good quality, no matter how oheap he sells them, as note the following list.— Correct. 280 yards of the latest designs m Cream and Buttercup Madras MUSLIN for long curtains ; original price 2/4 yard ; now celling at 1/0 yard. FRANK MULLEN'S CASH SALE. Purchased today: A lot of Traveller's Samples m Men's, Boya' and Youths 1 Soft and Hard FELT HATS ; will be all oleared at 2s 6d eaoh ; worth 9s 6d and up to 11s. It is satisfactory to note that the whole population of Marlborough, with the exception of a few Drapers, have m each case given the CORRECT ANSWER —IN — FRANK MULLENS GREAT GUESSING COMPETITION. THE BOH ALL. ? WOOL WORKS (Near Mb O. Fulton's.) HIGHEST Ca&h Price given for Hides, Wool, and Sheepßkinß. Wool received for scouring m large or small quantities at moderate charges. S. TAPP (Late Tapp Bros.). t pHE undersigned is a Cash PurJL chaser of Wool, Hides, Sheeptkins, Tallow, &o. Highest Prices givou. J. B. RAY.NER, SoutUeide, Bleniwiui,