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Marlborough Press, Volume XX, Issue 1196, 14 November 1879, Page 1

“ ’Tis not in mortals to command success, But we’ll do more, Sempronius : we’ll deserve it,” BY PROOF POSITIVE THAT “ Live and Let Live ” IS THE IOTTO AT “ OXFORD HOUSE,” PICTON. IN' thanking those who during the last six months have supported him in his endeavor to reduce the exorbitant prices of the necessaries of life heretofore ruling in Picton. the proprietor of Oxford House begs to intimate that, in return for favors received, he is determined to do his “ level best” to make things as pleasant as the present hard times will allow to the dwellers in and around the “ City by the Sea.” The quotations given below include but few of the large variety of articles kept in stock, but consumers may rest assured—lst. That the prices of every article are equally moderate ; and 2ndly, That any marked increase in their favors will lead to still further reductions. Fresh Butter 2d per lb under other retailers. FRUIT and FOREST TREES. SHRUBS, PLANTS and SEEDS in stock or procured to order from the Nelson gardeners at the net prices named in their catalogues, copies of which may be inspected at OXFORD HOUSE. JOHN GODFREY. CHARLES WILLIAMS, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER. NOTHING LIKE GOOD LEATHER! O TO THE PUBLIC. P WILLIAMS begs to inform the inhabitants of Picton and surroundings that he .barge ana snoes, And offers the same at such Prices never heard of before in Picton. Being a practical man, and having a long experience in the leather trade only, enables him to buy to a far greater advantage than others without that knowledge ; and the public will derive this advantage in purchasing their Boots and Shoes at the Old Stand, Under the Verandah, from C. WILLIAMS, JAMESON BROTHERS & CO., Grain and Produce Merchants, CHRISTCHURCH. mporters of all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, Implements and Machinery. Export orders promptly attended to. MILLS BROTHERS, Wholesale and Retail STOREKEEPERS and BUTCHERS, " AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS. Cash Purchasers of Wool, Hides, Sheepskins, or General Produce. Agents for Custom House and National Fire Insurance Company. HAVELOCK, MARLBOROUGH. U'Vw. SYMS. X <5 AUCTIONEER &c PICTON <P eIS Announcement to the Public. john McAllister, COACHBUILDER, WHEELWRIGHT Blacksmith, &c., GROVE ROAD, BLENHEIM. European Merchandise. LN English Firm, of good standing and long experience, exporting to all parts of i world English and European Merchandise every description, and Manufacturing in reive Departments of Birmingham Goods, will ■cute orders with care and despatch, at lowest glish prices. Direct Orders must be accomlied with all or part cash. Orders through ndon Agents cash on delivery of goods, lllusted Book may be seen at the office of this icr, or will be sent direct on application to PELL & Co., Globe Works, Birmingham. sponsible Agents treated with. Foreign Pro;e sold on Commission. AFRESH LOT of Photographic VIEWS OF PICTON and MAORI PORTRAITS. Every description of Coach Builder’s and Wheelwright’s work in all their branches. Repairs neatly and promptly executed at Moderate Charges, A First-class SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH kept on the premises. Agricultural Implements made or repaired. Undertaking Done. S. CLARKE, TAILOR, &c., EGS respectfully to announce that he has commenced Business Next Door to the ‘Press’ Office, High Street, Picton, and solicits the patronage of the public. Gentlemen’s own materials made up, and repairs neatly and expeditiously executed. The Colonial Fire and Marine Insurance Company. CAPITAL - £2,000,000. Liability of Shareholders Unlimited. B AGENT: J. HORN BY, Mount Pleasant, Picton M Lachlan Macneill, ARINE SURVEYOR AND COMMISSION AGENT, PICTON. Sub-Agent and Surveyor for Lloyds. Brown paper & paper bags ON SALE by Alfred T. Card, Stationer &c. Picton. ALFRED T. CARD, PICTON.