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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXI, Issue 311, 21 October 1887, Page 3

Hardy street, and Waimea street, 11th October, 1887. To my Friends and Customers, I FEEL it due to my many supporters for the past twenty-one yoars, to express to them my profound and sincere thanks for the large patronage with which they have favored me during that long period. As the condition of my health does not warrant the active attention which such an extensive business demands, I have this day disposed of my Stock, Horses, Vans, Plant, and Premises, as a " going concern," to Mr. JAMES HALL, for whom I would bespeak the same generous support. I feel confident that from his extensive business experience and capacity, he will maintain the credit oi the old concern. WILLIAM PATTERSON. ■' ' O -' W*ITFI reference to the above, I would avail myself of the opportunity of informing the many customers of my friend, Mk. Patterson, as to the system upon which I mean to conduct my business. In doing this I have no idea of parading or making a capital ef trade virtues, but in this age of sham sales, when every particle of good taste is outraged, and the good natured credulity of the public imposed upon, it is essential that everyone's principles should be distinctly and clearly understood. I deprecate most strongly the reprehensible practice adopted in many places, of selling Goods tbat are well known, at Cost Prices or even less, and charging exhorbitant rates for those articles of which the true value is not understood (amongst the respectable portion of Nelson Shopkeepers this happily does not appear to be the case). 1 shall endeavor to sell everything at the lowest remunerative profit, without descending to any " clap^trap " or ''catch-penny" method, and I am -sure the good sense of the community will not fail to see the advantage of simple ■straightforivard dealiDg. As an extensive Buyer, I may from time to time be able to secure an occasional line under current prices, of which transactions my customers shall certainty reap the full advantage, and it shall always be my endeavor to acquire by fair trading, and the supplying of reliable Goods, to obtain the confidence of old customers, and secure the favorable opinion of the new. Having secured the continued services of the existing courteous staff, customers will have their -usual orders executed without inconvenience, and I hope soon to be able to make the personal acquaintance of them all. The name of Mr. Patterson being so well known, I have arranged for the retention of same, merely altering it to Patterson & Co., so that the business may not be confounded with his private affairs. Grocery Department. ■■ In teking over this portion of the stock, there aro several lots, the wrappers of which are. slightly soiled, but contents perfect, and these I shall dispose of at very low prices as N soon as they can be laid out for sale, as I do not wish to assimilate them with the new and fresh Goods. Drapery Department. As I am thoroughly conversant with the details of this Department, I purpose extending it considerably, so far as plain substantial articles are concerned, but Fancy perishable Goods I do not mean to touch. — o— — — Boot Department. This Department is under the management of the same thoroughly practical man who has already raised the reputation oi u Patterson's boots " far and wide. He attends to all special orders. Miss Margt. Patterson will continue to attend in the Ladies' Department, and as I am also conversant with this branch oi trade, I shall superintend it myself. BUTCHERY. The Bheep and Cattle for this portion of the business will continue to be purchased by the same experienced man and as they will be drawn from my Paddock at Stoke as required, the Pubiic may rest assured that no imported flabby dead Meat will be offered for sale. ___ — o— Ironmongery and Delphi Of this class of Goods I shall continue to keep a considerable quantity, ■especially of the lighter articles which are in every day domestic use, but the heavier Goods, such as Implements, &c, for which I have no room, I shall procure from the Manufacturer and Agent at a fair commission. Boot Shop j Ira falgar street. There is a considerable quantity of Waite's Stock still on sale, and although •slightly soiled, they, art both fashionable and sound. I ahall have them arranged ah speedily as possible, and marked to sell cheap, so as not to interfere with the new Goods which have now arrived. Customers will be glad to know that Miss Patterson will continue to have the management of the Ladies' Department The new Stock is , extensive, and the value unsurpassed. I shall carry on this Business under my own name, as Mr Patterson's name has not been associated with it. i Wholesale Trade. I am anxious to extend still further this Branch of trade, and Country Storekeepers and others who can buy for Cash, or upon short credit, 1 shall •serve at a nominal profit, but my scale of charges will not enable me to give lengthened terms. ■**■ -■ - o IN CONCLUSION, As everything shall be under my personal supervision, aud as I shall devote my whole energies to serve the good people of Nelson and elsewhere in the best possible manner, I would respectfully claim a share of public patronage. JAMES HALL, (PATTERSON & CO.) Hardy-st and Waimea-st 5 Nelson, ~~J. P. BLACK & SON"" Beg to inform friends and customers that they are showing their new iS-UMMEft Spring Season's Goods. All will be found choice and excellent value, being carefully selected and marked .at the lowest remunerative prices. 1 A Si 1 ? A Cash Discount is allowed of 1/- on every pound paid at JLOP I • time of purchase. ; J, P. BLACK & SON, TRAFALGAR-ST.