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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7773, 20 October 1886, Page 2

" ""T"" r "~~~ ~~ —--~~~~~ ~~~~~ , Dress and Fashion. , . ■.. < ' ~" bugion m. . ' BOX PoS * Or ™* 205. . MERCHANT TAILORS, SHORTLAND-STREET (Nearly Opposite Post Office). GRAND PREPARATIONS FOR THE SPRING TRADE OF 1886. THE ONLY SUCCESSFUL PROMULGATORS OF LOW PRICES. What we mean by Low Prices is a small compensation for a good article. We do not consider shoddy goods cheap at any price- Economy i 3 Vtolft and the true definition of economy is buying a good article at a reasonable price. You all understand the advantage we possess for making low prices. *> NO MIDDLEMAN'S PROFIT. EVERYTHING IS MANUFACTURED IN NEW ZEALAND, PATTEENS, ILLTJSTEATED CATALOGUE, and RULES FOE SELF-MEASUREMENT posted to any part of the Country.

IMPORTANT TO ECONOMISTS. By recent advices from our Mr. Smith, who is at present in London, we learn that, anticipating a general rise in the price of all wool Black and Colored FRENCH MERINOS, CASHMERES, and FRENCH DKESS FABRICS generally, consequent on the sudden and very large advance in the prioe of wools, he placed our order for these, and all other classes of Fine Wool Goods, within a week after his arrival in London, and two months earlier than he would havo dono undo* ordinary circumstances, and by doing go secured our entire Spring and summer Stock at not only old prices, but at the LOWEST POINT REACHED BY A MOST DEPRESSED MARKET. Mr. Smith was also in time to secure our Spring and Summer Stock of Silks, Ribbons, and all other classes of Silk Goods at Lowest Prices, and before the advance of 25 per cent, whio has recently taken place in the price of Raw Silk. The first portion of these purchases, together with NEW MILLINERY, Mantles, Hosiery, Gloves, Laces, Haberdashery, etc., etc., are to hand, ex s.s. lonic and R.M.s.s. Eimutaka (now in harbour), and are being marked in plain figures at our well known LOW CASH PRICES. Farther shipments to follow by subsequent steamers. SMITH & CAUGHEY, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY DRAPERS, QUEEN-STREET AND NEWMARKET. *% 178,180,182, QUEEMEEET. SPRING, 1886. MANTLE DEPARTMENT.— Mantles, Mantelets, Fichns, Jackets, Dolmans, etc., really charming garments are offering for the present season. There are some Beautiful Goods in Lace. Lace and Jet, Canvas and Lace, Canvas and Jet; also, Rich Silks, Satins, etc. The shapes offer variety for every taste, and there is no stint in combination of """"""■■ WILLIAM KATTRAT. DUST MANTLES, NOVELTIES, the Cheapest and most stylish ever before shown DUST MANTLES in Grey and Fawn Silicea, fashionably trimmed, 39s 6d DUST MANTLES in Grey and Fawn Check Carmelite Trimmed Ruche, 29e 6d DUST MANTLES ic Plain and Fancy China Silks, Trimmed Lace, or Ruche, 39s 6d, 49s 6d, 59a 6d ' DUST MANTLES in Check and Fancy Silks DUST MANTLES from 12s6 d LIAM RATTRAY . SPRING, 1886. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.—The shapes this season will be found easy and becoming ; while for Materials, the new Straw Lace or Straw Passementerie will be received The principal Trimmings will be Flowers for Bonnets, Feathers for Hate, with Laces, Picot, and Velvet Ribbons, &c. PLUMES, FEATHERS, WINGS, etc., in great variety STRAW GOODS of the most stylish character LADIES' DRESS CAPS TULLE AND NET BONNETS, Etc. CHARMING LITTLE LACE BONMETS FOR CHILDREN. | WILLIAM RATTK4X ! SPRING, 1886. I COSTUME DEPARTMENT. i NOVELTY IN COI.OUKS, NOVELTY IN MATERIALS, NOVELTY IN DESIGNS, NOVELTY IN TRIMMINGS, HANDSOME LACE COSTUMES j ALL WOOL SPUING MATERIALS from 49s 6d CANVAS AND FOULARD. 46s 6d I PLAIN AND FANCY SILKS from 69s 6d i PRINTED CAMBRICS AND ZEPHYRS, 29s 6d I WASHING DKESSES, from 19s 6d WILLIAM RATTRAYJ SPRING, 1886. SUNSHADES in all the newest shapes and designs DOUBLE SQUARES TRIMMED LACE. 10s 6d FAWN SATIN SUNSHADE, COVERED TAMBOUR LACE SUNSHADES, the latest Novelties BLACK SUNSHADES, TRIMMED AND COVERED CHANTILLY LACE CARDINAL SILK SUNSHADES, COVERED BLACK LACE LACE TRIMMED SUNSHADES, in Brown, Navy, and Fashionable Dark Colours, WILLIAM RATTRAY. FANCY DEPARTMENT. LACES ! LACES ! ! LACES !! ! in White, Fawn, and Colours PICOT AND VELVET RIBBONS LACE PLASTRONS AND NECKWEAR GLOVES in Taffetta and Pine Silk, all Lengths and Colours KID GLOVES, best Qualities in 4, 6, 8, and 10 buttons KID GLOVES in Tan, Fawn, Drab, Brown, Gold, Navy, Maroon, Myrtle, Green, Slate, Pink, White, Cream, Pale Elue, etc., etc. CHILDREN'S KID GLOVES in all Colours as Ladies' LADIES' HOSIERY, J. and R. Morley's Hosiery, and all makes, qualities, colours, and prices ° pm ™ ¥ ' *°" "" ai2 ' S WILLIAM KATTRAY. ————————— N.B.— OKDER DEPARTMENT.—Patterns of any Materials forwarded post free to any country address on application, ®I|, 178, 180, 182, QUEEMREET. Glassware, &c CHINA, BLABB, AM EARTHENWARE, ALTERATION OF PREMISES. JOHN li. WILSON CHEAP CASH SALE i "* "™ , " CHEAP CASH SALE 1 FOR ONE MONTH, PROM AUGUST 12. (HEAVY DISCOUNTS IN VASES, ORNAMENTS, AND FANCY ARTICLES, MANY OF WHICH WILL BE OFFERED BELOW COST. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN TOILETWARE. *3" GENUINE REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND.** 267, Queen-street, Opposite Turtle's PhotopphiG Studio

KAKANGAHAPE T>OAD. ARANGAHAPa JAOAD, NKWTON. o ° h =<i H E J?4& E A f/ & __ %\ A D 1(5 5 l> )1 l> R l\s & *l R S S GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, . ■• WTT»VFJ»POV i*l> IV»VO. _ Fancy Goods. ■— ____________________________ I II LI I W ■]VJ O 3D 1 O E THE GREAT C< ALE __ REAT K_ULIi OF ' BANKRUPT QTOCK ANKRDPT fDIOCK COMMENCES ON SATURDAY "\tEXT, ATURDAY IN EXT, ON THE PREMISEi . AT MONTAGUES ITTUNCY ONTAGU-18 Jt? ANCY I>AZAAR. : . i , F on A43b tv ys r_ NLY, or JL4S: JJays JJnly. Public Companies. "CIQUITABLE INSURANCE ASSOCI' ation of new zealand. Capital £1,000,000 Subscribed £291,912 . FIRE, marine, AND life. Directors : H. W. Henderson, Esq. (Chairman) Andrew 8011, Ksq. Goo. Harper, Esq. FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. LIFE ASSURANCE UPON THE MOST APPROVED PRINCIPLES. Managers: Fire and Marino E. Wytin William. Lifo W. A. Thomson The Funds of the Life Department are kept separate and distinct from all other brandies of Insurance transacted by this Company. I. A Deed of Trust has been executed whereby the whole of the net premium on a 4 per cent, valuation is placed in the bands of trustees, aud invested by them as a separate fund for the benefit of Policyholders only. THE SECURITY OFFERED BY THIS COMPANY TO POLICYHOLDERS RXCK.EDS TUAT OK ANY LIKE OFFICK DOING BUSINESS IN AUSTRALASIA, and the Equitable Insurance Association of New Zealand is the PIONEER OF THE POSITIVE SYSTEM OF INSURANCE, which prevents forfeiture of Policy. All intending Assurers for Life are requested to obtain orosnectus, and examine carefully the superior claims'of this Company, marking as it does the transition period iu life Assurance. M Thomson will attend personally any appointment for explanation to the intending proposer for insurance within a radius of 60 miles of Auckland. OFFICES : FORT-STREET, AUOKLAND. "VTORTHERN ASSURANOK I_\ COMPANY. Capital. _■-..--,—£3,000,000. STATEMENT SHEWING THE PROGRESS OF SHI northern assurance COMPANY Since its establishment In 1836 to the present time (1878). I o______ Accumu- - Net Fire Net Life *•££• lated Year - Revenue, Revenuo. j nt ° m Fund £ £ £ £ 1836 90f. 700 1,200 88,200 1838 1,900 000 2,600 1841 8,200 9,800 2,400 68,801044 4,000 14,000 4,000 85,600 1847 6,800 18,200 6,800 134.600 1850 7,900 26,000 6,600 162,800 1863 22,900 37,400 8,600 226,800 1856 68,400 66,500 18,200 342,500 1869 100,300 62,600 18,600 453,600 1862 127,900 75,300 24,200 692,400 1865 163,900 87,400 34,700 802,700 1868 182,600 113,700 41,100 940,900 1371 236,400 119,900 67,700 1,241,600 1874 • 813,300 133,000 78,400 1,778,100 1877 408,700 157,500 . 2,216,800 LIFE DEPARTMENT. It M worie than useless to possess a Life Policy unless there is the certainty that the sum assured will be paid at death.* A man may for years trust to it as th support of his family, and ultimately find that it is e no value. The sums assured by the " NORTHERN are guaranteed by the Shareholders capital of Three Millions Storling, and by its Accumulated Funds, all safely invested, amounting already (December, 1877) to more than Two Million Two Hundkkd Thousand Pounds, and continually increasing. In the Participation Branch, the whole of the ascertained HHBPLoa at each valuation belongs to the Assured. The undersigned, Agent for the above Company, is prepared to accept Risks against Fire on Buildings and Contents in the City and Province of Auckland, at the LOWEST CURRENT BATES. SBOMAS MAOKY, Fort-street, March 19,1879.