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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8959, 17 August 1892, Page 3

The ladies of Auckland have been having a great time of it lately with cheap drapery sales, and Mr. George Fowlds, Victoria Arcade, thinks it is now time the gentlemen had a show. Ho therefore announces a great clearance sale, commencing on Friday, when eomo sensational bargains will be offerod such as men's suits, 10s 6d ; boys' sox, Id per pair ; Macintosh coats, 19s 6d, worth 355; and everything else in proportion. His establishment will be closed on Thursday to complete the marking down. With the advent of winter the important question of fuel supply demands the attention of householders. The use of gas-coke, either alone or with local coal, cannot be too highly recommended, as those who have adopted this truly economical fuel are at all times ready to testify. • —-1 An enterprising literary American has just discovered that Julius Caesar was not assassinated for political reasons, as generally supposed, but because in the Senate he passed a disparaging remark on the fitting of the toga of Michael Cassius, which evidently must have been made up by some second-class tailor in the Via Sartoris. This, and this only, it seems, caused the tragic fate of the mighty Julius. Suits made at the New Zealand Clothing Factory fit perfectly. Mr. Jaggs, uinior, the new cutter, gives entire satisfaction. Inspection invited. ; Persons having money to invest should consult Messrs. .Reginald Beaumont and Co., Hobson Buildings, Shortland-street. The above firm have excellent securities for sums of all sizes at exceptional interest. Advice gratis. Leaders of society in Auckland, regardless of " Burke," can be fitted out with one of Shackelford's white dress shirts, The Don, one stud and masher collars. New shipments to hand. All sizes, and splendid value in white shirts, and all the leading shapes and styles in collars, ties, scarves, etc., at 194, ■ Queen-street, next Auckland Savings' Bank.