Eigp* Many years ago a man stood on London Bridge, and offered all the passers by a Golden Sovereign for a Shilling. He, however, could sell but very Few of his sovereigns, for the public did not believe they were genuine. Now, we intend to be more successful than the man on London Bridge, and we will tell you how we shall do it. During the months of April and May w© are going to distribute
THREE THOUSAND PARCELS
Containing the most Wonderful Value ever offered to the public ; and to show how desirous we are of keeping faith with our Customers, we hereby undertake, in the event of any parcel not coming up to expectation, to 3E3* X2IF XJ XKT 3D "X? XX 3E2 XlfiE O ZKT 3E5 7ST and also give the Customer a SHILLING f° r the trouble incurred. THE FOLLOWING FAECELS AEE HOW EEADY AT THE
Great Drapery Parcel
FYFE & CUMING, PROPRIETORS.
A NOTHER Most Astonishing Parcel of Dress J\_ Stuffs,.— A dress length of 12yds very stylish Check Costu me Cloth ; 1 2yds of the New Tartan Dress Tweed ; 12yds of a fancy Dark Stripe Costume Cloth; 12yds of a very effective Stripe Dress Tweed ; and 12yds of a, most beautiful Stripe Flannelette. We will send this extraordinary parcel, carriage paid, by Parcel Post, on receipt of P. 0.0. for 30s.
HHHE PARCEL for the MILLION.— This -*- is one of the most Wonderful Parcels we have ever sent out ; every parcel is worth double. Sent carriage paid to the nearest railway station for 38s 6d. Containing : ldoz Crewdson's white Calico (33in wide), ldoz heavy half-bleached Calico (31in wide), ldoz yards of pretty flannelette (fast colour), ldoz yards of good strong Melton Cloth for dresses any dark colour or black, syds of extra strong white Welsh Flannel, 3ydß of good Scarlet Flannel (will make a warm petticoat), 3yds of a Strong Holland for aprons (36in wide), 3yds of pretty window net, and 2 half-bleached Cotton 1 Turkish Towels (good useful size). The above, Wonderful Parcel, which is worth double, sent carriage paid to the nearest railway station for 38s 6d.
T>ARCEL No. 305.— Household Parcel— l JL splendid quality Honeycomb Quilt; 2 very nice Toilet Covers, lyd and a-half long ; 1 pair of handsome Lace Curtains, beautiful, chaste, and elegant design ; 6 very large White Turkish Towles; 12yds of lovely Coloured Dimity for bed hanging?; 1 pair of superior Twilled Cotton Sheets ; 2 very handsome Lace Antimacassars: and 1 beautifully embroidered Table Coyer, in soaiiet, maroon, or green. This very useful and everyday parcel sent, carriage paid, to the nearest railway station for 50s. Ladies, you will be delighted with this most wonderful parcel.
We will -not send any pjrcdttal^
JACOBS' GIFT DEPOT, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, WTO TIGHT 1 "?? C! €ST l "l5 1 E* I ?P"Ta T%V7'KrE*TW"Kr Established Over 25 Ybabs. VISITORS to Town ARE INVITED TO INSPECT THE STOCK, consisting of— FANCY GOODS FOOTBALLS OPERA, FIELD, and GLASSWARE TOYS, WOOLS, SILKS OTHER GLASSES CROCKERYWARE BRAIDS DESKS, WORKBOXES CUTLERY EMBROIDERY ALBUMS MUSICAL PATTERNS LEATHER GOODS INSTRUMENTS BOXING GLOVES PIPES, TOBACCOS ORICKETWABE CHESSMEN WILLIAMS' RUBY LAWN TENNIS DRAUGHTSMEN CIGARS, CIGARETTES STERLING GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, PLATED WARE. NEW-MOWN HAY (Celebrated Mixture). A Specialty in Cut Tobacco, In £lb and lib Tins. ALSO TH:OTTS-A.3XTI>^ OP NOVELTIES, Both Useful and' Ornamental, suitable for BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, AMD OTHEft PRESENTS. Country Orders receive my special attention. PARCELS of the value of £2 forwarded CARRIAGE PAID. OCTAGON, DUNEDIN. The BEST CLOTHING, MERCERY, and HOSIERY ESTABLISHMENT IN OTAGO. MEN'S Rloßgiel Tweed Suits, New Goods, I Meus Trouper* aud Vests, New Patterns 355, 40s, 42s 6d, 455, 503, 55s | 17s 6d, 20s, 2256 d, 255, 27s 6d. Men's Trousers, Strong and Stylist, 7s 6d. 10s. 12s 6d. 15s, 17s Sd. WATERPROOF COATS (with and without capes) for walking or driving ; every size, colour and chape. Each coat taped and sewn, and thoroughly reliable in every way, 27s fid. 30s, 355. 40s, 45s 50s. 555. BOYS' SCHOOL SUITS, beavy dark Tweeds and lined Knickers. 7e fld, 10s, 12s Bd, 15s, 17a 6d, 20s. Boys' and Yonths' Suits Id endless variety, manufactured from Mosgiel Tweeds. BOYS 1 ODD JACKETS, 000 TROUSEfiS, ODD VESTS, 000 KNICKERS, All at Factory Prices. MEN'S and BOYS' TWEED OVERCOATS, the Largest and Best Assortment in the Colony to select from. Boys'. 7s 6d to 253 , Men's, 24s 66 to 50s. MOLE TROUSERS, Our Own Make. Boys', 5s 6J ; Men's. 6s 6d, 7s 9d. MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING, in Masgiel, English, and Scotch Makes; Factory prices. ' HATS— New Stock Colonial and English-made I SHIRTS— WorkiDg Shirts, Regatta, Oxford, Hats—Large stock, Is to 10s. | White. Every Size, Is 6d to 7s 6d. OCTAGON, DUNEDIN, '
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Otago Witness, Issue 956, 16 May 1889, Page 4 (Supplement)
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782Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 Otago Witness, Issue 956, 16 May 1889, Page 4 (Supplement)
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