The Singer ManufacturingCompany, whioh originated in a humble venture, backed by the modest capital of 40 dollars (£8) borrowed money, now commands a working capital of £2,000,000, and threefourths of the sewing machine trade of the world as well. An army 63,000 strong represents its employees throughout the world (with 4000 vehicles and 6GOO horses), 12,000 of this host being employed solely in manufacturing machines. JB. Chrisp, resident agent, — Advt. The famous Victory Sewing Machine is the latest and most perfect of Sewing Machines. It is adapted for household and work-room use, and h capable of performing the most artistic fancy work. The prices vary from six guineas, and any of the machines can be purchased on the easiest of time payments from the New Zealand Clothing Factory, the local agency. — Advt.
Gisborne, June 16th, 1896. npO THE PUBLIC,— . Having leased from Captain Tucker the allotment and store formerly occupied by Mr H. E. Johnston, I propose commencing business in the COAL AND FIREWOOD TRADE, and intend going to Australia to make the necessary arrangements at the mines for n regular supply of i the best procurable article. ' Trusting from my long residence in the district to get the support in my new venture ; that I have hitherto had when in business, ' I am, j Your obedient servant, I 308 ■ T. J. DICKSON. ' POVERTY BAY AGRICULTURAL { AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. [ A COMMITTEE MEETING of tho above XJL Society will be held at the Masonic ' Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 27th June, at , 2.30 p.m. ] M. STOPFORD, i 306 Secretary. POVERTY BAY ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. A MEETING of Members of the above 1 Board will be held on WEDNESDAY, 17th June, at the Board's office, Makaraka, at 7.30 p.m. ARTHUR F. CUFF, Clerk. < Makaraka, 13th June, 1896. 300 TO BUILDERS. I rpENDERS will be received on SATUR.JL DAY, the 20lh inst., at Noon, for Building a COTTAGE, on Block B, Gisborne North. Plans and specifications at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. J. QUIGLEY, 305 Architect. TENDERS FOR CARTING. ] npENDIiRS invited by the Poverty Bay & JL. Farmers' Co - operative Association, Ltd., for CARTING from Wharf and DELIVERIES for Twelve Mouths. Tenders close SATURDAY, 20th June, at 2 p.m. GISBORNE FARM HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION. A MEETING of the above will be held . XX at Townley's Hall, on SATURDAY, & 27th inst., at 2 p.m. Business important. „ M. McLEOD, 281 President. MARK WAY 2I . . IS SELLING . . p MEN'S Kaiapoi Saddle Trousers for 8a 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 255, Boys' Sailor Suits from 3s lid, Gents' Regatta Shirts 4s 6d (usually 6s 6d), Ties from Gd each, Sox, Braces, etc., at prices second to none. CONFIDENCE WON * w FOR r ( EAST'S h BAKING POWDEK. g — — 9i NOW PRONOUNCED THE MOST RELIABLE FOR Making a Good Loaf, Scones, Cakes, Etc , etc., WITHOUT EGGS. LOST,onSunday evening, between Custom a and Childera road and Church of Eng- r: land— Gold Horse-shoe and Nail BROOCH p (nail through shoe). — Finder return to Miss a Hardy, Te Raupi. 301 1 WANTED, by Young Man— Board and 0 Residence, between Roebuck road and the Hapara. — Apply, with particulars; p to " K. Y.Z.," office of this paper. 302 rriHEATRE ROYAL, To-morrow Night.— 2 JL Gisborne Quadrille Assembly's Plain and Fancy Dress Ball. Double tickets, 5s 6d ; spectators, Is.— A. Webb, Hon. Sec. 303 DRUIDS SOCIAL.— A nice assortment - of Evening Dresses in all shades, including Silks, Satins, Nuns' Veilings, Crepons ' and Fancy Muslins. These goods are worthy = of inspection. — Robertson amd Adair. TAOKETS 1 Jackets ! — Tho balance of »_> our stock has been greatly reduced, to effect a speedy sale. No reasonable offer refused at Robertson and Adair's. ' O ACRED CONCERT at Makauri SchoolO room, on THURSDAY, 18th inst., at 7.30 p.m. Brako leaves town at 6 45. Ad- , mission Is, children half-price. 3C4 ( f SPHERE will be no meeting of the Gisborne < JL Woman's Political Association tomorrow evening. "Prohibition "next week. . ANTED, by Thursday- Six brace of , Pheasants. — Apply Jas. Ebskine, Baker. 307 ' nrO LET, in Palmerston road— A Six--1 roomed HOUSE.— Apply to G. R. Moore. ■■ 291 FOR SALE — Mixed FIREWOOD, 4ft • lengths, delivered in town at 22s Cd per cord, cash on delivery. Orders left with J. McKee, grocer, will be promptly attended to.— G. A. Farmer. 293 nnO LET, in Childers road — A Six-roomed JL HOUSE (new), with half-acre ground. —Apply to A. H, Norman. 290 WANTED— A General SERVANT, for Mrs J. Tombleson, Waimala. — Apply Mra Jounstone, Mukuraka. 297 J'" UStIiEOEIVED, and for sale cheap, to cleur —70 cases Tahiti aud Sydney Sweet Oranges, 20 cases Apples ; also, Evaporated Apples (in pound packets or 251 b boxes).— D. M. Orr. SEED POTATOES and Long Tartarian Seed Oats just to hand ; also, Sample bag Tusmanian Seed Potatoes, for which orders are solicited. — D. M. Orr. ON SALE— Groceries of all kinds (best quulity). Flour, Oatmeal, Sugar, Haiis and Bacon, Butter, Lard, Cheese, Crushed Ont9, Maize, Beans, Baled Hay, Chaff, Liusced, Barley, etc. — IX M. Orr. IMPORTANT.— Last few days for sale of tickets in Mrs Wakiibn'h Art Union. Drawing 17th June. Don't bo too late for it la ticket. 284 BARGAINS I- Just secured a choice lot of travellers' samples in Ladies' TOQUES. Exceptional value. See our window. Also, nice assortment) in Flannel' ettcß,— Ab Mrs Rosje's,
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7657, 16 June 1896, Page 3
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