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JANUARY, 1882. TO THE PVBLIC— We beg to tender our sincere thanks for your libera. patronage daring the six years in whioa we have carried on business in the Old Wealeyan Chapel, known more generally as The Hall. The building has been removed to make room for larger and more convenient premises, to meet the demand of our continually increasing trade. During the three months required to complete the New Hall, we do not intend to lose our trade, or any of our customers. Having on our hands over £8000 worth of Drapery, Millinery, Clothing, &c, besides any quantity of new goods yet to arrive, we have made up our minds to lose several hundred pounds rather than our connection, bo will offer the whole stock at considerably under wholesale priceß. We have been selling oheap goodß, but now intend to sell muoh cheaper. Our bargains shall be spoken of in every house in Canterbury. Wo have taken the Bee Hive, next door to The Hall, for the salo of Millinery, Drapery, Dresßes, &o. ; also Crerar and Whitoombe's shop, next to Bashford'a confectionery shop, in Colombo street, for the sale of Men's and Boys' Clothing and Drapery; and Hudson and Bidley's store, in Manohester street, corner of St. Asaph street, on the left hand side going down to the railway station, for the sale of Drapery and Bargains. With these three places of business, we trust to dispose of our goods, and guarantee to well repay anjone for the trouble of finding us out. Again thanking you for past favours, We are respeotfully yours, H. B. MAY & CO 1 WANTED, all to Call and See the 50a Ooatumes, reduced to 25a and 27s 6d, at H. E. May and Co.'s, corner of Manohester and St Asaph streets, l»ft hand side going down to the Bailway station. WANTED, Mothers to ;Buy beautiful Muslin Bobeß, elaborately trimmed and well made, at 5b lid, being jußt half the usual price, at H. E. May and Co.'s, Manchester street, corner of St Asaph street. WANTED, the publio to know that the Beehive, also Our Shop, corner of St Asaph and Manchester streets, and the Clothing Shop next to Bashford's, in Colombo street, will Bemain Open eaoh night until 8.30 : Saturdays until 10.30 p.m., that those engaged in work all day may be enabled to Seoure the Bargains after tea. WANTED KNOWN, that we incur no extra work on our assistants by keeping our shops open during the evenings, as those remaining late at night will come late in the morning. H. B. May and Co. WANTED Known— Blaok Silks at 2s 6d, worth 3s 6d. H. E. May and Co., Manchester street; also at the Bee Hive, next door to the Old Hall. BLAOK Satin Cloth at Is. Wanted, all to call and inspect our stook of Black Dress Materials, as we are really selling them wonderfully cheap. RAVE You seen our full-size Woollen Shawls at 3s 6d, a wonderful bargain ; if not, call at once at the corner of Manohester and St Asaph streets. H. E. May and Co. ANTED— The public to know that they are really selling, at May's new shop in Manoheßter street, the best quality in moulded Paper Collars at 4}d the box. WASHING Saved— Wanted, all to know that the best Paper Cuffs are being sold at 2d (two pence) per bundle, at H. E. May and Co., corner of St Asaph and Manoheater streets. GOOD news for Mothors, for we now can tell them where to get good Bibs at 4£d (fourpence three farthings) eaoh : at H. S. May and Co.'s little shops. INFANTS' Merino Frocks are being sold at 1b lid, when the usual price was 3s 6d. H. E. May and Co. are really giving greater bargains than ever at the Manchester and High street stores. W "ANTED the Publio not to forget our Clothing Shop, which is in Colombo street, next to Bashford's, as we are selling cheaper than ever. Call at once and see our Shirts and Trousers and Suits, whioh have all been reduced. 'ANTED, Men to see the shirts at Is 9d, Is lid, 2b 3d, 2s 6d, whioh are juat half the usual price. H. E. May and Co., next to Bashford's, that is the shop for Men's and Boys' Clothing, and Mercery. 'ANTED Known Beam Door Slips at 1b 9d are being sold at our Manchester Store, also at Orerar and Whitoombe's old shop, next to Bashford's. Also, the beat quality in Cocoa-nut Matting, at 6Jd the quarter. 'ANTED, Ladies to call and Bee our stook of Underclothing at Manchester street. Chemises and Drawers at 1b 3d, 1b 6d, Is 9d, 2a, 2a 3d, 2a 6d, 3a, and 3a 6d, all at considerably under tho wholesale prices. H. E. May and Co., Manohester street. MEN'S Straw and Leghorn Hats at halfprices, at uolombo street, next to Bashford's. Also in Manohester street, corner of St Asaph streot. H. E. May and Co. WANTED Known— Black and White Check Dress Goods, suitable for ohildren, at 4,1 d, worth BJd, at. tho Bco Hivo, next to tho old Hall, High street. H. E. May and Co. BEIGE3, all shades, reduced from 10id to 6Jd. Also, French Cords, all shade, now 5Jd ; pure Mohairs and Alpacas, reduced from lid to 7Jd. At the Bee Hivo, next door to the old Hall, High street. H. E. May and Co. OHAKESPEABE paper Collars, tho very *O beat quality, at 4d ; fourpence the box, at H. E. May and Co.'a Store, the cornor of Manchester and St Asaph streets. ANTED, all our Old Friends to call and see us in our little shops, bb we guarantee to give them great bargains, and will do our best to pleaee them. H. E. May and Co., the Beehive, High street, corner of Bt Asaph and Manchester streets, next to Baahford's in Colombo street. DON'T Forget that all OHr Shopa are kept open until after 8 o'clock, so that there is no necessity to leave your shopping until Saturday night. H. E. May and Co. WANTED Known, Washing Ties at 4d. 12 dozen to cover the front of tho shirt. Now goods juet in havo been marked at less than half price. OYS' Crioket Belts at 6d ; also Silk Burlington Ties, the new Spotted Silk Scarf for boys and youths at 6d, being just ono-half the usual price. H. E. May and Co, Colombo street, next to Baahford's, and Manoheater street, cornor of 8b Asaph street.

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Star (Christchurch), Issue 4306, 9 February 1882, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 Star (Christchurch), Issue 4306, 9 February 1882, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 Star (Christchurch), Issue 4306, 9 February 1882, Page 2

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