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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5616, 12 May 1886, Page 3

AUTUMN AND WINTER ANNOUNCEMENT,. DRESSMAKING. H, E. MAT & CO. hßve|ple_ure in ai_o__i» theeHgxxementofa Kew Dressmaker, a Strang,* j to Christchurch wholbrings with her the highest : testimonials for taste and general proflotanojlim. her art. JNew JlJress JMLateriais NEW JCASHMERES new merinos new plushes new velvet*. JDlack Ottoman Cloths black cashmeres BLACK MERINOS BLACK {SERGES BLACK VELV TB, IN ew Wool Gl'oods NEW HOSIERY NEW GLOVES NEW BIBBONS NEWLACIfr JN EW JtjLANKETS NEW FLANNELS NEW SHEETINGS NEW TABLE CLOTHS NEW CRETONNE* W OOL SHIRTINGS UNION SHIRTINGS BBOWN HOLLANDS TABLE DAMASKS SCOTCH PLAXDINQB , SHOW ROOM. Ons glance at onr Millinery Window will sh©-* we keep one ot tho beßt seleotions of Millinery that it is possible to see. Kindly do ns the favour ot aa inspection. _ MANTLES.--Thiß Winter we are showing thn* times the Assortment we have ever done before— DOLMANS, JACKETS, ULSTERS, JERSEYS Ac, bo. CLOTHING ROOM. JNew Suits new trousers and vests new trousers new coats new merce* t JNew Overcoats kaiapoi. overcoats tweed overcoats oil coats waterproof co4tß, H. E. MAT & CO., THE HALL. WHT pay Exorbitant Prioes when yoa earn get a roally good SUIT TO MEASURE For £3 10s. 200 Patterns to choose from, A flrst-class Cutter, NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANT, 221, High street.

Private letters received from the West Coast show that the peoplo on that side are fully as sanguine as those of Canterbury in regard to the benefits anticipated from the making of the Weßt Coast and Nelson Baiiway, which they hopo will deliver them from the evils of isolation and high prices at present afflicting some of the district**. A gentleman, writing from the Beefton district says : — " It looks as if Beefton will be a place of importance soon. In fact, it can hardly be otherwise. The district ia rich in minerals, but languishing for want of communication with the centres o£ population. Fancy the prices of provisions here — a shilling for a four-pound lo\f» aid 5s per bushel for oats."