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Tuapeka Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1143, 9 May 1885, Page 2

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. THE LONDON DRAPERY COMPANY, 07 DTTNBWK, OAMAKtT, & iNVBBOABaiLL, Beg to inform the public of Lawrence and surrounding Districts-that^Jify arf now'*seJK ing all Goods in the shape of Drapery at*2"o per cent, below oost. As their Stock is too large, they have determined to let the public hare the benefit of I he reductions in pric* wbioh they have effected. The Oompiny's Goods have nol been pulled about. ; nor are they Goods that the Dunedin publio have refuted, being only opened ten days ago, as tho styles of our Millinery will show, as nothing like it hts ever been seen in Lawrence. The following is a list of a few pri-es : — Dress Goods — Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4£d per yard Broche Dress Stuffs, all colors, lOfd Black Cashmere, Is 6*d. Is 9Jd up to 3s Gd Fancy Broches, 4f >\ per yard— worth Is Fancy Goods at half the usual prices, which are too numerous to mention. Men's Mercery at half Dunedin prices. Calicos, Flannels, Blankets, &0., &0., at less than cost. P. S. -People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Oar Goods have not been pulled about iv the Arcade, for instance ; nor do we attempt to throw dust in our Customers eyes by representing quantities we have not really got in stock. LONDON DRAPERY COMPANY, ROSS PLACE, LAWRENCE. Priob & Bullied ... Managers. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT. A PPLICATIONS are invi'ed from ***• thoroughly competent valuers who are willing to act as Assessors for tho next triennial assessment, whioh will be commenced on or about Ist August. A memorandum stating the nature of the duties to be performed, and forms of application, may be obtained by applying personally or by letter addressed to the Postmaster at any Post-office which is a Telegraph or Money-order Office. References will, in all oases, be required. J. SPERRY, Commissioner. Property-tax Department, Wellington, 4th May, 1885. LAWRENCE BOROUGH LICENSING DISTRICT. LOCAL OPTION. IyrOTIOE Is Hereby Given that a Poll of - * the Ratepiyers will be taken to determine whether Publican*', New Zealand Wine Accommodation, or Bottle Licenses may or may not respectively be increased within the above district ii accordance with tbe provisions of tbe 46th and following clauses of "The Licensing Ac*, 1881," and "The Licensing Act 1881 Amendment Act, 1882." Tho Poll will be taken at the Town Hall Building, Ross Place, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of MAY, 1885, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Each ratepayer is only entitled to one vote. PHILIP UREN, Returning Officer. Lawrence, 17th April, 1885. COUNTY OF TUAPEKA. GABRIELS LICENSING DISTRICT. LOCAL OPTION. TVTOTICE Is Hereby Given that a Poll of ■*■' the Ratepayers will be taken to determine whether Publicans', New Zealand Wine, Accommodation, or Bottle Licenses may or may not respectively be increased within the above district in accordance with the provisions of the 46th and following clauses of "The Licensing Act, 1881," and "The Licensing Act 1881 Amendment Act, 1882." The Poll will be taken at the Schoolhouse, Blue Spur, and at the Sohoolhouse, Wetherstones, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of MAY, 1885, between the hours of 9 a.m» and 6 p.m. Each ratepayer is only entitled to one vote. JONAS HARROP, Chairman of the Gabriels Licensing Committee. 17>h April, 1885. COUNTY OF TUAPEKA. BROWNS LICENSING DISTRICT. NOTICE Is Hereby Given that a Poll of Ratepayers will be taken to determine whether Publicans', New Zealand Wine, Ac. commodation, or Bottle Licenses may or may not respectively be increased within the above district in accordance with the pro* visions of the 46th and following sections of the Licensing Act, 1881. The Poll will be taken at the Schoolhouse at Evans Flat on SATURDAY, the 16th day of MAY, 1885, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Each ratepayer is entitled only to one vote. GEORGE BROOK, Chairman of Browns Lisensing Commilte Evans Flat, 22nd April, 1885. TO THE SETTLERS AND OTHERS IN THE WAITAHUNI WEST AND TUAPEKA MOUIH DISTRICTS. DM'TAGGART begs to inform the resi- * dents in the above districts that he has opened a Branch Establishment in WaitaJ hana West, where he may be found every Tuesday. Blacksmith - work in all its brauches. Charges Moderate. Waitahana, 7th May, 1885. TUAPEKA. DISTBICT MUTUAL BENEFIT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. n~i (\f\(\ TO LEND, in sums to suit J^jiXUUU Borrowers, on approved Free hold Security, at current rates of interest — ApP ' r '" J 0 LOTS Secretary.