JAMES SMITH desires respectfully to inform bis Customers and the Public generally, that in deference to tho steadfast support accorded to him', he has decided to continue his GREAT CLEARING SALE OF DRAPERY. ' Giving them a.further opportunity of purchasing NEW AND SEAS^PABLE at such a very great reduction on usual prices. The great variety of Btookkep^ Warrants J.B. im assuring purchasers that they can be supplied with every requisite for Ladiejf-and Gentlemen's Trear. - %• Very great advantages are now offered in Great Bargains in Ladies' Black Silk Jaokefa, i the Dress Department. new and fashionable shapes, and neatlj Organdie Washing Muslins, neat patterns, 5s trimmed, 13s 6d, 15s 6d, 11b Qd, 21s, &&. 3d the dress A select assortment of Ladies' and (girls' Fash Fabrics in Chenas, Fancy Stripes, and ionable Trimmed Hats, 3s 9d, 4s 6d, 4a Check, all new, 6£d> tyd, BJd, 9*d, 10£ d 9d, to 12 8 6d per yard Furniture Chintz, Bid, 6fcdi 7£d | Pure Alpaca Lustres, in white, drab, and blue White Counterpanes, 7s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 0d Self Color Lustres, 7s lid the dres3 Heavy Twill Sheetings, Is IQJd Ladies' Tucked Skirts, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d Felt Hearth Rugs, 3s 6d ; Tapestry, do, 5s Worked do, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 8s 6d Brown Holland, pure linen, 4Jd, 5Jd, 6HLZ" Patent Tuckings, 4in. wide, suitable for skirt Harness Long Muslin Curtains, 6s 9d, 7i6d a trimmings, 4Jd per yard 9s 6d Gossamer Falls, all colors, 2 yards long, 2a lid White Toilet Covers, lljd, Is 1 Jd, Is 4d Complexion Lace Falls, lljd, Is 2d, Is 4id White and Brown Cotton, Balbriggitn, Liela Ladies Muslin Tics, B|d, lOJd, Is Thread Hose, &0., &c, all really cheap A choice assortment of Ladies' Lace Sets, Lace Jet and Bog Oak Brooches and Sets Fronts, Chemisettes, Garibaldis, &0., &c. Lot of Jot Brooohes, 6d each FOE CASH ONLY ! ! TE ARO HOUSE, CUBA STREET. VICTORIA HOUSE, PREPARATION. J. MCDOWELL & CO. Are making preparations for a total CLEARING SALE ! OF THEIE ENTIEE STOCK OF BUMMEE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, HOUSE-FUBNISHINGS, &C, &C, &C, And for the purpose of facilitating the Re-marking and arranging of the Stock, the Premises • VICTORIA HO US E, WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY AJND FRIDAY, THE 26th AND 27th INSTANTS, - In order that full PREPARATIONS may be made for the SALB. THE PREMISES WILL BE RE-OPENED . ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, For the sole purpose of Clearing out the SUMMER STOCK in accordance with their usual custom previous to Stocktaking. THE GREAT EXTENT OP STOCK! THE VARIETY OP CHOICE AND SEASONABLE GOODS!! AND THE VERY GREAT REDUCTION OP PRICES !l Warrant the statement that this will be an opportunity for securing Bargains which has not occurred previously in Wellington, and of which heads of Families, Country Settlers, and the General Public should avail themselves. " : The large Stock of MEN'S YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HOSIERY SHIRTS, Ao R Will be included in the Sale and at equal reduction with the Drapery. COLONIAL MADE SUITS ONETHIED LESS THAN THJB USUAL PRICE. The Sale will Commence on SATUE/DAY, CT-A-IfcT. 2 . FULL PARTICULARS IN A FUTURE ADVERTISEMENT: CATALOGUES OP STOCK PREE ON APPLICATION. VICTORIA HOUSE, LAMBTON QUAY, vJ. 2& C ID OWIELL <& CO., PROPRIETORS. CITIZEN ELECTORS. "T7ENNELL, MILLS'* 00., : V Mebchawts, Auotioneebb, "OEMEMBER Von Tempskey, Hastings, And G-enebai Commission AQSSVB t JX Buck, and other gallant fellows whose Grey Streefe Wellington. * lives were saoriflced in the late war ! ! Keep , ■■■■■■■ <**£ — : out the man whoae frightful mismanagement ( fTHHE undersigned are prepared to mafte caused that war. JL advances on Flax, Wool, and Tallow on . — — — • liberal terms. FELLOW ELECTORS. LEVIN & CO. TTTEwant no renegade in Wellington; bo mO WOOL GROWERS & STAPLKSB. VV keep out the rejected of Taranaki ! X . • , . . ' Whose gross negligence permitted the Chat- On Sale by the Undersigned. . : ; ham Island prisoners to escape, and brought on the last disastrous war? Richmond, of I/andea' Patent Wool-bleaching Solution courae. ' LEVIN & 00. ■'.