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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 4, Issue 316, 29 July 1879, Page 3

TO ARMS! TO ARMS I ! MY FRIENDS, Omi teutu, Tenakoe (which, being interpreted, is " look out for squalls.") This is my word to you. Te What's-his-name says there will be a great earthquake up North very soon. Perhaps there will, and-perhaps there won't. Anyways, H. B. is of opinion that if certain results do not follow (within fourteen days from this date) from the ready he has expended in postage stamps and envelopes, B. T. M. will be seen rushing from store to store for a new box of " Swan Quills." A cry will be heard from J. H., "Bring me another horse," and F. Y. S. will be wiring for a fresh supply of Law Court stamps. Make no mistake, the war paint is mixed 1 The tommy-axe is sharpened 1 Only Fourteen days, then "Up goes the donkey !" This is the last time of asking. H. BILLENS. Akaroa, June 10, 1879. To Arrive Shortly, A large supply of T. & G. Kauri Flooring, and Match Lining. Also, all sizes Rimu Rough Boards and Scantling, at very reasonable prices. Also on Sale, Cane and Wood-seated Chairs, Children's Cots, Colonial Sofas, Washstands, Single and Double Bedsteads, Kerosene Oil and Lamps, Spare Burners, Glasses, and Wicks. Also, . The usual assortment of Fancy Goods, Tobaccos, Cigars, Pipes, Biscuits, Lollies, Stationery, School Books, Church Services, Hymn Books and Psalters, Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, Drawing and Presentation Books, Concertinas. H. BILLENS, ECONOMY HOUSE. AGENT for Mr W. ROBERTS, WATCHMAKER, Manchester street, Christchurch, who for cheapness and skilled workmanship is not to be equalled. All orders punctually attended to and work guaranteed. Licensed to sell arms, amunition, and everything necessary to make a crack shot. Also, blasting powder, drills, hammers, &c. Doors, sashes, mouldings, architraves, ridging, pouting, galvanized iron, 5 to 9 feet lengths, T & G floor_g and match lining, carpenters' and builders' materials of all kinds, paints, Oils, glass, and paperhangings. Agent for the Standard Insurance Company and "New Zealand Wesleyan." J. SUNCKELL, JUNIOR, SHIPPING & FAMILY BUTCHER AKAROA. BEEF, Mutton, Corned Beef, Ox Tongues, &c, all of the jrfmest quality. Families waited upon every morning for Orders. A LONG FELT WANT. W. J. MILLER, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Akaroa and the surrounding Bays, that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS as above, in the premises adjoining Mr Chadwick's Druggist's Shop. Repairs of every description promptly attended to. Charges strictly moderate. June 24 CAUTION. ANY Horses or Cattle found TRESPASSING in the Paddock surrounding the Roman Catholic Church, Akaroa, will be IMPOUNDED without further notice. WIGGINS & CO. NOTICE. OWING to Dogs Worrying my Sheep, POISON will be laid on my land, Look Out Station after this date. A. WAGHORN, Sen. .Little Akaloa, July 15, 1879. ; S* S. AKAROA. IT is requested that all ACCOUNTS j DUE to the Proprietors of the S. S. AKAROA, be PAID at QNCE, without further delay, they wishing to avoid the necessity of having to adopt j the means to ensure the payment of outstanding amounts. JOSEPH M'LEAN, Master. July 21,1879. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. ""VTOTICE is hereby given that I __N intend to apply to the Akaroa County Council, in terms of the 24th section of, the " Slaughter-house Act, 1877," for a License to Slaughter Cattle at my slaughter yard, situated at Gebbie's Valley, section 34095. JQHN MANSON. July 22.