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Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1457, 18 May 1905, Page 1

Thus tho Auckland Herald on the Shops Act ;—lt is idlo to talk of the responsibility of members of Parliament, including members of the Opposition, in this matter, nB being the same as the responsibility of Mr Seddon. It was Mr Seddon’s automatic majority, to the maintenance of which ho subordinates the credit and iuterests of the colnuy, that made the Act possible, and only Mr Seddon can call an early session to right this most grievous wrong. Tho meaning of tbo Act to small shopkeepers is in no way exaggerated. It is so deadly that wo doubt if a voice will now be raised in Parliament against amendment; if it is wo are sure that voice will never bo heard in Parliament — unless it be in Mr Seddon’s nominee Chamber—after the next eleotion. Again wo ropeat that there is only one legal and effective escape from the plight into which this precious piece of legislation has plunged a hardworking and deserving class —whose strugglo to make an hone9t living under many difficulties ought to bavo won them the support of a Government so pretentious in its professions of sympathy with “ labor.” That is the repeal by Parliament of every ill-advised, unconsidered, and objeotionable provision in the Aot. Six-pence each, Gents’ Silk Ties. — A splendid_ lot of latest Reversible Silk Ties just received direct from the manufacturer—6d, !)d. Is, Is 3d, and Is 6d each. The best value ever offered in Gisborne. —C.. ROSIE AND CO. Messurs Williams and Co., of the Gisborne Soap Works, have secured the services of Mr Chjas. Cook, who has had oven 40 years’ experience in the soap industry. Everyone give “ Lynda soap a trial. When other lipsi and other hearts With flattering vows allure, Remember that your truest friend Is WOODS’ GREAT. PEPPERMINT CURE. When frosty stars gleam overhead. And .earth’si in wintry moods, iAnd. cold attacks in throat anti head, Then you’ll remember WOODS.

YOD SHOULD KNOW THAT THE RIGHT PLACE For the CHOICEST OF CONFECTIONERY, 19f Th6 Sweeteries,’ GLADSTONE ROAD. NEW SHIPMENTS or HIGH-CLASS GOODS Have just been received, anti you can choose from a hundred and one varieties ot Sweets. A GRAND ASSORTMENT OF. CHOCOLATES. E. JOWERS. MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER ' (Wholesale and Retail), GLADSTONE ROAD,

LAWRENCE-KENNEDY .MILKING SVIAGHSNES. BAIRY FARMERS desirous of obtaining pariioulars of and Estimates for tfco section of the Lawrence-Kennedy MILKING MACHINES should apply to the Local Agent WILLIAM E. 'AKROYD, Intercolonial Land and M.A. Co.

TH.STIE HOTEL, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND. PAT. QUINLAN has taken over the above Hotel, where he will be pleased te see old friends and welcome new ones. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOB g. COUNTRY SETTLERS And the Travelling Public.