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The Pekin “ Official Gazette ” publishes a communication from a learned Chinese, who demonstrates—at least to his own satisfaction —that the “far-speaking tube ” was already known about A.D. 962, and was the invention of an inhabitant of Pekin. UNCLE SAM’S PAWN OFFICE. S STEWART begs to Ine form the public that he prepared to LEND MONS if " m sums from la to £SOO, on Clothing, Jewellery, Plate, Merchandise, Bills of Lading, &o. Lowest interest charged. N,B.—Ladles’ and gentlemen's wearing apparel bought, sold, or exchanged. A large quantity of new and secondhand jewellery of all descriptions to bo sold cheap, Note the Address—S. STEWART Licensed Pawnbroker, Lichfield stre near the Oddfellows’ Hall. LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, Office —Lichfield street, THE above Society DISCOUNTS BILLS DAILY. Loans from JBIO to €SOOO on personal security, deeds of property, shares in public companies and other securities at current rates. Entire charge for £lO, repayable at ten shillings per week, £l. Entire charge for £2O, repayable at £1 per week, £2. Advances made on Furniture, Stock-In-Trade, Farm Stock. All applications, personal or by letter, strictly confidential, 3309

TO BUILD EES AND STONE' MASONS, THE Undersigned having accepted the AGENCY of the COAL CREEK STONE QUARRIES, beg to solicit Orders for this superior Building Stone. Delivery can be given at any Railway Station between Opawa, near Timaru. and Christchurch. Orders promptly executed at very moderate prices. The most satisfactory references given as to its excellent qualities as a building stone. Samples to be seen at our offices Colombo street, Christchurch. 185*3 T O OS. & B, PAVITT COFFEE. GILLESPIE’S ELEPHANT BRAND, COFFEE. HAS long been recognised as the most suitable Breakfast Beverage, it being delicious in flavour and thoroughly whole* some. Sold by most Grocers In 1,2, 4,7, 14, and 251 b tins, and WHOLESALE BY ALL MERCHANTS AND AT THE MILLS, HIGH STREET. 2170 HERT K 0 R D HOUSE, Victoria Street. GREAT CLEARING SALE. OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. T AUSTIN, in returning his sincere • thanks to his numerous Patrons and the Public generally, begs to inform them that he intends holding a CLEARIN f SALE .OP SUMMER STOCK At prices that must insure a speedy Clearance. Having had a successful season, he will offer the remaining portion of his Summer Stock regardless of cost. NOTE THE FOLLOWING LINES 12 doz silk sunshades at 3s 6d and 3s 9d, reduced from 6s 6d and 7a 6d 10 doz straw hats at Is and Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d and 4s 9d 500 yds of mohair lustre at 7M, reduced from Is 1000 yds print at 4Jd and 6*d, reduced from 7Jd and lOd, warranted fast colors. Muslin frilling, 2d to 6d per yd Princess Robes from 6s 6d Colored cotton skirts, 2s 6d to 7s 6d, good value Cotton shirting sld, reduced from 7ad Fancy dress materials from 6Jd per yd Japanese silk from 10£d to is I Id 30 doz linen handkerchiefs at 6s 6d per doz, in boxes 20 doz ladies' sets from 9£d per set CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Boys’ knicker tweed suits 3s lid Boys’ serge suits from 5s lid Men’s tweed trousers from 6s lid Trousers and vest from 13s 9d Men’s straw and Leghorn hats regardless of cost. Men’s socks from 4Jd per pair, All other goods equally low. The SALE commenced on THURSDAY, January 9th, 1879. 2675 T. AUSTIN, Hertford House. IMPORTANT TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS, ARTIZANS, &c. JJOBERT ITu C H A N A N, City Foundry. St. Asaph street, Begs to intimate that he is in possession of a Large Assortment of ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK for Verandahs, Balconies, Ridging. &c,, &c., which he is prepared to execute at LOWEST RATES. An Inspection Invited, r. BUCHANAN, City Foundry, St. Asaph street, Christchurch.