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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 78, 10 December 1887, Page 2

THE QUESTIONS or Economy & Retrenchment ARE at present occupying the closest Attention of our Representative in Parliament. But the circumstances of the Colony demand that not only should the Government study how to Economise, but that every one feeling the pinch of the times should in like manner study how best to make both ends meet, la announcing the Arrival of the several DIRECT SHIPMENTS OF NEW GOODS FOB THE SPRING & SUMMER SEASON I would point out that the whole of these Shipments have been marked at the very smallest possible advance on Invoice Price to cover the expense of Importation. lam ready and willing for this Season to Cut Down Profits so that, despite the keen competition, I will be able to not only retain my present connection, but even to extend the number of my Customers,

See the New Patterns in PRINTS, at 3Jd and Upward*. See the New DRESS MATERIALS, at 7|d. See the New DRESS MATERIALS, at lOd. See the New ALL WOOL BEIGES, at 1/1. See the New GALATEA STRIPES, at 7d. A SPECIAL VARIETY, including all the Newest Materials and Color*, and every line marked at CUTTING PRICES, CHOICE NEW JACKETS MILLINEBY AND JEBS SYS There is a most Magnificent Stock of Hats, Bonnets, F’owers, and Feathers laid out for Summer wear, tS'The Taste and Style in Millinery this year is earning for my establishment a very desirable laudab** popularity. The Show Boom is the Finest, Largest, and Best Lighted n New Zealand. THE Dress-making Department, under the Management of Mrs Cullen, is giving Unvarying Satisfaction. Ladies desiring a Dress, a Perfect Fit Thoroughly Finished and Tastefully Made will find themselves well suited. A trial solicited. It will lead for certain to Further Orders, Charges Very Moderate. WILLIAM ADAIR.