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Kumara Times, Issue 2512, 9 July 1884, Page 3

GRAND CLEARING SALE OP M H& Wi l CLOTHING, BOOTS, &o. FOE 03STE MONTH OISTIS^T. The Executors in the Estate of the late W. Kirkpatrick have resolved to hold A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OP DRAPERY GOODS, Belonging to the above Estate. THE WHOLE STOCK HAS BEEN EEMAEKED. * IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. GIVING UP THE BOOT DEPARTMENT. A SPLENDID STOCK OF Imported and Christchurch Boots, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT COST PRICE. TERMS CASH. ROB EET B. JOKE S, 9 GUNSMITH, AND MACHINIST, HOKITIKA, iPXJTS/riPS, rEisra-rcTES, SEWING AND OTHER MACHINES, Well and promptly Repaired, either in Town or Country. Having had many years’ experience with the largest firms in the Colony, I undertake the preparation of Estimates and Specifications for Batteries, Hydraulic Mining, Sawmill, and other Machinery.

Melbourne investment COY’S CUP CONSULTATION, 1884. ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, (To be run in November). CAPITAL—£IO,OOO, in 10,000 Full Shares of £1 each, or 20,000 Half Shares of 10s each. Each Full Share has TWO SEPARATE chances, and can win £SOOO, The Distribution is as follows : Total ... ... £IO,OOO The above Company commenced operations a few years back, and, since its establishment, has given universal satisfaction in the manner its business has been conducted. It was formed for the purpose of investing on the various events that take place on the Flamington Course. Gentlemen, artisans, and others resident, both in Victoria and the adjoining colonies, are invited to become shareholders. Many persons who, from various reasons are unable to attend and invest for themselves, would much like to have the opportunity to safely invest a few pounds; for this reason the above Com-

MELBOURNE INVESTMENT CO.’S CONTINUEDpany was first inaugurated, the promoters of which, while thanking the public for their support up to the present, invite them to invest in this consultation, when they are sure that their (the promoters’) efforts will be duly appreciated. The Shares are £1 each, but should a would-be shareholder care to invest a smaller sum, he can do so by obtaining a half-share for 10s. Persons taking up 15 full shares will be accorded the privilege of attending, or appointing a deputy to attend, at the drawing. The final distribution of the funds will take place the day following the meeting. Results slips will be posted to shareholders and published in this paper. Early application for shares is necessary. Application for shares must be made to the Manager of the Melbourne Investment Company, Jas. Jacobsen, G.P.0., Melbourne, Victoria, enclosing amount in notes, cheques, bank drafts or P.O. orders (made payable to Jas. Jacobsen), including a directed envelope and two twopenny stamps (of any colony) for registration. The particular notice of the public is directed to the fact that only per centum is deducted for working expenses, commission, etc,, the whole of the £IO,OOO, less this amount, going to subscribers. All scrip will be allotted as application is made, and will be forwarded per return mail. JAMES H. JACOBSEN, Manager.