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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 363, 18 February 1876, Page 1

§oohs«llers. JgOOKS AND gTATIONERY. WILLIAM BAIRD, BQOKSELLER AND STATIONER, f GEOR GE STREET, DTTNEDIN. W.B. would remind his numerous customers and friends that lie has always on hand a Large Stock of BOOKS in almost every department of Literature, and is constantly receiving large Additions to it direct from England, which are carefully selected there by an. experienced buyer. : ! - 1 ' - His Stock of Bibles and Testaments is also large and varied, both as to style and prices — : the latter ranging from Is. 6d. to £4 and £5. Chambers' pncycloptedia, 10, vols., £s; ("A Library m itself.") Stationery, Account Books, Wrapping - . Papers, Grocers Bags, School Books, Photographic Albums, School Prizes, Mathematical Instruments, * Color Boxes', &c.," &c.,' in great variety. Country Orders collected and despatched with promptness. _ , ■ ,r '• . Large Discount allowed to s the Trade. ; ' WILLIAM BAIRD, ' Bookseller, and . General -Stationer, . t GEORGE .STREET, DUWEJDIN. CariJs. a UNN. AND BOSS WHOXiESAIIE AND KETAII FURNISHING- & GENERAL IRONMONGERS & IMPOETERS, ' ' PHINCES -STREET, DITNEDINV Electric bell MANUEAC- ,, \ ' TOUT.- ' , , Stuart Street, Dunedin. : ROBERT. COWAN & CO., ELECTRICIANS. Plumbers, Gasfitters, Bellhangers, Copper Brass, and Zinc Workers, j Beg to inform the residents of Mount Ida and surrounding districts, that having purchased those large and commodious premises, corner of Castle and Stuart Streets, opposite the Gaol, they intend to carry on the above business in all its various branches, and having had long practical experience, they trust, by strict attention, and charging only the "lowest remunerative prices, to merit a fair share of public patronage. i to supply "and fit up El/ECTBic Beixs on the most approved principles. . Mr. It. Cowan having devot.ed much of his time and attention for someyeare to the System'of Electric Bells, and haying contracted for and fitted up many large buildings in Scotland, he has been able to r make considerable improvements in the various apparatus and material employed. These Bells are specially adapted for use in public buildings, manufactories,' hotels, warehouses, mansion' house's, lodge gates, stables; &c. T The advantages gained from these Bells are as follows : —First, no cranks being 'used, and no pulling required, 'there is" no' danger" of their getting out of. order, as with ordinary bells : Second, they can be attached to doors, safes, &c., giving an alarm in case of burglary, and can also be employed to givealarm in case of fire : Third, they are perfectly noiseless in their action, and distance is no object.: Fourth, they; can be introduced into finished apartments, without interfering in the least with the papering or painting, as the insulated wire can be made to match any color: Fifth, the eventual cost of supplying, a house with these Bells is considerably less than the ordinary system, owing to the great saving in repairs, as when once properly fixed in position, they do not require to be disturbed again—no ripping up of walls and floors ..being required. This system can also be used for communicating between one part of a ship and another. R. Cowan & Co. are also prepared to supply and fit up communication between Police, Fire, and Eailway Stations, the various departments of Manufacturing and Mercantile Establishments, Mansions, and O.utbuildings, &e., &c. The attention of heads of Government Departments, Bankers, Merchants, Architects, Builders, Manufacturers, and Hotelkeepers, is specially invited. The public are respectfully invited to inspect the above in operation on the premiess. Medical Electric Coil Machines, used for Rheumatism, always on hand; also, repairs effected on same. Baths, Pumps, Water; Closets, Hot Water Circulation, Hydraulic Water Earns, and every description of ship and house work executed. Also, Earth Closets supplied on the most improved principle. -••••' ' Contracts taken and Estimates giyen in all branches. 1 N.B. —The above Be j'fcan also be used in Mining Shafts of any depth. Delivered, arranged, and fixed up so that even a child could put them in operation. Opposite the Ceitebion ■ Hotel, Princes Street, Dunedin. • E'ODERICK MACLEOD ks 'much pleasure in informing his friends and the public that he has Opened Premises opposite the Criterion Hotel, Dunedin, with a Choice Assortment of China, G-lasa, Earthenware, Vases, -Lustres,: . &c„ &c.; Dinner Services,, Tea Services, Breakfast Sets, Table Glass, and Mower Stands in great variety. R. M. trusts that parties furnishing will pay a visit to bia show room before making their purchases. Note the Address— : Opposite the Criterion.Hotel, Prin c e s.. Street J Du.nedin. f\ AE V E R AN D C 0., CABUIAGE MANTJFACTtTEE.RS, Greorge-street, D CUE D IN., ■ , Buggies and Carriages built in the moat mo- . -dern Style. Inspection Invited. , Materials and Workmanship guaranteed* N.B.—.Repairs executed on the shortest notice. Photographs of Buggies, Express Waggon*, Light and Strong Spring Cartß, &c., may be oeuft on application at tlio ' Qhrqnieie' OUioe,