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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4173, 5 August 1874, Page 1

Drapery. |'f \H E WINTER TKADE j. Mcdowell & co., _ : Have pleasure in announcing to their customers, and the inhabitants of Wellington and the surrounding Provinces, the opening up of their first series of shipments for the Winter Trade, consisting of three hundred and sixtyone cases and hales of drapery, clothing, flannels, blankets, and all the etcetras of a 11-assorted stock. In addition to ivo to arrive, per ships Lochard, Loch Tayj Inverallan, and Mail Steamers, thirty-six packages, making, with first shipments, THREE HUNDRED and NINETY-"-<"~j;N PACKAGES, being the largest ts of any retail firm to this Province hitherto. J.McD. & Co wish further to state that thejr home purchases are made by buyers of experience, thoroughly acquainted with the requirements of the New Zealand trade, from some of the best manufacturing houses in Great Britain and Ireland, thus all intervening profist between buyer and consumer are saved, and a great advantage offered to intending purchasers in addition to the very large variety to select from, thus making it to their advantage to inspect our stock before making their season's purchases. For the convenience of country settlers and parties living at a distance, our annual catalogue has been printed ; and to all who have not received it, one will be forwarded on application. Amongst the goods just opened, attention is directed to the following : NEW SDKS. New black silks New plain colored gros grains New self-colored glaces New evening silks New bridal silks New drap de France New Irish poplins, of the genuine O'Reilly, Dunne, and Co's NEW FANCY DRESSES. New twilled camlets New woo Jrepps New navy blue satin cloths New fancy Malabars New figured lustrine^ New wool poplins New poplin laines New Norwich repps New silk velvets, new patent velvets, new velveteens, new turquoise failles, new ball dresses.' New silk warp winceys New Saxony winceys New twilled cloth winceys New Aberdeen winceys . New French merinos New Persian cords New French diagonals New black ahjacas New crape cloths New American clouds New fur muffs New fur collaretts New laces, ribbons, fringes New hosiery, new stays New costumes, new ladies' waterproofs, new cloth jackets, new velvetee" mr-tnta. TZmv silk velvet: jackets, new girl beaver jackets. New blankets New quilts " New floor cloths New waterproof tweeds New sheetings New flannels New carpets New house furnishings New Celtic tweeds • New calicoes" VICTORIA HOUSE ' (Corner of Lambton Quay and opposite the Bank of New 5 j. Mcdowell & co. R E A T SALE. SIX THOUSAND POUNDS (£6000) WORTH OF DRAPERY. THE ASSIGNED WHOLESALE STOCK MR. J. R. FISHER. W. MUNRO AND CO. Have purchased from the Trustees, in conjunction with Messrs. Hodder and Co., the WHOLE of the OPENED UP STOCK of Mr. T. R. FISHER, Wholesale Merchant, 'Nelson. This large lot of Goods has been mported for the season's trade, and is CAPITAL VALUE. In announcing the present sale it is not deemed necessary to make any lengthened preliminary remarks, considering that tho character of the House is now so thoroughly established in public estimation, and remembering the GREAT SUCCESS of FORMER SALES. We do not feel called upon to do more than ia_timate that the terms on which we have secured the stock were extremely liberal, and that we are in a position to OFFER GREAT BARGAINS. W. MUNRO & CO. have decided to offer, with these special purchases, their ; ENTIRE STOCK NEW AND FASHIONABLE WINTER DRAPERY LESS THAN WAREHOUSE PRICES. A perusal of the Departmental statements, which mil be supplied, will indicate to some extent, though in a veiy inadequate manner, the very important and altogether surprising advantages to be obtained by purchasers. Fancy dresses, 12 yards, 17s. lid. New winceys, at 5Jd per yard New millinery,,hats, bonnets Grey calico, at 3Jd. per yard Ladies' waterproof cloaks, lis. 6d. Now serges, Is. 3d. per yard Black and colored velveteens, 3s. 3d. French flowers, at 6d. a spray Sheeting, two yards wide, IOJd. Ladies Jacketß, at 4s. 6d. All-wool white blankets, at 16s. Od. the pair. •Ask eob Mdnuo & Co.'s Price List. W. M UN It, 0 & GO.