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btrangers paying a visit to Wellington, and country settlers arriving in town, are very often at a loss to know which is the best house or cheapest general draperyfestablishment to visit for buying drapery and clothing, J. McDowell and Co. offer special advantages. They keep at all times the largest and best assorted stock of every class of goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers of Great Britain and Ireland, which, being bought on the most advantageous terras, enables them to offer goods of sterling qualities at prices that cannot be improved on by any house in the trade. Every article is marked at a fixed price that cannot be deviated from, so that inexperienced people can buy equally with the best judges, the terras being 5 per cent, discount on all sums of £2 and upwards, and per cent, on all accounts settled monthly; on all "quarterly accounts or statements, no reduction. We consider that cash buyers are entitled to the above discount, and have adopted the above as a permanent system with our customers. A full description of stock can be obtained from our catalogues and advertisement. Note the address—Opposite the Bank of New Zealand, corner of Lamb-ton-quay and Willis-street, Wellington.— Advt Honest Testimonials from well-known Colonists are better far than all the fulsome and absurd puffing so generally adopted, and so repugnant to the minds of sensible and thinking people. The following testimonials are given by way of example of the very many received by the proprietor of GHOLLAH’S GREAT INDIAN CURES from all parts of New Zealand, and will satisfy the discerning inhabitants of Wellington of the extraordinary curative powers of these valuable INDIAN MEDICINES. Sold by all chemists and respectable medicine vendors throught out New Zealand :—“ Dunedin, 31st August, 1876Sir, —Having taken your Gholiah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been completely cured by its use of the very severe rheumatic gout from which I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testimony to Its extraordinary curative powers. lam now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the benefit of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it to those suffering from rheumatism or gout. (Signed) John Griffen, J.P.”—“Christchurch, 21st April, 1877. . The Proprietor of Gholiah’s * Great Indian Cures: Sir,—l have much pleasure in stating that I derived so great a benefit by the use of your Gout Blixtuie that I feel it my duty to add my testimonial to the many already published. I had been suffering from gout in my feet and hands for about sixteen years; but by taking two bottles of your Gout Mixture, I have lost all pain or trace of the gouty symptoms. My appetite is good and my general health much improved. I can recommend your Indian Medicines strongly to others.—(Signed) George Lummis.” —[Advt.]

Tenders CITY COUNCIL, NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS addressed to the Mayor and City Council will be received at the City Council Offices on or before FRIDAY FIRST, the 3rd AUGUST, at 4 p.m., for—1. Construction of pipe drain, Arthurstreet, &c. 2. Construction of pipe drain, Quin-street, 3. Forming and draining Lome-street. 4. Forming kerbing, Tory-street. 5. Supplying mud carts. Specifications may be seen at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. N. MARCHANT, City Surveyor, Lambton-quay, July 30.

NOTICE. LEASING OF THE SPIT FERRY, NAPIER. TENDERS are invited from those desirous of leasing the Ferry from the Eastern to the Western Spit for a term of five years. The lessee will have to provide a steam launch to carry not less than twenty sengers. The ferryman will have to be in attendance from sunrise to sunset daily (Sundays included). Launch to run every half hour if required. The lessee to provide a suitable punt, capable of carrying over a team of bullocks and dray. The launch to have sufficient power to tow punt across when required. Specifications to be seen at the office of the Board’s Engineer, Napier, of whom full particulars can be obtained. The whole of the above to be subject to approval of the Harbor Board or their Engineer. Tenders must be sent in not later than 11 a.m. on AUGUST the 7th, 1877, addressed to the Chairman of the Napier Harbor Board, and marked “ Tender for Ferry.” The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. B. HOADLEY, Secretary. Napier, July 12. ■rp 0 B U I L DER s. TENDERS for Erecting a Warehouse in Willis-street, will be received at my office, where plans and specifications can be seen, until NOON of FRIDAY, AUGUST 3. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 0. TRINGHAM, Architect. Molesworth-street, July 24. J O BUILD ERS. TENDERS are invited until Noon of WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of AUGUST NEXT, for the erection of a residence in Hobsonstreet for Jacob Joseph, Esq. Plans and specifications at my office. THOS. TURNBULL, Architect. Temple Chambers, July 17th, 1877. T 0 BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited until noon of TUESDAY, the 14th AUGUST -next, for the Election of a Hotel at Pahautanui. Plans and specifications at my office, and at Mr. Hillier’s Hotel, Pahautanui. THOS. TURNBULL, Architect. Temple Chambers, July 31. Miscellaneous WE have this day admitted Mr. BERNARD HOLMWOOD as a Partner in our Firm, the business of which will be carried on under the same style as heretofore. ZOHRAB KNOCKER & CO. August 1. BN SHILLINGS REWARD.—LOST a bay MARE; 16 hands high ;BL on near shoulder. Apply to Woods, Orosbie, and Co., City Company Butchery. NOTICE.— The Friends of the late Mr. PETER WILKIE are respectfully informed that his Funeral will take place on THURSDAY, the 2nd day of AUGUST, leaving his residence, Upper Hutt, at halfpast ten a.m., arriving at Wesleyan Chapel, Lower Hutt, at two o’clock in the afternoon. EDWARD MORGAN, Undertaker. W& C. HARRIS beg to inform the , inhabitants of Wellington and the Wairarapa that they have purchased the Carrying Business from Messrs. Edmondson, Sellar, & Co., and hope by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to receive the support hitherto accorded to their predecessors." The Agency in Wellington will still be con* tinned by . THOS. C. DARCY, Lambton-quay.

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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5104, 2 August 1877, Page 3

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Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5104, 2 August 1877, Page 3

Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5104, 2 August 1877, Page 3

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