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Patea Mail, 4 February 1882, Page 3

In the Waimate township, Canterbury, concrete channelling is being done at the moderate|cost of £6 10s per chain. Drain pipes in the same locality are also being made of the same material. Both channelling and pipes are spoken of as better, more durable, and cheaper than stone channelling or wood drain culverting.

R. A. ADAMS, Wholesale and Retail Draper and Importer, PATE A, TS NOW opening liis First Shipment of Spring and Summer Goods, Ex WAVE QUEEN, from London, LUAIX XvJ.f5J.iNVx _ ALL THE NOVELTIES eor the COMING SEASON, SELECTED IN THE HOME MARKETS , And Marked at a Small Advance on ENGLISH COST. - o U. A. Adams being now a Large Direct Importer of Drapery and Clothing, places him as regaids prices, in a position equal to the wholesale merchants, by saving their profit, thereby enabling him to sell Retail at Wholesale Prices. . The Millinery, Hats, Bonnets, Stays, Baby Linen, and Underclothing is under the management of a qualified lady. , , . , ... Clothing, Machine or hand-made —the largest selection and best value in the colony. A large stock of New Tweeds, just opened up. . , .. .. Tailoring and Dress Making, in all its branches, on the premises. Instructions ±or self-measurement, for Tailoring and Dress Making, with samples by post, on applies tion. Country orders carefully and promptly atttended to. Shipments to arrive ex Wairoa and Ocean Steamers regularly to keepfthe stock assorted up with the newest goods out. R, A. Adams, Wholesale and Retail Draper and Importer, Patea.