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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2745, 10 January 1882, Page 2

Christmas Holidays.—H. Coxhead, having secured, the services for the Xmas holidays, of Mr Gamble, for many years head operator with Mr Gherrill, Photographer, Christchurch* is now perpared to execute with despatch’, first-class photographs at from 12s ,6d per dost. A large assortment on hand of Photographic Views and Frames suitable for Christmas presents,— [ADVjT.] The Political Situation,—-It would appear somewhat doubtful if J. H. and Go., are much longer to bold the reins of pow'er ; iu fact many minds are wondering whether it is, as reported, that Parliament is not to be called together until May next. Should this be the case, it would appear that the Ministry would like to let the three million acres, shortly, to be disposed of in Otago, fall into the hands of their friends, together with another Piako Swamp or two. But there are other, matfcerr more immediately affecting the Waimate County and town, if the funds lor construction, pf the Gorge Railway are to hand, or the bonds signed, doubtless from this cause money will shortly bo more plentiful in the pockets of the people of Waimate than it has been for the last three years. Another matter, more closely affecting the purchasers of drapery is that the Dunedin wholesale houses h .ve been fairly put on their mettle by a certain class of would-be importers, and are now selling superior goods to their Waimate constituents at and under cost, Having been apprised of the state of affairs Mrs G. is now in Dunedin making purchases, and the goods will bo opened up and marked off about Tuesday first, Note the address —F. Gaitt, Dunedin House, Waimate.—[Anvi.]