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Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 251, 21 November 1872, Page 9

OF SUMMER GOODS NOW OPENED. IP. AITKE 2sT 7 (Successor to Messrs. Herbert & Co. , Rosa Place, Lawrence), IS NOW SHOWING A FIRST-CLASS ASSORTMENT OE CHOICE GOODS, SUITABLE FOR THE APPROACHING SEASON. The DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS DEPARTMENTS Have received the greatest attention, ho that Purchasers will be enabled to get their orders completed without sending to Town. Patterns can be dent, post free, to any part of the Country on request. A SPLENDID STOCK to choose from, in many cases some Goods Marked PAR BELOW DUNEDIN PRICES. DRESSES— The variety of Textures and Colorings is very largo, and Trimmings to match. JACKETS— tl White and Colored Fringed Serge, beautifully trimmed, at half-price. SILK ITANTLES— IV|_ The Latest Styles, at very moderate prices. MILLINERY— The Largest, Cheapest, and most Fashionable ever offered in Lawrence. STRAW fiOODS\J All the New Shapes for Ladies and Children, thr> Dolly Varden, Mushroom, Princess, &c, with a splendid Assortment of Beautiful Trimmings. CLOTHING "DEPARTMENT. SUITS— Sac Suits, Paget Suits, Knickerbocker and Rugby Suits, Trousers and Vests co match ; Scavfs, Ties, Braces, Belts, Gloves, Hoisery, Hats, and Caps- the newest and best makes always on hand. BOOTS— Some special lines are offered in this Department, at less than half-price. f|ARPET&\J Parties Furnishing will find this a good opportunity to buy, and Insf£s&ion. is solicited. I A Splenclid Stock of LACE CURTAINS, ANTIMACASSARS, FRINGES, CHINTZES, AND WINDOW HOLLANDS. P.AIT X B N , ROSS PLACE, LAWRENCE.

THE GOLD DUTY. Noiv that every mining district of importance can boast of their Mining Associations, it would not, I presume, be out of place to point out a way in which tiiey could confer a lasting benefit on the miners of New Zealand. Since their agitation on tlie CJiinese Qucstioiis has proved to be labour lost — • owing, I think, mainly to the weak resistance offered—l ivould draw their attention to the Expmt Duty of 2s. 6d an ounce on gold, which I think is an unjust tax on their labour. If the Treasury Offices are lotv } and need replenishing, why should One class bear the brunt of all ? Why not charge so much a bushel on wheat, oats, &c. ? or so much on preserved meats? in fact, put an export duty on all provincial produce, so that it uiill be divided ? It will be aiisivered that it is necessary to continue the Export duty on gold to meet the extra cost entailed on Government for tlie management of the Goldfields. For instance, the admirable roads we have constnicted io tlie same; also the enormous expense of paying one Warden, one Gold Receiver, one Clerk of tlie Court, and three policemen to look after four or fios districts, with a poptilatiqu of over four thousand. The T€venue derived from miners' rights at onz pound should be reduced at least to one-half. Applications, registrations of claims and water races must be something considerable, not cnlculating the amount of dutiable goods consumed by miners, which is more than an equivalent for all they receive. I would suggest that petitions for the abolition of the Export Duty on gold, also for the reduction of miners' rights to one-half, be drawn up, and two or three delegates, according to population, be appointed from eachdistnet, all of wliom to meet in.Dun~ edin on a day agreed upon, to present the petitions. Let them be men who are determined to have justice .done to their class. Tliey muift not be put off witl\ tlpc %vom OUt sop of "Oh! we will see into the matter, and let yon know in a few weeks what can be dojie for you." Noiv is the time for every miner in the Province to rise up against this unjust imposition. Let them resolve to agitate until it is removed. If they but act in unison and show a bold ' front, tlie Government dare'not neglect their demands for their rights: » If tliat course should be of no avail, I would advise them to lay in a' stock of gunpoioder tea, warranted to go off. Semember J. Cox,. Storekeeper, Waipon. Down with jfcfo. nopoltf I — [Anvr. 1

NOTICE. WE beg to intimate that we have thiß day sold to Mr. Alexander M'Duff the Goodwill, Stock, and Book Debts of the business hitherto carried on by us at Tapanui; and, while thanking our friends for past patronage, we would respectfully solicit for our successor a continuance of those favors so liberally bestowed on ourselves. STEWART AND GOW. Tapanui, October 21 st. WITH reference to the above, Alexantler M'Duff has much, pleasure in announcing that he will carry on the business with the same spirit and liberality displayed by his predecessors, and that no ! effort will be wanting on his part to supply the requirements of the Tapanui District and give every satisfaction to those who | will entrust him with their orders. ALEXANDER M/DTTFF, GENERAL MERCHANT, TAPATTUI, STAR HOTEL, WAIKAKA DIGGINGS. Thomas Hitnteb begs to inform his friends and tlie public that theimproTem»nt* recently made by him on the above TT'Otel, render it one of the most comfortable Hojtelries in the ir* -country district*. Spirits, Wines, and Alei of the best brands only kept. G-ood accommodation fo" Traveller?. An excellent Billiard Table on the premises. Firßt-rlasß Stabling and every attention paid to Lorses. In conjunction with the above, there is always ' on hand, at the * WAIKAKA STORE, A largo and varied stock of Groceries, Drapery 1 Hardware, &c. All Stores delivered to ciutomers in the district atDuneriin prices, with cartage added. THE COMMERCIAL LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, Peel-streiit and Beaumont Road, Kelso aud Telfoed, Proprietors. Having leased these excUent Stables-— tba . largest aad best on the G-oldGelds, consisting 0f "22 Stalls, with Loose Boxes— have determined, by care and attention, to merit tlio patropage of the. travelling poromuaity. Grooms in attendance night ami day. Horees and Buggie# on hire. Superior Paddock Accomo^fttV" 1 - Liwy 63. per night.