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Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 255, 19 December 1872, Page 3

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. P. AITKEN (SUCCESSOR TO MESSES. HERBERT AND CO.) Invites the attention of hia Customers and the Public to his very large Stock of STTMIMIIEIIE^ OOOIDS. The assortment of DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHINtt, BOOTS A}?D SHOES Will be found to be e^ual, and comparatively cheaper, than any other establishment on the Goldfields. We are now showing a Splendid Stock of BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, Imported direct, and purchased previous to the rise in raw material, consequently will be offered at reasonable prices, BLACK GLACE GROS ROYAL DRAP DE SOLE I>RA1 J DE FRJANCE - - . . • Beautiful finish, and very durable, A Choice Variety of New COLORED SILK DRESSES, Brocades. New Stripes, and Chenes. A first-class assortment of BLACK SILK AND CLOTH JACKETS White Serge, White Lustres, Victorian Crapes, Nankeen, &c. The Newest Shapes and Neatly Trimmed. DRESSES. The whole Stock is Entirely New, and comprises a great variety of patterns and makes. Strip Balermos, Poplinettes, Challi and Muslins. Just Opened, a first-class choice of LADIES' & CHILDREN'S PARASOLS, In Black and Colored Silk, Brussels Twills, And Nankeen . LACE DEPARTMENT, The Stock of Collars is very large, and embrajes all the leading styles in Crotchet, French Tatting, Maltese, Muslin Lappets, Lacsties, Embroidered Ties, Collars and Cufis to match. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is complete with all the Newest and Best Styles, and under the superintendence of Miss Dalgleish, who will execute all Orders entrusted to her, with the utmost attention. We have a supply of Hats coming forward every few weeks to keep up the supply of our increasing trade. The assortment of Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats and Bonnets is unsurpassed, | and will compete with the best foreign Millinery for STYLE AND NEATNESS. New Dress Trimmings, Silk Fringes in all colors, Plain and Fancy Headings, Black and Colored Ornamental Buttons to match. Underclothing Department. The inspection of our Stock is solicited, which will be found very cheap. HOUSE FURNISHINGS. Carpets, in Brussels, Tapestry, Scotch, Felt, &c, with Rugs to match. Floor Cloths, French Borderings, Gold Cornicings, Door Mats. A large lot of Leno Harness and Lace. Curtains, very handsome, 3 and 4 yds. long. Real Venetian Blinds, with Fittings. Curtain Trimmings. HOSIERY AND GLOVES. All the Newest and Best Makes. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Trousers and Vests to match Trousers, new cut Gent.'s Double-Breasted Riding Jacket Suits Boys' Rugby, Eton, University, Knickerbocker Suits Alpaca Sacs, black and colored Crimean Shirts, Merino Unders Gent.'s Dress Shirts and Collars, all sizes, with fancy fronts A large assortment of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Hats, in straw, felt, tweed, in all the newest styles Tweeds from the leading factories in England, Scotland, and the Colonies. A first-class choice to select from. BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest, cheapest, and best assortment that can be seen. We are now selling Men's and Ladies' Boots at half-price. Men's Colonial-made Watertight and Long Boots, equal to bespoke. NOVELTIES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT FOB THE SEASON. Sole Agent in New Zealand for the celebrated "Wanzer " Lock-stitch Sewing Machines, to work by hand or foot. This machine, is preeminently adapted for Family use and for Manufacturing, purposes. Illustrated Price , Lists may be had on application, CROSS PLACE, LAWRENCE,