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West Coast Times, Issue 652, 26 October 1867, Page 3

ALTEEATIONS IN THE TAEIFF. The " Customs Tariff Act Amendment Act, 1867 " contains certain alterations in and and abolishment of the duty upon sundry articles, which we have enumerated below :—: — Alteration in Duty.— Coffee roasted, 5d per lb. ; coffee raw, 3d per lb. Abolishment of Duty. — Blasting powder resin, and olive and palm oil, in bulk, to be free goods.

The late Albert Smith, of pleasant memory, once wrote in au hotel visitor's book his initials "A. S." A waggish friend instantly wrote under them, " Two-thirds of the truth." The show-window of a certain corset maker exhibits a singular instance of illiterate diction. On a card appears the following sentence : " All kinds of ladies stays here." (For remainder of News see 4th Page.)

Auction Advertisements. /^EO. COZENS, late Salesman for G. W. Binney, has much pleasure in informing the public that he has commenced business as Auctioneer and Commission Agent, and trusts by strict attention and promptitude to merit a share of public support. Cash advances made on any goods consigned for absolute sale. Geo. Cozens, Auctioneer, &c, 10728 Wharf street. THIS DAY, OCTOBER 26, At 11 o'clock. /"M EO. COZENS will sell by public auction, at the Gridiron Oyster Saloon, this day, at 11 o'clock, The whole of the Furniture, Cooking Utensils, Effects and sundries. No reserve. Terms cash. 10826 THIS DAY. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1867, At 11 o'clock. GENERAL MERCHANDISE, At Mart. pi W. BINNEY V" will sell by public auction, at his Mart, Wharf street, at 1 1 o'clock, Furniture Ironmongery Drapery Books, &c, Ac. No Reserve. Terms at Sale. 10824 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1867, At 11 o'clock. TO MERCHANTS, UP-COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. Large and Unreserved CLEARING SALE, AT THE STORES OF MESSRS MORISON, LAW AND CO. p W. BINNEY, favored with, instructions received from Messrs Mobison, Law and Co., who are relinquishing business in Hokitika, will sell by public auction, at their Stores, Wharf street, on Wednesday, October 30th, at 11 o'clock, The whole of their large and wellassorted Stock of Merchandise, consisting of 50 cases Sinclair's and Coey's hams and bacon 50 casks of Wellington butter 120 half-chests tea, best brands 12 chests ditto ditto 10 tons of Mauritius and Company's sugar 100 boxes Cape raisins Jnms, bottled fruits, salmon, lobsters, oysters, ling fish, pickles, sauces, mustard, oatmeal, pearl barley, 200 kegs cut nails, 4 tons galvanised iron, line's shovels, Collins axes, tin dishes, buckets, rope, boots, paper, tobacco, vestas, weighing machines, fireproof safe, office furniture, &c, &c. Terms — Over LSO, approved bills at 1 month. — Over LIOO, approved bills at 2 months. Catalogues will be ready before day of sale. 10825 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HORSES. HORSES.. HORSES. Ex Glcncoe, from Hobart Town. GW. BINNEY, • will sell by public auction, on arrival, "I r\ OF THE MOST MAGNI- *-" FICENT DRAUGHT HORSES ever imported into Westland. Particxilars in future advertisements. 10818