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Evening Star, Issue 3410, 26 January 1874, Page 1

DRAPERY. OBSERVED FACTS. UNQUESTIONED AND UNCONTRADIOTSD. THAT FROM VARIOUS CAUSES THB drapery establishment OP gIRKPATRICK, QLENDINING; AND CO. HAS BECOME THE FAYORITB ONE; .That, receiving a continuous; supply of Manufactures from the Old Country, theil* place of business baa been aptly described as an , ; INEXHAUSTIBLE STOREHOUSE. That by the adoption of their modern system of trading, the people of New Zealand can I CLOTHE BETTER AND-FURNISH i BETTER FOR LESS MONEY ! THAN FORMERLY. That, 1 the new Tariff has not yet increased the selling price of any kind of goodsthey deal in; but, on, the contrary, they sell many articles, such as Men’s and Boys’ Hats, Caps, Ties, Collars, Alloa Socks, Rugs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Millinery, Crinolines, Uresis Improvers, Pads, Costumes, Ball and Eveniug Dresses, Frillings, Buckings, and innumerable other" articles infinitely lower than in the past. „ ! _ That they do not import that comparatively useless class of goods generally shipped to the Colonies ; and it is agreed that the freshness and excellence of < their wares’ possess a characteristic value of their own. That, being content with small profits, and to niake sure of a large and increasing busi-. ness, they offer to all Retail Purchasers every description of First-class Goods in any length or quantity at Wholesale Importers’ Prices. That their Black Silks are celebrated near and far for wear. That they hold the largest and best assorted stock in the Colony of Colored Silks, Satina, Irish Poplins, Dress Materials, Skirts, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Trimmings, Hosiery, Gloves, Haberdashery, and Fancy Articles. That for Mantles, Jackets, Polonaises, and Capes they stand unrivalled. That their; Dressmaking, Mantlemaking, and Millinery Departments are distinguished above all others for Novelty, Style, Taste, and Fashion. That their Underclothing and Stays are nnapproabhable in point of-excellence and value. ' That their; superior Household Furnishings—Blankets', ‘Flannels, Carpets—direct from the makers, are found by comparison to be the most moderate in price. ! That those whd covet the real old make of Everlasting lrishf Poplins can purchase them at K., G., and tlo. s iH black and all the leading colors.:—Ample choice. ' ' • That'their .Realdy-m'ade 1 Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, froth Melbourne, London, Bristol, and notably from their own Factory, are acknowledged ■ to be r by far . the best and cheapest in Dunedin. That they are always fortunate in securing Real Bargains—of ten at less than half price. That it-is almost unnecessary to remark that nothing can be lost, but m\ich gained, by a visit to their Establishment,' as all the objects of desire in . Dress and Household Furnishing can be obtained fresher, purer, 1 better, cheaper, than can be had at hand Warehouses. > • ■ .

That their Home Buyer, from the practical knowledge he possesses of the trade and requirements of the New Zealand .market, is invaluable and unerring in supplying them with the best Drapery ac the least possible cost, thus placing the firm in a prominent position to command the notice and gain the patronage of all consumers. That, in these dear times, owing to those who unfortunately bad to land stock during the last two months, the above facts are seen to the best advantage. PRESENT SPECIAL LINES FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Ist, A surprise in Summer Hats, in number sufficient to supply all Dunedin. Price, from 6d each. 2nd. Ditto in Good Silk Jackets, for Girls, from 5s ; for Ladies, from 13s 6d. 3rd. Ditto in Women’s Black Cloth Jackets, from 4s 6d j and best Serge do, only Bs6d. , . . 6 J 4th. Ditto in Ready-made Bali and Evening Presses, with Tunics and Panniers, at 30s. 3th. Ditto in Fashionably-made Costumes, with Material for Bodies, from 21s. MEN’S DEPARTMENT. Special Lines for the Holidays.—l,ooo pairs of Men’s Trousers and Vests, from 16s —extraordinary value. Ditto, ditto.—Geelong Suits, with Doublebreasted* Coats and Vests. Ditto.—l,ooo Suits in Bliss and Colonial Tweeds—the best kind for wear. BOYS’ DEPARTMENT. Special Lines for the Holidays.—Boys’ Examination Suits in great variety. . • • Ditto*—Boys’ Knickerbocker Suits, in Velveteen, Blue Diagonal, Colonial, and Geelong Tweeds—largest,choice an Town. , JUST, OPENED OUT--18 Cases of Boys’■ Leopold Colonial Tweed Suits, in Single and Double-breastld Jackets. _ The above lines in Clothing are mads up from the most durable textures manufactured, KIRKPATRICK, GLENDINING, & CO.