Drapery- 1 N®W OPEN, THE NEW DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING WAREHOUSE, r Lambton-quay, next to Mr. Mulligan, Jeweller. S. W. ALCORN'begs to inform the ladies' and gentlemen of the City and .Province of Wellington, that he has .opened, those spacious premises adjoining Mr. Mulligan’s, as a firstclass Drapery, Millinery, and .Clothing Establishment. : Having made arrangements with some of the best Home Houses for a continuous supply of the Latest Novelties as they appear, and as I have, determined to be satisfied -with smaller profits than those which have hitherto ruled in Wellington, I can confidently, solicit the patronage of the public of this province. My first shipment, consisting of upwards of ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY OASES Of new, fashionable, and useful Goods (specially selected by my London buyer for the opening of the new premises), have now been opened up, the contents, of which comprise a full assortment in every department. COSTUMES! COSTUMES! Three cases containing . 175 Ladies’, Maids’, and Children’s Costumes, in Pique, Batiste, Balemo, Tussore, Arabian Glace, &c., with Polonaise, Jacket, and Body, piece complete, handsomely trimmed, have now been opened. These goods having been bought at the close of the London season at an enormous discount, enables me to offer them to the public of Wellington at much below English wholesale prices. Handsome Costumes, with Polonaise complete, 16s. lid.'to'32s. 6d.; worth 275. 6d. SILK AND CASHMERE MANTLES, JACKETS, &c. S. W. Alcorn begs the l particular attention of the ladies of Wellington to a superb lot of rich Silk Mantles,, elaborately trimmed, arid richly, embroidered Cashmere - Capes, Man--tillas. Eichus, Dolmans, &c., which are being sold at about half their original cost. The quality of these goods is such as is rarely seen in Wellington, and for style and finish are perfect works of art and -will well repay a visit of inspection. ; DRESS DEPARTMENT, . Fancy dress goods. I S. W. Alcorn has now opened up the most extensive stookTn the city,’ at prices perfectly irresistible,:! 4750 yards mohair dress stuff, at 6id,, 7Jd., and BJd., worth lid. to 15d. 3240 yards diagonal dress stuff, at lid., good /value for Is. 6d. Patterns by post. . i. LINEN TUSSORES, . 3000 yards of this fashionable and durable fabric are now being-sold at 6Ad., 7Ad., S.)d., and 9 Jd. per yard, in plain colors, satin stripes, spots, &c. (worth fully 50 per cent, more), at S. W. Alcorn’s new establishment, Lambtonquay. Patterns free by, post. ” MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. Having secured the services of. first-class milliners, S. W. Alcorn can confidently ask the patronage of the ladies of Wellington in this department, assured; that • for ELEGANCE, TASTE, and STYLE his millinery cannot be equalled-in the city. Ladies', maids', and children’s hats in leghorn, chip, and straw, embracing all the latest shapes. Paris and London millinery bonnets, French and English flowers, feathers, ribbons, hat and bonnet ornaments, pearl- ' and oxidised slides, &c. ' A Choice Stock op French Evening Flowers and Wreaths. : LADIES’ UNDERCLOTHING. In this’ department the stocu. L, '.-.-'-pcdingiy large and well-assorted, and tho prices for. the same quality of article will be found lower than' in any other' house in the city. Ladies intending to make purchases are requested to note the following quotations , ... Ladies’ ' plain, tucked and trimmed, drawers, 1 Is. 9d. up to 11s. 6d. each. Ladies’ plain and trimmed chemises, Is. 9d. up r :to 10s. 6d. each. Ladies’ frilled and .worked night dresses, 2s. 9d., 35., 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 6d., and up to 17s. : 6d. each. ’ ' , , BABY LINEN. - infants’ muslin frocks and long robes. Infants’ long, and short. slips, ’ monthly gowns, day and night gowns,'day and night flannels, heiid, squares, &c. Infants' cashmere carrying squares and cloaks,-, silk hats and hoods, ■ ■■ REAL DACE GOODS.. S. W. Alcorn has opened up a choice and extensive stock of ladies’ collars .and, sets in Honiton, Maltese, Valenciennes,, and Brussels lace, also a large assortment of real laces in Honiton, Maltese, and Zak. HOSIERY. Ladies’, girls’, and children’s hose in every make. i GLOVES. Ladies’ first choice Josephine kid gloves, in . black, drab, white, and evening colors, ■ stitched'and plain; ladies and children’s . silk and thread gloves. ■ ; . . HABERDASHERY—PLAIN & FANCY. Dress and mantle 'trimmings and fringes in all ■■ ; i the newest designs. ~ ;: ... SHAWLS.' ..... , , A .select stock of rich French and Paisley : wove- shawls, and Long’s at from 225.’6d. ! to 10 guineas each ; lace, llama, silk, and ; wool shawls, and;Long’B.in,prpfusion, . ; MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. ‘ill tliis .l department S. W. A. has imported only the most useful makes of domestic goods,every requisite for house furnishing’ and family lisd now opened up. ■ SILKS. Ridh black glace silks af 3s. 6d.‘, 3s. 9d., 4s. r ; I 4s. 6d‘,iDs. ' ■■■ ’’ '• ; Rich Gros de Suez,. Gros de Naples, Indiana, : Ducape, 'and other ‘ favorite makes from i 4s. 6d. to 14s. 6d. per yard.-;se i .‘Fancy silks in great .variety of pattern, style, ■ 1 and quality, Plain glace silk and Gros. de Suez in all the “ i new colorings. . Japanese silks, plain and' figured! Special attention is directed-to, a large lot of these , 1 goods, at Is. 6d., 2s. 3d., 2s. 6d. per yard, ■ ■ - i usual price in Wellington, 2s. 6d., 3s. 3d., . 8s„ 9d.,per yard.... , ..... ....... :,. MOURNING goods. Real Paramattas;! French iheririos; Barathea, ! crape cloth, Persian, Russell, and Queen’s ; cords, &c. /I; i CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.' ;v ? Men's tweed trousers, 9s. _9d,, 10s, 6d., 12b. 6d., J i 14s. 6d., up to 21s. MSu’s tweed trousers and vests,' 16s. lid.,- 18s; 1 i 9d.,7195;'6d., and/upwards/ , ‘ ,_,/ './ 'Men’s suits; English and'Colonial made. Men’s, tweod.coats, 135.,11d, and upwards;-:, , ... ■ NeSV’shapes/-in 11 single > and ; ■ double breasted u s | coats. iWaterpfoof coats and leggings, '- • * ; *• ‘ 1 1 Youths’ suits, coats, trousers,' and vests and .■! ; trousers. ”” \ ’ i Hoys* knickerbocker, Danish,' navy, and kilt i , suits, at 8s. 1 6d/,10s: 6d.,'125. 6d.,'-14s. 6d. , and.upwards .-. , Men’s, youths, and boys’. fclt hats, m all the .: ! newest,shapes;j > <■. <■• •••••" i Black Parishats, .drab and shell hats. Mon’s arid ijojfi. leghorn and. straw, hats, olpth i caps;'Scotch caps. ’ . 11 j:.; Gentlemen’s . now silk scarves, ; ties, ;heltsi" collars-’Shirt' studs, hosiery, and handker- , ■ chiefs. Umbrellas, portmanteaus, hat cases, and carpet ‘ hags. , , ' SHIRTS. ... Gents’ white and colored shirts, every size. Boy’ and youths’ shirts; in various qualities. 1 J- .! Note the address—S. W. ALCORL, Lanih-ton-quay, facing Biuiidon-stroyt, and adjoining 'Mr. M. Mulligan's. . ~ »
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4330, 4 February 1875, Page 1
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