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-<HW OPEN, THE NEW DRAPERY, _ , MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING WAREHOUSE, Lainbton-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 <"■ I have determined to be satisfied with .aller 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 CASES 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, Balerno, Tussore, Arabian Glace, &c, with Polonaise, Jacket, and Body, piece complete, handsomely trimmed, have now been opened, se goods having been bought at the close le 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 325. 6d., worth 275. 6d. to 525. SILK AND CASHMERE MANTLES,, JACKETS, &c._ .; S. W. Alcorn begs the'particular attention of the ladies of Wellington to a superb lot of rich Silk Mantles, elaborately trimmed, and sold at about half their original cost. The | quality of these goods is such as is rareb in Wellington, and for style and finis perfect works, of art and will well visit of inspection. . DRESS DEPARTMENT, Eancy dress goods. S. W. Alcorn has now opened up the most extensive stock in the city, at prices perfectly irresistible, 4750 yards mnli.iir dress Btuff, at 6Jd., 7Jd., and Sid., l lid. to 15d. 3240 yards- diagonal s» stuff, at lid., good value for Is. 6d. Patterns by post. LINEN TUSSORES, 3000 yards of this fashionable and durable fabric are now being sold at 6-ld., 7£d., 84d., 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-cla milliners, S. W. Alcorn can confidently ask t' 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 leghoi chip, and straw, embracing all the latest shapes. - Paris and London millinery bonnets, Erench and English flowers, feathers, ribbons, hat and bonnet ornaments, pearl and oxidised slides, &c. A Choice Stock of French Evening EtOWEBS AND WItEATHS. LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. In this department the stock is exceedingly large and well-assorted, and the prices for the same quality of article -will be found lowethan in any other house in the city. Ladis 'ntending to n :1 " •--- <-j > lote the followi Ladies' , plain, tuck ': is; M. up to ii: Ladies' plain and ti to 10s. 6d. eacl.. .. Ladies' frilled anil worked night dr , 9d., 35., 3s. 6d., 45.,'45. 6d., and up to üb. • 6d.each. . ■ BABY LINEN. Infants'muslin frocks and long'robes. Infants' long and short slips, [ '. . day and night gown ,'. nels, head squares, i. . ~, Infants' cashmere carrying squares and cloaks, silk hats and hoods. : ' i , ~.'-. REAL LACE 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 Zafc. HOSIERY. Ladies', girls', and children's hose in every make. 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 & EANCY. Dress and mantle trimmings and fringes in all [ the newest designs. |: ■ . '■,' SHAWLS.' ' A select stock of rich Erench and Paisley wove shawls, and Long's at from 225. 6d. to 10 guineas each ; lace, llama, silk, and wool shawls, and Long's in profusion. MANCHESTER'DEPARTMENT. In this department S. W. A. has imported only the most useful makes of domestic goods, • every requisite for house furnishing and family use now opened ivp. . SILKS. Rich black glace silks at 3s. 6d., 3s. 9d., 4s. 4s. 6d.,55. : " '''■ ■"■:■'■' Rich Gros'de'Suez, Gros de Naples, Indiana,, Ducape, and other favorite makes from 4s. 6d. to 14s.'6d. per yard. '. Fancy silks in great variety of pattern, style, and quality," Plain glace silk arid Gros de Suez in all the new colorings. ' '''' Japanese silks, plain and figured. Special-at-tention is directed to a large lot of these goods, at lsi '6d.,' 2s. 3d., 2s. 6d. per yard, : usual price in Wellington, 2s. 64, 3s. 3d., 3s. 9d.-per.yard. : ■>' ■ . MOURNING GOODS. Real Paramattas, Erench merinos, Barathea, crape cloth, Persian, Russell, and Queen's cords, &c. ' ' ■ ' i: ' '■■'■'■ ' : ' ' CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men's tweed trousers, 9s. 9d., 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d., . 14s. Cd., up to 21s. Men's tweed trousers and vests, 16s. lid:, 18s. 9d., 19s. 6d., and upwards. Men's suits, English and Colonial made. Men's tweed coats, 13s. lid. .and upwardß. New shapes in single and double breasted ■ ' coats'. ■•'■"■■■■ '■■'- Waterproof coatß and leggings. Youths' suits,, coats,' trousers, and vosts , and - trousers. - Boys' knickerbocker, Danish, navy, tand kilt : suits, at Bs. 6d_, 10s. 6d., 125., 6d., 14s. 6d. and upwards, ■ . ~ ■ Men's, youths, and boys' felt hats, in all the ' newest shapes. Black Paris hats, drab anil shell hats. Men's and boys' leghorn and straw hats, cloth caps,, Scotch caps. , Gentlemen's new silk scarves,' ties, belts, collars, shirt' studs, hosiery, and handker- '' chiefs. ■ :i " ; ■•'.'' Umbrellas, portmanteaus, hat cases, and carpet ■" ,; bags; ■■ ! '■ ■ ■■'■ •-' ■■'- ;m* - -iv •■ : SHIRTS. ■ Gents' white and colored shirts, every size. Boy'and youths'shirts, in various qualities. Note the address—S. W. ALCORN, Lamb-ton-quay, facing Brandon-street, and adjoining Mr. M. Mulligan's.

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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4342, 18 February 1875, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4342, 18 February 1875, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4342, 18 February 1875, Page 1

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