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Drapery. N®W OPEN, THE NEW DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING WAREHOUSE, Lamhton-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.: ; 1 •- . 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 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 325. fid., worth 275. fid. 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 richly embroidered Cashmere Capes, Mantillas. Fichus, 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. S. W. Al corn has now opened up the most extensive stock in the city, at prices perfectly irresistible, 4750 yards mobair dress stuff, at 6Jd., 7id., and Bid., worth lid. to 15d. 3240 yards diagonal dress 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 Old., 71d-, Sid., and 9Jd. per yard, in plain colei’s, 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-thc 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. ’ Pails and London millinery bqni- ;. : nets, French and English flowers, feathers, ' ribbons, hat and bonnet ornaments, pearl ; .akd oxidised slides, &o. ’’ : A Choice Stock op French Evening . ~ ‘' Flowers and Wreaths. ; ■ ■ 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 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, Is. 9d. up to 11a. fid. each. 1 Ladies’ plain and trimmed chemises, Is. 9d. up to 10a. fid. each. Ladies’ frilled and worked night dresses, 2s. 9d., 35., Bs. fid., 45., :4s. fid/ and np to 17k fid. each.. . , BABY LINEN. Infants’, muslin frooka and long robes. Infants’ ! long and short'slips,, monthly gowns, - - day and night gowns, . day and. night flaui uels, head squares,-&o. Infants’ cashmere carrying squares and cloaks, ; silk hats and hpods. ■ REAL LACE GOODS. ... AS. 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: 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. 1 “ HABERDASHERY—PLAIN & FANCY. Dross and mantle trimmings and fringes in all the newest designs. ...... ... ......;, f .-- r,-, SHAWLS. A select stock of rich French and . Paisley , “wove shawls, and Long’s at from 225. fid.; to 10 guineas eaoh ; lace, llama, silk, and, • ■ ■ ' wool shawls, and Long’s in ‘profusion. . ’MANCHESTER ’ DEPARTMENT. “ Tn 'this' department S. W. A.' has imported only the must useful 1 makes of domestic goods, every requisite for house furnishing and family "use'now opened l up. ’■ , -- “ I ',“ : 7jrf“ - , SILKS.' Rich!black; glace;silks at 3s. fid., Bs. 9d., 4s. 1,1 ’ 45.,0d., 55..:; - it.; Hi. '-..1.: Rich I Gaps- de- Suez, iGrps - de Naples, Indiana,; > ;! Duoap.e, and/.other I-favorite,; makes .from, ,/. to 14s/fid. per yard... ~ -i.. Fancy silks in great’ variety, p£. .pattern,’ .style, . lidnd quality, .. ’ Plain glace silk and Gros de Suez in all the j-.- ' ,new-colorings: '■ ; - ■■■’ 1 U “ - Japanese silks, plain and figured. Special ati tehtion is directed-to aT large s lot -of ’ these ~ goods, at 2s. 3d.’, 2s. fid. per-yard, . usual price “in Wellington, 2s. fid., Bs. 8d;, 3s.’9d'. per yard; ’ > .; , . . it; > : “MOURNING GOODS. ■ ; ’ ;- ; 1 Real i Paramattas, French merinos, Barathea, ; , , (hupC cloth, Persian, Russell;’and Queen’s i ; i ; cords, &c. -- : ’■ :;; ' ’ : ;“ - ■ ■’. ’• i i CLOTHING 1 DEPARTMENT. Men’s tweed trousers, 9s. 9d., 10s., fid., 12s. fid., -14 s. fid., up to 21s. r . Men’s tweed trousers and vests, Ifis.jlld., 18e. 9d.‘, 19s ! . fid.) apd upwards. Men’s suits, English and Colonial made. r 'Men’s tweed coats, 13s. lid. and upwards. New, shapes "in single and double breasted ~ coats. ' Waterproof coats and leggings. Youths’suits,' coats,’ ’trousers, ’ and’ vests and //trousers.’ Boys’ kiiiokerbooker, Danish, navy, and kilt; suits, at Bs. fid., 10s. (Id., 12s. fid., 14s. Cd. and upwards - Men’s,-youths', nnd : boys’ felt’hats, in all the newest shapes. ; ’ - ; ■ ; '' 1 Black Pdris’hats, drab and shell hats. 1 Men’s add boys' leghorn and straw hats, cloth ...paps, Scotch caps. • ' ( ’ 7 / Gentlemen’s new silk ’scarves, ties, belts, " , dollars, shirt studs, hosiery, and < handkor- , chiefk -1 ; ' ■ • • ■ 1 ■■ 1 ■ Umbrellas, portmanteaus, hat cases,’and carpet "bags. • ■ I 1 - - SHIRTS. - ,Gdpts’ white and colored shirts, every’size. Boy’ and youths’ in'various qualities, i’ Note the address—S, ;W. ALCORN) Lambtoipquay, facing Brandoit-street, and adjoining Mr. M. Mulligan’s.

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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4352, 2 March 1875, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4352, 2 March 1875, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4352, 2 March 1875, Page 1

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