DraperyN®W OPEN, THE NEW DRAPERY MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING WAREHOUSE, Lambton-quay, next to Mr. Mulligan, Jeweller S. W. ALCORN begs to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the City and Province qi 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 oi the beat 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 tfie 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 I COSTUMES ! Three cases containing 175 Ladies’, Maids’, an,d Children’s Costumes, in Pique, Batiste, Balerno, Tussore, Arabian Glace, &e., ,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’ ine to offer them to the public of Wellington; at much below English wholesale ' prices: ; Handsome Costumes, with Polonaise complete, 16s. lid. tt> 325. 6d., worth 275. 6d, 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. Eichus, Dolmans, &e., 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. Alcorn has now opened up the most extensive stock in the city, at prices perfectly irresistible, 4750 yards mohair dress stuff, at 6Jd., ,7Jd., 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 6|d., Y«d., BJd.; and 9Jdi per yard, in'plain colors, satin stripes, spots, &o. (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 bon- ’’ nets, French and English flowers, feathers, ribbons, hat and- bonnet ornaments, pearl ■ and oxidised slides, &b.. - " A Choice Stock of French Evening .- : j. Flowers -and Wreaths. ■’ LADIES’ : underclothing: ; ' In this 1 department the stock is exceedingly large and well-assorted, and the prices for the same i quality of article Will be found lower than- Jn 4 any -other Koi-uao 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 11s. 6d., each. Ladies’ plain and trimmed, chemises, Is. 9d. up to 10s. 6di each. Ladies’ frilled and-:worked:night 'dresses, 2s. ■; : 9i, 35., 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 6d., and up to 17s. : 6d. each.- ' • ; ' ; " ' .. - ; BABY LINEN. -■ ", Inifants’muslinifrpoks and long robes. - 1 infants’; long and short' slipa, monthly gowns, ! [day and night gownsp-day audinight flaunels, headsquares, &c. - : j . ■!..'< Infants’ cashmeye qarrying;squares and cloaks,; : silk; hats and hoods. .. eA.; BEAL. LACE .GOODS. . : S. W. Alcorn has opened up a choice -and extensive stock, of. ladies’; collars and sets in JHoniton, Maltese, ;Valenciennes,, and Brussels lace, also, a large, assortment of real laces in Honiiton,’ Maltese, and ’Zak. . ; - HOSIERY. . Ladies’, ‘ (and , .children's; hose in every, ; make. ■ ” u ; GLoyes. ; Ladies” first' ’ choibd; ; Jbsephine kid gloves, in | bladk, :!l teH’whity,-', and" evening colors, j stitched- and* plain ladies and children’s j silk andithread gloves. 11 ‘ 1 ; lIABERDASIIERY;— PL AIN FANCY. Dress and mantle “trimmings and-fringes in all ■ the newest designs. ‘ ~ , - shawls..',’ . - A ;select rich; French, and Paisley wove shawls, and Long’s at from 225. ,6d. ; . to' lO guinoaa eaoli'plaee,llama,silk, and Woolshawlk’knd Lohg’sih profusion. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT, ; ■ ■ ■ ‘1 In this department S.:W. ! A. has imported only the moat useful makes of domestic goods, every requisite for house famishing and family use now opened-up. - ■' SILKS. Rich black, glace silks at 3s. 6d., 3s. 9d., 4s. 4s. 6d,. ss. - ■ . -_ . Rich Gros, cle, Suez, G I- os de Naples, Indiana, Ducape,, and other favorite makes from 4s. 6d. to I4s. Gd. per yard. Fancy silks in great, variety of pattern, style, arid quality;-'' ' ’ Plain glace silk and Gros dc- Suez in all the new colorings. _ 1 Japanese'silks, plain and 'figured. "Special at- , ; tention is'directed.to a large lot of these goods, at Is. 6d., 2s. 3d., 2s. 6d. per yard, usual price in Wellington, 25.: 6d., 3s. 3d., 3s. 9d. per yard., , - MOURNING GOODS, Real Paramattas, French merinos, Barathea, crape cloth, Persian,-Russell, and Queen’s cords,&c. 1 , : ' CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. ; ‘ . Men’s tweed trousers, 9s. 9d., ids, 6d., 12s. 6d., 14s. 6d., 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 upwards. New shapes' in 'single ■ and • double breasted coats. - 1 * ■- -. ■ ’' Waterproof coats and leggings. Youths’ suits,- coats, [trousers, and vests; and trousers. : ! Boys’ kuickerbocker, Danish, navy, and kilt suits, at Bs., 6d., 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d., 14s. 6d. and upwards ■ ■. Men’s, youths’, and boys’ felt hats, in' all the newest shapes. Black Paris hats, drab and shell hats. Men's and boys' leghorn and straw hats, cloth caps, Scotch caps. Gentlemen’s new silk' scarves, 1 ties, belts, collars, shirt studs, hosiery, and handkerchiefs. Umbrellas, portmanteaus, hat cases, and carpet - ■ bags. ’ , ! ■ . ; SHIRTS, . Gents’ white and'colored; shirts, >very, size.... Boy’ and youths’ shirts, in various qualities. Note the address—S,W. ALCORN, Lamb-ton-quay, facing Brandoh-street, and adjoining Mr. M. Mulligan’s. ’
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4359, 10 March 1875, Page 1
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