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Patea Mail, Volume 1, Issue 22, 26 June 1875, Page 2

Peter Bell’s Column. Advance 3?ateaPETER"BELL CtONGRATULATES tho sottlcrs on the J marked progress of these important districts extending from Waingongora to Waitutara, .'is indicated in the addition to one Colonial Press of their spirited little bi-weekly journal, to be henceforth known as the Patka Mail. VICTORIA HOUSE Will occupy this allotted space as an advertising medium, and P. Bull assures the readers of the Mail, especially those heads of families and others who desire to study economy, that his column will amply repay a careful perusal, it being universally conceded, not only in WANGANUI, But throughout these districts, that Victoria House not only has attained to and maintains a first position as the leading Emporium of Fashion, Variety, and Quality, but also lias earned a wide-spread reputation as being—what to buyers is of the lirst importance—unrivalled for cheapness, tints combining all the essentials of a lirst-class DRAPERY, CLOTHING, TAILORING, MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING, AXI) GENERAL OUTFITTING ESTABLISH- ; MENT. P, Bull has much pleasure in announcing that having secured the services of first-class buyers in the home and foreign markets, he is now in a position to place a class of goods in the market which for quality and price will defy competition, All intermediate profits being saved buyers at Victoria House can now be supplied at rates which will bear favourable comparison with any of the larger wholesale houses in the colony. PETER BELL’S LIST submitted herewith will be found well worthy a careful perusal. Large buyers for cash will be specially dealt with on most liberal terms. The first, shipment, of THE WINTER STOCK FUR 1875 Is now being opened up, and P. Bull would specially announce that the several departments enumerated below were never more complete. THE STUFF AND DRESS DEPARTMENT. Contains in addition to P. Bull's wellknown winceys, wool plaids, and French Merinooa, a splendid assortment of plain and fancy goods. Saxony Winceys, from 8d to 2s Aberdeen Winceys, from Is to 2s Gd French Mcrinoes, from Is fid to os Fancy Dress Materials, from fid to 3s Gd Home spnns (very fashionable) Is fid to 2s Black Silks, from 70s to IGOs Real Irish Poplins, 85s to 110s Wool Plaids, double wixlth, 2s 11s to os MANCHESTE R DEPA RTM ENT. P. Bkll is offering particularly good value in Flannels and Blankets of superior make and finish : also splendid value in mm II mlc vanAocS, CnGetlUgS, Quilts, &c. axony Flannels, from Is 3d to 3s Welsh and Anti-rheumatic, Is Gd to 3s Gd White and Coloured Blankets, 17s Gd to 42s Gd White and Coloured Counterpanes, 5s Gd to 25s Grey and white Calicoes, from 4s Gd per dozen yards to Is per yard Turkish Towels, from Is 4d to 3s Honeycomb Towels, from Gd to Is Gd THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, As heretofore, is replete with a magnificent assortment of all the latest novelties in Hats and Bonnets, trimmed andnntrimmed, Flowers, Feathers, Laces, Ribbons, Ornaments, &c. Straw Hots, from Is to 10s Trimmed Bonnets, from Os Gd to 70s Feathers, imitation and real, Is to 10s Gd Flowers, from Gd to 7s Gd Silk Hoods and Hats, from 5s to 12s Gd Cashmere do do, from 2s lid to 6s THE HOSIERY AND GLOVE DEPARTMENT. Is particularly well assorted, and contains every requisite in the department, having been carefully selected from tho stock of the celebrated Hosiers, J. and R. Morley. Ladies Cotton Hose, from 6d to 2s fid Ladies’ Merino do, from Is 3d to 3s fid Children’s Merino Hose, from fid to 2s Gd Gloves in cloth cashmere, cotton and silk, from Is to 2s Gd First Choice Josephines, 4s Gd THE DRESS-MAKING DEPARTMENT Is under the management of a first-class dressmaker, who is thoroughly conversant with all the leading ideas in dress, and is now well and favourably known as a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKER. The Millinery Department is also under the able and efficient management of the lady who has also made to herself a name aS “ EIRST-CLASS MILLINER. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is a comparatively new branch in the extended business operations of Victoria House, and as P. Bell contemplates issuing special circular for this department, he would only say that he has been exceedingly fortunate in securing the services of a first-class cutter, who comes here with unexceptional references, after eighteen years’ experience in some of the best West End London Houses. THEMEN’S CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Has P. Bell’s personal attention, and as the clothing, specially made for the Victoria House, is now so widely known, it is scarcely necessary to say that for fit; style, and workmanship, P: Bell’s Clothing is equal, if not superior, to bespoke garments generally. The greatest attention and care bestowed on the execution of country orders, and customers may rely on receiving parcels j carefully packed by return mail. Patterns sent free per post. PET3SS. BELL, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & OUTFITTER, Vic’romA Avkxue, (Adjoining Bank Now Zealand). WANGANUI.