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Patea Mail, Volume I, Issue 52, 9 October 1875, Page 2

Peter Bell’s ColumnAdvance Patea. PETER IBELXj CiONU RATULATES the settlers on the ) marked progress of these important districts extending from Waingongora to Waitotara, as indieated iip the addition to our Colonial Press of their spirited little bi-weekly journal, to be henceforth known the Patjsa Mail. VICTOIUA 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 lirst position as the leading Emporium of Fashion, Variety, and Quality, but also has earned a wide-spread reputation as being—what to buyers is of the first importance —unrivalled for cheapness. thus combining all the essentials of xi ii rat-class DRAPERY, CLOTHING, TAILORING, MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING, AND G ENERAL OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT. P. Beu. has much pleasure in announcing that having secured the services of lirst-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 HIST tiihmitted herewith will be found well worthy a careful perusal. Large buyers for easli will he specially dealt with on most liberal terms. The lirst ohipment of THE WINTER STOCK FOR 1875 Is now being opened up, and P. Bell would specially announce that the several departments enumerated below were never more complete. THE STUFF ;\ND DRESS DEPARTMENT. Contains in addition to P. Bell’s wellknown winceys, wool plaids, and French Merinoes, a splendid assortment of plain and fancy goods. Saxony Winceys, from 8d to 2s Aberdeen Winceys, from Is to 2s 6d French Merinoes, from la 9d to 5s Fancy Dress Materials, from 9d to 3a Gd Home spuiis (very fashionable) Is 9d to 2a Black Silks, from 70s to 160s Real Irish Poplins, 85s to 110s Wool Plaids, double width, 2s 11s to 5s MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. P. Bell is offering particularly good value in Flannels and Blankets of superior make and finish ; also splendid' value in Grey - and White Calicoes, Sheetings, Quilts, &c. axony Flannels, from Is 3d to 3s Welsh and Anti-rheumatic, Is 6d to 3s Gd White and Coloured Blankets, 17s Gd to 42s Gd While, and Coloured Counterpanes, 5s Gd to 25s Grey and white Calicoes, from 4s Gd per dozen yards to Is per yard Turkish Towels, from la 4d to 3s Honeycomb Towels, from 6d to Is Gd THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, As heretofore, is replete with a magnificent assortment of all the latest novelties in Hats and Bonnets, trimmed anduntrimmed, Flowers, Feathers, Laces, Ribbons, Ornaments, &c. Btraw Hots, from Is to 10s 'Trimmed Bonnets, from 9s 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 Ceshmere 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 the stock of the celebrated Hosiers, J. and R. Morley. Ladies Cotton Hose, from Gd to 2s 9d Ladies’ Merino do, from Is' 3d to 3s 9d Children’s Merino Hose, from 9d to 2s 6d 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 ;.ow well and favourably known as a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKER. | The Millinery Department is also under Sable and efficient management of the who has also made to herself a name ' EIRST-CLASS MILLINER. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT Ja a comparatively new branch in the extended business operations of Victoria House, and aa P. Bell contemplates issuing Special circular for this department, he would only say that he has been exceedingly fortunate in securing the services of £ first-class cutter, who comes herewith unexceptional references, after eighteen years’ experience in some of the best West End London Houses. hi E MEN’S CLOTHING DEPARTMENT 'Aas P. Bell’s personal attention, and as the . .pliiing, specially made for the Victoria use, is now so widely known, it is jjr:-.rcely necessary to say that for fit; ■ •• .e, and workmanship, P: Bell’s Clothing At: -nual, if not superior, to bespoke garments generally. he greatest attention and care bestowed J : ‘he execution of country orders, and ,cv. .orners may rely on receiving parcels :■ fully packed by return mail. Patterns free per post. PETEH 8Z11.Z., DV ■ /PER, CLOTHIER, & OUTFITTER, Victoria Avenue, (Adjoining Bai k New Zealand), WANGANUI.