The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-12-15 00:00:00

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STRAW HAT & BONNET DEPARTMENT.
FELT HAT DEPARTMENT.
MILLINERY.
FEATHERS AND FLOWERS.
RIBBONS
LACE DEPARTMENT.

TIES 1 FRILLINGS, 86c.
GLOVE DEPARTMENT.
VELVETS AND SILKS.
INFANT'S MILLINERY.
UNTE ERCLOTEITNG.
CORSETS,

ro•doiv/404/11./.1•10*,

Straw Rat and Bonnet Department. I
am now SHOWING IN THIS DEPARTMENT
a manufacturer's Stock of Black and
Brown Straw Hats, &c., all of Superior
Quality and Newest Shapes. The prices for these
lots will in all cases be considerably less than half
the Original Cost.

Myrtle,and other Colours, from 4s 11-1-d to 553 each.
MILLINERY ElA:rs, in the New Stripcd Velvet,
from 15s 9d to 35s each.

Ties, rrillings, Sze. Silk Scarfs, Ties, and
Handeroli.iefs, in the newest colours and styles,
prices from 4id to 5s 6d each. White and C ream
Fri Mugs, from lid per yard. Lace and Fancy
Collarettes from 10:fd to 5s lid each. Thousands
of yards of Ss) iss Eigings &c., from Bad the dozen
4
yards to is o.t,d the yard. Linen Collars from lid
each, also Fancy Collars from 41d to 3s 9J each.

Velvet, Velveteen and Silk Depart-
ment, Black Silk Velvets, 2s IP,d, 3s 11d,
4s 11d, per yard.
Coloured Silk Velvets, 23 Mato Gs lid per yard.
Coloured Brocile do 2s 1-111, 3s 111.1, 4s 11-Id,
Gs lid per yard.
Black do do 2s 11.1 d, to lOs 61 per yard.
Colored Plushes, is 111 d to 4s 111 d per yard.
Velveteens, ls 6.-Id to 2s. 11-4 d per yard
Black do from is 21d to 3s lid per yard.
Black Satins, ls 81d to 4s Gd.
CJlored do from is Old to 3s 111-d..
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Also Millinery Materials, in the latest novelties
and shades.
Infants' Xillinery, &I An entirely new and
choice Stock will be found in this department.
Millinery, from 2s 111 d to 16s 9d.
Pelisses from 4s llid to 32s 6s.
_ _ _

VELVE U mad FE LT HA.T A, in Henri I 1,31 isherette
Cxmaught, Tolanthe, Romeo, and Duchess.
Trimmed Chenille Birds, Wings, and Oenamants
from 4s 11d each. Now Chenille Trimmings,
Girdles, and Ornaments in every shade.

LOT 1 —Black and Brown Straw -111,ts (newest
ehapes) at 2id, 4d, 61c1 each.

LOT 2.—Black and Brown Straw Hats in all
new Shapes, including HENRI' 11, HENRI
GAINSBORO, BOAT, TENBY, CONNAUGIIT,
PATIENCE, lOLANTHE, at Bid, 101 d, is Oid.
LOT 3.—Black, Brown, Slates, Steel, Bronze,
Myrtle, Shapes as above and including tho .3.Ets.'ter
and Aftialrettc. Prices from Is 414 to 3s lid ea'A.
STRAW BONNETS EXTRA.ORDINA.R ir,
Valued from 61d to is llid each.
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3on.net Ornaments. An immense variety of
Tat and Bonnet Oenaments, in Jet, Steel, Pe:tel, Gilt,
itc., from 1.+..d to 2s 6d each.

El•love Depa,rbment. The Stock in this depart-
ment is carefully selected and every endeavour
made to give the greatest satisfaction to the wearer
both in fit and
.durability. lam now showing
spring top gloves (lined) Is 61d, 2s 61d; 2s 111 d,
38 11Id, 4s W.A. Kid, line plush, (2 buttons)
is 111 d, lined plush, 4 buttons, 2s 61d. Calf
(2 clasps), 2s 111 d, 3s 9-1. Tanked Gauntlet 2s 31d,
2s lUd, 3s 61d, 3s 11-1-4. Monsquetave Swede,
6 button length, is 11.1 d Ditto, 8 button length,
2s 11-Id. Ditto, 12 button length, 3s 91d. Re-
liable French Kid, in black and all the new colours,
2 buttons, ts 6.1 d, is 11,-d, 2s 91d. 4 ditto, Is 11
2s 61d, 2s 110. This glove can also be had with
6 buttons or 4 clasps at :3s 6d pair. Light Fancy
and White Kid Gloves for evening wear, in 1,2, 4,
and 6 buttons, prices from 61d to 3s tid the pair.
A useful glove in 2 buttons at Is 31d, 4 buttons,
is 61d. Lace Mitts in all the newest colours from
101 d to 2s 61-d pair. Silk Gloves, in black also
light and dusk colours, 8 button length ls 9:ld, 12
button length, 2s 31d, 20 button length 2s 11-Id.
Silk lined gloves from is 3dt ) 2s 31d pair. Cash-
mere winter gloves from 101 d to is 61d. Children's
gloves of every description in great variety.

easthars aul. rtowers. The Stock in this de.
partmont is unrivalled for VARIETY, Style, and
Price ; it includes Colored Aigrets, Plnmes, Black
and Gold. Long Ostrich Feathers, Fancy Wings and
Birds, in the Newest and most fashionable Colors,
including Capucine, Fire Red, Gold, Moss, Myrtle,
Bronze, Sage, Tabac, Cardinal, Cockroach, Slates,
Steel, (ice.
Attention is invited to the STOCK of GENUINE
FttENCII FLOWERS, prices of which are worth
_ Special NOTICE.

An immense-Stock of Chenille and Silk Beaver
Bonnets, in JANE CLARK, PRINCESS, and
PRINCESS OF IVALES Shapes from is 1.14 d to
38 lid each.

Long Cloaks, from 's
lid to 32s 6,1..
Scc., 85c., &c.

Underclothing. Ladies' Underclothing manu-
factured from reliable long cloths
Nightdresses (lock stitch and haLd-sewn,) from
is Gld to 11s 9d each.
Chemises from is Old to lOs Oil each.
Knickers from is 2d to 4s lid.
Child's Nights from is 111c1 to 3s M.
Child's Chemises, from 101 d to 2s 61d.
Child's Knickers, from I Old to 2s 61.
Dressing Gowns, lOs 6d to 63s each.
Skirt in felt stripes, &c., Is 11.fid to lOs 9d each.
Ladies' Aprons, 41d. to 4s. lld each.
Specialattention is solicited to this Department as
the quality of the goods, and the prices at which
they are offered, cannot fail to give the greatest
satisfaction.
Corsets. The best aud most reliable makes only
are kept
Blanc and cardinal, Is 111 d to Os 11d.
Izods, 4s ll.d and 6s 11d.
Y.& N. 4s 111 d, sold everywhere Gs 11d.
Y. Jr, N. Curative Magnetic, sold elsewhere lOs 6d;
Hughes's price 7s 9d.
• White French Wove, is 61d to 6s 6d.

In addition to the above, I hold an Immense
STOCK of CHIP HATS and BONNETS in all
the Newest Shapes and Colors.
Felt Hat Dspartment. In this Departmnt
may be seen the Lirgast Stock of these Goods in
tho Kingdom which includes the following
shapes in all the new colors, HEYRt 11, HENRI
MASHER, MASHERETTE, GAIETY, GAINSBORO, Bon,
MOUNTAINEER, CONNAUGHT, TENIIY, and CARM S.
Prices from llid to 4s lid each.
Silk Beaver Hats from 3s 6d to 8s 9d each.
Plush Hats from is Old to is 114 d each.
Fur Was from Is 111 d to Gs lid each.

Etibbon Dapartment. [ am now Showing a
.3pecial Purchase of 1,000 Pieces of Rich Tartan,
Faille and Ottoman Ribbons, all new shades at 30,
per yard, worth double. Also a LOT of SATIN
and FAILLE RIBBONS at 2.1 d and 3d ror yard,
usual price 4":-A and qd.
Rich Velvet, and Velvet and Satin Ribbons in all
Widths and Colors.

The Lace Department is Stocked with the
latest NOTTINGHAM, CALMS, and INDIAN
LACES;aIso Black, White, Cream and Coloured
Spanish Laces, Real and Imitation Torchons, Real
and Imitatiou Maltese Laces, Black Real Laces,
Antique Valenciennes, Black and C.)loured
Lappets, Black Blondes, Gold wad Silver Lace,
Edelweiss Black and Coloured Beaded Laces.
Crowns, Nets, &c., Gossamers, Black and Coloured
Chenille Falls, Chenille Nets, Mob Caps, Infant's
Fronts, Cream and White Indian Mnsfins, Bridal
Falls, &c.

N 0 T E , - USEFUL X'MA. PRESENTS,
Fur Gauntlet Gloves, a-Z 4s 111:1, 5s 11d, Gs 6d,
handsome present j pair.
The New Patent Fur ClRCLET,invarious FURS,
from 2s 6d, to 5s lid pair.
Special Purchase 500 dozens of Dent's Best French
Kid Gloves, in Black and Colors, 2 clasps ; now
being sold at is 111 d, pair the rogular price of
these gloves is 2s 61d.

Millinery. NEW DESIGNS, New Colors, New
Shapes. Having recently returned from the
PARIS and LONDON M A.RKETS, I am 113 W
showing the LATEST NOVELTIES in Parisian
and Engliih Millinery in all the Leadinz Shap3s,
Colors, and Styles. Millinery Bonnets in the
Princess of Wales, Duchess of Connaught, and Jane
Clark style, in Moss, Grenat, Tabac, Fumi

AN IMPORTANT SECTION OF THE BON MAR HE IS

A perusal of the following DETAILS will afford some useful information on the SUBJECTS.

' Child's Corsets, is 2:1% il to 2s 11d.
Stay Bands in all nukes and sizes, Blid to 2s 11d.
Mantles, Jackets, Sac. Fur-lined Cloaks,
_ _

12s lld to 72s 6d each.
Dolmans (lined fur,) 45s 6d to 85s each.
Cloth Dolmons, 21s to 72s each.
Cloth & Stockinette Jackets, 6s lid to 425.
Ulsters, 4s lid to 30s each.
Dolman Ulsters 12s 9d to 425.
Child's Ulsters 2s 111-id to 16s 9d each.
Ladie's Macintoshes, the electric in Black, Navy
or Brown, 6s lid to 18s 9d.
The Electric Dolman, 19s lid each.
Child's Black and Navy, 6s 6d to 8s 11d.

Furs, Fars, Furs. Ladies desirous of selecting
their Furs from one of the largest STOCKS in the
Midlands, will do well to inspect my stock, which
comprises an immense assortment of Sets, Muffs,
Capes, Trimmings, &c.
2,000 Far Capes in LYNX RACCOON, OPOS-
SUM, SKUNK, FOX, SEAL, BEAR, BEAVER
SABLE, &c., 20 per cent cheaper than any other,
collection in the Trade.
Hughes's Specialities in Black and Brown CAPES
at 6s 11d, 8s 11d, 9s 11d, us 9d, 14s 11d, 15s 11d,
are picked skins and perfect fitting, and cannot be
obtained elsewhere.
Trimming Department. The New Marabout
Trimminc, in all colors at is 0-}d, is 6H, is
and 2s 6r per yard RIBBON YE LVETS all Colors
and Widths. Chenille and Fancy Ruches, Fringes,
&c. in Immense Variety
Gold, Silver, and Fancy Tinsil Braids in all Wi lths
and Colors.
Metal, Jet, Silk, and Fancy Buttons, &c.
Note.—Dressmakers will find this Department
Worth a Visit. On almost all goods I can offer
th?rn prices fully 10 per cent Below Other Houses.

Wools, Wools, Wools. The enormous Sale of
Wools of all kinds, amounting to Thousands of
Pounds weight, daily, is no Stretch of Imagination,
or Flight of Fancy, but an Accomplished Fact.
That no other House in the Trade is supplying


MANTLES. JACKETS, &c.,
HOSIERY.
UMBRELLAS.
FUR DEPARTMENT
TRIMMING DEPARTMENT.
GENTS' OUTFITTING.

Wools of the Same Quality (or inferior), at the
Same Prices is also a fact. For Particulars See
Price List.

Hosiery, Every description of LADIE'S and

CHILDREN'S HOSIERY in all Sizes and Colors.
Ladie's Ribbed Cashmere-) Is Old, is 3461
Hose in Black, Navy, is 61d, Is 111 d, 2s 6d
Grenat and Brown. J to 3s lid per pair,
Cashmere and Beaded Cuffs and Mitts, from 61-d,
to 3s lid per pairs.—Wo3l Wraps in all Colors
and Prices.

Umbrellas. A choice assortment of Ladle's Um.
brellas, all the Newest Finishes in Horn, Ivory,
Ebony, and Naturals, from is 111 to 18s 6d each.
Gent's Umbrellas, Specially Recommended for
Hard Wear Choice Sticks.
4s 11.1 d, 5s 9d, 6s lid 7s 11d, 8s 11d, to 21s each
HUGHES'S SPECIAL, Warranted Not To Split.
Choice Sticks. Fox's Frames, 9s lid. Sold every-
where at 15s 6d.

Gent's Outfitting Department. A Depart-
ment Worthy the Attention of Every Gentleman
in the United Kingdom.—Here may be found a
splendid STOCK of LINER GLOVES at is 111 d,
2s 41d, 2s 11d, 3s 9d per pair.
WOOL SHIRTS All c 3s 111 d, 4s 11d, 5s 9d,
New Patterns. 7s 6d, 8s 6d each.
Knitted Gloves 61d, 90, 101, is Oid, is 44d, to
2s 9d per pair,
Linen Collars, Long Cloth Shirts, trndervests,
Pants, Braces, SLc., &c.
CARDIGAN JACKETS.—Hughes is noted for
the Extraordinary Value he offers in These Goods,
Men's Cardigans at 3s 111 d 4s 111 d, 6s 11d, 7s 11d,
8s 11d, 9s lid to 21s each.
HUGHES'S MARVEL
.at 90 lid cannot be
bought elsewhere under 12s 6d.
Special lines in Ties and Scarves in all the Newest
Styles and Patterns. All shilling Ties are sold
here at 6d Eighteenpenny Ties at 9--d
A Visit and Comparison will Prove This to be
a Fact.