The Sun.
London, England, 1849-06-20 00:00:00

FABLES for the FANCIFUL.
No. I.
THE SPARROW AND THE GOLDFINCH.
One day, while in my garden-chair I sat,
Two plumy people joined in friendly chat.
The facts were these, as far as I could see,
A goldfinch perched upon my cherry-tree;
Soon after which, a lowly sparrow came,
Presuming he'd a right to do the same,
And having neared his neighbour, inch by inch,
" Chip," said the sparrow, " Twittle," said the finch.
A pause ensued, as oft it does with us,
But soon the sparrow broke the silence thus :
" I often wonder, sir, indeed I do,
by I'm viewed as so much less than you ;
In vain do I endeavour to engage,
I've never been considered worth a cage ;
But as for you, wherever you'll-lay fly,
Mankind regards you with a curious eye.
Pray what's the reason ypu are valued so,
Is it your song, or what, IVish to know ?"
" Nay." said the well-dressed goldfinch, " I presume,
'Tis not my song, but my superior plume ;
'Tis true, my friend, I've learned to sing a little,
But scarcely any more than twittle, twittle.'
You may depend, Sir, 'tis the way I'm decked—
Respectable appearance gains respect ;
Look at my golden wings, my scarlet cap,
You see I'm quite a gentlemanly chap ;
If you could wear my coat you'd shortly know
To what extent appearances will go."
Here ceased the entertaining conversation,
While I myself supplied
THE APPLICATI3N.
Since personal appearance goes so far,
I'll more than ever prove what Moses are.
Moses and Son's famed Mart is just the place
To furnish fashions of superior grace ;
The fit of Moses, true to half-an-inch,
Will prove the language of the golden-finch.
Whoever may in v oses' dress be decked,
Will meet with honour and with due respect ;
And this assertion nobody will mock,
On viewing Messrs. Moses' summer stock ;
And thus concludes my unassuming fable,
Which I've improved as well as I was able.
LIST OF PRICES.

Men' Spring, and Summer Wrappers.. front #0 8 6
The Bulwer, Pacha, Paletot, ansl every d.eserip-
ton of light ON er-coats .• •• • 1 2 6
Cloth Over Coats, of a light texture, and hand-
somely trimmed ••• • •• 1 1 0
Do.
do. lined with silk.. • • 1 8
De.
do. superior quality 1 IS 0
Jean and 'Tolland •Blouses • • •• •
•.•••••••• • -- •• • • • • 0 2 9
Fancy Victoria do. ..... • .... •-• "• ••
14: 03
Tweed do. • • .• • • • • - •• •• • • .... • • • • •
Dress Coat • ..... •• • ••• ••••••• • •• • • •• 1
0 0
Frock Coat • • • ...... • ••• • •
Spring and Summer Trousers .. • • .......... 0 4 0
0 7 6
Doeskin and Buckskin d 0.... ........ •• • •
Spring and Summer Vests in every variety.. 0
6
0 1 6
Black and Figured Satin Vests ••.••• • • • • • 4
Black do., superior quality .• • • • • • • • • • • " • •
00 94 66
'White Marcella Vests . ..... •••• • •
Men's Black Cloth Vests • ..•••••••• 0 3 6
Boy's Spring and Summer Ve5t5............ 0 0 10
Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits • .. 0 15 0
Men's Fishing Coats in great variety ........0 4 0
DUDS TO Ictesrinz.
Paletots made from a variety of material, fitted 1 i 0
for Summer wear • • • • • •
1 • • • • • •
Do. very elegantly trimmed .: . .
•
‘B5 00
Superior Cloth of a light texture • • S.. •• ••
I •
2 2 0
Ditto ditto lined with silk. •• • --• •••• • • •
Ditto Dress Coat ................ .....•• 1 12 U 0
2 15
Superfine Frock do. ••.•• • ••
Best do. ••• • • •
Fancy Doeskin Trousers. . •
Black do. ••••••••••r••: • • • • • • • • .• ........ 0 16 0
Best do. ..... . •••••••• • -- • . • • • • 1 6 0
Black Cloth Tests
Best do.• •••••••••• • • • • ' • ' '• • ..... •••• • • • • 0 13 6
Splendid Satin Test .. ••.•••••• • • • • . • • • •• •
0 14 6
Hussar and Tunic suits ••••• • • • • • ••• • .• 1 5 0
Superfine do. .. ••"••••• • • • • • • • • • ...... 115 0
Men's White Marcella Tests ••• • • • ...... • • 0 7 0
Fishing Coats in endless variety from 0 10 6to 1 Is 0
Elegant Dressing Robes in great
variety.. ••• • • • •• • • ••. from 016 •to 5 0 0
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
A suit of Clothes complete for IL 10s.
The new book, entitled the " Great Fact," with full directions
for Self-measurement, can b 3 had on application, or forwarded, post
free, to any part of the kingdom.
Notice— the Shawl and Parasol Department are new replete with
every novelty of the season.
Observe—Any article purchased, either ready made, or made to
measure, if not approved of will be exchanged, or the money returned.
E. MOSF.S and SON, Tailors, Woollenerapers, Clothiers, natter.,
Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, 15.4,
155, 156, and 157 Minorie?, and 83, 34, 85, and 86 Alslgate, City,
London; all communicating with each other, and forming one vast
Establishment.
Caution.--E. Moses and Son regret having to guard the public
against imposition ; but having heard that the untradesman-like
falsehood of being connected with them, or " It is the same concern,"
has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons,
they beg to state that they have no connexion with any other house
in or out of London, except their Branch Establishments, 36, Far-
gate, Sheffield ; and 19, Thornton 's-buildings, Bradford, Yorkshire ;
and those who require cheap and genuine clothing, &0., should call
at or send to the Minories and Aldgate, City, London ; or either of
iranch Establishments, as iShOTe.