The Sun.
London, England, 1849-03-13 00:00:00

THE FABLE of the FARTHINGS ;
Or, a HINT from the MINT.
Two farthings of perfectly different dates
Met together—so fabulous story relates ;
The one had been coined in the reign of Queen Anne,
And the other was formed on Victoria's plan.
It appears that they met in a box which contains
The different coins of the different reigns :
When thus the old farthing saluted the new—
" Good mornlnz, Victoria, how do you do ?"
"Quite well," said the one with the Vic. in its name,
‘• And all in the nice order—hope you're the same."
" Well, I feel rather dull, but I think for all that,
That you are so bright, we can have a nice chat."
" I thank you," said Vic, " for your compliments, Anne,
And I'll try to oblige you as well as I can ;
I've thought since I seen you what different scenes
Distinguished the reigns of the couple o. Queens.
Queen Anne," said the newly-coined farthing, " would stare
At the wonderful change brought about here and there.
My owner one day, as he often had done,
Made a call at
THE DRESS MART OF MOSES AND SON,
And chancing to drop from his pocket, I gazed,
Till really I could not help feeling amazed.
Such a warehouse I never expected to scan ;
There was nothing like that in the reign of Queen Anne.
The suit which my owner purchased there was one
Which honoured the Warehouse of MOSES and SON ;
And I know not a Lord in the Court of Queen Anne,
Was ever atired on such a choice plan.
THE nATs AND THE BOOTS
Which were bought at the time,
Were novel, and stylish, and thoroughly prime.
You must own," said the Fadge, " that your own noble Queen
Swayed England when nothing so stylish was seen.
THE ELEGANT FURS
Which I also beheld
Could never be equalled, or never excelled ;
The beautiful goods which I happened to scan
Would have highly delighted your mistress, Queen Anne ;
My wonder is this," said the new to the old,
" That the price is so low for the articles sold."
"I've been highly delighted to hear you," said Anne,
" And try to amuse in return, if I can ;
But pray don't expect me to do as yeu've done—
You had the advantage with MOSES and SON."
LIST OF PRICES.
READY WADE.
Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles • .from £0 9 6
Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every description
of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed ...... ....... 1 5 0
The Premier •• •• •••••••• • • •• • •• •• .......... 0 15 6
Isulwer •• • ... ..... ....... •......... ••.• • • • ..... .• 1 0 •
D'Orsay .• .......
Shooting Cents— •• • • . • • • 8 6
Autumn and Winter Trousers ••••••
Doeskin ditto
. . 0 12 6
Autumn and Winter Vests
•• •• •• •• ••••
• ..... . 0 2 •
Frock do. ........ •• ..........., 4
Boys' Hussar and Tnnic Suits 0 16 6
MADE TO MEASURE.
Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style from £1 6 0
Milled cloth Coat ....
Tweed Trousers • .• . .
.. •• ••••••• • • • •• • 0 9 6
Tweed Wrappers
New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles ...... 0 16 6
Doeskin Trousers •••• • • . .
.. 1 6 0
Dress Coats • • ••
: ...... ••
: 1 12 I
Best, or
Best quality ..
Frock do. ••••••••••.•• • •• • • • • • • • • ..... ......••• .. 1 15 0
Best quality •• •• ••.•• • •• ••
Cassimere Vest— .• .• •• • •• •• 0 8 6
Satin, Plain er Fancy •••••••• •• • • ~...... 0 12 0

hussar and Tunic Suits .. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I
8 0
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
A Suit of Clothes complete for I/. 16s.
A new work, entitled " The Treasury of Taste," containing a de.
tailed list of prices for each department, with full directions for self-
measurement, may be had on application, or forwarded post-free.
Notice.—The Shawl Department, 155, Minories, is now replete
with every novelty of the season.
Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea-
sure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred the
money returned.
Caution.—E. Messes and Son regret having to guard the public
against imposition ; but have learned 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 have no connexion with any other house In or out of London,
except their Branch Establishments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19,
Thornton's-buildings, Bradford, Yorkshire; anti those who desire
genuine and cheat' clothing, ko., bbould call at, or send to either of
their Branches, or to the Mineries and Aldgate, City, London.
E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters,
Resters, 2Zurriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for
Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Minories, and 83,
34, 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London ; and their Branch Establish-
ments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Brad-
ord, Yorkshire.
Take Notice.—This Establishment Is closed from sunset Friday,
till sunset Saturday. when business is resumed till twelve o'clock.
Several first rate Cutters wanted for London and Country ; apply
On Taeaday Mornings, Ten o'clock.