The Sun.
London, England, 1849-02-26 00:00:00

riiHE AULD MAN in ALDGATE.

I met fitfnaan, a venerable man,
" Whose days had dwindled to the shortest span."
Near A.bdgate Church the aged stranger stood,
And leaved upon a eh ff of knotted wood ;
While, ever and anon, he rais'd his eyes
With looks of minded pleasure and surprise.
Seeing him there, I stay'd my onward walk,
In hopes, at length, of getting him to talk ;
Then stepping up—" Good morning, Sir," said I—
" Good 'morning," was the grey hair'd man's reply.
" I can't help looking," said the " Man of Yore,"
" At that great house which now we stand before.
'Tis twenty years ago since I was here,
And what a mighty change 1 0 dear, 0 dear !
There's an extensive a arehouse! There's a show !
Who would have thought it twenty years ago ?
But w'lli you," ask'd the venerable man,
" Explain the housos on so great a plan ?"
".With all my heart," said I, " I'm always glad,
To give instruction where it may be had.
This is the Mart of MOSES, so renown'd,
In all the land and all the world around •
Part of the warehouse (venerable sire)
Is set apart. for
GENTLEMEN'S ATTIRE,
Attire -which no one had the luck to know
Ere MOSES open'd—twenty years ago.
The splendid house, which yonder you behold,
Is but :a sample of the garments sold,
And understand," said I, " that cheapness there
An equal prominence is found to bear.
MOSES and SON were first in all the trade
By whom reductions in the price were made.
A HAT MART,"
I continued, "you will see,
On turreng round your eyes to eighty-three.
such Hats and Caps are parchas'd there," said 1.,
" As you have never witness'd years gone by.
A BOOT MART
Also help's to swell the pile;
Put ou your glasses Sir—'tis worth your while.
MOSES and SON, in Boots and Shoes, have shown
That nose can match the value of their own.
FURS, SHAWLS, AND HOSIERY
Likewise from a part,
And holp to magnify that giant Mart; •
MOSES; and ON in goods like these, as well,
Successfully endeavour to excel.
THEIR MART POR OUTFITS
Clearly shows alike
What advantageous bargains we may strike,
And thus have I endeavour'd to convey,
A faint idea of that superb display."
•
With this I cut the friendly chat asunder,
And left the " Auld Man" gazing still in wonder.
A new work, entitled " The Treasury of Taste," containing a de
tailed list of prices for each department, with full directions for self
ineasusement, may be had en application, or forwarded post-free.
LIST OF PRICES.
ELAM 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.. .• •• ••
D'Orsay •••-—••.• •• •• •• •• ........ ..... ......... 1 6 0
Shooting Coats— •• • • .....
Autumn and. 'Winter Trousers ...• •• . ..... 0 4 6
Doeskin ditto ..
Autumn and Winter Vests .....• ..•• .............. 0 2 0
Dress Coats ..•• •• •• •• •• .• • .• •• 1
Boys' BMW and Tunic Suits— ••.••• •• •••0 16 6
WADE TO MEASURE.

Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style from XI 6 0
Milled cloth. *Coat •• ••••••.. • • • • • • 2 2 0
Tweed Tres. ears ••• • • •. • ....... • • 09 6
0 18 0
tweed Wrappers • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • " •
New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles .... .. 0 16 6
.1 2 0
Best, or Dross • • • • • •
.. I 162
0
Best quality ................................2 15 0
Frock do. ...• ..
Best quality
Cassimero Vest— ••• • • • .......... ...... • • .... 8 6
Satin, Plain or Fancy •••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 12 0
Hussar and Tunic Suits
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
A Suit of Clothes complete for 1/. 16s.
Notice.—The Shawl Department, 155, Minories, is now replete
with every novelty of the season.
Observe—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to men-
lure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the
money returned.
E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, ilattert,
floaters, Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters. for
Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Mineries, and 87,
44, 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London ; and their Branch Establish-
ments, 36, Fugate, Sheffield; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Brad-
ord, Yorkshire.
Caution.—E. :Moses and Son regret having to guard the public
against imposition ; but have learned that the untradesman-like
faLs !hood of bsr.ng connected with them, or " It is the same concern,"
has been resorted. to in many instances, and for obvious reasons.
T ,ey have no connexion with any other house in or out of Londos ,
except their l3raneh Establishments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19,
Thondon's-buildings, Bradford, Yorkshire; a is who desire
genuine and cheers clothing, &c.. should call at, or send to either of
their Branches. or to the Mineries and Aldgate, City, London.
Take Notico..— This Estahlistiment is closed trom sus set Friday,
till sunset Saturday, when business is resumed till twelve o'clock.
Several first...rate Cutters wanted for London and Country ; apply
oa Tuesday Mpritings, at Ten o'clock.