The Sun.
London, England, 1848-12-18 00:00:00

A CHRISTMAS SKETCH

I love to notice, at a time like this,
The bustle of the great metropolis
A thousand indications meet the eye,
As glad December's holiday draws nigh.
A pleasing animation we may trace
In every part of every market-place.
Nor can we find a spot but what is rife
With animal and vegetable life.
In every branch of business we discern
A token of the holiday's return:
In poulterers' shops the birds of various feather
In goodly groups are hung and packed together ;
While butchers with their tempting fat supply
Give double boldness to their " What d'ye buy ?"
Grocers in " greens," and those in " green and black,"
Amid this stir are never found to lack.
The stationers, as Christmas-time draws nigh,
New books display, attractive to the eye;
And every railway station is a scene,
Which proves that Christmas soon will intervene.
What next," cry Messrs. MOSES, " will you thus
Conclude your sketch, without a word for US."
Nay, Messrs. MOSES, don't imagine that 1
'Tis you alone that I've been aiming at.
At such a time as this, I can't do less,
Than eulogise your matchless
CHRISTMAS DRESS.
MOSES and SON, believe me, when I say,
I highly value your superb display.
You seem determined, with your rare attire,
To pay due honour to the " good old sire."
Such Trousers, Coats, and Vests, I never saw !
I cease to wonder at the crowds you draw.
Yours is the Warehouse, I am sure of that,
At which to buy a splendid
CHRISTMAS MAT.
MOSES and SON, I must confess I wonder,
Such Hats are sold at prices so much under.
You seem resolved that we shall never lose
In Christmas Hats, or
CHRISTMAS BOOTS AND SHOES.
My last new Wellingtons I bought of you,
And better Boots I never wish to view ;
Stylish, and firm in make, and soft to touch,
I must confess that I admire them much ;
Nor do I, MOSES, feel the least demur,
In complimenting thus your
CHRISTMAS FUR.
Well may the ladies to your Warehouse flock,
And malfe selections from your varied stock;
And well may judging buyers daily see
The value of your
CHRISTMAS HOSIERY.
I trust that Christmas, Eighteen Forty, eight
Will make the number of your patrons great ;
For in the quality of your display,
And is your moderate price, you seem to say—
" All may be well prepared for Christmas Day."
E. MOSES and SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to
their low lists of outfits, commencing (including every necessary) at
755., lower if required. The list caa be had on application, or seat
post free.
E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting-
,oats, which possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort
in the fit. E. M. and S. are convinced they will be much approved
of by the public.
Shooting Coats, in a variety of materials from Ss. 6d. to 21s.
_ _

The Doeskin, or Elastic Coat, from • .. • • •... 17s. Oil. to 325.
LIST OF PRICES.
READY MADE.

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
"' Che Premier •••••• • • • • ......
Shooting C0at5........ .......
MAutumn and Winter Trousers 4 6
Doeskin ditto
Autumn and Winter Vests .. ••••..• • .. • • 2 •
Frock do. ••••• • • • . • 1 4 0
EBoys' Hussar and Tunic Suits .......... 016 6
MADE TO MEASURE.
Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style rom .£1 6 0
millet,' cloth Coat •• • • .... ••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • 2 2 0
Tweed Trousers • •• ...... ••. • • , 0 9 6
Tweed Wrappers • •
... 0 18 I
New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles...... 0 16 6
Doeskin Trousers • ..... .. ••••••.••. •• •• • • • • 1 2 0
Best, or Dress.. •••• • • • •
•
Dress Coats ... 1 12 0
Best quality .... •• .. .... 2 15 0
Frock do. ........
................ 1 15 0
Best quality
••••••••••••••••••••—•••••••• 3 3 0
Cassimere Vest • • ..... ............, 0 8 6
Sat'', Plain or Fancy 0 12 0
Hussar and Tunic Suits 1 9 0
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
Suit of Clothes complete for I/. 16s.
N.B.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre-
sent Stock of juvenile attire. The designs are elegant and unique,
and the workmanship and materials are suck as to command univer-
sal approbation, while at the same time the prices are unusually mo-
derate.

Notice.—A New Department for the sale of Parasols and CU
dren's Dresses has been opened at 157, Minories.
E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters,
Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for
Gentlemen,
te 154,
City,London
155,0 156, and 157 Minories, and 83,
.
471,di8e55, andand
86Aldgs

Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea-
sure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the
money returned.
Cautiln.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the
publie against impostors, but leave learned that the untradesman-
like falsehood of being connected with them, or it's 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;
and those who desire genuine and cheap clothing, dsc., should call at,
or send to, Minories and Aidgate, City, London.
Notice.—No business transacted at this establishment from sun-
set Friday, till sunset Saturday, when busines is resumed till twelve
o'clock.

Illustrated by 2b Anatomical Coloured Engravings on si.cei.
ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA-
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A It 1 .
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