The Sun.
London, England, 1851-01-25 00:00:00

THE AULD MAN IN ALDGATE.

I met a man, a venerable man,
" Whose days had dwindled to the shortest span,"
Near Aldgate Church the Aged stranger stood,
And leaned upon a staff of knotted wood ;
While ever and anon he raised his eyes
With looks of mingled pleasure and surprise.
Seeing him there, I stayed 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-haired 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 —oh, dear ! oh, dear !
There's an extensive warehouse—there's a show—
Who would have thought it twenty years ago 1
But will you (asked the venerable man)
Explain the houses on so great a plan ?"
" With all my heart (said I) ; I'm always glad
To give instructions where it will be had.
This Is the Mart of MOSES, so renowned
In all the lard 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 opened--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 promine ❑ne is found to bear.
MOSES and SON were first in all the trade,
By whom reductiuns in the price were made.
A HAT MART
(I continued) you will see
On turning round :your eyes to eighty-three—
Such hats and cams are purchased there (said I)
As you have never witnessed years gone by.
A-1100T MART
Also helps to swell the pile
Put on your glasses, Sir, 'tis worth your while,
MOSES and SON in Boots and Shoes have shown
That none can match the value of their own.
FURS, SHAWLS, AND HOSIERY
Likewise form a part,
And help to magnify that giant Mart.
MOSES and SON in goods like these as well
Successfully endeavour to excel.
THEIR. MART FOR OUTFITS
Clearly shows alike
What advantageous bargains we may strike ;
And thus have I encleavoured 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 handsome Almanac..., for the year 1851, can be had gratis, on
application.

Notice.—The Fur and' Shawl Departments are now 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 re-
turned.

Caution.—E. Moses and Son regret having to guard the public
against imposition, but having heard that the untradesmanlike false-
hood of being connected with them, or it is the same concern, has
been resorted to in many instances, and for obv!ous reasons, they
beg to state they have no connexion with any other house in or out
of London, except their own Establishments, as ollows :
London City Establishment, 154, 155. 156, and 157, Minories, 83,
44, 85, and 86, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all communicating.
London West-end Branch., 506, 507, 508, New Oxford-street, 1,2,
and 3, Hart-street, all communicating.
Bradford " Yorkshire" Branch, 19, Bridge-street.
Sheffield Branch, 36, Fargate.
Tailors, Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and Shoe-
makers, and General Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen.
The Establishments are closed from sunset Friday to sunset Sa-
turday, when business is resumed till Twelve o'clock.