The Sun.
London, England, 1851-01-22 00:00:00

TUE AULD MAN IN ALDGA.TE.

I met a man, a venerable man,
" Whose days had dwindled to the shortest span,"
Near Aldgate Church the aged stranger stood,
A nd leaned upon a staff of knotted wood ;
While ever and anon he rased his ec es
With looks of miegied 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 !
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 instru• Bons 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 sira,
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 prominence is found to bear.
MOSES and SON were first in all the trade,
By whom seductions inH the price were made.
A AT MART
(I continued) you will see
On turning round your eyed to eighty-three—
Such hats and capil are purchased there (said I)
As you have never witnessed years gone by.
A BOOT MART
Also helps to swell the pile
Put on your glasses, Sir, 'tis worth your while,
MOSES and SON in Boots and ;Aloes 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
Suceeisflilly 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 di&play."
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
ap

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
beenresorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons, they
beg to state they have no connexion with any other house in or out
of London, except their own Establishments, as
London City Establishment, 151, 155, 156, and 157, Minories, 83,
44, 85, and 86, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all communicating,
London West-end Branch, 506, 507, 509, New Oxford-street, 1,2,
end 3, llart-street, all communicating.
Bradford "Yorkshire" iiranch, 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-
tuft'', when Waimea Si resumed till Twelve O'CIOCL