Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18
SINGER pARLORS."


An Elegant establishment = Thu
hibifion The MaihushcIk Plane
Forte, Etc.
For several days pedestrians passing
on the west side of Main street, between
Madison and Court, have been admirinl
the magnificent showcase window il
process of construction at No. 273l
Main, opposite the southwest corner 0
Court Square. Curiosity was on the
alert to discover the intention of thu
proprietors of these premises, and con
siderable speculation was INDUCED IL
with reference to the use for which the
fine show window was intended. Bp'
all these speculations and surmses were
set at rest yesterday, and the beautiful
showcase contained highly polished
and elegantly finished specimen OF
THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE.
This beautiful piece ofmechanism was
in regular motion, propelled by system
of weights, etc, and was sewing with as
much regularity as if a human being
acted as the operator. 1t is splendid re-
volying advertisement Of the best sewing
machine at presentinu use. The Singer ma
chine stands triumphantly in advance OF
all its competitors, and has secured the
public favor beyond even the dreams OF
its most ardent admirers. In 1870 the
enormous number Of 1888 machines
were sold by the manufacturing com
pany, being an excess Of $4,000 over the
sales of its highest competitor, showing
that the rivals in trade of the Singer are
far behind it in popularity. The general
agents in this city are
MERRiMAN WILCOX,
at 273l Main street, as above stated.
These gentlemen have fitted up the Sin
ger Machine Parlors with rare taste,
causing them to present an attractive
appearance. The front of the establish
ment is most attractive, while inside
the splendid carpet the showcases,
and the array Of machines form
a scene charming to the eye.
The New FAMILY Sewing Machine of the
company is a model of mechanism. 1t
can be had in every style-on an iron
stand, folding table, folding cover; in
black walnut, mahogany or rosewood,
cabinet case with folding cover, highly
or deliberately ornamented or pearled,
and containing all the necessary adjuncts
to convenience and use. The prices of
these machines range from $65 to $l65,
according to finish, style and workman
ship. The hemmer and braider accom-
pany each machine without extra charge,
and the following attachments will be
furnished at reasonable prices: The
corder, the tucker, the quilter. :the adjust
able binder, the trimmer, and the en-
broiderer. The New Family Singer Sew
ing Machine is the one to purchase for
all purposes, as the Singer makes the
famous lock stitch, the only stitch which
is universally approved, or is adapted
for first-class work Messrs. Merriman
& Wilcox are also General Southwestern
Agents for the well-known and cele-
brated
MATHUSHEK PIANOS,
which for power, brilliancy and purity of
tone, are unequaled. AT our request,
Prof. Z. S. Francis, who has charge of
the instruments, played several pieces
which tested the power and tone of the
instrument, and nothing can be more
perfect in every essential particular.
The styles manufactured by the Mathu-
shek company are the grand, harp-form,
orchestral and Calibri, the latter little
gem -four feet ten inches long,, but of
immense volume, power and brilliancy
of tone, and being the best and cheapest
piano in the world The Calibri supplies
a need long felt, especially for parlor
instrument, and must be seen and heard
in order to be fully appreciated.
Messrs Merriman & Wilcox have
Singer sewing machines and Mathushek
pianos of every style at their parlors, and
they or their superintendent, Mr.. G. A.
Vosburg, will be pleased to receive the
public and show all visitors these
elegant machines and perfect pianos
now on exhibition and for sale at the
New Singer Parlors.