The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-11-15
FASHIONS.

With n desire to crafty and interest readers
give the following account of visit to the Merchant
Tailoring House of E. o. Thompson, No. 90S Walnut
street, Philadelphia whose reputation Leader of
Fashions " is well established any in our
try. Many of readers already acquainted with
this house. but for the benefit of those who not
would say that the is convenient of access and in
all its appointments there which excel it,
Everything is filSf-claSS-stock cutters and workman
i,ut while these things necessary aud desirable the
great advantage is that in dealing with Mr. Thompson,
You find man who understands his business, and has
his own ideas without blndly following fashions from
abroad or ideas of Others. He says What becomes
person dsfgure another, and that perfection in
dress is attained y adapting the fashions to the wants
and ideas of each particular customer In short Mr.
Thompson likes the business makesit n pleasure we'll
a pursuit. and has laudabe ambition to EXCEL.
THE hest of everything" is his motto and trade mark
No inferior talent materials with his consent
used knowing that both alike wasted i'll effort Ia
make " shoddy limitations pass for a genuine article.
His stock fer this season is superb, embracing every
novelty, well ms staples Now as to the fashions for
autumn and winter, 73 and a, will report these in
Mr. ThumpsOn's own words. lie says. One might
think the times would tlampen the ;lrdor of the ever
eager world of fashion for something new bu, sup
pose upon the principle that gets than his
yictuals and clothes, everybody seems Just anxious
TO live and look well now before. Fabrics for
the characterized 10y faint bars and stripes
plain mixed grounds. avoiding. for good taste, loud
patterns coIors. Full suit of dark coiors will be gen
rral with light pants and fancy cashmere vests 10
OvercOatins almost entirely of III. fur order.
the r6ugher being preferable to the smoohest styles.
The most fashionable of the bar stripe pattern.
Either the surtout sack ovcrcoats will lie the
and most dressy styles being the donblcreasted
snrtuu:: doub-breastcd "yrrsi.cks shaped the
form. and both styles lengthy For undercoas there
Styles the frock full length for
half-dress evening calls professional wear and the
d0uhcbreasted sack for business and ordinary
Getaways still worn, though not as popular Fer
vests doublebrehst- preferable and quite long
Pants cut with less spring at the foot hut larger in
the legs As to cour-. brown and olive shades meet
with the favor. The only ftH dress and which is
absolutely necessary TO be considered in good c"mpi
mcnary condition To respond in person ut formal
suit. Short coats fashionable except for husi-
riding, for coming back Ia the good old
times when Il customer will get his full pattern. Bind
the style Ciiuce trimmings much looked for and
desired 10y customers luxury, being regarded
sauce fer the WAND. Everything, however, has To lie
handled with good taste and dec;cy 50 As not 10 pro-
woke offensive criticism, appear nharmoniuus with
the general effect The cost Of clothing is
portant Ia know what You want, and how and where
get it. The best OF everything sold only at fair
profit. is cheap any sh"ud desire. To dress well
To perfect attractions hide bemshes, to encourage
proper seestee and present yourself 10 others in
favorable costume possible. Appropriate dress
identifies, adorn-, and characteriZes. l in
the height of prosperous season. and discriminating
patronage approves my views expressed
The above remarks we consider appropriate and
rect and in closing tii, notice would advise
tlemen readers to call on Mr. Thompson, who will lie
very much pleased To them in way in hi line
of busincss.-PhRad.iphiG Press Nore,aber II.