National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-12
TAZLoRLYG "a AFLYE 80

Oneof the most successful merchant taiIors in
the dressy city Of New York, upon being asked
how he managed to 1T ali his customers 50 grace
fully, perfect and deforfped alike, replied that
'she always first measured his customer with his
eys,' and added that she believed he was gifted
with the eye Of an artist. This was years ago,
before the system Of rules had been adopted
which is now prevalent. HeWas large, hand
some man, and always richly and genteely
dressed. He contended that no man could ever
become q successful cutter and achieve perfect
hts in all cases who was not an artist By nature,
and who had not acquired some knowledge Of
human anatomy. "It Is an easy matter, - said he,
'to 1T . perfect, square-shouldered man but It
requires both genius and skill TO make q coat
hang gracefully from round houlders and hunoh-
and disguise boElegs and FcorpuIent storachs
These latter are the triumphs Of the tailors
art You must see your subject walk, Sit stand and
gessculate, sud, II possible, make him assume
natural position when you take his dimeEsi0ns's
These sentiments, which must commend them
selves 70 all men Of practical sense seem to have
inspired Messrs, Bartram & Co., In the inaugura-
ton Of their new enterprise which has lust been
introduced to the public in Vernon Row.
These gentlemen, who profess to be 'artists" in
their line, have fitted UP the beautiful parlors
the second door Of this palatiaI edihce in the
most attractive manner. The doors are richly
caTpeted, and the walls are adorned with rare
aAfiuence,H Amy Robsart,n "a Diplomafic
Conversation, - Rich and Poor, p and iarhe Ap-
Peal;n also the nucleus Of the portraits Of tie
parts Of the country. The window hAnginks and
lace curtains are Of the latest approved patterns
The effect Of the whole Is charningly artistic.
The stock Of piece goods 70 be selected from
comprises all styles, colors and stue which enter
a gentleman 3 wardrobe, Of the richest and most
attractive character, rfhe 1rm has also made ar
rangements with one Of the largest English CAS-
Eimere manufacturers % have the exclusive sale
for this city Of his London novelties, embracing
upwards Of two hundred and hfty styles We
Congratulate oar citizens upon this accession 70
their opportunitiea 70 Crafty their taste in dress
THE ROCKVILLE FAR.
Among the beet displayed and most admired
articles in the upper han was the Estey cottage
organ, exhibited by Mr. J. A. Keilin, the agent,
9ss Pennsylvania avenEe. Next in line was the
well-knoEn " eed sewing mlehine, from the one
in this Eity. Mr.. ]. s. SWormEtedt the Washing
ton manager Of the Weed s. II. Co., can claim
the credit Of not only the prizes. 1.-THE hrst prize
fer the best sewing machine and the premium for
the best machine sewing, awarded the machine he
represents,) but also Of ahording the good people
Of Montgomery an opportunity Of seeing the
greatest variety Of seWtnemachine furniture that
has ever been exhibited in their county. The
novelty Of the gem oabinst, the beauty Of the
drop-ieaf with drawers, the convenience o. the
fouf-Wheeled casters all drew tbs attention Of
many, but the greatest attraction was the work
Woodward, 81 Baltimore, ably assisted IN the
exhibiting, AID It was wonderful to see the ease
with which they each use the Tweed, sewing
anything handed them, from the tkickest leather
% the thinnest SItss without change Of needle,
thread tenEfou