The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-11-08
A PROMINENT MANUFACTURING AND IMPORT
ING FIRM.

The almost unprecedented growth and de
velopmcnt of San Francisco's trade and man
ufactures have attracted the attention of al
| persons who watch with admiring eye and
undated interest the good of the common
veal; but how much more has 1t Interested
us who have individualized the major part
of these enterprises, while they have only
known the aggregate and noted them as Il
whole. 1t being the purpose of this journal
to state truthfully and concisely the exact
condition of this city's enterprises, their
number and extent, it is with feelings of ad-
miration we note the large and growing trade
in Boots and Shoes. This business, like all
other ones, has been developed surprisingly
within the past few years, calling TO Its aid
machinery that moves and acts with almost
human knowledge, and which performs the
labor OF many men. Let us contrast the
modern process TO the old way, where every
man, woman and child had TO leave his or
her measure at the cobbler's, and wait at the
lowest estimation IA week for the completion
Of the work. Now, at any country store, II
iii can be guaranteed for lady, gentleman or
child, and Of any quality, from 'stoga' to ex-
ira fine.
IN our city retail stores may be found a
fun assortment OF all kinds, wherein the Gus
toner can be suited, however fastidious, in
quality, style aud price. The wholesale es-
Establishments, from which the retail stores in
city and country draw their supplies, form
in this city. AS sample house of this kind,
dealing strictly wholesale in Fine Calf Boots
and Shoes for men, boys, youth and children,
Is the old and well known firm OF
c. &P. III. TIRRELL Il Co,
No. 40 Clay street. They are manufacturers
and importers OF the above line of merchan-
disc, and as such have been known In San
Francisco for the past sixteen years. Their
manufactory is located at South Weymouth,
Mass. The factory is large one and con
tains the most modern improved labor-sav-
ing machinery, employing in addition from
20U to 30 people. As may be expected, do
ing such a manufacturing business, their
wholesale trade here Is one OF great magni-
tude, and reaches all parts OF the Pacific
Coast; hardly IA hamlet, village or town, but
what has dealt with the Messrs. {. a T. III.
Tirrell * Co. 1t may be remarked, In this
connection, that the California trade requires
a better class OF boots aud shoes than the
general trade of the east.
We paid q visit TO the wholesale house OF
this firm "a few days ago, and found a large
establishment, containing an equally large
stock Of mems, boys, youths and childrens
boots and shoes. While their specially Is the
finer grades, they make ALI sizes and quail
ties at the lowest market prices. The mem
beers of the firm are Henry Edwards, San
Francisco: G. Tirrell, South Weymouth,
Mass; and z. II. Tirrell, Boston, Mass.
We are under oblig alton to Mr.. II. Edwards
for information, who Ia the representative OF
the San Francisco House. Further comment
ON this establishment 10 needless, so we'll lie
IL known, not only for the universal high
quality and excellence OF their goods, but for
business probity and accommodation; and
II what We have said shall fulfil our duty as
chronicler Of San Francsco's enterprises, We
have only done our duty.-S. n. Commercial.