The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-12-10
THE LADIES EMPORIUM AND LACE
HOUSE.
A Visit TO the Magnificent establishment
OF John b. Garrison g. Co.

Enterprisng business men are not slow to take ad-
vantage OF the rapid increase in wealth and popula
ton of Portland and tine state at large. but the
demand by careful and adequate supply The truth
Of this assertion will not be doubted after nspec
tion OF the establishment of
JOHN B. GARRISON co.,
No. 167 Third street. between Morrison and Yamhill
streets, Portland, Oregon. This enterprising firm,
with a view to thoroughness and permanence, has
leased the building 2xO feet at the above location
for term of years and has spared neither expense
labor in lifting it for the purpose of their
tensive business At the left of the entrance is the
LADIES' EMPORIUM,
Under the direct care of Mrs. NJ. A. Winnie. Here
find elegant variety of guipure tortion Spanish
Chantiily. Russian Valenciennes, English, thread,
with with their r. delicate tracery and elaborate de-
sign; imitation laces in large Variety
Of the estabiishment edgings and Insertions
to match, in various widths; embroidery silks white
and in ali the colors and tints; trimming satns
in the latest shades; ruchings of various grades;
coral jet, steel and ivory ornaments and endless
variety of articles found only in first class house.
brought to this city before-a dainty article of linen
and silk mulls, of the finest linen plain
and embroidered, and ladies' flannel underwear white
and in colors, embroidered in silk. The show
in the center contains elegant variety of the most
colors few feet from this is displayed an elegant
white suit OF Lonsdale cambria and tortion lace,
made in the house.
On the right of the entrance is full display of the
ROYAL ST. JOHN, THE NEW WILSON
And other sewing machines. This portion of the
establishment Is under the charge of John b. Garri-
and belonging to it is large array of thread
fxtures and needles all machines use in this
section of the country Mr. Garrison is prepared to
repair sewing machines Of all kinds on the most
reasonable terms, having employed MIR. Desmond,
lately with the Howe who is machine adjuster and
repairer of fifteen years experience, and who will
warrant all work. Passing on to the
MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT
We find to the right of the hall elegantly fit
ted up for ladies' reception room. Noticeable
upon the wall of this room is fine OIL painting,
s.Sunny Hours" by Rosance; the apartment is pro-
vided with mirror lounge chairs etc. all of which is
cutting room with appliances for that work. and be-
yondtat is the sewing roo 12x30 feet, airy and we'll
lighted for the business of the seamstress. This
room is under the management of Miss Jennie
Brown lately of Edinburgh. A patent plating ma
chine, with capacity of 1000 yards per day, is
of the appliances of this This firm proposes
to demonstrate the fact that ladies' underwear, |
plain or elaborately trimmed, can be made at home
prices reasonable those paid for the
tices imported largely from the east, and at the
same time furnish steady employment and reason
able wages to large class of working women and |
girls. The principles upon which this establish /
nent is founded carefully considered and based
upon the necessity for such institution and the
elaborate displayed in fitting it up, shows that
i has come to stay. The members of the firm give /
courteous attention to the wants of their patrons
md will promptly and carefully fill orders from the
country. An inspection of the goods offered is cor
lially invited.