The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-12-11
( THE LADIES, EMPoRlUM AND LACE
1 HOUSE,.


Entefprising business men not slow to take ad-
vantage Of the rapid increase in wealth and popula
ton of Portland and the state at large but meet the
demand by careful and adequate supply. The truth
Of thfs assertion Will not be doubted after inspec
tion of the establishment of
yoN b. GARRrsos CO.,
No. l67 Third street, between Morrison and Ysmhil
streets Portland Oregon. This enterprising firm.
leased the building 25xS0 feet at the above location
for term of years. and has spared neither expense
labor In fitting II up for the purpose Of their
tensiye business At the left Of the entrance is the
LADIES' EMPORIUM,
Under the direct care Of Mrs NJ A. Winnie Here
we find elegant variety of guipure torton Spanish
Chantilly, Russian, Yalenciennes, English, thread
Duchess and point laces, and other varieties,
with their delicste traeery and elaborate de.
sign; imitation laces in large variety;
line of hne embroideres, one OF the specialties
Of the establishment, edgngs and insertions
to match In various widths embroidery silks, white
and in all the eolors and tints trimming satins
coral Jet steel and ivory ornaments and endless
variety of articles found only in first class house.
Among the specialties we note what has never been
brought to this city beforea dainty article OF linen
and silk mulls handkerchiefs of the finest linen plain
and embroidered and ladies' flannel underwear white
and in colors, embroidered in silk The show case
in the center contains elegant variety the
rare laces artisticaly arranged satin of various
coiors. few feet from this is displayed elegant
white suit OF Lonsdale cambric and tortion lace,
made in the house.
On the right of the entrance full display of the
ROYAL JOHN, WILSON
And other sewing machines. This portion of the
establishment Is under the charge of John B. Garr-
son, and belonging to ii is large array of thread
needless thimbles, machine oil and sewing machine
fixtures, and needles for all machines in this
section of the country. Mr.. Garrison is prepared
repair sewing machines of all kinds, the most
reasonable terms, having employed Mr.. Desmond
lately with the Howe. who is a 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 room elegantly fit
ted up for q ladies reception room, Noticeable
upon the wall of this room is a fine OIL painting
"Sunny Hours" by Rosance; the apartment Is pro-
vded with mirror lounge, chairs ETC. all of which Is
stylish and appropriate. To the left Of the hall is the
cutting room with appliances for that work, aud be-
yondthat is the sewing l2x30 feet airy anu well
lighted for the business Of the seamstress. This
room is under the management of Miss Jennie
Brown, lately of Edinburgh. patent plating
chine, with capacity of 1000 yards per day. is
of the appliances of this This hrrn proposes
to demonstrate the fact that ladies underwear,
plain or elaborately trimmed can be made at home
ut prices reasonable those paid for the
tices imported largely from the east, and at the
same time furnish steady employment anti reason
able wages to q large class Of working women and
girls The principles upon which this establish.
ment il founded are carefully considered and based
upon the necessity for such institution, and the
elaborate displayed in fitting it np shows that
il has come To stay The members of the firm give
courteous attention to the wants of their patrons
and will promptly and carefully fill orders from the
country. An inspection of the goods offered is
daily invited