The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-02
TO PLEASE THE LADIES.
Some Notes of Current Styles and Fash
ions that Cannot Fail to be
of Interest.
Opportunities Presented in San Anton 10
for the Good and Economical Dress
ing OF the Fair.


admitted fact, and in these days it is equally
important that a lady be dressed not only wen,
but as cheaply as circumstances will admit.
To meet these demands is the aim of Messrs.
). Mayer & Sons, and those who visit their
handsome store at the corner of Commerce
and Navarro streets, will find all that they re-
quire at prices that will suit their purses.
During the week MesSrs. s. Mayer & Sons in
tend Offering the following articles at such
prices as cannot fail to command ready sale,
and those who need them are advised
TO MAKE AN EARLY CALL,
as when they are sold they cannot be dupli-
Gated at anything like the low figure at which
they are now offered.
Hosiery for ladies and children, of good quail
ity will be offered at from 10 to 30 cents per
pair. These are worth from % to IS cents per
pair and are worth consideration.
Linen Cambria handkerchefs, fine quality,
all pure linen, at from to 80 cents which can
not be purchased at any other store at the
prices.
A beautiful assortment of ties, fischus col
larettes, in all styles and shapes, Of the newest
style and quality they cannot be equaled by
any house in the State
In hand bags, satchels, leather and shop bags,
| a various assortment is offered at 80 cents on
the 81 Off the usual prices and an excellent OPP
pOrtunity Is presented for obtaining articles of
this character.
A new line of parasols will then be opened
These are fresh and new, and in all the admired
Styles ana will he sold at prices varying from
% cents 10 81. A fine brocade silk parasol will
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parasol will be attainable for 50 20.
The ladies' underwear department is well
stocked with goods suitable for all persons of
any position. They draw particular attention
| to chemses which are marked 40 cents, 80
cents. IS cents and Sl,which cannot be equalled
at the price; undershirts are offered at 80 cents
and upwards, and gowns at all imaginable
prices. In cOrsets experience has taught them
WHAT THE LADIES WANT,
and they have the brands that are sought for
| and approved by general wear in the Northern
| cities. There is the Arabasque, the noted
"Automatique," the Geographic, the Bamboo,
| and the celebrated Warner cOrsets. Ladies
should see these and examine their respective
advantages.
good line of linens and towelings can be
| secured. They take pride in their assortment
which is unequalled in price and quality. All
| linen towels of superior quality are sold as low
as 81 per dozen. They can fit up a household
| kitchen or bar-rOOm with these articles at such
a price as cannot fail to be satisfactory to the
| purchaser
Table cloths of all qualities and patterns, in
| Guiding the celebrated real turkey red cloths
| Durable, cheap and good are attainabc at low
| figures.
| Curtainngs of all kinds and qualities are now
, on exhibition, including lace, Nottingham
embroidered and tapped lace curtains, and are
| marked at low figures. Everything obtain.
able in good linen house will be found
| These are
| THE SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
which Messrs. S. Mayer 4 Sons offer to the Gus
| toners during the week, but they draw attcn.
| ton to their large and elegant stock of chill.
| dren's, misses and ladies dresses, which are oil
a desirable character and their toilet and dress
| sacques of all qualities unsurpassed in theii
| line at prices that will suit all. In the dres:
| goods department will be found silk, satins
trimmings, white goods, lacing, ribbons, illu.
sons and ruchings in prices and styles suitable
| for all.
| One important feature of this adjustment
should be borne in mind. The house is daily
| receiving new goods in all lines as they appear
| in the market. This week they expect the in.
| voice Of new dress goods of very fine char
acter, and their buyer reports that he is for
| warding elegant organizes in the latest sum.
mer patterns. They are
| DAILY WAITING THE ARRIVAL
of the new French pattern hats, which will be
shipped to them Immediately on their arriva
from Paris.
| In conversation with a LIGHT reporter this
| morning Mr.. Mayer informed him that theil
| business had exceeded the firms most san
| guine expectations. Their customers are
| pleased because they have only one price foI
| all, and treat all customers with civilty. We
| intend to do all we can to supply the public
wants in our especial line. and to do what we
| can to merit public appreciation.