If yon have not seen Lewisson the Jeweller's Grand Show Rooms, you have mined a treat that you cannot wet in New Zealand; and I will tell yon what I saw there—if you don't believe me go and see for yourselves. To commence with, there Mβ two female assistants, who take any amonnt of trouble, buy or no buy. and they seem to take a pleasure in showing the goodi for sale. The assortment ii jrtnd. Sterling silver plate, in cases, for wedding protect*: cups for Curiitmas presents; knife, fork, spoon, and cnp, in cases; salvers, silver tea and coffee sets, card ca-es, ete., etc Then we come to electroplated hoods, which are of the very best quality, from Diion. and Sons, and Martin Bull and Oo.'s, the two' beat Sheffield houses; goods that wear a lifetime ; rather costly, but good goods are the cheapen in the lone run. The assortment is too large to particularise. A. grand musical box that plays tnirty-six tunei is >.ept going all day; some grand Inlaid photographs, tit frames, from pictures in the Betlln Museum; a novelty in the shape of looking-glasses painted with flow rs r the largest as ortment of fans in the colony • handpainted work-boxes, writing desks, jewel casesUloii boxes, and a lar*e stock of \ kinds of the best fancy goods. W. a Fenton ana Co,, 78, Queen»atr*er; have juit opened, ex Doric, a choice selection of th* New flexible French Felt Hat, which has all the appearance of a Bard Felt Hat, yet is soft, very light, durable, easy fitting, and of superior finish. W* have them in BlaCfc, Browns, Greys, Drabs, and IS various shapes ; a so. Leathern Hat Cases of superior qu»llty. Mercery Department: We ha>e rewivea a> large assortment of Collars, Scarves. Bows, 4ft, ro the Newest Shapes and Designs, Hats and Q»m qI every description made to order.—W. ». «hk\ and Co. Hop Bitters givee good liver, good ciicalnation »nd buoyant spin* AMf ' larger.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7269, 6 March 1885, Page 3
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