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Patea Mail, Volume I, Issue 20, 19 June 1875, Page 2

Peter Bell’s Column. Advance Faiea. peter” bell CONGRATULATES the settlers on the marked progress of these important dislricts extending' from Waingotigora to Waitolara, as indicated in the addition to our Colonial I Voss of their spirited little bi-weekly journal, to be henceforth known as the Patka Mail. VICTOR Li HOUSE Will occupy this allotted space as an advertising medium, and P. Bkll assures the readers of the Mail, especially those heads' of families and others who desire to study economy, that his column will amply repay a careful perusal, it being universally conceded, not only in WANGANUI, But throughout these districts, that Victoria House not only has attained to and maintains a lirsfc position as the leading Emporium of Fashion, Variety, and Quality, but also has earned a wide-spread reputation as being—what to buyers is of the first importance —unrivalled for cheapness, thus combining all the essentials of a first-class DRAPERY, CLOTHING, TAILORING, MILL!NERY, DRESSM AKING, AND GENERAL OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT. P. Bull has much pleasure in announcing that having secured the services of lirst-class buyers in the home and foreign markets, he is now in a position to place a class of goods in the market which for quality and price will defy competition, All intermediate profits being saved buyers at Victoria House can now be supplied at rates which will hear favourable comparison with any of the larger wholesale houses in the colony. PETER BELL’S LIST submitted herewith will be found well worthy a careful perusal. Large buyers for cash will he specially dealt with on most liberal terms. The first shipment of THE WINTER STOCK FOR 1875 Is now being opened up, and P. Bell would specially announce that the several departments enumerated below were never more complete. THE STUFF AND DRESS DEPARTM ENT. Contains in addition to P. Bell’s wellknown winceys, wool plaids, and French Merinoes, a splendid assortment of plain and fancy goods. Saxony Winceys, from 8d to 2s Aberdeen Winceys, from Is to 2s 6d French Merinoes, from Is ‘.ld to 5s Eancy Dress Materials, from Oil to 3s Cd Home spnns (very fashionable) Is 9d to 2s Black Silks, from 70s to 100s Real Irish Poplins, 80s to 110s Wool Plaids, double width, 2s 11s to 5s MANCHESTE K DEPARTMENT. P. Bell is offering particularly good value in Flannels and Blankets of superior make and finish ; also splendid Amine in Grey and White Calicoes, Sheetings, Quilts, &c. axony Flannels, from Is 3d to 3s Welsh and Anti-rheumatic, Is Gd to 3s Gd White and Coloured Blankets, 17s Gd to 42s Gd White and Coloured Counterpanes, 5s Gd to 25s Grey and white Calicoes, from 4s Gd per dozen yards to Is per yard Turkish Towels, from Is 4d to 3s Honeycomb Towels, from Gd to Is Gd THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, As heretofore, is replete with a magnificent assortment of all the latest novelties in Huts and Bonnets, trimmed anduntrimmed, Flowers, Feathers, Laces, Ribbons, Ornaments, &c. Straw Hots, from Is to 10s Trimmed Bonnets, from 9s Gd to 70s Feathers, imitation and real, Is to 10s Gd Flo Avers, from Gd to 7s Gd Silk Hoods and Hats, from 5s to 12s Gd Cashmere do do, from 2s lid to Gs THE HOSIERY AND GLOVE DEPARTMENT. Is particularly avcll assorted, and contains CA’ery requisite in the department, luudng been carefully selected from the stock of the celebrated Hosiers, J. and R. Morley. Ladies Cotton Hose, from Gd to 2s 9d Ladies’ Merino do, from Is 3d to 3s 9d Children’s Merino Hose, from 9d to 2s Gd Gloves in cloth cashmere, cotton and silk, from Is to 2s 6d First Choice Josephines, 4s Gd THE DRESS-MAKING DEPARTMENT Is under the management of a first-class dressmaker, avlio is thoroughly conversant with all the loading ideas in dress, and is now Avell and favourably known as a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKER. The Millinery Department is also under the able and efficient management of the lady who has also made to herself a name as a EIRST-CLASS MILLINER. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is a comparatively new branch in the extended business operations of Victoria House, and as P. Bell contemplates issuing special circular for this department, he Avonld only say that he has been exceedingly fortunate in securing the services of a first-class cutter, who comes here with unexceptional references, after eighteen years’ experience in some of the best West End London Houses. THE MEN’S CLOTHING DEPARTMENT 11 as P. Bell’s personal attention, and as the clothing, specially made for the Victoria House, is now so widely known, it is scarcely necessary to say that for fit; style, and workmanship, P: Bell’s Clothing is equal, if not superior, to bespoke garments generally. The greatest attention and care bestowed on the execution of country orders, and customers may rely on receiving parcels carefully packed by return mail. Patterns sent free per post. FETEE 8E1.Z., DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & OUTFITTER, VICTORIA AVKSOE, (Adjoining Bank New Zealand), WANGANUI.