HIGH CLASS
GENTLEMEN'S
OUTFITTERS.
EVERYTHING
UP TO DATE."
28, Queen's Road.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1903.
WILLIAM POWELL, LTD.,
HIGH CLASS.
GENTLEMEN'S
OUTFITTERS
28 & 34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
HONGKONG,
GENERAL DRAPERS & HIGH CLASS
DRESS-MAKERS.
FAMED FOR
SHIRTS.
28, Queen's Road.
DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT.
Ball Dresses, Bridal Gowns, In and Outdoor Costumes, Riding Habits, Cycling Skirts, Tea Gowns, etc. -
CUT, FIT, AND STYLE GUARANTEED. Ladies' own materials made up. This Department is under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified English Dressmaker. Customers living at Coast Ports or inland who are unable to call ' for fitting should send for patterns and estimates, which will be promptly forwarded free of charge. When ordering, always send a well-fitting dress es pattern, so that we may get the exact measurements and insure perfect fit without unnecessary delay, If customer is not on our books, a deposit of at least half the amount of estimate is required on placing all making up orders i balance before delivery.
PARISIENNE MILLINERY.
A large selection of the latest French and English creations always arriving. Also a large stock of Plain and Fancy Straw- Hats, Trimmed to order under European supervision.
DRESS GOODS,
Tweeds, Serges, Meltons, Freizes, Hopsacks, and full range
of Fancy Dress Materials, always on hand.
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GLOVES.
Black, Tan, White, and Beaver Kid and Suede Gloves stocked from September to end of February. Silk and Cotton in stock throughout the year.
HOSIERY.
Ladies' and Children's Summer Cotton, Cashmere, and Liste Thread Hose, Children's White and Colored Socks. Ladies' Openwork and Embroidered Cashmere, Spun Silk, and Cotton Hose (Tan and Black and Colors)..
SILKS AND SATINS.
Undoubtedly the very best stock in the Far East, and includes English and French Silks and Satins in all makes and colors, Rich Broches, Bengalines, Peau de Soies, Glacés, Foulards, Chenes; Moires, Satin Merveilleux; Silk Duchesse, etc., etc.
CHIFFONS AND GAUZES.
Accordian pleated Chiffons in all widths. Plain Chiffons and Gauzes, Crape de Chine, Satin Chiffon Cloth, Bridal Net, Embroidered Dress Nets, and Gauzes in great variety.
RIBBONS.
Black, White and Colored, Plain and Fancy Ribbons, in all widths and qualities.
LACES.
Guipure, Torchon, Valenciennes, Paris Laces and Insertions, including all the newest makes on the market, Splendid selec- tion of new Lace Fies, Collars, and Robes, direct from the best French houses.
LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING.
Wool Combinations, Silk and Wool Vests, Cholera Belts, White Cotton Vests, Nainsook Chemises, Knickers, Night Dresses, Camesoles, Combinations, Bath and Dressing Gowns, etc.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Stocked in English and American shapes. An entirely new stock will shortly arrive. It includes all kinds of the best makes in ladies' and children's smart Footwear.
CORSETS.
In the following makes-Madam Leider, Prima Donna, The Model straight-fronted, Y. and N. Cycling.
THE SANAKOR,
A new and thoroughly up-to-date high class corset in rich brocade.
THE RIBBON CORSET,
Ideally Cool for the East; this corset is made up of bands
of thick ribbon or petersham, fitting below the bust yet affording perfect support.
UMBRELLAS AND SUNSHADES
With natural or fancy handles, silk lace and chiffon covers
in the latest fashions.
HOUSEHOLD LINEN. DEPARTMENT.
All kinds of Bed and Table Linen stocked, Calicoes, Long Cloth Shirtings, Prints, Oxford Shirtings, Flannels and Flannel- ettes in large variety.
LININGS.
We hold a full Range of Dressmakers' Linings and Sundries Sateens, Linenetts, Scilecias, Black, Backs, &c.
WM. POWELL, LTD.,
DRAPERS.
Arrival of our
SHIPMENT
SECOND
-OF-
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CHOICE GOODS.
The very latest in Winter Jackets, Opera Cloaks, Lace Berthas, Stoles, Rich Furs, Dress Nets and Chiffons.
NEW GLACE SILK.
Warranted not crack or split.
BOYS & GIRLS' BOOTS.
Lawn Mowers, Garden Syringes, Household Utensils of every description.
TRIMMINGS
Of every Description. Rich Silk Applicques Silk and Motifs in floral designs. Pearl, Jet, and Bead, Silk Braid, Sequins on Net, Silk on Lace. The latest Wool Trimmings and others too numerous to mention.
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JACKETS AND FURS.
Heavy winter Jackets, Stylish Golf Capes, Handsome Fur Coats, Capes and Jackets for travellers, Opera Cloaks and Wraps. Light Summer Rain and Dust Cloaks.
VELVETS, VELVETDENS, Feather and Fur Boas, and Light Silk Chiffon, Lace and Net-Ruffles and Facinators.
BED AND BEDDINGS
Single and Double beds, Camp, Air, and Chair beds," Infants' Cots. Hair, Flock, Feather, Rattan, and Spring Mattresses. Bolsters, Pillows, Cushions, etc., in stock or made to order.
OURTAINS.
Cream or White Lace in all lengths; also in Tapestry, Rep, Crettonne, and Chinelle.
TABLE COVERS
In all the newest designs and makes.
CARPETS.
Axminster, Brussels Tapestry and Kidderminster Carpet Squares in various qualities. Prices up to $300.
QUILT AND BLANKET DEPT. Silk-covered Eider. Down and White and Colored Quilts. White, Scarlet, and Colored Blankets and Rugs. Silk, Velvet and Tapestry Cushions.
IRONMONGERY.
Standard, Table and Hanging Lamps, Coal Scuttles, and Boxes, Fenders, Fire Irons, Cooking and Heating Stoves, Ranges, Fire Guards, China and Glass, Glazed Tes, etc., etc.
HOUSE KEEPERS' SUNDRIES
Brooms and Brushes, Domestic Soaps, Black Lead, Knife Powder and Boards, Butter Pats, Rolling Pins, Mouse and Rat Traps, Washing Boards, Mops, etc., etc., etc.
DOMESTIC.
Zinc Scullery Baths, Bedroom, Hip and Sponge Baths," Enamelled Kitchen Ware, Electro Plate, including a large Stock of Cructs.
GAMES-ORICKET, TENNIS, CROQUET, FOOTBALL, PING PONG.
A large selection of Indoor Games, Hoop La! Dominoes; Chess, Draughts, Children's and Adults' Table Games stocked.
** TOYS,
We keep every kind of Toy all the year round, from Tin Engines at 15 cts. to Magnificently Modelled Real Skin Horses at $40; or a Cinematograph.
DOLLS.
Stone, Rag, Kid, Celluloid, etc. Dressed and Undressed.
FANCY LEATHER GOODS
For Presents, Silver, Ebony and Ivory Manicure Sets.
OVERMANTLES AND MIRRORS, Handsome Gilt, White and Gold, or Walnut Frames, etc., etc., with bevelled glass, English-make.
GARDEN TOOLS.
Iron, Wire, and Rubber Door Mats.
TRUNKS.
Cabin, Overland and Storage Trunks Steel, Compressed Fibre, Millboard, Willesden Canvas, Solid, Leather, etc.
LADIES HAT BOXES:
In various makes, Hand Bags, Portmanteaux, Suit Cases Gladstone Bags, Rug Straps, Cash and Deed Boxes
BEWING MACHINES. Jones' Famous. Hand and Treadle Machines throughout the East.
CHILDREN'S OUTFITTING.
In all its Branches:
October 9th,
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MANAGER