Life — March 13, 1890 — page 17: what you’re looking at

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Stern Bros. NEW Paris Corset, THE “CLASSIQUE” has elicited the following comments from the N. ¥. dailies: WN. Y. WORLD— A remsrkable display. Probably the richest and most varied assortment of Corsets ever shown. N. Y. TRIBUNE— The “Classique” Corset is especially valuable tor its shape. It is shown in a variety of rich materials, of beauti- fal colors and delicate tint-. N.Y. TIMES— One of tho finest disp ays in Corsets ever made. The “Classique” is shown in a dazsling variety ofdelicate tints. It 1s noticeable for the long waist and short hip effect eo mucu desired by the lad es. W. Y. TELECRAM-— For comfort and luxury this Corset can- led by . ny other Corset in Tt exceeds all former records in Corset making. . T. Y. PRESS— ‘This Corset is perfection. W. Y. COM. ADVERTISER— Every new idea evolved by the stady of ‘the requirrments in making Corsets has beem embodied in the “Classique.” 15 MODELS, tn the most beantifal colors and of the fol- lowing materials: Coutille, Wool, Satin, Cranite Silk and Brocade. 32-36 W. 23d StNY, CROUCH & FITZGERALD MAKE THE MOST RELIABLE # Trunks, Bags, etc. 723 Suctn Ave, below g2d St. B ss6 Broapwav, delow Prince St. 14 Cortanor Sr., West B'way, NEW YORK. GEO. MATHER’S SONS RINTING INK 60 JOHN STREET, N. Y, THIS PAPER IS PRINTED WITH OUR SPECIAL - LIFE - INK. : HAVILAND CHINA DURABLE, DRESS GOODS. Especial care has been taken to provide for the Spring trade large and varied as- sortments of Ladies’ Cheviot, Cassimere, and Tweed Suit- ings, as remarkable for their durability as for their novelty of style. Choice lines of these goods are now on sale, as well as additional novelties in Paris Robes and the high grades of French Dress Goods. Twilled Cameletta, with silk plaid and coin-dot borders, also with deep: side bands of White Bedford Cord; Alma Beige, with satin plaids and new arrangements of open- work in silk, for combination costumes, , JAMES McCREERY & CO., Broadway and 11th St., New York. ‘4 GLacceRrTY : Hello, Binstead! What's this new fad you've taken up? 'I notice that you have all your letter paper headed ‘ This letter is speled acording tu the principls of Fonetic Reform.” Are you a crank on spelling reform ? ( Binsteap: Not much! But you see, old man, m early education was neglected, and I can’t spell wort a cent, anyhow.—Ex. SPINKS (from up country): ‘* Waitar, ain't yer got no pie fur breakfast 2" “"No, sar; nebber have pie for breakfast.” “Jiminy! jest hear that, Belinda; no pie fur breakfast in Floridy! Who ever heerd of a civilized pes not hevin’ pie fur breakfast? Fust thing we ‘now they'll tell us they don’t hev it fur dinner an’ supper !"—Harper's Bazar, It is related that upon one occasion Senator Thurman's friends visited his house to apprise him that a new political honor had been conferred upon him. He was pleased, but after they had been seated a few moments the conversation lagged and the old Roman seemed to be ill at ease. His wife tried her best to entertain the campaigners and the Senator excused himself. He presently appeared with his boots and top-coat on. ‘*Gentlemen,” said he, ‘we will now go out and get something to smoke. My wife is the boss here and we never have anything to drink in the house.” Mrs, Thurman looked pleased as she closed the door afterthem. ‘As I was say- ing,” added the Senator; ‘she runs the house, but, thank God ! she doesn’t fur the town."—Argonaut, AT FIRST HANDS. INNER SETS sold complete or in courses. Oyster Sets, Soup Sets, Fish Sets, Roast Sets, Game Sets, Salad Sets, Ice Cream Sets, Fruit Plates, A. D. Coffees. The only house in this country dealing exclusively in HAVILAND CHINA. Goods safely shipped to any part of the U.S. SET. N® 1476 PINK& GOLD 14 Barclay Street - CORRESPONDENCE INVITED, FRANK. HAVILAND, NEW YORK. KRAKAUER, Ladies’ Tailor, Near 36th &t.,N.¥., Solicits now an inspection of his Spring Novelties, comprising latest designs in cloths of new shades and light weights, Latest models of Parisian and London styles. Gowns, Jackets, Coats, and Trav- eling Outfits, new colors for Riding Habits made perfect in fit. Orders from ladies residing out of New York. receive prompt at- tention, and are guaran- teed entire satisfaction, COTTON GOODS “D, & J, ANDERSON’S ” ZEPHYRS, UNRIVALED FOR STYLE, DURABIL- ITY AND WEAR. “FRERES KOECHLINS’” PRINTED SATEENS. Broadway & 19th St. BENT’S WATER WAFERS. SS NTL TTA NS AUREEULEL TUTTE % 2. ‘hy UTICA AVVO NEW, DELICA' DELICIOUS. . yon BALE BY ALL, GROCERS. 5) comicbooks.com