(1900) george w. simmons catalogue: piper and company

8/9/2019 (1900) George W. Simmons Catalogue: Piper and Company

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SSIT.C. Dear Sir

We take the liberty of sending an Illustrated Price List, showingthe value of goods in certain departments.

For forty years we have maintained the reputation of supplying thebest articles at rates below the general market, and we should be gladto have you acquainted with our prices for the present season.

While this places you under no obligation to purchase of us, itwill enable you to judge whether it will repay you to give a trial orderfor whatever is next required in the line of Children's, Boys", or Gentle-men's Clothing, or the miscellaneous goods of which we keep so largeand varied an assortment.

Yours very truly.G. W. SIMMONS & CO.

BOSTON.

Monsieur :Nous prenons la liberte de vous envoyer notre Prospectus qui

enumere le prix de quelques-unes de nos marchandises.Depuis quarante ans nous jouissons de la reputation de fournir les

meilleures fabriques a des prix de beaucoup au-dessous des prix ordinaires.et nous desirous vous faire connaitre ceux de la saison actuelle.

Quoique ceci ne vous engage en rien a acheter chez nous, cela vousmettra a meme de juger si vous trouverez ou non votre compte a fairedes achats a Pessai, de quoique ce soit en fait de vetements pour enfantsjeunes gens, et hommes, ou de marchandises en ge'ne'ral dont nous avonstoujours un assortiment tres-grand et tres-varie.

Nous avons I'honneur de vous offrir nos salutations respectueuses,G. W. SIMMONS & CO.

BOSTON.


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INDEXA.

Aigrette Plumes 90Aigulettes, 9(5Alpaca Coats 18-42Alpaca Umbrellas 66American Brushes 80American Half Hose 82American House Jackets 12American Rubber Coats 16-42American Havelocks & Almas. 64Anchor Button ..96A. O. H. Uniforms 86-92Aprons 74Arctics, Alaska 60Arctics, Buckles, 60Arctic Stockings 60Argosy Braces 74Army Blan kets, 68Army Boot, 54Array Blouses, 22-86Army Overcoats 86Army Pantaloons 86Army Kersey Cloth 88Artillery Jackets ..86Artillery Sabres, 90Assabet Flannel Suits, 8Athletic Goods, ..66-76-78-80-84

Balmoral Boots 54Badges 88-90Band Uniform 86Band Lamp 88Banners 90Bath Wraps 14Batons 04Bartenders' Jacket 14Base Ball Goods 58-66-86-92Base Ball Shoes 58Bathing Shoes COBathing Suits 84Bar Aprons 74Baldrics 94-96Balls, Lawn Tennis 78Balls, Rugby 78Bayonets, Scabbards, 94Bearskin Hats 88Bell-boyi' Suits 18-52-86Belts 92Bicycle Caps and Helmets GGI3icycle Suits 8-78Bicycle Shirts 7G-T8-i-;4Bicycle Shoes and Leggins 00Bicycle Stockings iiBlankets GsBlouses 22Blue Beaver Top Coats 16Black Alpaca Dusters 20Blue Beaver Conductors'Coats.26Blue & Brown Beaver Reefers .28Blue & Brown Officers'Capes ..28Blue Flannel Shirts 76-80

Black Ties 82Boys' Hats and Caps 66Boys' Clothing 32Boys' Overcoats 34Boys' Reefers 34Boys' Norfolk Blouses 38Boys' Boots and Shoes 56Boys' Drill Jackets 36Boys' Rubber Coats 42Boys' Overalls and Jumpers . ..42Boating Goods,. . .84-76-78-80-82Boot and Shoe Dep't 54Boots, Napoleon Riding 54-58Boots, Hunting 54-58Boots, Rubber 60Boots, Cable Creedmoor 54Bosom Shirts 70Breakfast Jackets 14-46Bridles 96Br'n Kersey Coats, Creedmoor. 16Brown Duck Coats 18Brown Linen Busters 20Broadcloth Suitings 44Bedford Cord Trousers 50Braces 74-80Brushes 80Brakemen's Uniform 86Broadcloth Military Uniform . .88Breech Muskets with Bayonets 90Breastplates 96Buggy Umbrellas 66Bugles 88Buckskin Shirts and Dr'ws. .70-72Buffalo Robes and Coats 68Bunting, Red, White and Blue. 90Buttons 96Butchers' Frocks 72Buckskin Breeches 50Buck Gloves 76Bunting Flags 90Buffalo Helmets 90Buck Gauntlets, Gloves 92CCaps, all descript'ns. .64-66-78-88Cardigans 72Carriage Blankets and Robes.. 68Canvas Jackets 78-84Campaign Uniform 86Cavalry Jackets 86Cambric Handkerchiefs 74Canton Flannel Underwear. 70-72Cambric Shirts 70Cambric Umbrellas 66Caps, Men's 64Canvas Slioes 60Calf Boots and Shoes 56Cassocks 46Capes 28Cartridge Boxes 94Captains' Shoulder Straps 92Cavalry Sabres 90

Chamois Shirts and Drawers.. .72Chamois Gloves 76Children's Department 32Chapeaux, 86-88Checked Gingham Frocks 72Chinchilla Jackets 72Children's Hats 64Children's Boots and Shoes . . .56Children's Suits 40-42Clergymen's Goods 20-46Cords, Hat and Cap 94Corduroy Suits 12-46-48Cotton Pajahmas 70-80Coachmen's Goods 16-86Combs 80-82Cooks' Aprons 74Cologhe 82Collars and Cuffs 74-84Colonels' Shoulder Straps 92Conductors' Badges 90Cock Plumes 90Conductors' Uniform 26-86Cotton Jerseys 84Clothes Brushes 80-82Cotton Half Hose 82Cotton Stockings, Long 7SCotton Night Shirts 70-80Cloth Gloves 76Cotton Gloves 76-92Cotton Handkerchiefs 74Clouded Underwear 70-72Cotton Jean D rawers 72Contocook Underwear 70-72Cotton Cheviot Pajahmas.. .70-80Cotton Hammocks 68Coachmen's Hats 64Clogs 60Cork Bottom Shoes 60Cottonade Pants 40Coachmen's Rubber Coats 16Cooks' Jackets 12Cravats 82Cuff Buttons, 72Custom Dep't 44-46-48-50-52T>Dark Mixed Ulsters 26Dark Mixed Reefers 28Dent's Gloves 76Dogskin Jackets 12Doeskin Suitings 44Dress Shirts 70Dressing Gowns 14-46Dress Suits 6-36-38-14- 50-52Drill Jackets 38Dress Ties 82Drum Corps Uniform 86Duck Leggins 94Duck Suits 10-48Eastern Yacht Shirts 76Elysian Capes 28


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Epaulets 96Extra Size Suits 6-8Extra Size Flannel Suits 8Extra Size Overcoats 22Ext. Size Shirts & Drawers. 70-72Extra Knee Pants, Children,. ..42Fancy Shirts 70-80Fancy Cassimere Suits. .4-6-8-12Fancy Duck Vests 20Foot-ball 78Flags 90Flannel Shooting Suits 46Flannel Skating Rink Suits. . . .48Flannel Suits 8-10-36-3S-44Flannel Shirts 76-78-80Fly Covers 68Frock Suits, Cutaway . .4-6-36-44Fr. Flannel & Chev. Pajahmas.70

GGaiters 60Gauntlets !.92Gossamer Coats 84Gloves 76-82-92Granites & German Suit'gs .44-46Guns 90Gymnasium Goods. . .58-76-78-84HHandkerchiefs 74-80Hats and Caps 64-66-86-88Half Hose 82Hair Brushes 80-82Halters 68Hammocks 68Hand Bags and Valises 68Heavy Rubber Coats 16-42Hickory Shirts 80Horse Equipment 96Horse Blankets 68Hunting Suits 10-12IInfantry Coats 86Infantry Coat Buttons 96Inverness Coats, 22I. O. O. F. Uniform 86-92Indoor Servants' Dress Suits ..52hidia Seersucker Goods . 18-20-52Irish Ulsters 26JJerseys 76-78-80Jewelry 72Jockey Suits 48-66Jumpers 10-42liKid Gloves and Mitts 76Kilts 42Knapsacks, 94Knit Goods 76-78Knives 82Knickerbockers 8-10-48-06Knight Templars' Uniform 86Knights of Pythias Uniform . . .86

Lace 4-96Ladies' Ridmg Habits 46

Ladies' Bathing Suits 84Ladies' Gossamer Circulars 84Lawn Tennis Suits 10-48Lawn Tennis Sets 78Leather Coats and Vests 12Letters, Gold and Silver 88Leggins 60-94Linen Carnage Dusters 68Linen Hammocks 68Linen Clothing 20-42Liveries 18-48Livery Overcoats 50Long Stockings 78-82-84Lunch Boxes 82m:Market Frocks 72Masonic Goods 86-92Manilla Hammocks 68M Braces 74McGee Ulsters 26Men's Clothing 4Military Department 86Military Capes, 86Military Collars 84Misfits 28Monograms, Gold or Silver. . . .83Moccasins 58Money Belts 82Moleskin Shooting Suits 48Mohair Clothing 18-20Mufflers 80Muskets 903VNavy Caps 88Navy Chapeaux 88Neckwear 82Night Shirts 70-80Nickel-Plated Helmets 86Nickel-Plated Lamps 88Nickel-Plated Shell Drums. . . .96Norfolk Blouses 8-12-38-46OOdd Fellows' Jvegilia, 86-92Officers' Capes 28Oil Clothing 14Oil Cloth Blankets 68Oil Silk Caps 84Opera Hats 64Ornaments, Hat and Cap 88Overalls ICOvercoats, 20-22-24-32-44Overshoes 60Overcoats, Conductors' 26Owl Caps 66Pajahmas 70Page's Suits 40-50Pantaloons 6-8-20Paper Collars and Cuffs 74Pate nt Pocket Spurs 94Plumes 90Pongee Silk Clothing 18-20Polo Suits 48-78Pompons 90Police Clothing 10-86

RRailway Mail Service Uniform. 86Racquets 78Razor Strops 80Revere House Coats 12Regalia 86Reefers, 28-32-34Ready-Made Clothing.. 4r-6-8-10Riding Pants 8-12-46Running & Rowing Shirts. .78-84Rubber Clothing 16-42-84Rubber Boots and Shoes. . .58-60Sacks 4Sashes 70-94Sailor Suits 20-40School Suits 50Shawls 82Shawl Straps 82Shirts 70-76-78-80Shaw Knit Stockings 82Shooting Suits 48-86Skull Caps 78Sleighing Capes 28Slippers 58Soap 82Society Badges 90Society Caps 88Sporting Goods 66-84Stocking Supporters 82Surcingles 68Swords 90TTelegraph Suits 86Thin Clothing 18-20-42-52Tooth Brushes 80-82Towels 84Trunks 68Travelers' Supplies 80-82

XTUlsters 26-32Umbrellas 66Underwear 70-72Uniforms 86-88Ushers' Suits 52VValises 68Vests 20Vendome Suits 18^VWhipcord Suits 4-6White Vests and Pantaloons. . .20Wristers 74White Flannel Suits 10-48Wreaths 88Worsted Goods 76-78-84Woolen Butcher Frocks 72Whips 68White Buckskin Breeches 50Windsor Cord Trousers 50Wooden Shoes 5 1-56YYachting Outfits 8-76-84-6Youths' Clothing 32-36Yacht Buttons 96


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G. W. SIMMONS & CO., BOSTON, MASS.

These soldiers standguard in a storm. Thewind blows, the rainpours. Army Overcoatsare sold by G. W. Sim-mons & Co., Boston.

"Hold the fort!" Theboys are having a snow-ball fight, and it is greatfun. See index for Boys'Clothing.

The boat is on the river.These men are going torow. They wear boatingcostumes. For "BoatingCostumes " see index.


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MSN'S DEPARTMENT.OXJI^ STOCKI-

We have constantly on hand one of the largest lines of fine andmedium Ready-Made Suits in the country, comprising theLatest Styles and Productions of English, German, and Do-mestic manufacture.

Our Coats are acknowledged to be the best fitting in the city. They are cut Single-breasted and Double-breasted Sacks, three outside pockets and one inside. Single-breasted English Walking or Half-Cutaway Frocks, two pockets in folds and one in-side. Short and medium roll, with or without binding.

Our Trowsers are cut in the latest style, with legs neither too large nor too small,French fly, large curtains. The seat-seams are taped and double stitched, givingadditional strength. Side or corner pockets, also watch and right-hip pocket.

Our Vests are cut Single-breasted, mostly without collars, three outside and one insidepockets.

Our TrmitnitlffS are the best ; fine Sateens, Serges and Italians only are used. Thevest backs are the same as the coat linings.Our Woi'lc.Special attention is given to this branch of our business, and none butexperienced help are employed.

SUITS,S. B. Sack Suit, Blue and White Checked Cassimere ^10.00

" Cutaway Frock Suit, short roll, Grey Mixture 15.00" Sack Suits, Fancy Cassimere 9.75" " " " " 12.00" " " " " red and blue mixture 14.00" " " " " " '' black " 14.00

black and white " ... 14.00" Frock " English Walking Coat, black and white

mixture 10.50" Sack " green, brown, red and white mixture 16.00

Very stylish Whip Cord Suit, a mixture of black and brownwhite, these suits are cut with coat S. B. Sack 16.00

Do. with S. B. Frock 16.50S. B. Sack Suit, Brown Whip Cord 16.00

" Oxford Mixed Whip Cord $16.00 16.50" " " a mixture of black, green and gold 18.00" *' " green, black and white mixture 20.00


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On deck. The officercommandsthe sailor. Theyacht sails swiftly. Thewind is fair. See index

under "Yachting."

Foot Ball is a fine game.The Rugby bail is oval.That was a good kick.The boys buy their uni-forms of G. W. Simmons& Co., Boston.

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This is a game of mar-bles. Spring is the timeto play. See how eagerthese boys are. Springsuits are bought of G.W.Simmons & Co., Boston.


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b MEN S DEPARTMENT.S JJITS.Conti7itied.

S. B. Sack Suit, Fancy Cassimere, black ground-work, a ver}^ finewhite, green and red silk thread running through it $18.00

" Cutaway Frock Suits, Black Whip Cord 22 50Suits cut with S. B. Sacks or English Walking Coats, Fancy Cas-

simere, ground-work black, surface ribbed with a faie greenand gold-colored silk thread running through it 15.00

S. B. Sack Suit, Fancy Scotch Mixture 17.00" " " " Cassimere, black and brown plaid 13.00

" black and red mixture 14.00Black Diagonal Suits, bound Sacks, $17.00. . . . Frocks, 17.50

" " " " " 21.00 " 21.50" Basket " " " 20.00 " 20.50" WhipCord" " " 17.00.... " 17.50

SizesCoat and Vest, 35 to 42 breast measure.P'ants, 30 to 41 waist measure ; any length of pants

desired, from 29 to 36.

EXTRA SIZE SUITS.S. B. Sack Suit, Grey Mixture, $17.00

" " " Fancy Cassimere, green, black and brown mixture,Kriiger Bros. Austrian Suitings 18.00

" " Black and White Mixture 11.00" " " Fancy Cassimere, black, brown, and green mixture 17.00

Red Mixture 11.00SizesCoat and Vest, 43 to 50 breast measure.

Pants, 42 to 52 waist measure; any length of legdesired, from 29 to 37.

EVENING DUESS SUITS.These suits are made from very fine Black Broadcloth for coat and

vest. The pants are made from Black Doeskin. Prices asfollows :

Coat, swallow-tail $12.00Pants $5.00 to 6.50Vest, cut low, three buttons 3.00

$21.50

We have a line of Dress Suits that we let for an evening. Price persuit 3.50


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These young people arefriends. The young manis going away, and is say-ing good by. We hopehe will come back again.

The kite will fly veryhigh if there is a goodwind. Every boy whobuys his clothes of G. W.Simmons & Go. can havea top, or kite, or book.

How still this horsestands for the gentlemantomount. G.W.Simmons& Co. supply riding cos-tumes. See index, Rid-ing Suits, Boots andLeggins.


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8 MEN S DEPARTMENT.BLUE FLANNEL SUITS.

No. 1. An all-wool Indigo Blue Serge Suit $ 8,002. Brown Serge, color warranted, English 10.003. Blue " indigo color 10.004. Blue Flannel, all wool, indigo 12.005. " " Asabet and Washington Mills 14.00G. Yacht Cloth Suits, light indigo blue 17.00

Nos. 4, 5, 6, are cut S. B. and D. B. Sacks and E. W. Coats.The D. B. Sacks and E. W. Coats cost fifty cents morethan the S. B. Sacks.

SizesCoat and Vest, 35 to 42 breast measure.Pants, 30 to 41 waist measure ; any length of legdesired, from 29 to 37.

EXTRA SIZE FLANNEL SUITS.No. 1. Blue Serge, all-wool, indigo blue $ 9.0C" 2. Blue Flannel, all-wool 13.50" 3. " " " Asabet or Washington Mills 15.00" 4. Blue Yacht Cloth, light blue, color warranted 19.00

These suits are cut S. B. Sacks.SizesCoat and Vest, 43 to 50 breast measure.

Pants, 42 to 52 waist measure; any length of pants,from 29 to 37.

BICYCLE SUITS.Suit consists of Coat and Knee Pants.

No. 1. Grey Homespun Cloth,Coat $7.0C" " " Pants 4.00

" 2. Light weight and light-colored Corduroy Suits,Coat .... 5.00 " " " " " Pants 3.00

" 3. Brown Corduroy,Coat 7.00" " Pants 4.00" 4 Fancy Cassimere, black and white mixture,Norfolk Blouse, 10.00

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These hoys are playingtop. The top was givento them by G. W. Sim-mons & Co., when theybought their suits.

The ice is smooth. Theskates are new. Theselittle friends are skatingon a pond. Their coatsare warm. See index forBoys' Clothing.

See the pretty sleighdrawn by two horses.The servant is in livery.The driver is warmly clad.Hear the merry bells. Seeindex for Livery.


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10 men's department.LAWJ^ TENJ^IS SUITS.

These suits are made from a very fine white, all-wool, Flannel,and Ottoman Cassimere.

No. 1. Coat $6.00 $0.50Pants 4.00Vest 2.50 3.00Knee Breeches 4.00

White Norfolk Blouses, all sizes 7.00No. 2. Coat. . . $5.00

Pants 3.00Vest 2.00

$10.00Knee Breeches 3.00

SizesCoat and Vest, 35 to 42 breast measure.Pants, 30 to 40 waist measure ; any length of leg.

HUNTING SUITS,No 1. Brown Waterproof Duck Suits.Coat $5.00

Pants 3.00Vest 2.00 $10.00

Vest, with loops for cartridges 2.50No. 2. Light weight. Brown Duck S, B. Sacks.

Coat $2.00Pants 1.75Vest 1-25

$5.00SizesCoat and Vest, 35 to 50 breast measure.

Pants, 30 to 50 waist measure ; all lengths.(See also. Leather Goods and Corduroy Suits.)

POLICE CLOTHING.Regul'n S. B. Blouses, Indigo Blue Police Cloth, half-lined. $8.00Pants, with billy pocket, " " " " ....$5.50, 6.50Vest, buttons high in the neck, no collar 3.50

SizesCoat and Vest, 35 to 50 breast measure.Pants, 32 to 50 waist measure ; any length of leg,from 29 to 37.

$18.00


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The father walks withhis son. The day is cold,but their ulsters keepthem warm. They wearfur caps. See index forUlsters and Fur Caps.

Three poor little boys onthe street. Theyneednewsuits. Papa has promisedto buy some. They waitfor him. See index forBoys' Clothing.

A sleigh ride in thecountry. How fast thehorse trots. How swiftlythe sleigh glides. Howhappy these young peopleare. See Sleighing Capesin index.


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12 men's department.NORFOLK BLOUSES.

Blue Twilled Cassimere, color warranted $6.00Flannel, Middlesex Mills, " " 7.50Extra Heavy, Dark Scotch Cassimere 8.00Homespun Cloth 9.00English Brown and Black Cassimere 10.00White and Brown Checked " 10.00The "Tourist's" Light Drab, Checked Cassimere 10.00

Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.These coats are cut with two plaits in the front and one in the

centre of the back, it also has a belt, which makes it aclose and neat fitting garment.connunoY suNTiyG suits.

Coat, S. B. Sack $12.00Pants 5.00Vest 3.00

$20.00SizesCoat and Vest, 35 to 42 breast measure.

Pants 30 to 40 waist measure ; any length of leg.Corduroy Riding Pants, all sizes $5.00LEATHER GOODS.These garments are made from very fine skins, which have undergone

a certain process in tanning, rendering them water and wind proof.D. B. Sack, black $8.00

" tan color 12.00S. B. Vest, black 4.00

" tan color 6.00These garments are cut double breasted, button high in theneck, with a small standing collar, stitched with whitesilk, and are lined with red flannel.

WAITERS' COATS.These garments are made from Black Alpaca, colors warranted.

Revere House Coats.These are S. B. Frocks, lined $2.50St. James Coats.These are S. B, Sacks, lined 2.00Waiters' Jackets.These are cut short, straight front, lined 2.00" " " " " " " unlined . . 1.50American House Jackets.These are made from a Black Diagonal

Worsted goods, lined, straight front 3.00White Jean Waiters' Jackets 1.00Cooks' Jackets.These are made from fine White Duck, and are

Cut D. B. Sacks 1.50Sizes35 to 44 breast measure.


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The gunner fires at thebird. The, decoys are inthe water. The dog iswatching the game. See"Hunting Suits" in index.

A morning ride. Thehorse arches his neck. Hehas a graceful rider. Thedog runs on before. Leg-gins and Riding Suits aresold by G. W. Simmons& Co.

The footman opens thedoor. The lady steps intothe carriage. She is go-ing to take a drive. SeeLivery in index.


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14 men's department.BAR COATS.

These are made from very fine White Duck, and are cut both S. B.and D. B. Sacks $1.50

Sizes '6b to 50 breast measure.

DUBSSING GOWNS.No. 1. Is made from a drab-colored Ladies' Cloth, and lined and

faced with garnet-colored cashmere $10.00" 2. Is made from a drab-colored Ladies' Cloth, and is lined and

faced with blue-colored cashmere 10.00" 3. Is made from a genuine Russian Fabric, colors warranted,

and is lined 5.00Sizes35 to 42 breast measure,

BREAKFAST JACKETS.No. 1. S. B. Sack, made from drab-colored Ladles' Cloth, lined

and faced with garnet-colored cashmere .... $8.50" 2. " " made from an English Cloaking, unlined, grey

mixture 10.00Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.

BATH WRAPS.These are made from Blankets, cut S. B., very long, with belt ; goods

of a light-grey color, unlined $6.00Sizes35 to 44 breast measure.

OIL CLOTHING.These are the Cape-Ann make, double thickness throughout, war-

ranted sun-dried.D. B. Sack, short, light colored $1.50

" black 1.50Extra-long Coats, light colored 2.50" " black 3.00Pants, with bib or with draw-strings, light colored 1.50

" " " ' " black 1.50SizesBoth coats and pants run, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Hats, Southwester, light colored .50" " black, Cape Ann 75

All Sizes.


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16 men's department.MUBBJEM CLOTHING,

D. B. Coats, lustre finish on sheeting, long $3.00" " dead " " " 3.50" " " " " drilling 4.50English Reversible, light weight $3.50 to 5.00

Firemen's Coats, extra heav)'^, with snaps 5.00Rubber Aprons, light weight 1.50

heavy " .- 1.75Rubber Poncho Blankets * 2.50Plain Rubber " 2.00

Sizes in Rubber Coats run from No. H, about 38 breast measure,to No. 6, which is about 40 in. Nos. 7 and 8, 50c. extra

Coachman's White Rubber Coats 7.00OVERALLS,

Blue Denim, with or without aprons '. 50 to .60Brown Duck, " " " 35 " .60Brown or Blue, Checked and Plaid Ginghams .50White Drill, with or without aprons .50" Duck, " " " .60Heavy Weight Drab Striped, with or without aprons 60Orr's Patent Pantaloon Overalls 1.25Jumpers, same price as corresponding overalls.

Extra Sizes, from 43 to 54 waist measure, 10c. extra.

COACHMAN'S OB GROOM'S COATS.No. 1. Light Weight Blue Kersey, S. B., straight front, buttons

high in the neck, rolling collar $20.00" 2. Dark Green Kersey, cut S. B., straight front, buttons h'gh

in the neck, rolling collar 20.00" 3. Brown Kersey, S. B., straight front, buttons high in the

neck, rolling collar 20.00Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.

LIVEBY TOP COATS.These coats are cut in the latest English style. D. B.. with large capes

which button on, any style of button desired, lined throughoutwith a fine wool lasting.

No. 1. Is made from a very fine Blue Beaver, color warranted. . . ;^30.00" 2. Is made from a Dark-Green Beaver, color warranted . . . 30.00


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The wind blows. Thelittle girl has lost her bon-net. The man holds hishat on. It is hard to waJkin such a wind. See indexfor Hats and Caps.

The carpenter uses hissaw. The bricklayer laysthe bricks which the hodcarrier brings. Mechan-ics buy Overalls andBlouses of G. W. Sim-mons & Co., Boston.

The horse jumps overthe low stone wall. It ispleasant to ride over thefields on such a fine day.See Riding Suits in index.


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18 men's depaktment.LIVERY, on PAGES' SUITS.

These suits are cut close-fitting, S. B. or D. B., button close in theneck, straight front, with rolling or short standing collar, anystyle of button desired, lined with fine wool lasting or serge.

No. 1. Is made from a fine light-weight German Kersey, blue, colorwarranted Coat, $20.00, Pants, $8.00,Suit, $28.00" 2, Is made fiom a very fine imported light-weight Kersey, dark-

green, fast color Coat, $20.00, Pants, $8.00,Suit, 28.00BELL-BOYS' SUITS.

These coats are cut short, coming down as far as the hips, fitting veryclosely, straight front, button high in the neck, small standingcollar, twelve buttons in front, with or without lace trimmingson sleeve.

No. 1. Made from blue, all wool, fast color, Washington or Middle-sex Mills' goods, lined $7.00

Do., unlined 6.00Pants 4.00

Pants with gold lace on side, fifty cents extra.VENDOME SUITS.

The coats are cut livery style ; the vests are cut to button high in theneck, with short standing collar; pants are cut medium.

No. 1. Coats are made from a fine all wool, Indigo-blue cloth $13.50Vests are made from fine, yellow and black striped, im-

ported Valentia goods 5.00Pants are made from the same goods as the coats 8,00

THIN CLOTHING.Black Alpaca S. B. Sacks, unlined. . . . $1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 4.00, $5.00Striped Alpaca S. B. Sacks 2.50Mohair S. B. Sacks, slate color 2.50

" " " " " ribbed 2.50Plain Brown S. B. Sacks 50c., $1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 2.00Brown Duck S. B. Sacks 2.50Blue and White Striped English Seersucker S. B. Sacks 2.00" " '' Gingham " " 1.25" " '' Cotton " " 50

Pongee Silk S. B. Sacks 5.50Genuine India Seersucker, blue and white or brown and white striped

S. B. Sacks 6.00Crash Suits, the latest novelty 9.00

Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.


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Here is a car-driver. Seewhat a warm fur coat hewears. He does not carehow cold the day is. Seeindex for Buffalo Coats.

This is a camp. See thetents. The private saluteshis officer. How straighthe stands ! See index forTents and Military Uni-form.

This man is almostdressed. He puts on hisboots. It is winter, andhe wears thick, new un-der flannels. See "Under-wear " in index.


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20 men's department.THIN CLOTHING,Continued,

Dusters,Extra long.Plain Brown Cotton S. B. Coats $1.00Brown Linen " " $1.50 2.00

" " " extra heavy 2.50 8.00Mohair, slate color, " " $3.00, 4.00 5.00Black Alpaca Long Dusters, S. B. Coats 4.00Clerical Coats " 2.50 3.50Pongee Silk Dusters " 6.00

Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.Pants,

Plain Brown Linen $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50White Duck 1.00Blue and White Striped English Seersucker. . . 2.00

" Gingham 1.25Genuine India Seersucker 4.50Pongee Silk 4.00

Vests.Plain Brown Linen, S. B .' $1.00 $1.50 $2.00White Duck, " 1.00

" Linen, " 2.00 2.50" Marseilles, " 2.00, 2.50 3.00

Fancy Striped Duck, " 1.50 2.00Genuine India Seers.ucker, S. B 2.50

English " " 1.50English Gingham, " ' 1.00Pongee Silk " 2.00

Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.Extra Sizes, 43 to 50 breast measure, 50c. extra.

SAILOR SUITS^JSTAVY STYLE,(See Yachting Outfit in index.)

LIGHT-WEIGHT OVEMCOATS.S. B. Blue German Diagonal $18.00" Brown, Black and White Mixed 14.00" " White and Blue 10.00" Red and Black West of England Serge 10.00


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These gentlemen aregoing to the theatre. Onehas a crush hat. Theother wishes he had onetoo. See index for CrushHat.

The clergyman is writ-ing his sermon. It is al-most finished. He willpreach it next Sunday.We do not know his text.See index forClergymen'sSuits.

This lady is caught in ashower. The gentlemanoffers his umbrella. It isvery light, and she cancarry it easily. It wasmade in England. Seeindex for "Umbrellas."


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22 men's department.LIGJST WEIGHT OVERCOATS,Continued,

S. B. Blue Ground-work, with Green Thread running through it. . .

.

j^l4.00" Black and White Mixture, with Brown Stripe " " 14.00" Brown Kersey, plain surface 16.00" Slate Colored, smooth surface 12.00" Brown Mixed, West of England Worsted 10.00" Drab " " " 10.00" London Brown Diagonal 1 0.00" Dark Mixed Cassimere 8-00" Blue Mixed Cassimere, colors permanent 10.00" Brown Mixed Cassimere, Austrian 18.00" Black and White Mixture, Austrian, smooth surface 17.00" " Serpentine Worsted, " ". 16.00" " and White Mixture Whip Cord 1 6.00" " Twilled, " " satin lined 20.00 a u u a u 20.00" Brown, Twilled Austrian Goods 20.00" Black " " " 20.00" Oxford Mixed Cassimere 16.00

Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.EXTRA SIZE LIGHT WEIGHT OVERCOATS.S. B. Brown Mixed $11.00

" Oxford " 11.00" Black and White Mixture, ribbed 13.00" Dark Oxford Mixed, Austrian Twilled 22.00" Brown " " " " 22.00" Brown Serge 14.00" " " , 12.00" Grey Homespun 10.00

INVERNESS OVERCOATS.These are cape overcoats, without sleeves.

S. B. Blue Middlesex Beaver, light weight $18.00" Dark-Grey, Mixed Cassimere 13.00" " " " 15.00

G, A. R. BLOUSES,No. 1. Dark Blue, light weight $1.25" 2. " " color warranted 3.00" 3. Made from Asabet Mills' goods, fine smooth surface, dark

blue, color warranted 5.00" 4. Made from Middlesex, all-wool, Indigo Blue, lined throughout 1 0.00


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This is the figure of asoldier. He stands by thehorse, and holds a spearin his hand. See what afine harness the horse hason. For Military Goods,see index.

This gentleman is look-ing in the glass and re-hearsing an after-dinnerspeech, which will begin"I thank you for this un-expected call." For Dress.Suits, see index.

All the boys like to ride.This one has a pony. Seehow he gallops. The boydoes not have to urge him.For "Boys' Clothing," seeindex.


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24 men's department.SUITS.Heavy Weight Cassimere,

These suits are stitched edge.S. B. Sacks, Fancy Mixed $8.00

" Blue and Black Mixed, all wool 10,00" " Red Mixture, fast colors 13.00" " Dark Blue Plaid, smooth surface 14.00

E. W. Coats, " " " " " 14.50vS. B. Sacks, Black ground-work, with a blue, green and gold-colored

silk thread running through it 15.00Snow Flake 16.00Dark Brown Mixed Whip Cord, fast colors 17.00

E. W. Coats, " " " " " " " 17.50S. B. Sacks, Mixed, brown, black and red 20.00

SizesCoat and Vest, 35 to 42 breast measure.Pants, 30 to 41 waist measure; any length of leg, from

29 to 36.

OVERCOATS.Heavij Weight.D. B. Dark Mixture $5.00S. B. Fly Front, Brown-Black Mixed Overcoating 8.00

" " Dark Grey Mixture, all wool, fast colors 10.00" " Brown and Black Striped, very heavy weight 11.00

D. B. Blue Beaver, a handsome dark shade, all wool 12.00" Black " a good length, " 12.00

S. B. Fly Front, Brown and Black Checked, fast color 14.00" " " Red Mixed Diagonal, all wool, handsomely trim- *

med, serge lining 15.00" " Black Chinchilla, fast color 16.00

" " " a very stylish, Green and Blue Diagonal, Harris Cas-simere, silk sleeve linings,equal to custom work, 18.00

" " " Black Whitney Beaver, rough surface, silk sleevelinings, soft roll,very stylish 20.00

'' " " Brown Whitney Beaver, rough surface, silk sleevelinings, soft roll, finely made, color fast 21.00

" " " a very fine German Kersey, dark blue 26.00" " " Brown Schnabel Beaver, smooth surface, very fine,

color warranted 28.00.Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.

43 to 52, one dollar extra.


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A birth-day party. Thechildren are dancing mer-rily. Theband plays whilethey waltz. Bye-and-byethey will have a nice sup-per. For Boys' Clothing,see index.

Here is a little newsboy.He had a nice dinner onThanksgiving day, andnow he is selling papersagain. He would like agood dinner every day,but does not get it.

The artist paints thelandscape. He has acamp-stool, and will notget tired. He wears aloose jacket and a softhat. See "Norfolk Blous-es " in index.


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26 men's department.

ULSTERS,Double breasted, with or without a belt, three outside and two muff

pockets, five-inch collar, with a tab to protect the neck, linedthroughout with woolen linings, cut very long.

Dark Mixed $8.00Dark Grey, very durable 10.00Heavy Ribbed Brown and Black Elysian 12.00Black Chinchilla, fast color 14.00Brown and White Mixed, all wool, fast color 15.00Dark Mixed Chinchilla, fast color 16.00Black Whitney Beaver, very fine silk sleeve linings, handsomely

made and trimmed 18.00Blue Chinchilla, all wool, fast color 18.00Brown Whitney, rough surface, fast color 20.00Blue, Black and White Mixture, imported goods, lined with fine

cassimere 22.00Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.43 to 52, one dollar extra.

CONI> UCTOB'S REG UEATIOW O VERCOATS,These coats are made from heavy-weight all-wool Blue Beaver, fast

color, lined throughout with an all-wool cassimere, large collar,bed ticking pockets, inside and outside change pockets, with orwithout muff jDOckets $16.00 and $18.00

McGEE ULSTERS.These coats are imported from Belfast, Ireland, they are made fromwind and water proof Irish Frieze. They are D. B., with hood

which buttons on, silk velvet collar five inches deep. Theyalso have a belt which can be removed ; three outside pock-ets, change pockets in cuffs. These coats are made from suchheavy material that they do not require any lining, but are madewith welted seams. They are cut very long. $38.00

Sizes38 to 52 breast measure.


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The clerk is writing allday long. See his quillpen and waste paper bas-ket. Perhaps he is addingup figures, and is tired.For Men's Business Suitssee index.

"Good-night. I am verysleepy. I will put out thelight, and dream untilmorning. It is very late."See " Pajamahs " in index.

The boys who have read"Tom Brown at Rugby,"know all about this pic-ture. English boys play"Hare and Hounds." Seeindex for uniform.


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28 men's department.BEEFEBS.

These are cut as D. B. short coats.Dark Grey, very durable $4.50Dark Mixed heavy-weight Overcoating 6.00Blue Chinchilla, rough surface 7.00Blue Beaver, smooth surface 9.00Black " " " 9.00Blue Whitney, very fine, rough surface, fast color 11.00Oxford Mixed, " " " " 12.00Brown Whitney Beaver " " 14,00Blue German Kersey, very fine silk sleeve lining, body lined with an

all-wool cassimere 16.00Sizes35 to 42 breast measure.

43 to 52, one dollar extra.

SLEIGHING CAPES,These are cut long and large, so that they can be folded around the

body, making them a very warm and comfortable garment.Grey Cassimere, twilled $5.00

plain 6.00" " " extra long, with armholes 9.00

Blue Beaver, all wool, fast color, lined with an all-wool cassimere 12.00Blue, White and Black Twilled Cassimere, all wool, fast colors,

woolen lined, wide collar, with arm holes for driving 14.00Jesse Eddy's Elysians, rough surface^ dark color, very warm, all-wool

cassimere lining, wide collar, with arm holes for driving 17.00Oxford Mixed Overcoating, extra heavy, woolen lining, wide collar,

with arm holes for driving 20.00Sizes35 to 50 breast measure.

OFFICEBS' CAFES.These are made from a very fine Blue Beaver, all wool, fast color,

with dark blue woolen lining $15,00AJl Sizes.

MISFITS.Special attractions are found on our Misfit Counter. Suits, or parts

of suits, made from the finest of foreign and domestic fabrics, at prices thatwill astonish the most careful buyer.


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Poor little baby! Heneedssomewarm clothes.He has just had his bath,and his nurse will soondress him, and give himsome bread and milk.

"Where shall I go?"the coachman saj^s. "ToG. W. Simmons & Co.,"answers the gentleman.He is going to buy thelittle boy some newclothes. See Boys' Cloth-ing in index.

"Tickets, please!" Youknow the conductor byhis neat uniform and cap.The lady has a seasonticket. She gives it to himto punch. See Uniformin index.


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This brave little fellowhas caught a balloon.The boys from school arerunning to help him.Hold fast, little boy ! Seeindex for Boys' Suits.

What a nice-fitting coatthis young man has on!He carries a cane andwalks in the park. SeeOvercoats in index.

A Reefer is a short coat,such as this young manwears. He is having avery pleasant stroll inthe country. See Reeferin index.


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32

Yealti'^, Bgy^' and ChiWreri'i Departrnerit,

s B. FI3-

YOUTH'S OVBRCOATS.D. B. Brown Beaver, silk sleeve lining $20.00" Blue " " " " ._ 20.00" Oxford Mixed Beaver, silk sleeve lining 20.00

S. B. Same goods and colors as abo\e 18.00D. B. Brown Diagonal 16.00

Blue " 16.00Black Basket 15,00Blue Beaver, smooth face 14.00Brown Fine Twilled 15.00Fancy Mixed Cassimere 12.00

Front Brown Kersey 18.00" Melton 14.00

Oxford Mixed Melton 14 00Black Elysian 10.00

' Scotch Mixture, cut long 10.00' Union Beaver, " 8.00' Scotch Mixture '' 7.50' Broken Check Fancy Cassimere, dark color 6.50' " " " " medium light col. 5.50' Plain Colormedium light 4.50

Sizes33 to 36 breast measure ; age, 15 to 21.REEFEBS.D. B. Black, Blue and Brown Whitney Beaver $12.00

" Blue Beaver, smooth face 10.00" Chinchilla 10.00

" " " 8.00" Union Beaver 5.50

YOVTirS VLSTERS.D. B. Full Ulster, Brown Diagonal, with belt and wide collar $14.00" Oxford Mixed Diagonal, " " " 12.00

" Black Elysian, " " " 10.00" Brown Union Beaver, " " " 8.00

S. B. Harvard Ulsterette, half belt. Fancy Cassimere 10.00" " " " Scotch Mixture 9.00

" " " Brown Check 8.50" " ' " Grey Satinet 5.00


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What a funny-lookingyoung man! See howhe stands. He has alily in his hand. CustomGarments are made toorder by G. W. Simmons& Co., Boston.

Mamma is taking herlittle boys to walk.One says, " Where arewe going mamma ?" andmamma answers, " ToG. W. Simmons & Co.,Boston.

These are the " too-too - all - but - jolly - utter "young men who callthemselves aesthetics.

Latest styles are al-ways shown in CustomDepartment by G. W.


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34 youth's, boys' and children's department.BOYS' OVERCOATS.

D. B. Brown Beaver, silk sleeve lining $17.00S. B. " " " " " 15.00D. B. Brown and Grey Mixed 13.00

Diagonal 12.00" Grey " 11.00" Blue " 11.00" Chinchilla 10.00" Dark Fancy Cassimere 9.00

Scotch Mixture 8.00" Medium Dark Scotch Mixture 7.00" Black Pin Check 6.50" Blue Union Beaver 5.50

S. B. Dark Brown Check Satinet 4.50" Medium Dark " " 4.00

Sizes27 to 32 breast measure ; age, 10 to 14.BOYS' REEFERS.

D. B. Blue Chinchilla $7.50" " Beaver 7.50" Brown Scotch Plaid 7.00" Grey '' Mixture . . 6.50" Black Diagonal 5.50" Blue Union 4.50CHILDREN'S OVERCOATS.

AGES, THREE TO TEN YEARS.D. B. (long cut) Dark Scotch Mixture $8.50Medium " " 7.50

" " Light Brown Diagonal 7.00" " Grey " wool lined 7.00

Blue Twilled, " 6.50" (medium) Brown Beaver, with cape 6.00

Oxford " " 5.5(.Blue " " 4.50

S. B. (long cut) Fancy Cassimere, belt behind 5.00Grey Diagonal, " " 5.00

" " Dark Mixed Cassimere plush trimmed 7,00Medium " " " " 6.50

" Dark Blue Union Beaver 4.50Medium " " 4.00

" " Green Mixed Diagonal 3.50


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Three young men, arm-in-arm, are walking upthe street. One has ona tall hat.See index forHats and Caps.

Merry Christmas ! ThisChristmas tree is ladenwith pretty gifts for gen-tlemen and little boys.Christmas gifts are soldby G. W. Simmons Sz Co.,Boston.

A little angel is bring-ing a Nev7 Year's gift.We wish you all a hap-py New Year. G. W.Simmons & Co.


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36 youth's, boys' and children's department.YOUTH'S SUITS,

S. B. Heavy-Weight Suiting, Dark, mixed with Green $16.00 " " " " " " Blue 15.00 < " " " " " Red 14.00" " " " Blue Diagonal 15.00 " " " Brown Check 14.00

Blue " 13.00" " " " Grey Mixed 13.00 " " " Brown " 12.00" " '' " Dark, Mixed Cheviot 11.00 " " " Brown Pin Check 10.00" " " " Scotch Plaid 10.00" " " " Bedford Suiting 9.00" *' " " Franklin " 8.00" " " " Plymouth " 7.00" Summer " " Dark, Scotch Mixture 13.00" " " " " Green Mixed Diagonal 13.00" " " " " Gold " 11.00" " " " Grey Pin Check 10.00" " " " Light, Fine Stripe 10.00

Scotch Mixed $8.00 and 9.00 " " " Medium Dark Cheviot 7.00" " " " " " Satinet 6.00

.Size31 to 35 breast measure ; age, 15 to 21.BLUE FLANNEL SUITS,S. B. Sacks, all wool, fast color $10.00 and $12.00

" " " " " Fine Twill 8.00" " " " " English Serge 8.00

YOUTH'S PANTS,Fine Dark Goods, with stripe $5.00Grey Hairline 4.5CBlack and Brown Whip Cord 4,50Fancy Cassimeres and Cheviots $1,75 to 3.50Mixed Cottonades 1.00 " 1.50

Size29 to 32 waist measure ; 28 to 33 inside leg-seam.YOUTH'S DRESS SUITS,S. B. Three-Button Cutaway Frock, Black Diagonal $2p.00

Four " " " " " 20.00" Sack, edge bound and stitched, " " 18.00" " " " " " 15.00

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This is great fun. Theboy runs a race withthe rooster.For Bicycle Suits, see

index.

The httle girl says"Take me out of thewater, it is so cold."Bathing suits of all kindsare sold by G. W. Sim-mons & Co., Boston.

Clear the track ! Whatsport it is to coast. Onelittle fellow has beenupset by the double-runner.


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38 youth's, boys' and children's department.BOYS' SUITS.

S. B. Heavy-Weight Suitings, Scotch Plaid $10.00" " " Plain Dark 10.00

" " " " Fancy Red Mixed 9.50" " " Dark Brown " 9.50" " " " Drab " 9.00" " " Blue " " 8.50

" " " Red and Green Mixed 7.50" " Fine Check 6.00

Dark Cheviot 5.00" " " " " Printed Satinet 4.50" " Medium " " 4.00

" " " Cottonade 3.50" Summer " " Light Brown, Mixed 9.00

Medium '' " 8.50" " " " Fancy, Green Mixed Cassimere 7.50u (( (( a n n li ii a ^(\" " " " Plymouth Suiting, Grey Mixed 6.00" " Grey, Small Check $4.50 and 5.50" " " " Brown Mixed Cottonade 3.50

Size27 to 31 breast measure ; age 11 to 14.BOYS' BLUE FLANNEL SUITS.D. B. all wool, fast color $8.50S. B. " " " 7.50

" *' " " Twill 5.50BOYS' DRESS SUITS.S. B. Sacks, edges bound and stitched, Whip Cord $12.00

" plain " " 10.00" " " bound, Blue Tricot 10.00

BOYS' NORFOLK BLOUSE SUITS.One Plait each side front, and one baciv. Breast measure, 27 to ;;i.

S. B. Sack, and Knee Pants, all wool. Blue Flannel $8.50" " " " /' Twill 7.50

" " " " Dark Grey Homespun 9.00liOng Pants, same goods, $1.00 extra.

BOYS' DRILL JACKETS.S. B. Button to neck, standing collar $3.00D. B. " " " " " 5.00

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These three young men'^ are well dressed. One^ has on a Frock coat,

one a Sack, and theother a Cutaway. Whichdo you like the best?

Mamma is asking papato take their little boyto G. W. Simmons & Co.for a new suit.

The old farmer showshis wife how cheaplyclothing can be boughtof G. W. Simmons & Co.,and tells her to stoppatching his trousers.See Trousers in index.


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40 youth's, boys' and children's department.PAGES' SUITS.

S. B. Sack, Dark Green Cloth, gilt buttons $13.00" Cadet Jacket, " " three rows gilt buttons 12.00" " " Blue " " " " " 12.00" Sack, " " turndown collar, nickel buttons .... 10.00" " " Twill, " " " " .... 8.00

Size27 to 31 bust measure.BOYS' JPAKTS.

Dark Mixed Cassimere $2.00 to $3.50Medium Brown " 1.50 " 3.00Grey, Fine Stripe : 2.00Blue Flannel 1.00 " 2.00Cottonade 1.00 " 1.50Linen 50 " 1.00

Size26 to 29 waist measure ; 24 to 29 inside leg-seam.CHILDREN'S KNBE-I'ANTS SUITS.

AGES, THREE TO TEN YEARS.D. B. Button to neck. Dark Mixed Cassimere $8.00

" Scotch Mixture 7.50" " " Plaid 7.00" " Blue Diagonal 7.00

" " " " " Mixture 6.50" " " " Brown Stripe 6.50" " " Light " 6.00

Dark Gold Mixed 5.50S. B. " " Plaited, plain Blue 5.00

Grey Mixed " 4.50" " " Corded, front and back, Grey Mixed 4.50" " " " " " Light Cassimere.... 4.00

Small, Brawn Check 3.50" " " Medium Dark, Mixed Cassimere 3.00" " " " " " Satinet $2.00 and 2.50

CHILnHEN'S SAILOn SUITS.AGES, THREE TO TEN YEARS.

Blue Flannel, all wool, lace front $3.50" " trimmed with grey 3.50Grey " " " blue 3.50Dark Green Flannel, plain, lace front 3.00Blue " " $1.25 to 2.50" "


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Every gentleman usesa Tooth Brush. The Eng-hsh brushes sold by G.W. Simmons & Go. arethe very best. Send 25cents for a sample. SeeTooth Brushes in index.

The Firemen are brave.They wear neat uniform.G. W. Simmons & Co.supply Firemen's outfits.See index.

Children dislike ToothBrushes because the bris-tles come out. The Eng-lish brushes sold by G.W. Simmons & Co. arewarranted against thisdefect. It is a pleasure


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42 youth's, roys' and children's department.CHILDREN'S CORJDUItOT SUITS.

AGES THREE TO TEN YEARS.S. B. Button to neck, in Brown, Green, and Brown and White Mixed, $6.50p) -p a a li a a "


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Ladies like good brushesbut it is hard to findthem. The English brushsold by G. W. Simmons& Co. is superior to allothers. A sample brushwill be mailed to any ad-dress for 25 cents.

This gentleman intro-duces his friend to a lady.Dress suits are made toorder in G. W. Simmons& Go.'s Custom Depart-ment. See index.

Two little boys areplanning how to spendtheir vacation. They willgo fishing and huntingand will buy their sum-mer suits of G. W. Sim-mons & Co.


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CUSTOM DDPTqRTMDNT.EVENING DBESS SUITS.

Made from fine English, French, and German Broadcloths and Doeskins.Coat $20.00 $22.00 $25.00 $28.00 $30.00Pants 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00Vest 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.50 6.00

Silk lining extra.

DOUBLE BREASTED FBOCK SUITS.Made from fine Broadcloths, Granites, Diagonals, and Tricots.Coat $20.00 $23.00 $25.00 $28.00 $30.00Pants 7.00 7.50 8.00 9.00 10.00Vest 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50

ENGLISH WALKING SUITS.Made from fine English, German, and American fabrics.

Coat $12.00 $15.00 $18.00 $20.00Pants $5.00 $5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 8.00Vest 3.25 3.50 4.00 4.50

FOUB BUTTON CUTAWAY FROCK SUITS.Made from fine Blue, Black, Brown, Claret, and Wine Color Corkscrews

and Diagonals.Coat $15 00 $18.00 $20.00 $22.00 $25.00Pants 6.00 6.50 7.00 8.00 9.00Vest 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50

Silk lining extra.

WINTER OVERCOATS.Made from fine English Kerseys, Meltons, Pilots ; German, Blue, Black andBrown, Smooth Beavers, $25.00 $28.00 $30.00 $35.00 $38.00 $40.00Overcoats made from fine Domestic Chinchillas, Elysians, and Plain

Beavers.O. Sack, single or double breasted $20.00 $22.00 $23.00 $25.00D. B. Frock Overcoats and Newmarkets, made from Kerseys, and Blue,

Brown, Wine, and Claret Color Smooth Beaver.$25.00 $28.00 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00


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The day is hot. Thegentleman in the Seer-sucker suit keeps cool.Every kind of summersuit is sold by G. W.Simmons & Co., Boston.

How happy this youngcouple look driving in adog-cart along the coun-try road. For DrivingOutfits, gloves, robes andovercoats, see index.See Seersucker in index.

The old man has justarrived in this country,and is looking for a placeto buy Clothing. He isrecommended to G. W.Simmons & Co. Boston.


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46 CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.CLERICAL FROCK SUITS.

Made from fine Imported Broadcloths, Elastiques, Granites, Tricots, OxfordMixtures, and Dark Mixed Cassimeres.

Coat $16.00 $18.00 $20.00 $22.00 $24.00 $26.00 $28.00 $30.00Pants 5.50 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 10.00Vest 3.25 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.25 4.75 5.00 5.50Cassocks, made from fine French, English, and German Cloths.

$30.00 $35.00 $38.00 $42.00 $45.00" Drab d'ete, 18.00 20.00 22.00 25.00

Samples constantly in stock.

SPRUNG AJVn FALL OVERSACKS.Made from English, French, and German Whipcords, Crapes, Granites,

and Diagonals, in various colors .... $20.00 $22.00 $25.00 $28.00Silk body lining, extra. ,

DRESSING GOWNS.Made from Flannel, Serge, and Parsleys.

$10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00 $20.00 $25.00

BREAKFAST JACKETS.Made from fine Blue, Black, Brown, and Green Velveteen and Fancy

Cassimere $10.00 $12,00 $15.00 $18.00 $20.00

LADIES' RIDING HABITS.$25.00 $28.00 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00

NORFOLK SUITS, JACKETS, AND KNEEBREECHES.Made from Homespun; Brown, Blue and Grey Flannels, and English Cordu-

roys in various colors.Blouse $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00 $20.00Knee Pants 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50

SHOOTING SUITS.Made from extra fine Tan-Color Calf Skin ; lined with Flannel and Cas-

simeres ; wind-proof.D. B. Sack $20.00 $25.00 $30.00Vest 10.00 12.00 15.00Knee Pants 12.00 15.00 18.00


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Bathing Suits for men,ladies and children, swim-ming tights, caps andshoes are sold by G. W.Simmons & Go. Seeindex.

Hop-Scotch is a gameall children like to play, i ^ w"'^ "

'

It is good exercise, but it ^^ cL^H "J^wears out the shoes. For '^_Shoes, see index.

'MAtyic^-^-

The polite boy sheltershis sister from the pour-ing rain under his bigumbrella. The best um-brellas are sold by G. W.Simmons & Co. Seeindex.


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48 CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.COBDTJROY AJS^n MOLBSKIN SSOOTIKGSUITS,

Coat $15.00Pants 6.00Vest 4.00Cartridge Vests, holding from 40 to 50 cartridges 5.00nUCK SHOOTING SUITS.

Dead-Grass Color, water-proof.Coat $8.00Pants 4.00Vest 2.75JOCKBY SUITS,

Made from fine Silks of various colors.Jacket $8.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00Breeches 5.50 6.50 7.00 8.00Cap 1.00 to 2.50SKATING BINK SUITS.

Made from Blue, Brown, Green, and Grey Cassimeres and Flannels.Jacket $7 00 $8.00 $9.00 $10.00Sack $8.00 9.00VestKnee Breeches 4.00Pants, full length

Fancy Costumes at reasonable prices.IAWN TBNWIS S UITS.Made from White Flannel.

Sack $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $12.00Shirt 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00Pants $3.00 $3.50 $4.00 4.50 5.00 5.60 6.00POLO SUITS.

Made from English Stockinettes in various colors.Shirt $5.50Breeches, with belt 3.50Cap 1.00Stockings $1.00 1.50LIVERY SUITS.

Made from fine (imported) Blue, Black, Brown and Green Castors.Coat $26.00 $30.00 $35.00Pants 9.00 10.00 12.00

10.00


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The boys are playingsee-saw on an old log justbehind the mill. Durable

fl suits to play in are madeby G. W. Simmons & Co.

The young gentlemanmakes a call, and sendsup his card by a servant.Correct liveries are madeby G. W. Simmons & Co.

The lady and gentlemanare sitting on a rusticseat in the conservatory.What can they be talk-ing about so earnestly?


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50 CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.SCHOOL SUITS.

Made from Scotch, English, and American Cassimeres.Jacket $6.50 $7.00 $7.50Pants 3.50 4.00 4.50Vest 2.50 2.75 3.00D. B. Sack, for Winter Wear, made from heavy Chinchilla, Elysians and

Plain Beavers $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00 $20.00Reefers, made from heavy Chinchillas and Beavers.

$8.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00

SV3IMEU LIVERY SUITS.Made from light-weight Cloths.Coat $18.00 $20.00 $22.00

Pants 7.00 7.50 8.00Vest 4.00 4.50 5.00

LIVERY OVERCOATS.Made from English Box Cloth, Kerseys and Beavers.

$30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00Initial Buttons extra.

WHITE BUCKSKIW BREECHES., $13.00 $14.00 $15.00

WINDSOR AJS^D BEDFORD CORD TROUSERS.$12.00 $13.00 $14.00 $15.00

GROOMS' SUITS.Coat : $15.00 $18.00 $20.00Breeches , 6.00 7.00 8.00Vest 5.00 5.50 6.00

PAGES' SUITS.Made from Blue, Black, Green and Brown fabrics.

$12.00 $15.00 $18.00 $20.00 $25.00

INDOOR SERVANTS' DRESS SUITS.Made from fine Broadcloth.

Coat $15.00 $18.00 $20.00Vest 3.50 4.00 4.50Doeskin Pants 7.00 8.00 9.00Black Alpaca Sacks $4.00 4.50 5.00 6.00


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The anxious motherwrites to G. W. Simmons& Co. to send samplesand rules for measuringher children, to saveherself the trouble ofcoming to town.

The Turkey and theGoose are dressed up fora holiday, and are takinga walk to see the town.

If you are going downthe harbor in a steamboator a yacht, rememberthatsuitable outfits can bebought of G. W. Sim-mons & Co. See index.


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52 CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.THIN SUMMER CLOTHING.

Suits made from India Seersucker, wide and narrow stripe.Coat $10.00 $11.00 $12.00Pants 5.00 5.50 6.00Vest 3.00 3.50 4.00

Suits made from fine White Flannel, Serges and Cheviots.Sack $9.00 $10.00 $12.00 $14.00 $16.00 $18.00Pants 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00Vest 3.25 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.50Linen Traveling Dusters 4.50 5.00 5 .50 6.00White Vest, made from fine French Marseilles, and in White and Fancy

Linen Duck $3.00 $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 $5.00BBLL BOYS' SUITS.

For Hotels and Club-rooms, made from Blue Cloth and Flannels, gilt orsilver trimmings.

Jacket $7.00 $8.00 $9.00 $10.00Sack $8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00Pants 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50

USHERS' SUITS.For Theatres, made from Light and Dark Blue Cloths and Flannels, gilt or

silver trimmings.Jacket $7.00 $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00Pants 4.00 4.60 5.00 5.50

Sample in stock.OFFICE BOYS' SUITS.

Made from Blue, Grey, Brown, and Green Cloths and Flannels, gilt orsilver trimmings.

Sack $7.00 $8.00 $9.00 $10.00Jacket $6.00 $7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.50Pants 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00

BOYS' DRESS SUITS.Made from fine Whipcords, Diagonals, Tricots and Serges.

S. or D. B. Sack $8.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00Frock, $1.00 extra.

Knee Pants $4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00Pants, full length 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50Vest 2.75 3.00 3.25


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Lawn Tennis uniforms,balls, racquets and nets,can all be bought of G.W. Simmons & Co., Bos-ton. See index.

Before going to thecountry select your sum-mer suit, trunk, hand bagand furnishing goods ofG. W. Simmons & Co.,Boston.

The boy runs fasterthan the girl. Well-madeClothing for children issold by G. W. Simmons& Co., Boston.


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Leap-Frog is a populargame. It is very hard onClothing, but garmentsmade by G. W. Simmons& Co. will bear rough us-age. See Boys' Clothingin index.

JlA-^^.The little boy is aston-

ished to find that SantaClaus has hung a newsuit of clothes for him inthe chimney corner. Goodchildren are rewarded.

The little girl is learn-ing to paint. Perhaps shewill try to color the pic-tures in this book.


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56 ROOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT.MEN'S STRAP SHOES.

Fine Calf, Strap Ties, sewed $3.00 $3.50" " " " pegged 2.50 3.00" Buff " " sewed and nailed 1.50 to 2.00" Flesh Split " " " " 1.50 " 2.00

BOYS' BOOTS.Fine Calf Boots, pegged . $2.50

*' Kip " " $2.00 2.25" Flesh Split Boots, pegged 1.50 to 2.25

BOYS' BUTTOJ^r BOOTS.Fine Calf, Button Boots, oak bottom, glove-calf top $2.00 to $2.75" Veal Calf, " glove-grain top 1.50 " 1.85

" Calf " cloth " 2.00 " 2.50BOYS' BALMORALS.

Fine Grain, grain top $2.00 to $2.50" Calf, glove-calf top 2.00 " 2.50" " glove-grain " (Telegraph) 2.00 " 2.25" Buff, extra quality 1.50 " 1.75" Flesh Split, extra quality, (Telegraph) 1.50 1.65" Split, School Shoes 1.25 1.35

BOYS' COJSGBESS.Fine Calf, glove-calf top $2.00 to $2.50" " cloth " 2.00 " 2.75

" Buff, extia quality 1.50 " 2.00" Flesh Split, extra quality 1.35 " 1.75" " 1.50

OXFOBBS ANB STRAP TIBS.Button Oxfords, fine calf, sewed $2.00 to $2.50Strap Ties, " " " 2.00 " 2.50Buff Oxfords 1.35 " 1.65" Strap Ties 1.25 " 1.65Swedish Wooden Shoes, (imported) .75

YOUTH'S SHOES ANB BAL3IORALS.Fine Calf, Button Balmorals $2 00 $2.25" Veal Calf " sewed, (Telegraph) 1.65

" Goat Grain " " 1.00 1.25" Flesh Split " pegged 1.00 1.25CHILBREN'S SHOES.

Kip, morocco top. Leg Boots $1.25Fine Goat, Button 1.25

" Grain " 1.00" Balmorals 1.00


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What a splendid coastthis httle boy and girlare having. The sled fliesswiftly over the ice.

Mosquito Nets are greatcomforts in summer. Ev-ery variety of net andcanopy is sold by G. W.Simmons & Co., Boston.See index.

The city is a busy place,and the streets are full ofcarriages. Be careful notto get run over.


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58 BOOT ANt) SHOE DEPARTMENt.SLIPPERS.

Men's Velvet Embroidered Opera and Harvard Tie $1.50 to $2.00" Fine Goat Opera, Everett and Harvard Tie 1.50 " 1.75

" Everett Tie 1.25 1.50" Grain " " 1.00" Russet Calf 1.00" Grain 65 " ' .85

" Carpet 50 " .65" Wigwam or Moccasin Slippers 1.25

Felt, for inside wear of rubber boots .65Eoys' Velvet Embroidered Opera and Harvard $1.25 to $1.75" Fine Goat Opera, Everett and Harvard Tie 1.25 " 1.75

' Wigwam or Moccasin Slippers 1.25" Felt, for inside wear of rubber boots .50 " .65' Buck, " " " " " .25

HUNTING BOOTS AND SHOES.Men's Fine English Grain Napoleon Boots, sewed $5.50

" Pure Gum Hunling Boots, light weight 6.00" Fine Grain Napoleon " pegged 4.00" Rubber Hunting " 4.50Hip " $3.50 to 4.00

Grain Hunting Shoes, kangaroo top, Balmorals 7.50grain " nailed 5.00

'' Boat Pacs or Moccasins, for hunting 2.50GYMNASIUM SHOES.


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60 BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT.BATHING SHOES.Men's Canvas, Rope bottom, white $0.75

" " Cork " " .50Ladies' " Rope " " .75Cork " " .50Misses' " Rope " " .50" " Cork " " .40

LAWJSr TENNIS AND BICYCLE,Men's Lawn Tennis Slippers, Rubber bottom; $L50

" " " Oxfords, brown and white p.50 to $3.50" Bicycle Balmorals, Rubber bottom and heel 3.00 3.50

Oxfords, " " " " 3.00 3.50" " Balmorals, Leather " 1.50" " Oxfords, " " 1.50

Boys' " Rubber " 2.00 to 3.50Leather " 1.25

" Balmorals, " " 1.25MUBBEB BOOTS AND SHOES,Men's Pure Gum, Hunting Boots, light weight $6.00

" Rubber " " $4.00 4.50Hip " 3.75 to 4.50" " Boots, Leather sole 5.00" Pure Gum Boots 4.00" Dull-finish " 3.50" Pebble Leg " 3.50" Buckle Arctic Shoes, flannel lined 1.50 1.75" Alaska " 1.10 1.25" Cloth " self-acting .*.... 1.00 1.25" Clogs .75" Imitation Sandals, self-acting .75(( u


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An artist has stretchedone of our Nets over thebranch of a tree, and theflies cannot trouble him.See Nets in index.

Two friends have metin the country, and areplanning some amuse-ment for the day. Theircutaway coats and well-fitting trousers camefromCustom Department ofG. W. Simmons & Co.^


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62 G. \V. SIMMONS & CO., BOSTON, MASS.

Tents and Lawn TennisSets, together with fulluniform, Jerseys, Gaps,Breeches, Belts and Shoesare supplied by G. W.Simmons & Co., Boston..See index.

Young people who be-long to Drum Corps canobtain suitable uniformof G. W. Simmons & Co.We deal in Flags and allkinds of Military Equip-ments.

This gentleman is dressedin black. Perhaps he is inmourning for a friend.Suits are made to order,if necessary, in twelvehours by G. W. Simmons


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These gentlemen arewalking on the beach atthe seaside. Perhaps theywill take a sail a littlelater. Blue Flannel orWhite Flannel Suits aremuch worn. See index.

Suspenders, Collars,Neckties, Brushes, and alltoilet articles a, gentle-man needs are sold byG. W. Simmons & Co.,Boston.

This little fellow is soshort he can hardly seeover the counter. Hismother is bujdng a suitof clothes for him ofG. W. Simmons & Co.,Boston.


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HAT nm CAP DEP/IRTMGNT.Wool Stock $1.00

" 1.25 " 1.50

Fur Stock 2.00" " wine stiff 2.25 " " " 2.50 " " . . $2.75 3.00

MEN'S STIFF HATS.Full Nutria, wine stiff $3.50" Crown Nutria,wine stiff, 3.00

Dunlap Block, " " 3.00Wilcox " " " 3.00Flexible Brims, " "

$2.00 to 3.00Sizes6f to 7|.MEN'S SOFT HATS.

G. A. R. style,Fur Stock,

Wool Stock $0.50" " 75" " 1.00" " 1.25

1.502.00

" " 2.50" " French Felt 3.25Fedora Style 3.00Cloth, Derby Style 1.00

" Nobby " 1.25" " " 1.50

Flannel, Lawn Tennis $1.00 1.25Base Ball.... 1.00 1.25Silk, Travelling 1.50Hammock, Wool Stock 75

" " " 1.00Sizes-

Hammock, Fur Stock $1.25" $1.50 1.75

Colors for Hammock Hats :Blue, Brown, and Grey.

Pocket, Fur Stock 2.00Rubber 50 to 1.00Silk 5.00Crush, English 5.50Opera, New York 5.50Hunting, Helmet 1.00

Round 1.00Coachmen's 5.00Sailor, Round 1.25Rubber Hats 50Macintosh Hats 1.25Silk and Rubber Hat and Cap

Covers 25-6| to 7^.

MEN'S CAPS.Am. Havelock . $0.50 $0.75 $1.00Scotch " cotton lined. . . 1.25

" silk lined, $2.00 2.50" " Indigo, silk lined 3.00

Am. Alma, cotton lined .50 to 1.00" " silk " $1.25 1.50

Reg. Navy, cotton " 1.00 1.25" leather " 1.25

Polo, Silk $0.75 to $1.25" Tweed 50 to 1.00Smoking, embroidered 3.00Silk, visors 50 to 1.25Cadet, straight visors 1.00

" drooping " 1.00Fur $1.50 to 12.00Cap Covers 25


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How comfortable andhappy this gentlemanlooks lyingin ahammock,smoking a cigar. SeeHammocks and WhiteFlannel Suits in index.

Swinging in the orchardis very delightful in thesummer time. Ham-mocks, Tents, and LawnTennis Goods are sold byG. W. Simmons & Co.,Boston.

They sat in the Parklistening to the bandand watching the passersby. English WalkingSuits are made in Cus-tom Department. See


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66 HAT AND CAP DEPARTMENT.BOYS' HATS,

Youth's, cloth, owl-shape .75 $1.00Colors, Light, Dark Mixed andNavy Blue.Sizes6^ to 7.

Stiff, Wool Stock $0.50 $0.75 $1.00" Fur " ... 1.50 2.00Colors, Black, Blue, and Brown.

Soft, Wool Stock 25 to 1.25"Fur " $1.00 1.50" " " Monitor . . . 1.50Colors, Black, Blue, Brown, Drab.Sizes, 6J to 1\.

CHILDREJS^'S HATS,Soft, plain trimmings. . . $0.50 Soft, silk trimmings . . $1.00 $1.25

Colors, Black, Blue, Brown, Drab.ancysatin

.75 1.001.25

BOYS'Alma $0.50Turban, cloth $0.50 .75Owl, " ....$0.50 .75 ].00Velvet 75 1.00Jockey, velvet 1.00

cloth .50 1.00

Sizes6^ to 7.CABS,Navy $1.00Rink 1.00Telegraph .75Cadet, straight visor $0.50 to 1.00

drooping " .50 to 1.00Sizes 61 to 7.

SBOBTING AND ATHLETIC HATS AND CABS,Bicycle Caps (Corduroy) $1.25 Base Ball Hats $0.75 $1.00

Colors, Blue, Brown, Drab. Colors, Blue, Grey, White.Bicycle Caps (Blue Cloth). . 1.25 Hunting Helmets $1.00 1.25" " (Grey " ). . 1.25 Sporting and Athletic Hats andBicycle Helmet 1.75 Caps of every description madeColors, Blue, Grey, White. to order at short notice.

Base Ball Caps $0.25 .50Colors, Blue, Grey, White.

VMBBBLLAS.Cambric, 26, 28, 30 in. .50 .75 $1.00 Silk, Black, Brown, Green, 26, 28 in.Ging'm, 26, 28, 30 in. $1.25 to 2.25 $5.00 to $8.00

" real Scotch, 26, 28, 30 m. Ladies', Silk, ivory handle, straight$1.50 to $2.50 stick, 26 in $3.50 to $5.00

Alpaca, 26, 28 in. . . 2.50 to 3.00 All of our Silk Umbrellas haveSilk, Black and Brown, good quality, paragon frames, with straight and26 in $2.50 crooked handles in ivory and wood.


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A gallant defence theseboys are making. Thelittle girl is perfectly safebehind the big snow-ball.For Boys' Suits see index.

The father and son arehaving a pleasant talk.Both are well - dressedmen, and patrons ofG. W. Simmons & Co.,Boston.

Picking apples on thefarm is good fun for theboys in October. Whenit is time for a new suit,boys always rememberto visit G. W. Simmons


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68 HAT AND CAP DEPARTMENT.BLANKETS,

Army, Silver Grey, double- Horse, square, full-size $2.00 $2.50size, \ft $3.00 " Truckmen's . . . 2.00Army, for camping purposes, Horse, all woolsize, h^', solid colors, fine, $4.25 $4.50 $5.00 5.50all-wool, heavy 6.00 " extra heavy 6.00

Army, heavy, double-size, for Our Wool Horse Blankets arecamping or for horse 1.75 full-size, well strapped, and

Horse, for stable, one strap .75 adapted for street use." " two " Rubber, horse, Nos. 4 and 5, 6.00

$1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.50 6.00 Oil-cloth, Nos. 4 and 5 2.50Fly Covers 75 to 1.25 Rubber $1.25 1.50Linen Carriage Dusters .75 to 1.25 Rubber Ponchos 2.50

HA3IMOCKS.Linen, full-size $3.50 Manilla $1,00Cotton, " 1.00 Tourists' 3.50

" small-size 75 Hooks and Ropes," patent, 14 feet $2.00 2.50 per set .75

Manilla, White and Colored, 1.75 Spreaders and Pillows," Extra quality fine Mesh, 6.00 per set .75

S UNDRIES.Surcingles, each $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 Whips $0.37 to $7.00Halters, " 50 .75 Canes 25 to 5.00JSIosquito Netting, piece .^b .75.85

BUFFALO COATS.No. 1 $15.00 No. 5 $28.00

*' 2 18.00 Nos. 3, 4 and 5 are Beaver trimmed" 3 20.00 and are made 50 inches long." 4 22.00CARRIAGE ROBES,Plush $2.50 Wolf $12.00 to $25.00Wool $3.00 to 9.00 BufTalo 10.00 to 20.00Fine English Coach 8.00 9.00 Travelling 6.00 to 10.00Japanese 8.00 to 25.00TRUNKS AND VALISES.Hand Bags $0.75 to $6.00 Trunks, leather cov'd $3.00 to $5.00

" Valises 75 to 8.00 " Leather 10.00 to 25.00


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A ten-strike is whenevery pin is knockeddown by one ball. Abowling alley affordsmuch amusement. Thelady is astonished at thegentleman's success.

One of these men hason a leather jacket, theother has not. Nothingkeeps a man so warm asa leather garment. G.W.Simmons & Co., Boston,are the largest importersand manufacturers.

Isn't it jolly ! This coast-ing in summer is a newsport. One sits in frontto steer, the other ridesbehind. Summer Suitsfor children are sold byG. W. Simmons & Co.,


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What a merry party !Four little children in apony cart. The pony isfast and sure-footed, andwe hope the ride will bea pleasant one.

The cook prepares thedinner; he is very busyand very earnest. Cooks'caps, aprons and jacketsare made by G. W. Sim-mons & Co., Boston. SeeCooks' Garments inindex.

In a box at the theatre.The gentleman has on afull-Dress suit. For DressSuits and Opera Hats,see index.


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72 FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT.GENT'S nRAWJEMS.

Chamois Leather, perforated Sizes, 30 to 44 $6.00Scotch Wool " 30 to 38 2.75

" " 40 to 44 3.50Norfolk and New Brun'ck White Merino. " 30 to 3G 1.75" " " " . " 38 to 44 2.00

" " " " " " . " 46 to 50 2.50Glastenbury Clouded Merino " 30 to 40 1.00

" 42 to 50 1.50Scarlet, all wool " 30 to 44 " 1.87i

" three-quarters wool " 32 to 44 1.25Clouded Merino " 30 to 40 .50 .75

" " " 30 to 40 $1.00 $1.25 1.50Blue Ribbed Contocook, all wool " 32 to 38 1.75" 40 to 44 2.00

" three-quarters wool, ribbed " 32 to 40 1.00Canton Flannel " 30 to 44 1.00Summer Gauze " 30 to 44 .50 .63

" extra " 32 to 48 1.00 1.50Cotton Jean " 30 to 44 .50 .75

CARDIGAN JACKETS,Gents', plain colors, all wool, medium sizes 2.50" " extra " 3.00" Brown, " extra large 4.00" with border 2.00 2.50

Chinchilla, with border $1.25 1.75 2.00" " " " extra size 2.25

Youth's, Brown or plain colors 2.25.75 1.00

jrjEWTJLBY.Collar Studs, Ivory .03

Pearl .15" " Plated, separable .25" " Lever .25

Shirt " Plated 1.00 1.25" Brilliants 1.75 2.00 2.50

Scarf Pins, a large assortment of patterns. . $0.50 $0.75 1.00 1.50 2.00Cuff Buttons, " " " . . .50 .75 1.00 1.50Pearl .35 .50

3IARKET MEN'S FROCKS.Woolen, open front 3.50

" " " extra qualities 4.50 5.50Linen " " l-'J'o

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In playing billiards,when the balls remaintouching each other theyare said to be frozen. Theyoung man has on a bil-liard jacket with silksleeves. See index.

The gentleman assiststhe lady to mount. Shehas a pretty horse and isa graceful rider. See Rid-ing Habits in index.

See the Drum Majorwho leads the band.Band uniform and mili-tary work of all kinds arespecialties with G. W.Simmons & Co. See


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74 FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT.AJPBONS,

Students' $0.35 $0.50Grocers', White and Brown Duck, stripe .50Mechanics' " " " " .50Waiters', short .20

long ,30" short, extra wide .25

long, . " " .35Cook, bib .35wrist:ems.Gents', Fancy Wool .20 .25

" " " extra quality .30 .50" " " one-half Mitten, fancy colors .50" " Silk .75 1.00BBACES,

Youth's, Fancy .25 .35Gents', Assorted $0.15 .25 .35" Fancy, assorted .50 .75Heavy .35 .50

Worsted, English .... 1.00 1.25" Fancy " 75 .85 1.00

" Silk 1.00 1.25" Guyot, White, and Fancy .50 .75" Non-Elastic .35 .50" Argosv 25 .50 .75M . . . ' .25 .50

Shoulder, O. K .75Clinch Back .50HANDKERCHIEFS.

Gents' White Cambric .10 .12bordered .10" Linen, plain .20 .25

" extra .30 .35" " " border hemstitched 25 .35 .50" Silk, fancy .50 .75" " " extra 1.00 1.25 1.50COLLARS AND CUFFS.

Each. Per Doz.Gents' Turndown Collar, latest styles, sizes, lol to 17^ $0.17 $1.75" E.&W. brand,

latest styles, " 13^ to 1 7i .25 2.50" Standing Collar, latest styles, " 14 to 17 .17 1.75" E.&W. brand,

latest styles " 14 to 17 .25 2.50" String Collars 1.75

Linen Cuffs " 9^ to lU .25 2.75" E. &W. brand.... " O^to ll| .40 4.50Youth's Turndown Collars " 12 to 13J .13 1.35Standing " " 12 to 13^ .13 1.35


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Some prefer long coats,and some thinkthat shortones are the most becom-ing. G. W. Simmons &Co. cut them long, shortor medium, to suit alltastes.

These gentlemen arediscussing an advertise-ment of G. W. Simmons& Go. They wonder howit is possibletomake suchfine suits for so littlemon-ey. See Custom Dep't.

The most comfortablegarment to wear whenyou go sleighing is a" Sleighing Cape," such asG. W. Simmons & Co.make.


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76 FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT.GLOVES AND MITTS,

Gents' White Kid, 2 buttons" 1 '

Street, Dogskin, 2 buttonsDriving, Leather Palm, Lisle Thread Back,

" Chamois, Lined" Oil-tanned, 2 buttons

Buck" Lined

" Fur, Beaver" " " extra qualityCloth, Fleece Lined, (Fownes)Ringwood, Hand Knit, Fleece Lined" Mitts, Hand Knit, Fleece LinedDogskin, Lined

" Fur TrimmedBuck $0.75" extra" Lined" Oil-tanned

LinedWhite Cotton, Military

2 buttonsWool, Heavy, Knit 25Kid Mittens" " Fur TrimmedBuck "

" " extraYouth's Buck Gloves .25

Kid "Wqol Gloves and MittensWhite Cotton, Military

YACHTING SHIRTS AND JERSEYS,Eastern Yacht Club Shirt $6.50Blue Flannel Yacht Shirt $2.50 $3.00 4.00White " " " 2.50Blue Jerseys, Worsted 4.50" " Woolen 2.50 3.00Brown " " 3.00Green " " 3.00

" " Worsted 4.50Stripe " Woolen 2.25Garnet " " 3.00


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The weather is warm,andthe gentleman carrieshis hght overcoat on hisarm. A very nice SpringOvercoat is sold by G. W.Simmons & Co., for $10.

Memorial Day is a legalHoliday. The survivorsof the GrandArmy of theRepublic decorate thegraves of their fallen com-rades. SeeG.A.R. inindex.

Drill Jackets and Mili-tary Caps, White Gloves,Belts and Swords are soldby G. W. Simmons & Co.to pupils of all schools,academies and colleges.See DrillJackets in index.


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78 FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT.GYMKASIVM, POLO, AJSTD BICYCLE GOODS.

Gents' Grey Shirts, Woolen $1.50 $1.75 $2.25Laced 2.00 2.50" White " " 2.50 3.00

Woolen 2.25 2.50" Worsted Jerseys, plain colors 4.50" Woolen " " " 3.00" Long Stockings, to match Jerseys 1.00 1.50 1.75" Knee Tights, plain colors 3.00FOOT BALL SUITS.

Worsted Jerseys, sizes, 34 to 40 $4.50Tights, " 26 to 36 3.00Caps .75

Canvas Jackets 2.00Rugby Ball, (imported) 5.00" Bladders, separate " 2.00

Stockings, Cotton .50 .60Woolen 1.00 1.25" Worsted 1.50 2.00LAWN TENNIS GOODS.

Lawn Tennis Set, No. 1, all complete $8.00" " " " 2, " " 12.00" " " " 3, " " 15.00" " " ' 4, " " 20.00" " " " 5, " " 30.00" " Racquets $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 3.00" " " Horseman, cork handle 5.00

Balls, per dozen 3.00" " " covered, per dozen 4.00" " " fancy stitched, per dozen 5.50

Separate Farts of Lawn Tennis.Nets, medium weight, 15 x 3 feet $1.5024 X 3 " 2.00" " " 30 X 3 " 2.50

" heavy " 36 x 3 " 3.0042 X 3 " 3.50

Portable Poles, Guy Runners, Boundary Pegs, and all other goodsrequired in the game of Lawn Tennis, at reasonable prices.

Laivn Tennis Outfits.White Flannel Shirts $2.25 $2.50" " " lace 2.50 3.00

Grey " " " 2.00 2.50" " " plain $1.50 1.75 2.25

Blue " " " $1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25" " . " lace 2.00 2.50

Jerseys, plain color, Worsted 4.50Knee Tights " " 3 00


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Owners of yachts cansupply themselves andcrews with correct uni-form. Thevery best goodsonly are sold for yacht-ing purposes. See Yacht-ing Outfits in index.

G. W. Simmons & Co.import these handsomeballoons as presents forthe patrons of their Boys'Department. Come andget one when they arrive.

The little boy whispersto his mother that hewould like to be taken toG. W. Simmons & Co.,for his new suit. We shallbe glad to see him.


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Santa Glaus remembersgood children. See whatpretty presents he hasbrought for these littleones.

Norfolk Jackets, LawnTennis Suits, Breechesand Stockings are sold byG. W. Simmons & Co.,Boston. Send for samplesalso, see index.

Policemen are very at-tentive and polite. Policeuniform is made by G. W.Simmons & Co., Boston.See Police Outfits inindex.


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82 FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT.TBA VELBUS' S UJPJPLIESContinued.

Money BeltsShawls $6.00Shawl Straps $0.25 $0.35 .50Hair Brushes $0.25 .35 .42 .50Clothes " .50Tooth " English .25 .30 .35Shaving " .15 .25Combs .15 .20 .25Cologne, Farina, "4711 " .Soap .12 .15 .20Pocket Knives 25 30 .35 .50Gloves of every description .50Long Stockings .75Half Hose .25Lunch Box, Cobleigh's PatentGents' Boston Garter .20

" Sleeve Supporters .10 .15" Drawers "" Straw Cuflfs, JapaneseGENTS' NECKWEAB,

Black Silk Dress Ties, folded 25 .80 .35 .50 .62" Satin " " " .... .35White " " " " .50 .62

" Silk " " " .50 .62Fancy " " " " .25 .50

" Satin " " " .25 .50Four-in-Hand, for traveling shirts. .50White Lawn " per dozen .25Silk Bows, Black and Fancy .15 .20Scarf Ties (flat) " " .25 .50 .75Puff " " " " .25 .50Windsor Ties, " " .50 .75 1.00Black Silk Cravats 1.50 1.75 2.00

" Satin Stocks" Bombazine Stocks

Full Dress Ties, Plain Colors, (latest) .35Firemen's Ties, *' " per dozen,

SOCKS.Gents' Shaker Wool Socks .25" " " extra .42

" Merino, Shaw KnitCotton, " "Woolen, " ''Fancy Cotton Half-Hose 25 .30" " " " extra 50 .62Black Lisle " .85

Youth's Wool Socks .25" .15

$0.758.00.75.75.75.50.50.35.50.25.75

to 3.00" 2.00.75

2.25.50.25.12.10

.70

.50

.75

.75

.75

.75

.62

.50

.251.00.75

1.252.251.00.75.50

2.50

.35.50

.38

.25

.50

.35

.751.00.30.25


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Five happy children aretaking a ride in a ponycarriage. Be careful, Ht-tle boy, you have a veryprecious load.

This man washes car-riages. He wears woodenshoes, such as are import-ed from Sweden by G.W.Simmons & Co. Seeindex.

Polo on Roller Skatesis great sport. Polo Uni-form is made by G. W.Simmons & Co., who sellalso, the very handsomeSkating Rink Button,used by all skaters. Send


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84 FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT.CBLLULOin COLLARS, CUFFS, ETC.

Gents' Celluloid Turndown Collars, (sizes 14 to 18) $0.35" " Standing " ( " 14 to 18) 25" " " " Military, (sizes 14 to 16JL) 25" " Cuffs, (sizes 9| to 11) per pair ' 50" " Bosoms 75

WATFRPBOOF GOOnS.Gents' Gossamer Coats, D. B., full length $2.50" extra $3.00 3.50Ladies' " Circulars 2.00 2.50Misses' " " 2.00 2.25

BATHING SUITS.Gents' Woven Bathing Suits, (one piece) $0.75 $1.00 $1.50" (two pieces) .75 1.00" Flannel 1.50 2.00 2.50

Youth's " " " .75 1.00" and Boys' Bathing Trunks 15 .20 .25 .35 .50Ladies' Bathing Suits, Cotton Cheviot 1.75

" Flannel, Fancy Trimmed . . 2.25 2.75'' Blue Flannel . . 3.00 4.50

Misses' " " Flannel, " .

.

2.00 2.50" Blue Flannel, " . . 3.25" Cotton Cheviot, " . . 1.75

Ladies' " Caps, Oil Silk 20 .25 .35extra .50 .75

" Rubber .42 .50SPORTING AND GY3IWASIUM GOODS.

Boating Jerseys $2.25 $2.50 $3.00 $4.50Football " Canvas 2.00

Worsted 4.00 4.50Woolen 2.50 3.00Gymnasium Jerseys, Worsted, Short Sleeves, 3.50 4.00Cotton, " " .75 1.25

Tights, Worsted 3.00" " Cotton .75

Football " Worsted 3.00Lawn Tennis Shirts, Woolen, plain 1.00 1.50 1.75 2.50" " " " lace 2.00 2.50 3.00Yachting " 2.50 3.00 4.00 6.50

Bicycle Hose 1.00 1.50 1.75Football " 50 .75 1.00 1.50Bathing Drawers 25 .30 .35 .50Football Caps .75Running Drawers .75 3.00Towels, Crash 15 .20 .25 .35

Turkish .25 .50 1.00


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Stilt-Walking requiresdaring and dexterity. Allboys enjoy the sport.Spring and Fall are theproper seasons for stilts.

This is a picture of thefastest horse on thetrack. Jockey Suits,(jackets, caps and breech-es) are made and sold byG. W. Simmons & Co.,Boston. See "Jockey" inindex.

Knee - breeches withstockings will be muchworn this season by allwho go to the country.See Knee - Breeches inindex.


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86

MILITARY DDPyqRTMDNT.TJNIFOBMS.

'Lib1.251.501.50

12.00

5.00

to $rmy Overcoats

.

" Blouses. .

.

G. A. R. " ...S. of V. " ...Army PantsYacht Coat, Vest

and Pants ....Artillery JacketsCavalry "Inf. Dress CoatsUNIFORMS.Military Fatigue . 5.00 " 9.00Band " . 5.00 " 15.00Military Dress. .. 10.00" 25.00Band " ... 10.00 " 25.00Drum Corps 7.00 " 14.00Police and Conductors'Firemen's Coat, Vest and Pants

5.003.005.005.003.50

20 001.251.25

11.00

Brakeman'sKnight Templars' ....I. O. O. F. EncKnights of Pythias . .Porters'; HotelPullman CarBell Boys'TelegraphMilitary CapesDrum Majors'Rail'y Mail Service . .Post OfficeCampaignSkating RinkBase BallA. O. HCoachmen'sWaiters'White Duck Pants

itary Academies a specialty.niforms for Colleges and Milapplication. SATS AND CAPS.Military Fatigue Caps $0Band " "Firemen's " "I. O. O. F. " " 1Knight Templars' 1.Knights of Pythias 1Letter Carriers' Caps !College Caps, OxfordMilitary Shakos 2Band " 2Military Helmets, Felt 2

Cork Body 3White Duck Helmets 1Nickel Plated Helmets, for Bands and Societies 4Firemen's Helmets 2

, .. $1.00Prices on

PoliceNavySilk PlushLine Officers' "Field "

2344

with Plumes 10

.75,75,75,2525,2525.75,00,0050,00,25,50,50,50,50,50,50,00

to ^1.251.50

" 1.25" 1.75" 1.75" 1.75

1.503.501.253.503.503.755.503.507.006.004.004.506.005.50

15.00


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There is nothing so re-freshing in summer asa glass of pure springwater. When ready forsummer suits, leave or-ders with G. W. Simmons& Co., Boston.

When spring comes,gentlemen lay aside theirwinter overcoats, arctics,fur gloves and soft hats,and put on new suits andspring overcoats. G.W.Simmons & Go. supplythe wants of the bestdressed men in Boston.

This was the style ofdress worn by a class ofmen called "dudes." Itwas very absurd andshort-lived, and gave thewearers a very foolishlook.


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88 MILITARY DEPARTMENT.HATS AND CAPS,Continued,

Officers' Summer Helmets, Duck $400 to $5.50Cloth 4.50 " 6.00

Sailor Caps 1.00 1.25Navy " 1.25 " 2.50" New Re-ulation 2.00 " 3.50Yacht " ^' 1.25 " 2.50

" Straw Hats 1.00 1.25Railway Mail Service 2.00 " 2.50Polo Caps 50" 1.00Skating Rink Caps 75 " 1.50Base Ball " 25 " .lbFiremen's Leather Hats o.75 " 5.00Society Caps 75 " 1.50Silk Plush Chapeaux 3.00 " 6.00Folding " 10.00 " 18.00Bearskin Hals 10.00 " 25.00Drum Majors' Hats 10.00 " 25.00Navy Chapeaux 15.00 " 25.00

3IILITARY AND UNIFOltM CLOTHS,Broadcloth, Fancy Colors, | Cloth, Dark Blue, |Army Kersey, Light Blue, f Flannel, " " f" Doeskin, " " -| Cadet Grey, BAND LA3IPSNickel Plated, Weight, 2\ ounces $0.50

MJETAL OBNAMUNTS FOB HATS AND CABS.Bugles, per dozen $0.75 to $1.25Rifles " 75

"1.00Sabres " 75 " 1.00

Crossed Cannons, per dozen 75 " 1.00Gilt Cap Ornaments, each 25 .50Gilt Hat Ornaments " 25 " .50Gilt and Plated Wreaths, per dozen .75" G. A. R. Wreaths, per dozen 1.25

" " S. of V. " " 1.25Metal Figures and Letters, " .50

BMBBOIDEBBD CAB OBNAMBNTS.Crossed Cannons, Rifles or Sabres $1.00Bugles 1.00Wreaths with Three Letters .75Stars $0.25 to .50Badges, one-half inch Letters, per Letter .10Engineers' Wreaths .75G. A. R, " .75

.75


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This is another extremeof fashion which certainmen have adopted. It ismore popular than the" dude's " overcoat. It iscalled the Newmarket.

The best and lowestpriced suits in Boston aremade by G. W. Simmons& Co., in their CustomDepartment. Able cut-ters are employed; nodelays are allowed, andfit is guaranteed. SeeCustom Dep't in index.

Spring time brings flow-ers. These little girls arepicking daisies and but-tercups. The countrylooks fresh and green.


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90 MILITARY DEPARTMENT.BADGES.Printed in Gold.

Brakeman, Conductor and RailroadYachtDanceAll kinds of Society Badges made to order.

^0.25.50

.25 to 1.25

SEWED BUNTING FLAGS.6x3 .9x4JL.9x6 .

12x6 .

...$ 4.20.... 5.30.... 6.40.... 9.00

I2x7i 10.0015x7| 12.0015x9 13.00

18x9 $15.0018x101 17.0021x101 20.0021x12" 21.5024x12 27.0024x13^ 29.0024x15" 31.00

27x13 .$36.0027x15 38.0027x20 44.0030x15 42.0030x20 52.0033x20 50.0036x20 62.00

Flags of all Nations made to order. We also keep Printed Silk andMuslin Flags on sticks. Company, Regimental, and Presentation Silk andBunting Flags made to order.

Flag Bunting, wool, any color, 25 cents per yard." " cotton, for Decorating, 10 cents per yard.

SWORDS.Grand Army of the Republic . . $4.50 to $8.00Sons of Veterans' 4.50 '* 8.00Medical Officers' 15.00Regulation Field and Line Officers', Gilt Mounted, Nickel

Scabbard 10.00Military Regulation, Nickel Scabbard 5.50 " 7.00Non-Commissioned Officers 5.50 " 7.00Presentation Swords 20.00 " lOO.OOCavalry and Artillery Sabres 1.00 " 10.00Sergeants' Swords . ' 3.50 " 4.50

We keep all kinds

(1900) george w. simmons catalogue: piper and company

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