COMMERCIAL
THE HOME A N D
FOREIGN
43, P a t r i c k S t r e e t , Cork.
CARROLL,
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Fruit, F l o w e r , a n d Vegetable Depot,
Miss
ANY review of Cork o r of its a t t r a c t i v e business
places must b e expected t o fall short of accuracy a n d
completeness without d u e notice, however concise, of
the H o m e a n d Foreign F r u i t a n d Flower Depot, con­
ducted b y Miss K a t e M a c C a r t h y , of P a t r i c k Street. A s
one of t h e more m o d e r n acquisitions t o t h e City, it h a s
manifested r a p i d g r o w t h upon public favour a n d appre­
ciation. I t is only seven y e a r s since it w a s established,
and within t h a t period h a s gradually acquired a universal
popularity, while it h a s also gained in a n equal degree
the interest a n d favour of t h e n u m e r o u s transient visitors
who come t o view t h e sights of Cork a n d i t s picturesque
environs.
All t h e year r o u n d . Miss M a c C a r t h y ' s emporium,
with its h a n d s o m e a n d a t t r a c t i v e double frontage, is a
source of endless interest t o all classes, a n d is m a d e
more handsome b y t h e elegance of its stock a n d appoint­
ments. T h e windows a r e a constant t e m p t a t i o n t o lovers
of rich fruits a n d flowers, a n d t h e experienced proprietress
has discovered t h e h a p p y k n a c k of a r r a n g i n g every detail
as it should b e a n d of submitting, f r o m t i m e t o time,
floral displays t h a t a r e simply exquisite in point of
setting a n d artistic arrangement. T h e interior e x t e n d s
over some distance t o t h e office a n d storerooms a t t h e
rear, and its spacious a n d regular proportions contribute
to enhance t h e beautiful a n d plentiful a p p e a r a n c e of a
stock in which t h e entire p r o d u c t s of t h e h o m e a n d
continental g a r d e n s a r e comprised. I n t h e s u m m e r a n d
autumn seasons especially t h e house presents a n aspect
WILLIAM
CORK.
K A T E M A C C A R T H Y , Proprietress.
of floral grandeur, i t s a r r a y s of c u t flowers, salads, a n d
b o u q u e t s being set out w i t h all t h e skill a n d artistic
t a s t e which only a perfect knowledge of design a n d
a r r a n g e m e n t c a n i m p a r t . Besides t h e regular delivery
of vegetables t o families in t h e neighbourhood, a n
i m p o r t a n t d e p a r t m e n t of t h e business is t h e supply of
posies a n d garlands for weddings, together w i t h b u t t o n ­
holes a n d sprays, while a considerable t r a d e is t r a n s a c t e d
in providing flowers for t a b l e a n d decorative purposes,
a n d t h e establishment h a s become a n accepted centre
for m o u r n i n g w r e a t h s a n d crosses. Miss M a c C a r t h y is
frequently requested t o send flowers, etc., a considerable
distance, a n d a m o n g those w h o constitute h e r clientele
t h e r e a r e included m a n y t o w n a n d county families of
importance. A n d w e h a v e seen some splendid testi­
monials from t h e military authorities w h o h a v e been
supplied b y Miss K . M a c C a r t h y .
T h e agreeable m a n n e r in which all dealings w i t h
Miss M a c C a r t h y a r e effected h a s contributed greatly t o
t h e reputation of t h e house, which in other respects
m u s t b e expected t o recommend itself. I t i s t h e nicest
s h o p in t h e nicest p a r t of t h e b e s t street in Cork, a n d , a s
such, h a s every claim upon public a t t e n t i o n a n d noteworthiness. T h e courteous, obliging, a n d ladylike atten­
tiveness of Miss M a c C a r t h y t e n d s t o increase i t s popu­
larity a m o n g a community whose fondness a n d a d m i r a ­
tion for flowers is well known, a n d f e w business ladies
c o m m a n d more general esteem t h a n .the proprietress of
t h e high-class emporium so briefly sketched.
Salt, L i m e , a n d Brick Manufacturer a n d General Building
M a t e r i a l M e r c h a n t , A n g l e s e a S t r e e t , Cork.
ONE of t h e most important branches of commercial
enterprise in t h e S o u t h of Ireland is represented in
Cork b y t h e old-established house of Mr. W I L L I A M
C A R R O L L , Salt, L i m e , a n d Brick M a n u f a c t u r e r a n d
General Building Material Merchant, which supplies
the subject of t h i s brief descriptive notice. T h i s busi­
ness was founded a s f a r b a c k a s 1830 b y t h e l a t e M r .
J . Carroll, a well - known agriculturalist a n d highly
respected citizen of Cork, w h o continued t h e concern
until his d e a t h in 1862, when h e w a s succeeded b y t h e
present proprietor, h i s son. T h e premises occupied b y
this gentleman a r e centrally situated in Anglesea Street,
and comprise extensive yards, store sheds, &c., measur­
ing 250ft. b y 142ft., with offices a t t h e entrance. T h e
yards a r e fully stocked w i t h large quantities of I r i s h
and W e l s h slates, laths, nails, cements, plaster of P a r i s ,
flags ferrumite, chimney tops, wind g u a r d s , vases a n d
pedestals, flowerpots, pipes (drain a n d agricultural) ;
Cork, Youghal, a n d Bridgwater bricks ; lime. Blarney
sand, lead, a n d all kinds of building materials. T h e
brick works, situated a t Douglas, a r e of large propor­
tions a n d mlly equipped with t h e necessary plant a n d
machinery for producing a sound quality of building
bricks, &c.
M r . C A R R O L L ' S limestone quarries a t
Carrigmore a r e t h e largest in Ireland, covering a total
a r e a of 120 acres a n d producing annually a n enormous
o u t p u t of t h i s material—most of t h e principal buildings
i n t h e S o u t h of Ireland being constructed of t h i s mate­
rial, notably S t . F i n b a r ' s Cathedral, Cork, a s shewn in
o u r illustration. T h e salt a n d lime works in t h e W i n d ­
mill R o a d a r e conveniently a r r a n g e d for t h e s e opera­
tions, t h e leading production being d a i r y salt, for w h i c h
t h e house h a s long been noted, a n d w i t h which M r .
C A R R O L L h a s b e e n successful in securing n o fewer t h a n
fifteen Gold, Silver, a n d B r o n z e P r i z e Medals a t t h e
principal agricultural shows a t Dublin, Cork, a n d other
p a r t s of t h e c o u n t r y . Also six Agricultural Society's
Medals for salt. A large a n d steadily increasing volume
of t r a d e is controlled b y M r . C A R R O L L , w h o employs a
considerable n u m b e r of h a n d s in t h e several d e p a r t ­
m e n t s of t h e business, t h e whole a r r a n g e m e n t s of which
a r e conducted u n d e r his personal supervision w i t h
m a r k e d ability a n d success. M r . C A R R O L L is widely
known a n d respected in t h e district, in which h e h a s
u n d e r cultivation f a r m s of a b o u t 400 acres, a n d , a s a
practical agriculturist a n d sound m a n of business, is
exceedingly a n d deservedly popular w i t h all classes ot
h i s neighbours a n d fellow-citizens.
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CORK.
E . S M I T H , H o s i e r , Glover, Shirt a n d Collar Maker, a n d General
O u t f i t t e r , I I . G r a n d P a r a d e , Cork.
I n giving our r e a d e r s a brief resume of t h e history
of t h e principal business houses in t h e City of Cork, w e
h a v e pleasure in inviting their a t t e n t i o n t o t h e oldestablished business n o w conducted b y M r . E u g e n e
S m i t h , Hosier, Glover, S h i r t a n d Collar M a k e r , a n d
G e n e r a l Outfitter,n , G r a n d P a r a d e , w h i c h fully m e r i t s
Originally
prominent recognition in these pages.
founded u p w a r d s of half a century ago, t h e business
w a s tor m a n y y e a r s continued b y M r . D . F l y n n , junior
w h o w a s succeeded b y t h e present proprietor in i S S s '
T h e premises a r e centrally situated in this splendid
thoroughfare a n d comprise handsome single-fronted s h o p
w i t h large plate-glass window v e r y effectively a r r a n g e d
w i t h a n elegant assortment of high-class hosiery a n d
outfitting goods. T h e interior, which is fitted through­
o u t w i t h recherche appointments, e x t e n d s a considerable
distance t o t h e rear, providing a m p l e a n d convenient
accommodation for t h e several d e p a r t m e n t s of t h e business. T h e stock is v e r y attractively displayed a n d includes
all t h e n e w season's novelties in gentlemen's silk scarves
a n d ties, handkerchiefs, braces a n d belts, vests a n d
p a n t s for underwear, h a t s a n d c a p s in t h e most fashion­
a b l e shapes, silk umbrellas, p o r t m a n t e a u s , b a g s a n d
rugs, walking sticks, a n d a g r e a t v a r i e t y of choice toilet
requisites, soap, p e r f u m e r y , &c., &c.
A special f e a t u r e
of t h e business is t h e shirtmaking d e p a r t m e n t , for which
accommodation is provided in extensive workrooms
adjoining, in which a r e employed several workpeople,
cutters, &c. I h e s h i r t s m a d e a t t h i s establishment
h a v e long been held in popular favour for t h e i r marked
superiority of comfortable fit, wear, a n d high-class
material a n d workmanship, a n d a r e in well-deserved
d e m a n d b y t h e leading g e n t r y in t h e S o u t h of Ireland.
Special attention is also devoted b y M r . S m i t h t o
athletic outfits, a n d in t h i s d e p a r t m e n t displays a large
assortment of lawn tennis, cricket, a n d y a c h t i n g suits of
t h e finest quality of material a n d best workmanship.
A n extensive a n d influential clientele h a s been estab­
lished b y M r . S m i t h in t h e C i t y a n d surrounding
districts, a n d t h e establishment is also widely patronised
b y travellers a n d tourists visiting t h e E m e r a l d Isle.
M r . S m i t h h a s been successful i n m a i n t a i n i n g t h e
time-honoured reputation a n d popularity of t h e estab­
lishment, a n d h a s , b y his unfailing courtesy a n d careful
attention t o t h e requirements of all classes of visitors,
secured t h e respect a n d esteem of a n ever-widening circle
of his fellow-citizens.
P . J . D A L Y , Modeller and Cycle Agent,
T h e extraordinary development of every b r a n c h of
t h e cycle industry in recent years, a t t r i b u t a b l e t o t h e
widespread popularity attained b y t h e s e m a c h i n e s for
p u r p o s e s of sport, a m u s e m e n t , a n d business, h a s opened
u p a n i m p o r t a n t field of mechanical operations a n d
commercial enterprise of ever-increasing importance.
O n e of t h e most recent additions t o t h i s b r a n c h of
industrial activity in this- City is M r . P
T D a l y
modeller a n d cycle agent, whose rapidly-extending busi­
ness operations fully justify t h e attention of our readers
M r . D a l y commenced business about twelve m o n t h s
a g o a t his present address, 13, Caroline Street t h e
premises comprising large front shop, utilised a s show­
room for cycles, a n d beautifully m a d e models of eno-ines
a n d machinery constructed with ingenious skill b y t h e
p r o p r i e t o r ; a n d h e r e m a y also b e inspected a g r e a t
Amongst t h e l a t t e r
variety of cycling requisites, &c.
attention is directed t o a novel speciality of M r . D a l y ' s
m a n u f a c t u r e in t h e form of a clincher, which is a
decided improvement in cushion a n d p n e u m a t i c t y r e s
also a considerable saving in wear a n d t e a r of t h i s p a r t
ot t h e machine, a n d is constructed t o form a cover t o
t h e exposed portion of t h e rubber. T h e r i m of t h e
13, C a r o l i n e S t r e e t , Cork.
wheel is so designed t h a t it clinches t h e r u b b e r b a n d
over t h e p n e u m a t i c t u b e , holding t h e t y r e firmly in
position a n d protecting it without r e t a r d i n g t h e speed
of t h e m a c h i n e . Adjoining t h e sale d e p a r t m e n t is a
spacious w o r k s h o p fully equipped w i t h t h e m o s t im­
proved plant a n d m a c h i n e r y for facilitating t h e
mechanical operations, a n d h e r e a r e employed compet e n t a r t i z a n s in executing repairs a n d completing orders
for t h e various specialities manufactured b y M r . D a l y .
T h e business, although of comparatively recent forma­
tion, h a s already secured a widespread connection, t h e
proprietor representing m a n y of t h e leading cycle
m a n u f a c t u r e r s of t h e kingdom, a n d in h i s own particular
line M r . D a l y h a s established a sound reputation a s a n
ingenious a n d skilful modeller of every class of intricate
a n d delicate machinery, h a v i n g been e n t r u s t e d with
m a n y i m p o r t a n t commissions for t h e execution of work
of this character, in which h e h a s invariably given t h e
highest satisfaction t o h i s clients.
I n conclusion, it only remains t o a d d t h a t t h e
business is conducted throughout w i t h sound j u d g m e n t
a n d thoroughly practical experience—qualifications t h a t
not only deserve b u t c o m m a n d success in every depart­
m e n t of commercial a n d industrial enterprise.
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CORK.
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S . D A L Y & S O N , S c u l p t o r s , E t c . , Cook S t r e e t , Cork.
U N D E R t h e somewhat modest title of Sculptors a n d
Marble Cutters t h e firm of Messrs. S . D A L Y A N D S O N ,
Cook Street, Cork, t u r n o u t a variety of artistic work of
the highest merit. A satisfactory exemplification of t h i s
may b e obtained b y a visit to t h e showrooms of t h e
house, which contain a splendid assortment of altars,
reredos, tabernacles, g r a v e crosses, m u r a l m o n u m e n t s ,
figures, busts, etc., all executed in t h e highest possible
style a n d forming a pleasing illustration of t h e results
achieved b y t h e best skilled labour. T h e business
premises comprise (in addition t o t h e showrooms
mentioned above) a n extensive shop a n d various offices
connected with t h e business. T o t h e r e a r of t h i s
building t h e works a r e situated, a n d t h e s e occupy a n
extensive area. T h e various operations of t h e firm a r e
here carried on, a n efficient staff of highly experienced
sculptors being constantly employed. T h e extent
of t h e operations carried on m a y b e gathered f r o m
t h e fact t h a t nearly all t h e churches in t h e City of Cork
bear some example of work executed b y t h i s firm
either in t h e form of altar, reredos, or other marble
work decoration. T h e works contain v e r y commodious
marble stores, marble a n d masonry yards, etc., a n d a r e
efficiently equipped w i t h all t h e necessary appliances
for carrying on t h e work. E v e r y effort a n d expense
have been exercised t o render this d e p a r t m e n t complete
in every respect. L a r g e stocks of material a r e always
kept on h a n d , t h e various marbles being imported
W . J. T O M K I N S
from Italy, Portugal, California, a n d other p a r t s
O v e r 20 h a n d s a r e employed, a n d , all being experienced
workmen, it follows t h a t w o r k of t h e most elaborate
order e m a n a t e s f r o m t h e firm. T h e p a r t n e r s a r e
artists of t h e highest order, h a v i n g a splendid reputa­
tion a n d enjoying a n almost unlimited practice.
T h e harmonious arrangement a n d b e a u t y of design,
which a r e t h e chief characteristics of t h e productions of
Messrs. D A L Y A N D S O N , h a v e been t h e m e a n s of
securing a wide connection throughout t h e City a n d
t h e S o u t h of Ireland. H a v i n g been established over
half a century t h e reputation of t h e house m a y b e
said t o b e resting on a solid foundation, t h e more
especially a s t h e business of t h e firm is still extending
i n every direction. All classes of work i n connection
w i t h m a r b l e masonry a r e undertaken, a n d m e n a r e often
sent t o considerable distances t o c a r r y o u t orders
of t h i s description. T h e business is u n d e r t h e
personal guidance of t h e partners, w h o a r e eminently
qualified t o u n d e r t a k e t h e i m p o r t a n t duties a n d
whose personal good qualities h a v e endeared t h e m t o
a wide circle of friends a n d customers. T h e n u m e r o u s
unsolicited testimonials received b y t h e firm a r e a
satisfactory token of t h e esteem in which t h e proprietors
a r e held in respect t o their business abilities a n d
qualifications, a n d t h e successful results achieved a r e
a striking example of t h a t spirit of enterprise a n d
energy, t a c t a n d sound j u d g m e n t , which is i n t h e
highest degree commendable wherever w e find it.
& S O N , W i n e a n d S p i r i t M e r c h a n t s , W i n t h r o p S t r e e t , Cork.
THE City of Cork h a s a l w a y s b e e n distinguished a s
an important c e n t r e of t h e wine a n d spirit t r a d e , a n d ,
owing t o t h e facilities it enjoys for t h e importation of
this class of produce, well m a i n t a i n s its leading position
in this d e p a r t m e n t of commercial activity. I n connec­
tion with t h i s t r a d e w e h a v e pleasure in selecting for
special mention in t h e s e reviews t h e old-established
house of Messrs. W . J . T O M K I N S & S O N , t h e eminent
wine a n d spirit m e r c h a n t s , liqueur m a n u f a c t u r e r s (1st
prize medal, Cork Exhibition, 1883), a s thoroughly
representative of t h e leading firms in this line in t h e
City. T h i s business w a s established so f a r b a c k a s
1823 b y t h e l a t e M r . W . J . Tomkins, t r a d i n g in t h e
style indicated a t t h e h e a d of t h i s notice. T h e premises
occupied b y Messrs. T O M K I N S a r e s i t u a t e in VVinthrop
Street a n d comprise a h a n d s o m e building, w i t h gable
frontage of r e d brick, extending a distance of about 150
feet back t o Robert Street, in which t h e r e a r e t w o
entrances t o t h e wholesale stores. T h e f r o n t portion of
t h e premises in W i n t h r o p Street forms t h e wine s a m p l e
room, behind which is a well-appointed a n d high-class
family order department. I n t h e r e a r a r e commodious
wine a n d spirit v a u l t s fully stocked w i t h large quantities
of t h e choicest vintage wines, specially imported f r o m
t h e leading centres of production for t h i s trade, a n d well-
selected a n d m a t u r e d Irish a n d Scotch whiskies, old
brandies, &c., f r o m t h e best k n o w n distilleries. T h e
bottling stores i n connection w i t h t h e establishment a r e
of spacious proportions a n d a r e fully provided with t h e
most modern appliances for facilitating t h i s operation.
O n t h e second floor is a suite of well-appointed offices
a n d additional stores for bottled wines. T h e whole
arrangements a r e of t h e most complete a n d efficient
character, a large staff of assistants being employed in
t h e various d e p a r t m e n t s of t h e business (some of w h o m
h a v e been over 50 y e a r s there), u n d e r t h e capable
control of t h e principal, w h o s e close personal super­
vision is evidenced in every detail of t h e m a n a g e m e n t .
A n old-established family a n d wholesale connection h a s
b e e n secured b y t h e firm throughout t h e U n i t e d
Kingdom, a n d their extended association w i t h t h e t r a d e
h a s gained for t h e m a widespread a n d influential
clientele amongst t h e leading m e m b e r s of t h e titled
nobility, gentry, clubs, a n d hotel a n d r e s t a u r a n t pro­
prietors throughout E n g l a n d a n d Ireland. W e noticed
t h a t this firm a r e extensive holders of old whiskies in
bond, stored in their own s h e r r y casks, which give m u c h
satisfaction t o their n u m e r o u s ordering friends. T h e y
h a v e likewise a n extensive stock of bottled ports,
sherries. Madeiras, a n d clarets in their wine cellars
from 20 t o 40 y e a r s old.
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DAVID
COMMERCIAL
CORK.
MULCAHY,
Baker,
F R O M t i m e immemorial—in fact, ever since b a k i n g
b e c a m e a t r a d e — b a k e r s in all countries h a v e produced
different qualities of b r e a d . T h e R o m a n s w e find h a d six
or seven different varieties f r o m t h e coarse b r e a d (pains
ater) t o t h e w h i t e s t {pains
candidus).
I n England in t h e
thirteenth century t h e r e were t h r e e qualities regulated
by law. N o w a d a y s , however, of ordinary b r e a d s b a k e r s
m a y b e said t o produce t w o varieties—best w h e a t e n a n d
household. T h e r e a r e m a n y w a y s of m a k i n g b r e a d ; t h e
house a t present u n d e r notice, however, h a p p e n s t o b e
one of those which still follows t h e old m e t h o d . T h i s a s
compared w i t h t h a t a t present practised, consists chiefly
m t h e practice of t h e quarter-sponge w i t h a ferment of
potatoes in t h e process of fermentation. T h i s is t h e
process a d o p t e d b y Mr. D A V I D M U L C A H Y , of 64, N o r t h
Main Street, Cork, a n d w e imagine h e is t h e only
t r a d e s m a n i n t h e City w h o follows t h i s practice. M a n y
good b a k e r s of t h e present d a y regret t h a t t h e old
system is dying out, for a b e t t e r article i n every w a y
w a s never produced t h a n t h a t now in ordinary use. T h i s
m a y b e easily g a t h e r e d f r o m t h e fact t h a t inferior flour
w a s n o t capable of being m a n i p u l a t e d b y t h e older
m e t h o d , which w a s displaced chiefly because of t h e
greater expense of carrying it o u t — t h e longer t i m e
necessary in working, t h e extra skill a n d c a r e involved,
JAMES
MCCARTHY,
Naval
and
T h e premises occupied b y t h i s gentleman a r e
centraHy s ' t u a t e d a t 82, P a t r i c k Street, t h e finest
thoroughfare in t h e City, a n d comprise h a n d s o m e
double-fronted shop of commodious proportions, w i t h
attractive frontage, a n d admirably a d a p t e d for t h e
purposes of a high-class t r a d e . T h e interior is well
appomted, t h e front portion of t h e premises being
utilized a s stock a n d showroom, with cutting a n d fittinfron rooms in t h e rear. T h e stock submitted for
inspection embraces a splendid variety of t h e n e w
season's novelties in Irish, Scotch, a n d English tweeds ;
Melton, Yorkshire, a n d W e s t of E n g l a n d cloth •
woollens a n d w o r s t e d s ; a n d every description of
nigh-class fancy p a t t e r n s for gentlemen's coating's,
b
trouserings, &c.
T h e leading f e a t u r e of t h e business is t h e execution
a n d also because stronger, a n d consequently dearer,
flours w e r e of necessity employed. T h a t M r . M U L C A H Y
finds his m e t h o d p a y s a m p l e proof is f u r n i s h e d b y t h e
exceptionally good t r a d e d o n e b o t h over t h e counter
a n d b y v a n delivery t o all p a r t s of t h e City.
T h e business w a s established some t w e n t y y e a r s
a g o b y t h e present proprietor, a n d t h e premises occu­
p i e d a r e v e r y n e a t a n d compact. T o t h e r e a r of t h e
s h o p w e find t h e b a k e r y , t h e general equipment a n d
a r r a n g e m e n t a n d t h e cleanliness a n d order everywhere
noticeable affording ample a n d sufficient reason for t h e
n a m e b y which t h e house is k n o w n in t h e district, viz.
t h e " Model B a k e r y . " P l a i n b r e a d only is baked, n o
l a n c y goods of a n y description e m a n a t i n g f r o m t h e
house. F o r t h a t which h e d o e s produce, however, M r .
M U L C A H Y h a s obtained a wide reputation, t h e general
opinion of his n u m e r o u s clientele being t h a t t h e b e s t
b r e a d in Cork c a n only b e p u r c h a s e d a t t h i s estab­
A n elderly gentleman of quiet a n d
lishment.
unassuming m a n n e r , M r . M U L C A H Y is nevertheless a
shrewd business m a n . A n d although h e inclines t o
old-fashioned w a y s generally, his thorough m a n n e r of
dealing with t h e smallest details i s in a m e a s u r e t o b e
preferred t o t h e r u s h a n d h u r r y which, a s a rule, f o r m
t h e chief characteristics of present-day t r a d e s m e n .
Military
T H E R E a r e f e w m o r e popular
establishments
devoted t o high-class tailoring in t h e City of Cork
t h a n t h a t conducted b y M r . J A M E S M C C A R T H Y , t h e
eminent n a v a l a n d military tailor, t o which w e invite
t h e attention of our readers. T h i s business w a s
established by M r . M C C A R T H Y a b o u t seventeen y e a r s
ago, a n d h a s since t h a t date, b y t h e judicious enterprise
a n d skilful m a n a g e m e n t of t h e proprietor, secured a
well-deserved position a s one of t h e leading houses in
t h e t r a d e i n t h e City.
Cork.
Tailor,
82,
Patrick
Street,
Cork
of orders for n a v a l a n d military uniforms, a b r a n c h of
t h e t r a d e m which M r . M C C A R T H Y h a s long held a
premier position in t h e district, a s evidenced b y his
securing t h e only P r i z e Medal a w a r d e d a t t h e Cork
Exhibition, 1883, for military u n i f o r m s a n d ladies'
military t r i m m e d j a c k e t s ; a n d , a t t h e s a m e time,
obtaining a first-class certificate of merit for clerical
costumes. A n essentially high-class clientele h a s b e e n
established b y M r . M C C A R T H Y , which includes t h e
leading m e m b e r s of b o t h b r a n c h e s of t h e service
stationed in t h e City a n d district a n d a wide circle of
t h e principal clergy in t h e S o u t h of I r e l a n d . T h e
c u t t i n g d e p a r t m e n t claims t h e special attention of t h e
proprietor, whose thoroughly sound experience a n d
skilful knowledge of t h e technique a n d practice of t h i s
difficult a r t ensure t h e perfection of fit, style, fashion­
a b l e material, a n d best w o r k m a n s h i p in every g a r m e n t
produced a t t h e establishment.
T h e workrooms, on t h e u p p e r floor, a r e spacious,
well-ventilated a p a r t m e n t s , providing h e a l t h y accom­
m o d a t i o n for t h e large n u m b e r of workpeople employed
b y t h e house. T h e business is c a p a b l y organised in
e a c h d e p a r t m e n t u n d e r t h e personal direction of t h e
principal, whose courteous attention t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
of his clients h a s secured for M r . M C C A R T H Y a wide
m e a s u r e of popularity a n d a n ever-increasing circle of
influential a n d substantial p a t r o n a g e .