... a GLORIOUS EXHIBITION OF ~.:j THE MUSTERPIEGES OF MILLINERY.| THE FAIREST OP FASHION'S FANCIES ABB jf ASSEMBLED AT THE FARMERS* eO-OP. , '€ A grand educational exhibit of millinery styles and effecta that will be in hifjai popular favour this spring and summer. The choicest creations of all the faihisft| centres, (he handiworks of the wor.d'a greatest modistes are assembled here for yot|| admiration and selection. £& And what consummate alcill and wealth of artistic inspiration is focussed exhibition of millinery. Charm and beauty, elogance and daintiness, retoa|| exqnisiteness, aud tbe demure simplicity which is an irresistible charm in itself, att| find expression. *M The styles and shapes are authoritative. The finger print of fashion ts OfJ every hat, and each one is a veritable triumph of the milliner's art. • *% The designers have drawn inspiration from no particular period, but withal capriciousness so eminently characteristic of Paris, there is a piquant individuaUtaJ eaoh model is a study in itself. . ' ~:J| The picture hat is practically a back number, but the smaller shapes. aa| distinctly daintier and more becoming. ' r 'M Tho sailor hats are to have an extensive vogue, and one can scarcely wonder af| that after Beeing the latest models. && The French and American sailor hats are very smart, and they are in a variety.* of colours, each as gold and cream, bronze green and cream, Tuscan, Ac. There an|j alio some very dainty American sailor hats in lace, with garnishings of ribbons. -, -frSdSM The mushroom shape finds favonr. There are several examples of this ■hapijiga exhibition. There is a charming model with violet crown and chiffon, prettily trimmed with ribbon. , i t "{'<-' ,:^H Toques, too, are in evidence, and there is a rather chic model in greet aaj|| cream, with pink and mauve shaded roses. Lingerie hats are conspicuous, and for artistic elegance and refinement will Wffl hard to surpass. There is a pretty model in white lace daintily trimmed with laee.,'^ But we cannot really give you an idea of the miilinery beauty concentrated hw»,|| You must see it for yourself, and rightly considered it is yonr duty to sac onr You cannot fail to receive educational value from the sight. / »jaj The millinery is now ready for your inspection. s j|||
SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS FABRIC&B ....FOR SMART EXHIBITION GoWNS^j|| We are insistent in directing attention to the imperative necessity of plaelsjfi|j orders for dresses and tailor-made gowns immediately, and not without cogent Already onr workroom order books are fairly full, and we dread to think of Mwfß pressure likely to be experienced next month. We are prepared now to make BWffigl engagements, and we advise our customers to be prompt with their orders. Ws anifl anxions to avoid disappointment. The new weaves are here in ample variety, ~ant|fl the colours are all in accord with Fashion's decrees. ■ -'. "vS|W 42in special Costume Tweeds for summer wear, in grey, checks, and stripes at" '"IfH 42in fancy Mohairs, in cream, pale bine, grey, and pastel shades, at .. 2/3 per yamlaß 42in Amaion Costume Cloths, in navy blue, grey, reseda, grtaa, aad wise colour, aSM 42ia striped Costume Flannels for summer, in cream, reseda, green, grey, o}t*ral myrtle, and navy blue, at .. .. 2/9 and2/lL'pern»lH 42in pavy blue Serges, Priestley's famous make, at 1/11 2/3 2/6 2/11 3/6 to t/ll per MM 42in black Chamois Coating—Priestley's famous fast-dyed cloth—at 2/8 * 1/8 peryaMjM 42in black Melrose Cloths, guaranteed fast-dyed, at .. 2/3, 2/6 2/11 to 4/Yper'?*&» 42in black Botany Twill, a new summer cloth, made, as the nam* imalie^ollem Australian wools, at 3/6 8/11 4/6 per ysjfifl 42in black Carona Cleth, a specially good fabrio for summer wear, at .. 2/Cftc jaHJIS 42in black Silk Voils and Eolienne, a lovely soft summery fabrio, at '-^-aW . , . 2/u 3/G 3/11 4/11 to </ll per yafM THE FURNISHINGS F©R THE HOMIM NEW PCRNITDjRB PIECES. -',p| Ova floors in the Furniture Section are crowded with a splendid showing of tho ewjfffl of furniture that goes to make tbe home comfortable aad inviting. broad Is the variety of articles, and those who are renovating or l*pleaJatl|H ing will find it most advantageous to buy'at tho Fanners' Co-op. , , DUCHESSE DRESSING CHESTS, shaped shelves, carvedbrackets, laift V^fW mirror, at .*. ~ ' «a lea-aiaM CARVED DUCHESSE DRESSING CHESTS, with bevel mirror and jewel dra»*n»fl bronze mounts, at ££ UK'MhhLb PRETTY CARVED SIDEBOARD, canopy top, largo bevel mirror, drawers. eiSS boards, &c, at • • *% 17sv«filH VERY HANDSOME QUAINT SIDEBOARD, beautifally oarved mni.inUii-mwWmmm bevel mirror and bronxe panels, at .. *g,' fta^jflH WASHSTANDS, with tils backs and pedestal cupboards, aa4 there is a tmSkS showing of plainer construction, also very ornate and highly fmlaMsß pieces, at U/g 2f/-«»waswlH WARDROBES. The designs and styles are extremely pleasiag, and thenV^B broadest variety to make ohoosing a simple matter, from ~ £4155. UfwlU'Wfflß
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Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12571, 14 August 1906, Page 2
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