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NEXT WEEK'S IMPORTANT EVENTS AT THE D-l-C n n EXHIBITION Commencing August 29th ?L>4W. I*^s This beautiful collection, comprising Tea Sets, Coffee Services, Morning Services and many lovely individual pieces, can be seen appropriately arranged in our China Showroom. ■mzmw'mm*™m This fine Exhibition cannot fail, to be a joy and inspiration to all lovers of beauty. Every piece has been personally selected by D.l.C.'s overseas buyer from the British Industries Fair. Incidentally — you'll notice that much has happened in this progressive section . . . It is as fresh as new paint can make it and much more spacious . . . We feel we can now do justice to this comprehensive and attractive range of the world famous Tuscan China. Tuscan China is of patrician stock, so its modernity is graced by a hint of traditional decoration. A rich lustre and an excellence of detail . . . flashes of gold and subtle touches of colour . . . a hostess may well be proud of a table set with Tuscan. The Tuscan China illustrated here can give but an incomplete idea of the variety of the designs in the Exhibition. May we expect you next week and have the pleasure of showing you round ? R. H. and S. L. Plant Ltd., makers of . . . TUSCAN CHINA Although the firm dates from 1884, the name of "Plant" has been linked with Staffordshire Potteries since 1775. After adopting the trademark of "Tuscan China" they became world famous, and we feel it is indeed a privilege to be able to show actual pieces displayed in the recent British Industries Fair. Important Event No, 2 m SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th CHOOSE A GIFT HE WILL USE Be prepared for expressions of incredulous surprise. After all, Dad's rnore used to giving than receiving, which makes it just that much more important! We've done a little sleuthing and offer a selection of Gifts preferred by father A Really Smart TIE Another chance to prove you know a good Tie when you see one . . . And you'll see hundreds at the D.I.C. Designs to suit every >} IS type of father .. .. Priced from *«/ \J JAEGER SOX He'll know you're considering his comfort as well as appearance when he handles these fine quality Sox. The variety of designs *\ / makes selection easy .. .. pair r SHIRTS! ...We Heartily Recommend Any of These • POINT-SETTER SHIRTS . . . making a name for themselves among fastidious menfolk. The collars are constitutionally i"I f /I unable to curl. -With two collars XA/VJ • TOOTAL'S POPLIN SHIRTS ... the world famous fabric of these splendid Shirts ensures an appreciative acceptance. "With two collars—Usually 15/6 f -2 /Q SPECIAL PRICE 10/ V • VAN HARDING—the aristocrat of Shirts. In a wide selection of designs. *J | //I With two Van Heusen collars VI FREE SWING BRACES Watch the grin of delight appear when he discovers how discerning you've been. He'll have heard of these "Can't-slip—can't-pull Braces" —but probably never dreamed of investing in a pair for himself .. A/f. AND C/ (L The Inevitable But Always Welcome HANDKERCHIEF He'll be enthusiastic about our new INITIAL SUN TAN HANDKERCHIEFS, White and Natural grounds with coloured *J 1/1 borders .. each Of \J THOUGHT OF A HAT? Admittedly you won't be able to spring your surprise on the "day of days"—but it will be fun to lure Father into D.l.C.'s Men's Department, and then tell him to pick himself a Hat ... Lots of fathers hate shopping, so, not to spoil things, come and select a few yourself first . . . You can easily get his size from the battered old favourite he's wearing now. Then without any fuss or bother he can try them on —make his choice, and you'll both be happy. The BEAUVERLEY 1 C / The CHRISTIE or WOODROW :■ 25/- - 35/Around t|e Store will fi§ witK;. us only one more week. Guard against letting your figure go to pieces. Make an appointment with this talented Cor~ setiere. Fittings are free, and it's fascinating to watch the lovely lines of youth miraculously re-appear. Surgical and maternity cases a speciality. It seems some of the smartest girls we know make their own clothes . . . They admit consulting our Style Adviser on tricky fabric and silhouette problems . . . stripes and slimming, and such. And many of the very busiest lassies use our Cutting-Out Service. It's a good idea—we tack and fit, too. Remember that you can book seats for any City Theatre at our Booking Office . . . same counter. We're constantly told that you can get the most delicious meals in town in the D.I.C. Tearooms. We think so ourselves, but it's nice to be told. And, if you're socially minded, you'll meet everyone you know in our Lounge some time or other. Have you ever made use of our Make-up Studio to try out new cosmetics. It's the safest way we know to ensure your satisfaction . . . There's day and night-time lighting to make everything disappointmentproof. Have we your prescription in shoes ? You don't ask for shoes by size at the D.I.C, you know—you ask to be fitted. It's quite a scientific business, and means you'll never have a single twinge of pain in a D.I.C. Shoe. You can be sure of a perfect fit even if you order by 'phone or mail . . . after we've filed your prescribed fitting. SEE OUR DISPLAY OF SPECIAL GIFTS FOR FATHER IN THE FANCY GOODS SECTION UPSTAIRS There's everything from a Pipe Rack to a Smoker's Stand. the "popular store" BETTLES Ifyfitn/fff COUGH CURE Follow the lead of the experienced Advertisers—insert your Advertisements in "THE PRESS" and be sure of results

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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22491, 27 August 1938, Page 10

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