THINGS NEW.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 449, 6 March 1909, Page 11

THINGS NEW.

Dear Betty,— I hare been on a visit of inspection, and nry mind is full of pleasant memories. When woman goes, a-hunting for tho new and latest fashions, and finds they are delightfully agreeable to her tasto, sho hath mental pictures of herself adorned! And in tho adornment, thereof, is indeed adequate satisfaction for tho money . expended. I have had a busy morning! In truth ma mere grumbled that I should find time to journey to town, merely to appease my curiosity. I had heard whispers that the Economic had opened up their now season's flannelettes and delaines! A dressing gown and some blouses that arc absolutely necessary are on my brain, and I longed intensely to see and choose. ■ Nor was I diappointed! Marvellous indeed is Dame Fashion, and full of vagaries! This season she hath decreed so many charming styles in delaines and flannels' that all of us must find much to please. Very sweet arc the French delaines of Paisley striped designs in two tone effect. For blouses they will make up very smartly, and I decided on three at Is. lid. and 2s. 3d. per yard. Blues in light tones and copper brown, I notice, are mingled charmingly together. My dressing gown is very chic! A Scotch shrank Wincey and Ceylon flannelette in a particularly dainty design.

A creme ground with stone- blue, brown and gold pattern, and the tiniest spot effect, for which I gave Is. 9d. a yard. You can procure also at Is. 4d. and Is. 6d. per yard! I may say that this material would look most charming for blouses. I arrived home somewhere about five, after a four hours' meandering through this important store. And mama was most irate! Froze me at a glance as soon as I whirled upon her. Grandinama was mute, and knitted, titiouslyl It was .fun I The transformation occurred precisely one and a half minutes after entry! I laid my patterns on the table! Delicate colour tones and artistic designs proved instantly irresistible! Mama beamed quite kindly, whilst gran'dtnama at the same moment found the knitting rather trying to the eyes, and condescended to view the fascinating "bits" that mama handled! I was triumphant! And I was voluble! Mama became enchanted over the flannelette blousings. One that struck her most, being a pale blue ground with a star and stripe design effect. It is truly charming, and certainly distingue! Grandma decided at once. She would have a dressing-gown for herself and a blouse for Aunt Erica! Those are priced at Is. 4d., Iβ. 6d., and Is. 9d. per yard. Very smart, too, are the dark blue ground delaines, with orome and brown designs. From BJd. to Is. a particularly pretty and dainty lino is found in the striped flannelettes for blouses. Then thore is the Paisley velore, which makes up into such smart shirt waists. At le., this material is really most reasonable. Patterns are graciously forwarded to country customers, so that you may take a cousin's advice, my dear Betty, and write for same. l Tho now hats! My dear, my dear, they are most tormenting witcheries, when one's purse is light, and papa sighs and murmurs about his overdraft! I am constrained to say things under my broathl Anyway, is it not most inconsiderate of tho banks to be fussing so, especially at the commencement of a season, when The Economic is filled with enticements? I send you my most- affectionate adieux! As ever, GEM. P.S.—l quite forgot to mention that a bride-elect was choosing her winter blouses and a dressing jacket from amongst the things I've discoursed upon. I am sure she will look charming. P.S.S.—Is the fruit over yet? I Ec i O re , peaches! Dear Betty, how I envy you!