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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 490, 24 April 1909, Page 11

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FURS AND FARTHEST SOUTH. Dear Betty,—A few days- ago I had the pleasure of mMtiilg, the hero of i the Antarctic Expedition, Lieutenant Shackleton, and ' his story of this journey through: ice and show and intense cold'_ set me dreaming beautiful dreams'of eririine and sable. Alas, how few of- us can indulge in the genuine ' thing, for furs are luxuries indeed. ; • » 'Fortunately for the. possessors of moderate means,, art has been . brought to such a pitch of perfection that'it is difficult, unless . one'has the eye of 'a connoisseur, to detect the real from the unreal. Do you not rejoice that this.is so? Imitations in- sable, ermine, and fox are now being shown at The Economic, where ' 'this season's stock of beautiful furs is unsurpassed. I . am ashamedi to confess to you how long I lingered ip this department. . jThe craving to bury my nose in the < rich depths of the real ermines and sables became irresistible, and the atmosphere, resembling just a: soupcon of; Monsieur Sh'ackle- : ton's beloved region/the sense of comfort, and luxury was so vastly soothing, that I grew oblivious: of Time, , until glances of curiosity : from those about me recalled me . from my, fur dreams. / • • : ■ I'was amazed at the genuineness .of the imitation' furs: they are'really so-worthy'of admiration and wonder. h A set which took my simple fancy was "i imitation ermine at 375. 6d.! : ;®. ; If I did not possess'a set of silver fox I jj : should decidedly have purchased., ' e Then the furs in brown and groy were is most effective and, becoming.: How intensely they: soften, and beautify I •The plainest face .takes on a beauty and sweetness hardly credible! . if There are some extraordinarily cheap furs '• .at this store. e Beautiful stone-martens arc plentifully stocked, and the quotations are moderate.. The small neck furs, apparently, are in high favour, if the number of- customers I G noticed trying and choosing is a guarantee of their popularity. The Economic is making furs a speciality this season, and I wish you could be here for a. few days to inspect. ; Oh, Betty, the great fat muffs they are . showing—they made me glow,, and my eyes would .Keep blinking I \. They were such a temptation, and the heart, of woman has ever., oeen weak where fur is concerned.; : Mama has chosen a set. of white fox for grandma; this is to be her birthday gift. . It is beautiful, the head > being very fine, and .the tails are most lovable, fat,, so very round and full. I am relieved, and thank Fato that her ladyship's birthday draweth near!'• It may tend to improve the domestic atmosphere, which has. been peculiarly combustible, due no doubt to rheumatics and age. - Both mama and-papa have had to be tremely judicious in the handling of internal affairs. for they both love peace. As for me!. Why-1 betake me to the city and loso myself in the charm of Messrs. George and Kersley's delightful emporium I • ' - Good-bye, my dear Betty. .' . Yours,, . - GEM. ' r.S. —Papa fell in yesterday! Put on all the losers—the duffer!. I am inclined to' thjnk that the seal coat in The Economic, which mama ; has in her mind, will never.adorn her! Unless,of oourße, papa tetriovM to-day.l . . 7520