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Mk> .. jj^J/^^^y Wfi-^Pl^*'"X^L#/■'at',' tjj>£nc'w ■V. <faS#; A Showing of Authoritative ■■■ ' ■■- —Models;..--—--—--: The question now. arises "What are the authoritative shapes, colours and trimmings in Millinery for Spring and Summer 1917 ? The answer is to be found in' the ,- comprehensive display of lovely models now being I'made in our Millinery Showrooms. , .- i .- - .'. ■ " ■'-..'■ ' ' '.'"■"'• "." '•■ A Brief Outline:^ - It is interesting to note that in.shapes the opposites. are both.. 1 fashionable, for while the large Picture or Matinee styles are to be in vogue; the same-is true of the small models—dashing -Military • and Russian effects, attractive Witch Hats, and others. '. .- -.. -..-:', In trimmings, there is great va.rjcty,. and.dominating features are, I petals, also buclcl.es and mounts .of-.Oriental, Egyptian, Indiaa, S and Roman pattern. As to colours, mastic, jade green, rose de berry,-white, black, arid' navy are to ithe fore, both in soft'pastel shades .and. bright ..colours,.;, mustard, .lime, gold., and chartreuse;. are also very popular. t'■ . ■ '■• - - ■•■■••■ --•■■•■ Some Interesting Models :— A CHARMING MODEL..PICTURE HAT—This is in fashionable 1} crepe suede, with soft crown and slightly drooping brim. Trimming consists of -the new-unmounted .ostrich feathers and neat pink roses, and. the,brim is underlined with pretty tete-de-nege. A very charming-hat indeed. ■ -■■- -.-- ■• • An example of th'e-SMART DRESS HATS is in 'mastic 'Georgette. This has a. straight brim", underlined .with fashionable .navy. blue. .The crown is .piped and.the trimming is. effectively carried out,in navy-blue and gold lace trimming.. Come and see a pretty AFTERNOON HAT in crepe suede. This has a collar crown, and the rolling brim is underlined with natural .Leghorn. .Trimming;,is „effectively,.carried out in white curling ospreys and white gross-grain ribbon. . The foregoing are examples of the large models, and our display • includes many others which space limitations'willmot permit us tamention. _ ._ ' -■■ "■ ■•■* •■;■ •• ■■■ -."■"■" ■ Some of the Smaller Models :-^r We have the smaller Hats in great variety, and will mention two :•— One is a PRETTY MODEL IN CREPE;SUEDE, a new-French Sailor style.' The colour is jade.'green,iiand-.the upper brim..is covered, with.dainty.gilt;lace: Crown-and brim-are soft, and the j model will have a great charm with ladies who ■ are on the look-out for something new. There's a very dashing MILITARY STYLE in popular Liscere Straw, with Georgette crown. It has the charmmg collar crown, and its attractiveness is completed by its trimmings. These consist of bandings of navy blue ospreys and lovely geranium-shade corded ribbon bow. There are others —many and many. Some are interesting because of the colours, others because of the bewitching shapes. We invite, your inspection of this new Millinery,'and in view of its exceptional charm we would suggest r.n-early visit before some models are purchased. Call on Monday! New Spring Blouses displayed in Two Windows. Two of our LambtoivQuay windows are devoted to-the new' Spring Blouses —the loveliest creations of their kind we have handled for' many seasons. See them ! There are lovely models in Silk Crepe-' de-Chine, others' in plain'and fancy Net, and very soft and. charming styles in -Georgette. The two windows^are on Lambton-quay. Don't miss the showing. '. ■' Famous for over 59 Years for Quality, Stylo, and Value ! : '" "" "•'• "" " " " " '"".

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Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 48, 20 August 1917, Page 9

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Page 9 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 48, 20 August 1917, Page 9

Page 9 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 48, 20 August 1917, Page 9