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A FASTIDIOUS BACHELOR. | A Mullingar laborer named Kijpat-iefc ' wrote the other day to the local hoard of guardians asking to be allowed to " inspect a lot of strapping tine women who I understand, are in th* workl house," with a view to matrimony. Referring to the prospective ladv- of his choice he says:— "I will buy her a" lovely pair of brown boots, a. nice hat. and a weddino- dres* ( and a purty little ass and cart. She can' ! save the brown boots by wearing my oukl pair when working." He stipulates that his bride must have brown lair— real brown, and not ginger—blue eyes, a nice figure, and small feet. "I don't want one of those'largefooted women who take up the whole hearthstone in winter."

PUBLIC NOTICES. MEN OF INVENTIVE ABILITY SHOULD SECUKE A COPY of our Free ' Booklet 'Advice to Inventors.' Numerous hints regarding Inventions that are needed will be tcund on its pages, and Inventors are advised how to ptoceed when taking out their patents. Write for a copy to-dav HENRY HUGHES, LTD., A.M.P. Buildings,'

The Fancy Department did a tremendous Christmas trade. This was .doubtless due to the charming selection of desirable goods which we had to offer. Some people prefer to cling to the old fashion of making their gifts at the NEW YEAR rather than at Christmas. To all such we commend the lovely goods shown in this Department—they are almost certain to find very suitable articles, most acceptable to Ladies' good taste.. TRAYS, AND~HNCUSmdNS^i Great variety. From 1/ upwards. LADIES' KID AND SUEDE GLOVES from 2/6 up. CHOICE LACE AND SILK NECKWEAR, in all the newest fashions. Robespierre and Peter Pan Collars from 1/ to 7/6; Fichus and Collarettes from 3/9 to 8/6; Jabots and Side Frills from 1/ upwards. LADIES' NEW STYLE HANDBAGS, in Morocco, Suede, and Imitation Seal; fine collection. From 5/11 to 35/. LADIES' AND GIRLS' SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLAS— Choice selection for gifts! Ladies' Umbrellas. 7/6 to 21/; Sunshades, «/11 to 15/6; Girls' Sunshades, 1/6, 1/11, 2/6, 2/11, 4/11. Ladies' One-P&ce Frocks and Values that require little to be said. A comparison of these Lovely Garments with the Price 3 marked will prove sufficient argument to clear the whole lot in no time. We bought them marvellously cheap! 167 LADIES' ONE-PIECE FROCKS, an Silky Foulard. Self-colored and Striped Voiles, Cotele, and Corduroy; in narrow Black and White stripe's. Also. 47 LADIES' COAT AND SKIRT COSTUMES, in the newest Highwaist line effect coats. These are all in the narrow Black and Whito Striped Pique and Cord materials. Original prices, 22/6, 27/6, 32/6, 45/. Special prices, 8/11, 12/11, 14/11, 21/. HUNDREDS OF WHITE EMBROIDERED BLOUSES still left. Clearing at 2/6, 2/11, 3/6. Worth 4/6, 5/6, 7/6 each. A Much-Enquired For, but very scarce Summer Dress Material I For the Holiday* H«re you will find in our Millinery Salon the Largest Selection in the City, and at the lowest prices—style, quality, and fashionableness being considered and assured. Please note these few Holiday Offerings : HUNDREDS OF LINEN HATS, swathed, 1/11 and 2/6 each. HUNDREDS OF READY-TO-WEAR STRAW HATS, 2/8, 2/11, 3/8. HUNDREDS OF TRIMMED HATS, smart and chic, 8/11, 10/6, 15/6, 21/. HUNDREDS OF CHIP AND TAGAL STRAW SHAPES, all colors and Black, all newest goods. Chips, 5/11. Tagal, 6/8 each. .We are fortunate in being able to announce that we have just opened up a new consienSn™ T °f DOUBLE-WIDTH MERCERISED POPLINS, in Saxe, Tussore, Grey, Navy and every popular color. Prices, 1/6. 1/9.' and 1/ll| yard. ' ' o/q Th i es f„ 3 ar6 the best quality, formerly sold at and 2/6 yard, and have been for some time back very scarce in the trade. A Special Line! Ladies' Washing Underskirts! 12 ££ ? TS TO only -. 1 S W P ? D - DRILL UNDERbIUKrb, with lorn knife pleats and fancy flounces. Worth 3/11. Special price, 2/6. 6 dozen TUSSORE COLORED CASEMENT CLOTH UNDERSKIRTS, with bordered frill. Usual value, 5/6. Special price, 3/11. tIIUiaiIS.\GEaRGE|STREET4DUNED!N. .■■K-

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Evening Star, Issue 15072, 2 January 1913, Page 10

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Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 Evening Star, Issue 15072, 2 January 1913, Page 10

Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 Evening Star, Issue 15072, 2 January 1913, Page 10