£Q Brilliant Showing of the most authentic Fashions and an Exposition of Helpful Novelties for the Home I (Certainly the Display of Summer Fashions at the D.S.A. is most picturesque and charming!” The expression of such sentiments forms tribute to the fascinating and splendidly-arranged Display which has evoked so many compliments from the fair Ladies of this Citv. One tiling we pride ourselves upon is THE BEAUTY OF THE GOODS AT “MODERATE” PRICES". It is easy to produce beautiful things at great cost, which require to be sold at such prices as only very few can hope to _pay; but to produce lovely things at such prices as shall bo within the reach of most Ladies—that, indeed, is our constant aim, and our Patrons are not backward in asserting that we have accomplished it! We extend to you a very sincere invitation to call and inspect our SUMMER FASHION SHOW! The Windows alone quite merit a visit—they are so much out of the usual. tmiam At the D.S.A. GEORGE STREET THE QUESTION:' “Where can I get something particularly dainty and pretty for Summer Frocks?” THE ANSWER: “ENGLISH AND JAPANESE CREPES, at the D.S.A., will answer your requirements exactly!” TRULY ARTISTIC FABRICS JAPANESE CREPES, 30in, in beautiful soft tones of. Grey, Blue, Brown, Pink, Coral. Tussore, Heliotrope, Red, Cerise, etc. These ’ are highclass qualities and free from imperfections. lOfd and 1/ per yard. VERY SPECIAL VALUE WIDE COLORED SILK CORDED RIBBONS, the correct Ribbon for the American “ Dorothy Dainty” Bow. Special prices this week, 1/14and 1/4*. The above Special Lines are in Black, White, Cream, and all fashionable colors. A Snip in Black Silk Ribbons 25 pieces sJin PURE SILK RIBBONS, Black only A grand, free, firm Glace Ribbon. Regular price, */. This ■week’s special price, only 9d, or 3 yards for 2/. STRIPED CREPES, 32in, in Fine Block and Fancy Stripes, on White,‘Grey, Navy, Saxe Blue, Brown, Tussore, and Black grounds. 103 d and 1 I per yard. SPECIAL PURCHASE! —FLORAL AND SPOT CREPES, smart, neat effects on White, Cream, Pink, and Pale Blue grounds. Special price, 6f d per yard. MATRONS’ TOQUES AND HATS Imported Models and Fashionable Modes Hand-made in our own Work Rooms, One often hears lond praise of the D.S.A. Millinery, and in no branch is it more deserved than in that most difficult one of producing Creations which are Becoming and Stylish for Matrons’ wear. We have just now on view in our Millinery Salon a Large V ariety of Toques and Hats which are sure to please and suit the most fastidious, as we thoroughly understand and cater for the requirements of Ladies wearing this style of Hat. CHILDREN’S SUMMER HATS Dainty and Sweet Designs. We have just opened out a Pretty Lot of CHILDREN’S SILK MILLINERY, which we invite Mothers and Guardians.to inspect. .It comprises: SILK HATS AND BONNETS for Children, from the first sizes. DAINTY BONNETS, with floral crowns and Pink and Pale Blue niched ribbon fronts. PRETTY MOB CAPS of Silk and dainty Laces. MUSHROOM BRIMS, with fanev crinoline straw crowns, trimmed with ribbon and Banfcsia roses and silk. HATS WITH SOFT FRILLY LACE BRIMS, to suit GRls from 3 to 12 years. Prices, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6,‘ 6/6, 7/6 to 14/8. The Spring Cleaning and Brighteningtip of the Home ALL BLACK, BLACK AND WHITE, and BLACK AND COLORED; made of Black Silk, Crinoline, Straw, Tagal, Braid, Satin, Moire, Tulle, Aeroplane, etc.; trimmed ospreys, ostrich tips, fibre mounts, sequin trimmings, ribbon, lace, flowers. TOQUES, TOQUE HATS, TURBANS, TRICORNES, and other shapes; all with comfortable head-fits and soft, becoming brims. Prices, 17/6, 19/6, 22/6, 24/6, 26/6, 29/6 to 45/, Favored Styles in Lovely FROCKS FOR SUMMER WEAR Wei are now showing a Magnificent Range of CHARMING COTTON VOILE DRESSES—no two alike—in plain colors, block stripes, spots, small checks, and floral designs; in White, Navy, Grey, and other grounds. These are all in the latest shapes, with full skirts, wide silk sashes, and other novel features. Prices from 34/6 up- • wards. Also, LATEST SILK FROCKS, in Chiffon, Taffeta, Black and Colors. In carrying out this annual task Housewives will naturally find many Furnishings which require replacing and renewing, such as Curtains, Linoleums, Carpets, etc. We can supply all these wants, in qualities and at prices to suit the average purse NEW SEASON’S MADRAS FANCY MUSLINS AND NETS, Which are replacing Casement Cloths. SOinSTENdLLED BORDERED MADRAS MUSLIMS, in all colorings of border, scalloped edge. 2/3, 2/6, 2/9, 2/11 per yard. PLAIN-EDGE NEW CANADIAN MUSLINS, in Gold, Blue, Violet, and Pink colorings; 50in wide. 2/6 yard. DADO AND FRIEZE CURTAINS, in Bermuda and Madras Muslins; in Grey, Brown, Pink, Blue and Gold reliefs; 3J yards long. 18/6 and 25/ pair. NEW CASEMENT NETS, in Ivory onlv. New lacy designs; 40in wide. 1/, 1/6, 1/11 per yard. O-CEDAR MOPS.—A wonderful help in Spring Cleaning. Now in stock, both sizes. Prices, 6/0 and 9/6. Polishes in all size tins. FASHIONABLE COSTUMES Smart and Elegant. Of all the great changes in Dress this season, some of the most striking are in Costumes. We hold a very large selection of the Latest Modes, and the heavy selling these last few days shows that we have variety to please and sizes to fit all. Navy, Mole, Grey, Gaberdine, and Coating; also Coverts, Tweeds, and Fine Grey Worsteds. Prices from 49/6 to £5 12/6. WHITE HAND - EMBROIDERED VOILE BLOUSES. Summer Designs in Ladies’ JAPANESE CREPE GOWNS A lovely Collection Just Opened. JAPANESE COTTON GOWNS, in Plain Crepes, hand-embroidered, in newest designs; Saxe’ Navy, Cerise, Sky, Pink, Browns, Cardinal! 8/11, 9/6, 9/11, 10/9, 11/9, 13/9, 14/9. FANCY FLORAL CREPE GOWNS, in dainty colors and designs. 6/11. SILK CREPE GOWNS, richly embroidered; in Navy, Brown. Saxe, Salmon, Sky. 27/6, 29/6, 37/6, 39/6, 55/. WHITE SILK SHIRTS AND BLOUSES. - WHITE, NAVY. AND . BLACK CREPE-DE-CHENE BLOUSES, in a wealth yof choice which cannot be excelled, if equalled, in the City. OUR PRICES ARE, AS USUAL, THE LOWEST ‘ FOR GOOD MERCHANDISE. SPECIAL LINES IN RIBBONS ' RIBBONS FOR MILLINERY! RIBBONS FOR DRESS TRIMMINGS! RIBBONS FOR HAIR TIES! OUR FAMOUS “BEAT-ALL” SILK GLACE RIBBONS, all colors; a useful width and quality for every purpose; 4*in wide. Special price this week, 7*d. OUR WELL-KNOWN ‘‘DELLA” PURE SILK RIBBONS. s*in wide. Most suitable for Milli--1 ■ nery and Dressmaking. Special price this week, iiid. UNDERSKIRTS.—Moirette Underskirts, in newest styles, with small pleatings, frilled flounces, etc.; in Navy, Saxe, Browns, Black, Purple, Grey, Mole. 5/11, 6/6, 6/11, 7/6, 7/11, 8/11, 9/11, 10/9, 13/9 to 17/8. SATIN • CREPE MILANESE SILK UNDERSKIRTS, most stylish designs; in Black, White, Saxe, Navy, Cinnamon. Cerise, Grey. Purple. 14/9, 15/8, 17/6, 19/6, 21/, 22/6, 27/6, 29/6 to 39/8. TUSSORE SILKS IN DRESS DEPT. An Unusually Attractive Price , TUSSORE SILKS, 34in wide. Wo are showing a Special Tussore Silk, 34in wide, guaranteed free from_ filling, and a brighLfinished Silk without blemishes and coarse threads. We can recommend it for Ladies’ and Children’s wear. One price, 1/6 yard. - - - ■ WE ARB ALSO SHOWING OTHER. QUALITIES. Prices-range from 1/9, 1/11*, 2/6, 2/9, 2/11, 3/3, 3/6, 3/11, 4/6, 4/11, 5/6, and 5/11. All one width, 34in wide. Drapery Supply Assocn. Ltd, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, & 115 GEORGE STREET, And Branch at South Dunedin.
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Evening Star, Issue 15914, 21 September 1915, Page 10
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