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MAY SPECIALS at Brown Ewing’s FOR ONE WEEK ONLY/ COMMENCING _ Great opportunity to purchase at very low Qjvp prices. See Window and Interior Displays iM 5 IWMmiij O SPECIAL SHOWROOM BARGAINS Ladies' Fine Knitted Jumper Suits, with high 'Jeckline and trimmed fancy braiding. Usual Price, 37/6. Bargain Price, 29/6. A Rack jf Attractive Model Silk House Frocks, in all the newest materials; daintily trimmed with Navy silk stitching or braiding, and having novelty necklines. Usual Prices, 4gns to Bgns. Bargain Price, 59/6. A Rack of Semi-evening Frocks for Matrons, in O.S. fittings; georgette, georgette and lace, tinsel thread, and silk marocain. Usual Prices—sgns, 6gns, to Bgns. Bargain Price, 63/-. SPECIALS IN THE SILK DEPARTMENT. Super. Marocain, heavy quality* in a complete range of colours, including Ivory, Navy, and Black; 36in wide. Special Sale Price, 1/7. Charmante Crepe Satin, good quality; for shades; 36in wide. Usual Price, 3/11. blouses, frocks, and undies; in all wanted May Sale Price, 2/6. Crepe Satin, in Pastel shades, with spot effect; suitable for frocks or undies; 36in wide. Usual Price, 3/11. May Sale Price, 2/6. Brocade Satins, Pastel tonings, for blouses or evening frocks; 29in wide. Usual Price, 2/11. May Sale Price, 2/6. Crinkle Crepes, the latest in silk for evening wear: a complete range of colours; 36in wide. Usual Price, 3/11. Special Sale Price, 1/11. Georgette Silk, with celophane stripe; 11 ends only; in Pastel shades; 36in wide. Usual Price, 4/11. May Sale Price, 2/6, Coloured Georgettes, in good range of shades; 36in wide. Usual Price, 3/11. May Sale Price, 2/6. Floral Moire Silk, for frocks, etc.; 36in wide. Usual Price, 3/11. May Sale Price, 2/6. Marocains, 5 pieces only; in Wine, Lido, Brick, Rose, and Brown; 36in wide. Usual Price, 3/11. May Sale Price, 1/11. Non-slip Marocain, 4 pieces only; in Lido, Brick, Brown, and Navy; ■ 36in wide. ’ Usual Price, 4/11. May Sale Price, 2/11. Marocain* Silk, with cellophane overcheck; 3 ends only. In Light Brown, Brown, and Bottle; 36in wide. Usual Price, 4/11. May Sale Price, 1/11. Fancy Goods and Hand Bags* Tapestry Cloth Handbags, mounted on gilt • frames, with chain handles. Attractive designs and shadings. Regular Price, 17/6. May Sale Price, 14/6. Leather Handbags, well lined, and fitted with centre purse and mirror. Black, Brown, Navy, Fawn. Regular Prices, 25/- to 37/6. May Sale Price, 19/6 each. “ Balmoral ” All-wool Scarves, made in Scotland. Self-coloured, plaid and tweed effects. Regular Price, 5/6. May Sale Price, 4/6. Ladies’ Fancy Lawn Handkerchiefs, check and spot designs. Regular Price, 5d each. May Sale Price, 1/9 half-dozen* White Lawn Handkerchiefs, fancy drawnthread borders. Regular Price, 4d each. May Sale Price, 4 for 1/-. Ladies’ Silk Scarves, triangle and Windsor shapes. Regular Prices, 4/6 to 7/11. Half Regular Prices. Oddments in Dress Buckles, Clips, and Posies. Regular Prices, 1/11 to 3/6,* May Sale Price, 1/- each. Racine, Filet, and Fancy Lace, IJin to 2in : wide, in shades of Beige, Oyster, and White; Regular Prices, 1/11 to 2/11. ■ May Sale Price, 1/6 yard.. Lace Flouncings, good selection of newest. .■ shades and designs. Regular Prices, 8/11, 9/1 J.\ May Sale Price, 7/11 yard.. One Table only Period Tapestries, complete with wools to finish. Ideal work for winter : evenings. Less 25%.; Best Quality Cream Linen Tray Cloths, suitable designs to work. 14 x 20. 16 x 24. ■ Regular Prices, 1/11 : 2/6 May Sale Prices, 1/6 ■ 1/11 1 A Special Line of Guaranteed Best Quality Linen, in colours of Buttercup and Green; * hemstitched hems. 14x 20.16x24.36 x36.:' Regular Prices, 4/6. 5/11 11/6. May Sale Prices, 2/11 3/11 8/6 A Selection of Vellum Lamp Shades, in . attractive pleated and plain shapes. All Half Price,. ... A Rack of Beautiful Model Evening Dresses, each a distinctive style, and most attractive in line and colouring; satin tinsel cloth, georgette, and lace. Usually 6gns to 9gns. . Bargain Price, sgns. Two-piece Ensembles, in wool georgette.* 3 coat and smart tailored frocks, with attractive finish at neckline. Usually lOgns to 12gns. Bargain Price, 63/-, 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL SHOWROOM GOODS NOT SPECIALLY REDUCED. May Bargains Millinery ! in Matrons’ Felt Hats. These are in large fittings, in the following colours—Black, Brown, Navy, Green, and Pawn. , i Regular Prices—l7/6, 19/6, 21/-.. Sale Prices—ls/6, 17/6, 19/6. Gappy Hats, in felt and velvet;' assorted fashionable colours. ■ Regular Prices—lo/6, 12/6,• 15/6; Sale Prices—B/11‘, 10/6, 12/6. Smart Range of Seasonable Ready-to-Wear Felt Hats, in the following colours—Black, Navy, Brown, Grey, Fawn, Petrel, Bottle Green, Rust, Blackberry Red, and Coronation Blue. Regular Prices—l2/6, 15/6, 19/6, 25/6. Sale Prices—lo/6, 12/6, 15/6, 21/-. Jacoll Hats, in angora cloth and tweed effects. Regular Prices, 10/6, 12/6. Sale Prices, 9/6, 10/6. Don’t put off your -Buying o t Manchester—- & Household Drapery The present is a very opportune time . Very Excellent Values on To-day’s Markets. “ Mosgiel ” Super. Quality Blankets, with wide Pink border; weight and size guaranteed. May Sale Prices— Single Bed ’...* 42/6 pair. Double Bed 52/6 pair. Extra Double Bed ... 62/6 pair. “ 8.E.” Special Blanket, with a very cosy Blue border. May Sale Prices— Single Bed . 24/6 pair. Double Bed 32/6 pair. Extra Double-Bed :; ;.l 39/6 pair* Granitwear Sheets,” expressly made for Brown, Ewing and Co. by one of England’s ’ leading manufacturers. These “ Granitwear ” Sheets are linen finish in a closely woven quality, and are guaranteed to give years of real hard'wear. The prices quoted are well below their true value— .. Single Bed Size ...... 11/9’ pairExtra LargeSinglel3/9 pair. ■ ■ • Double .Size 14/11 pair. Extra Double .16/11 pair. Extra'Strong White Twil| Sheeting, well under' to-day’s landed price. Single Bed— ; Special Price, 1/6 yard. Double Bed— Special Price, 2/2 yard. Extra Double Bed—Special Price, 2/5 yard. s'/dozen Strong Linen Finish Pillow Cases, taped end. Free from dressing. Special Price, 1/- each. BROWN, EWING'S TOWEL VALUES ARE UNBEATEN IN THE CITY, “ The Siiltan,” a dark hand towel in assorted colours. i ' “A” Quality, 1/-. “Q” ”B” Quality, : 1/6, “D” Quality, 2/3. Extra Large Size Coloured Towels are 3/11 and 4/11., “Balmoral” White: Towels, in the “Osman” and “Tightweave” qualities. ■22 x 42, 1/11 each. 24 x 46, 2/6 each. 25 x 40, 3/6 bach. 26 x 54, 3/11 each. Large Bath Size, 4/6. EXTRA SPECIAL OFFER. 25 dozen White Towels, with fancy coloured ends., Good quality; large size. - ' . . ; Usually 3/6 and 3/9. I Special May Price, 2/9, . Roller Towelling, 16 x 18, fancy coloured, also self shades. , ! ■ ' ' “A” Quality, I/- yd. “C” Quality, 1/6 yd.. “B” Quality, .1/3 yd. “D” Quality, 1/11 yd; Tea Towels, “The Belfast,” 1/3 each, “Norfolk” Breakfast Cloths, floral and hor- ‘ dered designs. 45 x 45, 3/6 for 2/6. 54 x 54, 4/6 for 3/6. - Flannelette Sheets, real comfort for winter V nights, ' •For Single Beds 11/9- pair. - For Double Beds 15/9 pair. For Extra Double Beds ... 18/6 pair. " Rack of Fur-trimmed Winter Coats, in pure wool materials; Navy, Brown, Black, and Wine. These have large collars of -skunk opossum. Usual Prices, 75/- t0,*84/-. Bargain Priced €9/6. A Rack of Knitted Woollen Frocks, with Peter Pan or'high neckline; in Rose, Jade, Saxe, Navy, and Brown,' , ' Usual Prices, 29/6 to 32/6. Bargain Price, '2l/-, These Woollen Dress Goods—lleal Bargains! English Tweed, 5, pieces ..only; in Pastel shades, . with double lined overcheck; 54in wide. . Usual Price,: 16/6. - May Sale Price,: 8/11. All-Wool Diagonal‘ Afghalihe/ for frocks; in Rose, Lido, Brown, Green, Navy', and Black; 36in wide. v . Usual Pried, ;4/11. May Sale Price, 3/6. Chenille Spot Tweed,dhe eud onlyjdn Brown. 54in wide. ; Usual Price, 12/6. May, Sale; Price;-IJ/11. Angora Cloaking, one piece only; in Light Brown; 54in wide. Usual Price, 14/6. May Sale Price, 9/11. Jacquard Coating, one piece only; in Navy; 54in wide. Usual Price, 8/11, May Sale Price, 8/11. All-wool Knit Weave, for frocks; one piece only; in Black; 36in wide. Usual Price, 4/11. May Sale Price, 2/11, All-wool Diagonal Dress, one piece only; in Lido Blue; 36in wide. “.Usual Price, 6/11. May’Sale Price, 4/6. English All-wool Herringbone Tweed, for costumes or skirts; Navy-Grey tonings; 54in wide. Usual Price, 12/6. May Sale Price, 6/11. Fleck Tweed, two pieces only; in. Powder and Rose; 54in wide. Usual Price,..9/6. May Sale -Price, ’5/11. Cloaking Tweed,'one-end- only; in-Bottle Green; 54in wide. Usual Price, 12/6. May Sale Price,'6/11. UNDERWEAR and CHILDRENS 9 SECTION Shetland Woollen Camisoles/ ribbed at waist; in Peach and Cream. ; N.S. S.S. L.S. Usual Prices— ;£2/9, 3/6, 5/6. Sale Prices— 2/6, 3/3, 4/11. Cream Woven Vests, hound with silk braid; ho sleeves. ; . Usual Price, 2/6. Sale Price, 1/11. Silk and Wool Vests, in shaped opera styles; Peach, Sky, Apple, and Pink. ; Usual PricesrrS.W.,' 3/11; W., 4/lli;Sale Prices-—' ' 3/6; 4/6^ Interlock Woven Pyjamas, with contrasting' finishings; long sleeves.. Usual Price, 9/11. i Sale Price, 8/11, “ Vedonis ” Combinations, with buttoned fronts; V-neck'and short sleeves. ’ ' ' Usual Price, 11/6. Sale Price, 9/11*. Interlock Woven Nightdresses, with short or long sleeves.' " Usual Prices, 8/11 to 9/11. Sale Price, 7/11* Satin Lbcknit Underskirts, in shaped' styles,■ .and fitted shoulder; Apple. Black, Peach', and Azure. Usual .Price, 12/6. • >' Sale. Price; 9/11* Silk Locknit Underskirts, with shaped opera . top;.all shades. Usual-Price, 7/11. Sale Price; 5/11. Floral Aprons, with pocket. , i Usual Prices—l/6, 1/9,-2/6, 2/11. Sale Prices—l//3, 1/.6,.2/3, 2/6. Linene Smocks, in cross-over and '.buttoned styles; long sleeves; all shades. , Usual. Price,. 7/11. , Sale Price, 6/11. Woven Bloomers, in heavy interlock, with garter finish; women’s and O.S, ': 2/11. Silk-pleated Fleecy-lined Bloomers; in medium weight; assorted shades. . W. & 0.5., ex.O.S. ' .2/11, 3/6. Jason Pure Woollen, Knickers, riSbed at waist, and fancy pattern at; knee; Saxe, Green, and Fawn. .. .. Usual Prices—■ . W-,, 7/II; 0.5., 9/11. Sale Prices— 6/11; 8/11. A Table of Oddments m Uorsets, Corselettes, and Brassieres, In Berlei and English makes. , Usual Prices, 3/11 to 45/,, ALL HALF-PRICE. Navy Blazers, trimmed'with Red cord and pockets. ' . ’ ' Usual Price, 16/6. >. Sale Price, 12/111 Navy Gaberdine-Raincoats, belted styles. ■Usual Prices, 29/6 to 39/6. ’ All One Price, 15/6. SPECIAL OFFERS IN THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT 36in Sundour Madras Curtain Muslin; Cream ground, with daintily coloured design. Usual Price, 1/11 yd. May Sale Price, 1/3 yd. 38in Cotton Curtain Net. Usual Price, 1/11 yd.' May Sale Price, 1/3 yd. 36in Art. Silk * Brocade, for bedspreads, etc.; colours—Rose, Green, Gold, Blue, May Sale Price, 1/4* yd. 31 in Heavy /Quality Cretonnes, artistic designs arid- colourings. Usual Pried, 2/11 yd. ‘ May Sale Price, 1/6 yd. SOin Tapestry Covering, ah excellent range to select ’from. Usual Prices, 5/11, 5/3, May Sale Prices,' 5/3, 4/6, 47in Cottage Weave, in very pleasing' effects. ... Usual Price, 4/11 yd. May Sale. Price, 4/3 yd; 3ft Kapok Mattress— Usual Priee, 52/6. May Sale Price, 48/6. 4ft 6in Mill Wool Mattress— ’ - ' . > Usual Price,. 48 /.6. May Sale .Price, 45/6. 4ft 6in Kapok Mattress— Usual Price; 69/6.' May Sale' Price, 66/6, CARPETS, HEARTH RIJGS, REDDING, Good Having" at these Prices Carpets, Hearthrugs, and Bedding are good buying at these prices;— Velvet Hearthrugs, 48in x 24in. Usual Price, 10/9. May Sale Price, 9/3. Axminstef Hearthrugs, 63in x 32in. Usual Price, 23/6. May Sale Price, 21'/-, Velvet_Carpet Squares, 7ft 6in x 6ft., .Usual Price, 67/6. May Sale Price, 62/6. Axminstef Squares7ft. 6in.x 6ft-Usual Price, £4 15/4. May Sale Price, £4'2/6. 9ft x 6ft—Usual Price,. £5 12/6, _ . May Sale Price, £5 2/6; . 9ft x 7ft 6in— / Usual Price, £5 19/6. May Sale Price, £5 5/-. 9ft x 9ft—Usual Price, ’£7 3(6. May Sale Price, £6 7/6; Axminsler Carpet Runners^ ■27 in’ wide—Usual. Price,l3/ 9 ’ yd.: May Sale Price, 11/9 yd, ■ 3Gin wide—llsual /Price, 22/6 yd. . May Sale Price, 18/11,, yd; Fancy Cocoa; 27in wide—r-Usual' Price, '27-11' ydj May Sale Price,. 2/6 yd. For MEN and ROTS 8 only Men’s Tweed Overcoats, in Fawn and Brown shades; sizes 3,4,. 6 only. Sale Price, 70/-. Youths’ Tweed Overcoats, D.B. fitting shape; all sizes. Sale Prices —34/6; 36/-, 41/-. Men’s Winter-weight Dressing Gowns, contrasting collar and cuffs. Sale Price, 38/-. Ready-to-Wear Sac Suits, 2 or 3-button shapes; all new stock. Sale Prices—ll3/6, 123/6, 128/-. Small Boys’ Tweed Overcoats, belted or halfbelted shapes. ' Sale Prices—lß/-, 20/-, 22/-, 23/6. Ceylonette Pyjamas, all sizes. Special Price, 6/11. See panel on this page for overflow of Mr own Ewing 9 s Specials I Brown Ewing’s GLOVES and HOSIERY Kosie ” Scotch Knit Astrachan Wool GlOvbs, large gauntlet; in Brown, Beaver, and Navy. , May Sale Price, 6/11 pair. Finest Quality Elastic. Wrist Brown* Neppa Gloves,* perfect fitting, suitable for everyday wear; 7 ■ ■, ■ '" , ' 4 '; Mdy Sale Price, 6/11 pair. A Large Assortment of 50 Continental Skin Fleecy-lined Fur-trimmed Gloves, in Brown only. • ■" 10% Reduction on each pair. Canadian Pure Silk Full-fashioned Hose, witfe strong reinforced feet and welts; in all the newest tones. May Sale Price, 4/11 pair. Princes Street 1

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Evening Star, Issue 22637, 1 May 1937, Page 11

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