PARIS IN AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17347, 19 December 1919, Page 6

PARIS IN AUCKLAND.

MRS. E. PALMER. ' Mrs. E. Palmer, ladies' outfitter, of 234 -f Queen Street (adjoining the Princess n Theatre), formerly ran a successful ° business of this kind at Avondale, but n seeing a good opening in the heart of d Queer .treet, she disposed of the suburban it business, and removed to the city—a step >■- she has never had occasion to regret. A ™ lady of her ability and enterprise was lost ft in a mere suburb of the city, and she d now has a far wider scope for the exercise e of her calling, and undoubted talent. Her •. decision to exchange surbnrban for city 1- business life was influenced to a cone siderable extent by the many complaints that reached her to the effect that Queen y. Street prices were, in many cases, ex- . cessive. And when she removed to the e .premises she now occupies it was with r the full determination to do a strictly spot [• cash trade. She buys for cash, and she '" sells for cash, she makes no bad debts, { , she imports the bulk of her goods direct, I and her buyer is a keen business-man, in a touch with the world's best markets. '• With all these advantages in her favour, '" it is not surprising to find Mrs. _ Palmer claiming to be selling the goods I she specialises in at 5s in the £ below ordinary retail rates. Her leading lines are costumes, blouses and dresses, although she does an extensive business also in skirts, crash coats, I sports' coats, hosiery, bloomers, and vests, etc. Other specialities are ball-room " frocks and trousseaux. . On the floor above the store is the " dressmaking department, where a staff of highly skilled dressmakers are con- . stantly engaged in making up stock goods and in executing special orders for customers. These clever modistes can * copy any garment, and thsir reproductions of the latest Parisian and London models are executed with such marvellous fidelity ' that the copies are practically in--8 distinguishable from the originals. J Although so recently established in Queen Street, Mrs. Primer is already wellknown, and it may truly be said that she ' numbers amongst her patrons many of the 1 leaders of Auckland society. Examples of her ready-made garments may be seen 3 at the showroom, and very beautiful many I of these goods are, but it is in executing • commissions to ord«r that the subject of i this notice particularly excels. She may be seen daily at the showroom, and ladies 3 are cordially invited to call at any tim« 5 to inspect the goods and examine Mrs. ; Palmer's latest fashion-plates, fresh >. supplies of which she receives by every mail from Paris and also from London. A POPULAR RESTAURANT. THE TIFFIN. ! This .-np-ll -known restaurant haf gone J ahead by leaps and bound* during the pas! year, and was never more prosperous than it is at the present time. So -great has been the increase in the number of its ■ patrons that the proprietary—the Tiffin Catering Company, Ltd.has been compelled to instal a number of additional tables and add largely to the seating accommodation. The TiSLi <>T.es its success to the ■wnir-' able way in which it is run. Tha bui-of-fare is always excellent, with of variety. The viands are well coo* -sd and temotingly served, the waitresses are numerous and most attentive to the requirements of the guests, the fine diningroom is well appointed, and the many tables, with their snowy linen and attractive display of glass and cutlery, etc., present a most attractive appearance, while the class of people frequenting the establishment is most select. Dinner is served daily from 12 o'clock to two, and many commercial and professional men are among the habitues of the Tiffin, which is also largely patronised by ladled. Tea may bs partaken of at this house betw«*a five and sevr- p.m., when the I £•"•«.■ grills. 4.c.- v I ~\ is TiflVo. is famous, :.on:-. ii fea-tux,.-. n V , menu. Ihef are j da, - ;-, .'.jflfi, i !-. has. by t>.e way, b«» .-*•> < »ita "' ihs ] iiung'" for tb«'. ! r--=*rti-M? to pavrt-aise Hie, j Tiffin ior tea beiore proceeding to the scene of ih>ii eE.joywrat. This is an excellent s.rrn'\g&Li .1 «*;! oae calculated to greasy e*-h-fh-«i -;.;.* r i<.ssure of a " night out." Mention should be made of the th.H that The Tiffin specialises in catering f:>r all sorts of social functions, including wadding breakfasts, private banquets, suppers, smoke concerts, " welcomes home,' and " eend-offs." Those desirous of entertaining their friends in this way can arrange for the function to take place at The Tiffin, at their own homes, or at public halls, etc. . Estimates for catering of every description are supplied free of charge, and letters or telegrams relating to this branch of The Tiffin's extensive trade receive prompt attention. The 'phone number of th restaurant is 2171. MR. JAS. S. PRINCE. ELEGANT AND USEFUL XMAS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS. "Prince's," as it is familiarly known, is located, as most people are aware, in Queen Street, opposite the Herald Office, and is one of' Auckland's leading establishments of its kind. Mr. Prince, the proprietor of this concern, has been for five-and-forty years cater for the Auckland public. For a quarter of a century he was in Victoria Street, and for the last 20 years has been carrying on in Queen Street. Mr. Prince's premises have recently been entirely re-modelled and brought into line with the most modern establishment of this kind. The store is lofty, and presents a very pleasing appearance, both inside and out. The electric light has been installed, the show-cases are of the latest' design, and the stock-in-trade is well displayed. Just now Prince's is looking its brightest, and here those in quest of beautiful things, and also of useful things, adapted for presentation, will find a multitude of articles suitable as Xmas or New Year gifts. And when it comes to pre-sent-giving there are few things that are more prized (especially by ladies) than articles of jewellery. With the limited space at our disposal it would be impossible to describe a tithe of the lovely things awaiting inspection at this store, and all we can do is to draw attention to some of' the more attractive lines.. A new shipment of diamond rings is sure to attract attention, and so are the many beautiful wristlet watches (a spe- ' eiality of the house). Prices range, for lacues' watches of this description, from 755, and those for men's use are obtainable from 50s. Brooches there are in endless variety, from the little plain or fancy gold brooch costing but a few shillings, ''. to the gem-adorned brooch worth manv pounds. Pendants are a scarce line to-day, but Prince's have a great assortment of them, expensive and inexpensive. Dress and engagement-rings are here also in profusion, and there are hundreds of articles in solid silver ware, any one of which : would make a charming present—biscuit- , barrels in polished oak, silver-mounted, ] also m art china; salad-bowls and servers, • dainty silver-mounted handbags, candle- , sticks, cruets, sets of carvers and table ' cutlery (in cases), silver-mounted Malacca • walking sticks with stag-horn handles, '• silver cigarette-boxes, hundreds of gold ■ and silver watches, etc, etc.. Those who ' require something lower in price than ' solid silver goods will find most of these articles duplicated in electro. Visitors are i cordially welcomed, inspection is particu- i invited, and no «ne is asked to-buy, i '* ' W