SOME EXQUISITE UMBRELLAS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18895, 18 December 1924, Page 15

SOME EXQUISITE UMBRELLAS.

TO BE SECURED AT WALKER'S, ST. KEVIN'S ARCADE.

There is oil view at Walker's tho last shop on the right-hand side of St. Kevin's Arcade, in Karangahape Road, one of the most delightful selections of umbrellas and sunshades to be seen anywhere. There aro umbrellas of every description and variety to suit a hundred and one tastes.

Thero is an excellent range of tho latest umpty umbrella, now so popular with tho ladies. Tho handles aro of artistic design and tho quality and colourings of the cloth quito unique and decidedly appealing. In larger sizes aro tho chubby and niilitairo makes. The problem of the husband who has in mind a useful and at tho samo time pleasing present for his wife is hero solved. Tho prices are all exceedingly reasonable. \\ alker s also stock beach umbrellas or sunshades in the shape of Japaneso and Chinese designed shades. Not only do these shades have tho desired effect, 'but they are also quito ornamental. This admirable little shop also contains somo umbrellas that should appeal to the feminine taste by reason of their quaintness and novelty. For instance, there aro umbrellas in any colour you want trimmed with marabout. These beggar description, and the best way to judge their effectiveness is to see. They should prove adinirablo at the Ellerslie races. Then again, there are black silk umbrellas adorned with handpainted designs in oil. These designs embellish tho appearance of an already fine umbrella, and they will not wear oft'. There is also a selection of handles, and buvers -may select one and Walker s will cover it. Men s walking sticks and umbrellas aro also 011 sale. An interesting side line in connection with Walker's is the collection of calendars, all ai Statically carried out. Tho top parts consist of views framed in wood, with the calendar appended, and tho result is an article that is more than a calendar —an ornament for any home. A'niin the price is moro than reasonable for tho quality of the goods. Thero is also on sale a fine range of handkerchiefs and knitted silk jumpers, as well as several novelty lines. Walker's is an ideal little shop, and onco you visit thero you will bo suro to buy.