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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20827, 20 March 1931, Page 20

■■■■■■■rWWi It Costs No More at M. & C.'s Show Day.. WHAT TO DO TO-DAY A Suggestion from M* & C/s Show Day** McCall Pattern No. 6391. y% The "McCall Way" is One Way to Economise The ingenious woman who plies a skilful needle can effect considerable savings by making her own and her children's clothes—aided by McCall Patterns. A splendid selection of the latest Autumn styles just received. Here we illustrate McCall styles that can be fashioned from the new materials at very low cost. McCall Pattern No. 6391 Smart Coat for Young Lady's wear, size 36in. bust. Faced Cloth is recommended for this style, lined with Brocaded Art. Silk—Total Cost for Material and Lining, £3/7/5 McCall Pattern No. 6212 Ladies' Coat, average size figure of 38in. bust; made in 54in. Tweed Velour at 12/6 yard and Shot Art. Silk Lining at 3/11 —Total Cost for Material and Lining, £2/9/McCall Pattern No. 6400—This charming Evening Frock in Rayon Chine Taffeta at 8/H can be made at a Total Cost for Material of £3/1/3 McCall Pattern No. 6298Another delightful Evening Frock, made from De Lustred Satin at 8/6 per yard—The Total Cost for Material would be £2/1/6 if ; ''VyL £2. ttt-Zx vA'- -Jim McCall Pattern No. 6400. WM wmm McCall Pattern No. 6212. McCall Pattern No. 6262 — Young Lady'a Frock. May be made from 38/40 in. Feather-weight Tweed at 5/6 or 54in. Wool Crepe de Chine at 7/11 —Total Cost for Material, £l/2/5. £ k 5 / 6 u McCall Pattern No. 6298. McCall Pattern No. 6347. McCall Pattern No. 6347—A Dainty Frock for the petite type, size 36in. bust. Effective in Wool Charmelaino or Wool Tricotine—Total Coat for Material, £l/12/4. McCall Patterns Nos. 6269 and 6262. McCall Pattern No. 6269 Young Lady's Coat in Check or Flecked Tweed, with Diagonal Art. Silk Lining— Total Cost for Material and Lining, £l/15/McCall Pattern No. 6262—A useful Frock for House or street wear; makes up beautifully in 54in. Novelty Suiting at 12/6, in any of the season's newest colourings—Total Cost for Material, £l/14/5 Time for a cup of Morning or Afternoon Tea in the charming Tudor oom, or perhaps a Luncheon or Evening Tea appointment, and then an hour or two eisure y spen in promenading the establishment. , . The carrying out of such a suggestion will prove most interesting and pleasurable interesting because of the wide field covered* and pleasurable because one becomes au fait with the mode in every way. , , The windows themselves are worthy of : a special visit, for they set forth the fashion in a most authoritative manner —the new Shoes--the fabrics on the wonderful Second Floor-the Mens Exhibit "just up the stair."-the Showroom, with it, width and wealth of choice in Hats and Apparel —the Denmson demonstration of How to Make Things," and so on —And Do Please Note the Prices. - _ Inspection is welcomed always at M. & C.'s, but never more so than upon Show Day, when the merchandise collections are seen in all their freshness and variety. Tweeds —no longer just 1 weeds Tweeds for street and sports wear grow smarter and smarter. Nowadays there are many novelty versions of favourite old designs new effects m cec s, ec e and streaked surfaces—new, distinctive weaves in beautiful autumn co ourings o browns, wine, green, blues, beige. And both in sheer and heavy weights, the latest fabrics retain the old-fashioned virtue of superb wearing quality. For Ensembles: Tweeds in smart two-tone weaves with fancy checks; 38/40 in yard. For Day Frocks: Fine Tweeds In plain, fancy and flecked weaves; 36/38in.—3/6, 3/11, 5/6, 5/11, 6/6, 6/11 yard. Other suitable materials are Wool Crepe de Chine, woven from pure, soft yarn with rich crepe effect, in fashionable tonings; 54in.—7/11, 11/6 yard. Suitings in black and white effects; 54in.—1176, 12/6, 13/6 yard. For Costumes: Medium - weight Tweeds 54in., from 5/11 yard. ; Alsot All - wool Suitings 7/11; 54in., 11/6 yard. English Worsteds - 54in., 7/11, 8/11, 11/6 to 257- yard. Tricotine—• 54in., 12/6 yard. Charmelaine — 54in., 1179 yard. Pin-spot Suiting—--54in., 15/6 yard. Barathea, in black only—s4in., 1176 yard. For Coats: New All-wool Faced Cloths, correct weight; 54in.— 11/6, 14/6 to 18/11 yard. Heavy Coating Tweeds of good serviceable homespun types; 54/56 in 5/11 to 12/6 yard. Tweed Velours; 54in.—1276 yard; Honeycomb Coatings; 56in.—13/11 yard. Pin Spot Coatings,; 56in.—12/11. Exclusive Lengths: Exceptionally desirable fabrics for frocks and costumes; also lengths of smart Woollen Plaids for the fashionable "sun-ray" pleated skirt. A Velvet Season Velvet achieves a new distinction for the Autumn mode. The smooth, clinging quality of this ever popular fabric is ideally suited for the slim, youthful line of t e newer fashions. Browns, greens, blues, wine and black are the key colours. Rayon Velvet: A highly developed Printed Velveteens: New Tweed, type of last year's fabric, embracing floral and geometric types for day m quality from a to all silk, the newest and most gorgeous frocks. Soft, deep pile and twj 1 and embracing designs. For fashionable frocks. back. Drapes and wears well. able shades for autumn, ensembles and bridge coat*-27in., 27in.--f/11, 5/6 to 6/6 yard. 35/36 m. , •. 5/115 35in., 4/6, 5/11 to 1176. Tinsel Broches and Lame: Extremely Mairocains: 6/11 to 15/6 yard. modern. Woven in glorious colour- Failles: 8/11 to 13/6 yard. Printed Velveteens: New Tweed, floral and geometric types for day frocks. Soft, deep pile and twill back. Drapes and wears well. 27in. —4/11, 5/6 to 6/6 yard. Tinsel Broches and Lame: Extremely modern. Woven in glorious colourRing Velvet: For the ultra smart type of frock or bridge coat. A superb quality fabric of wonderful texture. Classical designs in excellent taste. 36/38 in 16/6. Embossed Velour Georgette: Introducing colour in smart printed designs on georgette; embossed with rich velvet on georgette ground. An unrivalled collection in the newest shades and multicolour patterns. High fashion fabric for bridge coats, afternoon and evening frocks. 35/36 in 15/6 yard. ings and glittering with gold and silver lame threads. Rather stiff for some purposes, and sheer for gowns that require a definite draping quality. Mainly for bridge coats, evening wear, and graceful wraps. 35/36 in 15/6 yard. De-Lustred Satin: Always elegant—• always in fashion. This is one of the new rayon-types of dull face satin with marocain reverse. For dressy wear. 38in.—8/6 yard. Printed Taffetas: In charming designs and colourings, ideally suited for dance or general evening wear. 35 in 8/11 yard. Crepes: 4/11 to 12/6 yard. All-silk Georgette: Rich, supple quality, drapes well, and -a perfect fabric for pleating. In strong demand for day and evening frocks. Almost every new and wanted shade. 36/38in.—4/11 to 9/11 yard. Printed Chiffon: Conventional to elaborate designs in white, pastel and dark grounds. All silk and very special value. 38in.—5/11, 7/11,8/11. Fur Trimmed for Added DistinctionNot only Coats, but Frocks, Costumes and even Knitwear, must have trimmings of fur this season. We have a wide range of Styles and types of furs for every purpose, all first-grade qualities, taped and padded ready for use. Opouum Fur Trimming, in Sable, Natural, Golden Wolf and Skunk Opossum—4- inch, 19/6; 6-inch, 29/6; 8-inch, 39/6 yard. Foxaline, specially suited for trimming bridge coats, evening frocks, wraps, and lighter garments; new evening shades and white—4-inch, 16/6, 18/6; 6-inch, 22/6, 25/6; 8-inch, 32/6 yard. Thibet —A soft, long-haired fur, suitable for children's garments; very serviceable —3-inch, 15/6; 5-inch, 22/6. Thibetine —A heavy fur, specially guaranteed non-shedding; most durable; ideal for hard wearing coats and costumes—— 4-inch, 14/6; 6-inch, 24/6; 8-inch, 29/6 Coney—A flat fur that is a strong feature thin season for tweed coats and costumes. In grey, light brown, fawn, and beaver—4-inch, 12/6; 6-inch, 18/6; 8-inch, 25/6 yard. Fur S«ts—A special feature this season are Collar and Cuff Sets, in Kid Paw. Persian Lamb, Persian- Paw, Caracul, and Musquaiih——From 42/6 set. M. & C. Cutting-out Service Greatly Appreciated.—Fully competent cutter to save you time and trouble in cutting out any garment. Correct ht assured. Very moderate charges:— Skirt or Underskirt. }/- Frock or Coat 2/Jumper or Blouse 1/6 Ensemble .i«« H* —And the Dress Adviser An expert, proficient in all the details of dressmaking, who will advise you, n«t only regarding how to make your dre»«, but the types of material, colour and style that will best suit your individual requirements. Such helpful advice will ensure success and satisfaction. Milne & Choyce Ltd. Queen Street Auckland

Stock Rescued from THE GREAT FIRE AT MODERN SHOES LTD. a month ago is NOW BEING QUITTED by FOOTWEAR LTD. AT THEIR Big Karangahape Rd. Store. Thousands of men and women who witnessed this Great Fire have already secured large quantities of Salvaged Goods from K.K. Footwear, Ltd.