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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22538, 1 October 1936, Page 21

BIRTHDAY WEEK THE 70th ANNIVERSARY BEING CELEBRATED BY REMARKABLE OFFERINGS FROM ALL DEPARTMENTS. Seasonable and wanted merchandise—in the majority of instances new 'goods that have not been shown before—Special Purchases—savings that will be appreciated by a shopping public whose generous support has made possible our 70 years of trading in this city. To-day's announcement enumerates but a few of the buying opportunities. Prudent shoppers will pay a visit to every Department LOOK FOR THE BIRTHDAY TICKETS, and benefit by these very attractive savings. NU-LIFE NAIL CONDITIONER A scientific preparation that softens and revives the nailii, by penetrating and restoring the needed oils. Imparts new lustre, too. Complete with Nail Buffer, at a f 4 remarkable Anniversary Pricing. */ ** SPUN SILK HANDKERCHIEFS New stripes—new checks—ground colours of Brown, Wine, Red, Blue, Green, Apricot, and Gold—all guaranteed fadeless. Astonishing value, for the Usual Value is 1/- each. M arras cloth cushions Stencilled in new attractive floral designs, and complete with One Dozen Skeins of Embroidery Wool for working. « each. Anniversary Price, «/ » BOXED STATIONERY Specially secured and released at an exceptional Anniversary Pricing. Quality Stationery with .narrow coloured border. Ideal for gifts Regular 4/11 Value. Make use of the Free Initialling Service during Birthday Week PURE SILK STOCKINGS Heavy weight first quality and dependable wearing. Reinforced lisle feet and wide suspender tops. In Fawn, Beige, Suntan, Grey, Gunmetal, Coffee—Usual Value, 9/11. Anniversary Price, 5/11 pair. SISOL AND PARIAVA STRAWS— They're the newest styles wide brims with shallow or folded crowns —trimmings of cellophane braid, gardenias, gay posies and unusual novelties. In Brown, Navy, Cherry, Beige, Black, and White Usually 19/6. * 'f /a > Anniversary Price, g / TAILORED STRAWS Secui'ed specially for Birthday Week. Fine quality Hats in a wide diversity of styles including small, rolled or flat Sailors—and the new Marie Stuart brim lines. Novelty trimmings of glass and chromium. Colours: Navy, Brown, Black, Natural, Blue, and Cherry—Usually 17/6. Anniversary Price, 12/6 \ vJ**> HATS FOR MADAME A wide assortment of straws including Bangkok and Baku. Flower trimmings are very important—and real Osprey feathers are a fashion feature. Colours: Navy, Black, and B,vown. All head fittings. Anniversary Price, 29/6 v ■ - H V** EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY Finest quality Balibuntal and Paribuntal Straws in natural colourings. Small or graceful, sweeping brims in a wide diversity of styles. Trimmings of novelties, ribbons, flowers. Extraordinary Value. Anniversary Price, V HAT AND BRUSH STANDS Novel Hat Stands Feather Duster and Clothes Brush Set. Brightly coloured—useful —remarkably pi-iced Usually .gf « 10/6 to 12/6 3/ ** Remember, it's not too early to shop for Christmas when you use the Lay-By! EXCLUSIVE JEWELLERY Necklets' Bracelets, Clips and Brooches in a wide range of delightful styles and rich colourings. Worth, in the usual way, 8/11 jp# to 10/6 Anniversary Price, 3/ TRIANGLE SCARVES Checks, stripes, spots and modernistic designs. Colours: Cherry/White, Navy/White, Red/ White, Lido/White, Brown/White, 4 Bottle/White t'V-v ; lllllli FIRST RELEASE 1 IMPORTED DAY FROCKS Just arrived from overseas! Crepe Romaine and Novelty Weaves—with pleated skirts and the new flared skirts short or long sleeves—and fascinating collars of crisp organdie frills, of pleats, rouleau and applique. Colours include Jubilee Blue, Phlox Pink, Marina, Fawn, and Navy. S.S.W., S.W. and W. sizes. Anniversary Price, 59/6 Individual FROCKS AND ENSEMBLES A marvellous collection of unusual styles—no two alike—in plain and printed Crepes and Sheers—flower, spot and geometric designs in all the new Spring colourings. The ensemble sketched highlights the new twin materials, the Frock in Crepe de Chine with flared tunic in matching Ninon the tailored Frock features the importance of pleats. Sizes: S.W., w 08 £5/19/6 TO Vfc* " Jf 59/6 TUB FROCKS Short sleeves, pleated skirts with pique or self-coloured collars and belts. Checks and multi-colour Tartan effects 'in Gingham. Predominating colours: Green, Brown, Blue, Black, Red. S.S.W. to O.S. \ £5/19/6 6/11 ANNIVERSARY SAVINGS ON M & C QUALITY FABRICS GROUPING OF QUALITY SILKS For smart race frocks, afternoon frocks and ensembles. Pure Silks in neat Paisley designs—Floral Crepes in Pastels, Black, Navy or Coloured Grounds — /af rij Qualities worth 12/6 to 17/6 in the usual way. Q# ■ ■ 36-inch Yard SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY SILK OFFER Qualities selling 6/11 to 8/11 in the usual way. Uncrushable Printed Georgettes—Flat Crepes—Over-checked Spot Crepes Printed Matt and Rough Crepes. J /ii 4 Ideal for sports and Summer frocks. 40 fi' J, effects and colourings. 36 inches wide Yard PRINTED RAYSYLK GEORGETTE A wonderful selection—from dainty Pastels to Brown and Navy. Monotones, florals, gay geometries, spaced motifs. Suitable for distinctive morning, afternoon / 4 <fl or evening wear. 36 inches wide—Regularly ■ / B J. 2/11 to 3/6 yard Yard SILK FABRICS Delightful collection of Printed Crepes Georgettes and Ninons—Printed Sheers and Rough Crepes in monotones, multi-colours and Paisleys —9O different /4 4 effects. Ideal for day or evening and worth J. JL 5/6 to 7/11 in the usual way. 36-inch Yard "SHADOCREPE THE NEW WOVEN RAYON FABRIC A smart, serviceable M & C fabric for frocks, blouses, shirts, pyjamas and other cool Summer apparel. Self and multi-colour designs in GUARANTEED FADELESS COLOURS. Recommended for splendid wear and excellent laundering. 29-inch. STRIPED "SHADOCREPE," \j£ CHECKED, \j9 BIRTHDAY WEEK celebrating in the McCall Section with a Special FREE CUTTING-OUT SERVICE ENGLISH DINNER SERVICE THIRTY-ONE PIECES Anniversary Price 39/6 TO-MORROW SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY FREE SERVICE OFFERS FREE CUTTING - OUT of frocks and other garments for customers purchasing an M & C fabric and a McCall Pattern. Secure your frock length, and have it cut by an expert! Free during Birthday Week. INITIALLING OF STATIONERY and PLAYING CARDS purchased during .» Birthday Week —a timely offer enabling one to choose early gifts, and have them monogrammed free. DYEING OF EVENING SHOES Another free service offer to celebrate our Anniversary. Shoes purchased on the Mezzanine Balcony tinted to any shade desired. A SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEN—FREE HAT BLOCKING —Your old hat cleaned and reblocked without charge if a new one is purchased.—Man's Floor. FLOWER-MAKING DEMONSTRATION S the fascinating art of making wood-fibre flowers, demonstrated and explained free of charge to all purchasers of the inexpensive flower-making materials. bring your own scissors. FLOWER-TINTING demonstrating use of the famous Lily Powders in many delightful hues. On the Street Floor during Birthday Week. NARCISSI 4-ply FINGERING WOOLS Fashion says " knitteds," and now comes this remarkable opportunity to secure smart Wools for Summer garments and sports wear. Delightful shades and AILA skein, two-tone effects ART. SILK GLOVES Medium flared gauntlet. Wash excellently—good reliable quality. Colours: Navy, White, Beige, and Brown. All sizes. P a ' r * Anniversary Price, Two Outstanding Groupings PERFUME BOTTLES—Beautifully cut semicrystal with long drop stoppers. Pastel shades of Rose, Jade, Amethyst, Blue—also Clear Crystal. Usually 4/6 Anniversary Price, 2/9 Usually 5/6 Anniversary Price, 3/3 Usually 6/6 Anniversary Price, 3/9 POWDER BOWLS in new frosted effects and delightful cuttings. Dainty Pastel shades. 4/6 for 3J& Secure the Christmas Gift now by LAY-BY, Cosmetic Section Street Floor '■ a The Sportswear Department Presents LIGHT-WEIGHT SKIRTS Smartly tailored in soft Check Woollens. Attractive styles with buttons, pleats and pockets—ideal for present wear —Usually 22/6. nj ft //» Anniversary Price, JUMPERS and CARDIGANS Short sleeves light-weight, in Shetland Wool. Pastel shades —Blue, Green, Primrose, Pink— Usually 8/11. /£+ Anniversary Price, # / MAIDS' SWAGGER COAT The new finger-tip length high Peter Pan collar and smartly pointed pockets. Colours : Natural, Margaret Rose, Jubilee Blue, Green. Anniversary Price, mm Tvg 19/6 (Ply I * r™ WmmmW > s . t \< / 35/. LINEN and PANAMA HANDBAGS Washable and all White. A new shipment of some of the most delightful and smartest styles in Bags we have seen for some time. Many " Park Lane" Bags—and " Aqua Sec " Bags which are water and spot proof. Wonderful Value! Anniversary Price, 14/6 Model Handbags In Black, Brown, Beige, Navy, and Red. No two styles alike —all featuring new fashion highlights Worth in the usual way 55/- to 70/-. Anniversary Price, W/™ i \ • % % Ten delightful designs in modernistic and neat conventional border designs. Extra large Meat Dish, 6 Soup Coupes, 6 Dinner Plates, 6 Bread and Butter Plates, 6 Entree Plates, 2 Vegetable Dishes, 2 Meat Dishes, 1 Gravy Boat. A SALAD SET TO MATCH —Seven pieces consisting of 1 Salad Bowl and 6 Rimmed Fruit Plates 4/6 Inclusive Price for S8 Pieces China and Art Section —Street Floor Annexe EXTRAORDINARY BELT OFFER B9—Fine punching on Dull Matt surface; 2iin. wide. In White, Brown, Navy, Red, Black, Green—l/ 11. B4—Smooth Patent finish, and two-toned buckle. In Nile Green, Pink, Red, Brown, Black, Pastel Blue, Navy, Maize—l/ 11. BB—Novel cut-out design on oval buckle. Suedette, in Royal, Navy, Red, Green, Black, Brown—l/ 11. B7—Attractive Suedette Belt, 2iin. wide. In Navy, Royal, Brown, Red, Black—l/ 11. SMARTLY TAILORED DRESSING GOWNS In finely corded fabric with Satin design in futuristic pattenj? Roll collar long inset sleeves and silk girdle. Colours: Navy, Saxe, Green, Wine, Rose. Sizes: S.W., -W., O.S. Special Anniversary 4g| // Offer *7/ ® FUJI SILK PRINCESS SUPS Gored shape with round neck , finished with self binding. Colours: Navy, Beige, Saxe, Grey. Sizes: 34in, 36, 38-inch bust Usually 9/6. !£. Anniversary Price, #/™ SUEDE LOCKNIT TWO-PIECE SETS Of Princess Slip, slim fitting, with opera top and embroidered sprays—and Bloomers with elastic waist and knees. Colours: Peach, Ivory, Parchment, Sky, Rose. W. sizes only— Usually 21/-. Vttk set Anniversary Price, PRINTED SMOCKS Guaranteed fast colour. New small flower designs on grounds of Rose, Blue or Green. Crossover style with tie belt at back, and short sleeves. Sizes: S.W. W. O.S. X.O.S. Lengths: 46 48 50 52 Anniversary Prices: 4/11 5/6 LACE FLOUNCINGS NIGHTDRESS TOPS AN OPEN SANDAL Our London Buyers searched the markets for this Birthday Week Special. Qualities worth 6/11 to 8/6 Now 2/11 yard. Light and Dark Beige, Wine, Black, Reseda, Emerald, Peach, Prune, Nigger, Leaf Mould, Flame, Orange, 4 Cardinal. 34 inches wide. £1 J[ J[ Yard Two previous shipments quickly cleared. Now a third consignment arrives just in time for Birthday Week—single or double nets—four styles Cream Ecru Beige Worth 4/6 and 4% 141 upwards J[ JJ, Smartly punched on the wide straps and fastened with attractive buckle. Made on the new American last, with " moulded sole." Very light and flexible. Cuban heel. In Blue, White or Parchment Calf. All sizes and half sizes 15/6 pair. Ms MILNE & CHOYCE LTD 15 7 6 An M & C Corset at Anniversary Pricing— CLASP FRONT Lightly boned in Peach Brocade with sections of superior quality elastic. Ideal for Summer wear. Sizes 23 to 28. Also a light-weight Side-Hook model. Sizes 26 to 32. Anniversary 4/v //* Price llj/b »\ , . 1 k ..: J f ' ,v t;-