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Autumn & Winter Fashions Recently to band by the Steamers ToDgariro, Arawa, Aorangi, and ship Invercargill, at TE ARO HOUSE. YVhen the Orders for these Goods were sent Home some few months after the fire, we fully expected to.be in the New Premises for the present Season’s Business, and consequently the Orders were in excess, of onr usual requirements. We have thus an EXCEEDINGLY LARGE STOCK ; and, in order to effect a Speedy Distribution during the Season, we Bhali sell very largely at THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Will be found, to contain all the latest outcomes of Fashion. Many of the new Fabrics are exceedingly pretty and will make up admirab'y. We enumerate the NEW WOOL CANVAS, CURLED CLOTH, PLUSH STRIPES, CAMEL-HAIR. HOMESPUNS, FOULE SERGES, MATTING CLOTH, &c„ in all the leading and fashionable shades. Special lot of Colored Melton Cloth, very durable and effective at per yard. Attention is specially directed to our Season’s importation of VELVETEENS, and to the two excellent makes which have established themselves as first favorite with the Ladies of Wellington—to wit, The SAPPHIRE, at 1/5, 2/, 2/6, 2/9, 3/6 per vard. The LOUIS, at 2/3, 2/11, 3/6, 4/6, 5/, 6/, per yard. Customers will please see tliat tlie name is stamped on tlie back of all LOUIS VELVETEENS, as none are genuine without it.

We are also showing a very Large Assortment of BLACK CASHMERES, bought unusually and which will be sold at 1/9, 2/3, 2/9, 8/6, 4/, 4/6, and 5/ per yard. Of kfLK PLUSHES, in Black and about Thirty different shades of color, we have a Magnificent Assortment. Every lady should see these before making any purchase. We quote them at 4/9 per yard and upwards. our Buyer has seut oufc to us a very choice range of the most ELEGANT ROBES for making up that we have ever seen. Each robe is in a box containing sufficient material and trimming for a complete dress, together with a fashion plate. These are very handsome Wool Fabrics, with Plush, Braid, Jet, Oxidised Bead, and Astrachan Trimmings, and range in price from 29/6 to NINE GUINEAS. DRESSMAKING Is still carried on with the Same efficiency, smartness, elegance and fit, as heretofore. Ladies would do well to select their materials as early as possible, in order to ensure* baviog their dresses made without delay. To one thing we would especially call attention. We have frequently been importuned to make up dress fabrics bought elsewhere, and we wish it to be clearly understood that, with every wish to oblige, we 2HUSt TOOSi* Aro H<Mise ine to make up any materials that are not bought at Te IN THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT We are showing the LATEST FASHIONS AS WORN IN PARIS “AND LONDON. The Stock of HATS, BONNETS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, AIGRETTES, and every Millinery requisite, has been selected with excellent taste, add must command the approval of all who will pay a visit to our Show Room. THE GLOVE DEPARTMENT Is well supplied with an excellent assortment in TAFFETA, LINED TAFFETA CASHMERE, SUEDE and KID. While the assortment is excellent and varied, the prices are exceedingly moderate. 4-BUTTON FLORENCE KID GLOVES in BLACK and COLORS, 5/- PAIR. THE HOSIERYIDEPARTMENT Is full of the best makes and colors in LADIES’ and CHILDREN’S HOSE adapted for the Autumn and Winter Seasons. ’ In laces, ribbons, &c.. We are showing all the latest novelties, together with a very elegant assortment of COLLARETTES IN SILK, PLUSH, LACE and SILK HANDKERCHIEFS RUCHINGS, FRILLINGS, &c., &c. ’ MANTLE DEPARTMENT.— Our importations for the present Beason are fully equal to, if not superior to any previously shown. Ladies should make it a point to pav an early visit, and inspect th» novelties in FUR-LINED CIRCULAR CLOAKS and DOLMANS, ULSTERS, in Plain, Checked, Curled Cloth, and Astrachan, HANDSOME JACKETS and VISITES in Silk, Plnsb, Ottoman, Broch6 Velvets, &c. COSTUMES in a variety of materials and the newest fashions, LADIES’ STRIPED SKIRTS, ULSTERINGS, in Melton Cloth, Cheviot, Curled Cloth, Astrachan, &c. FLANNEL DEPARTMENT.— Owing to the low price in wool we are able to offer EXTRAORDINARY VALUE IN FLANNELS, and we would invite special attention to these goods. We ke- p only the very best makes, which for quality and lowness of price cannot be excelled in tiv- city. THE SHEETING AND CALICO DEPARTMENT Our Stock of SHEETINGS was never larger or better assorted, while for real sterling value they are SIMPLY UNAPPROACHABLE BY ANY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL HOUSE IN THE CITY. Good Housewives should make a note of this. We have in stock, bought direct from the makers, about 5,000 yards of Sheetings in all width from 40 to 100 inches ; and 25,000 yards of the best makes in Calicoes. THE BLANKET DEPARTMENT,— We shall give some splendid value In WHITE and COLORED BLANKETS this Season, having imported by the “ Invercargill ” 12 bales of 50 pairs each, equal to 600 pairs ; while previously received and on their way will make a grand total of 1,500 pairs. Oar quotations will be exceedingly low 9/4 White Blankets, 6/11, 9/6, 12/6 per pair I 11/4 White Blankets, 13/6, 21/6, 25/6 per pair 10/4 White Blankets, 12/6, 15/, 17/6 per pair J 12/4 White Blankets, 34/6, 39/6, 49/6 per pair GENERAL FURNISHINGSOur present Season’s imports comprise, among others, 1,000 White Quilts, in various makes, from 3/11 to 39/6. 2,000 pairs Lace Curtains, from 1/11 to 65/- 2,050 yards Table Damask, from IOJd to 4/6 per yard. Wool Damasks 2/11 per yard. 20,000 -quare yards Linoleum substitute, from 4Jd to 2/. 2,000 square yards Heavy Linoleum, from 2/6 to 3/6. 4,050 square yards Best Quality Linoleum, 4/. 990 yards Tapestry Carpets 1/9 per yard. 1,750 yards best Tapestry Carpets, 3/11 per yard. 1270 yards Wool Brussels Carpet 3/6 per yard. 1,575 yards Best Brussels Carpets 4/6 per yard. We would respectfullyp.sk our Customers and the Public generally to carefully note the address — viz., 4 DOOES UP FROM CORNER OF DIXON STREET, And Next Allan’s Chemist. JAMES SMITH, TE AJR O HOUSE, CUBA STItEET, WELLINGTON.

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New Zealand Mail, Issue 741, 14 May 1886, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 New Zealand Mail, Issue 741, 14 May 1886, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 New Zealand Mail, Issue 741, 14 May 1886, Page 1

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