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Southland Times, Issue 9972, 21 September 1888, Page 4

Drapers. __" ■*™, SPRING! where PLANET-EARTH locality InTercargillPASSING NOTB No. 3,-SOOIAL LIFJB IN MAES. By^an Eyewitness. Martians being etfaercal tbeir mode of life is simply superbly delightful, tbeir afternoon tea parties, or what we call te* partiei, are charming social reunions where the highest culture is brought to hear in tke convertation, it is delightful to hear it— the contrast between our — Here comes that horrid MrsH , what a FEARFUL bonnet she has on &c, , &c. In pops Mrs H — - Oh, how delighted to see you, 'pon my word it is too bad of yoa not to rail oftener, I'm so awfully pleased to see you, Dear me wheie did you buy that PRETTY bonnet, and so on ad lib. But then don't yon see, talking political economy with " Adam Smith " and '■ Stuart Mill," the evolution theory with " Darwin." History with "Macauley," poetry with " Byron," Politics c with " Pitt," The art of Dress say with " Price and Bnlleid" and so on and co on. Is it any wonder that Martians are ahead of us in mental Culture, that they are, can be no two opinions. EDUCATION ii based on a system of no eram — no Inspector of Education Committees or Boards of mismanagement, all is done in the most simple way, and the results can be better imagined than described. The Government (meets once in five years) is a Communiitic one. Home Kule. local Self Government, (no coercion there), No Army or Navy Estimates, or Property Tax, or Pension Lists, or Jog rolling, or Bellamys, or Hansard/ or Upper Honse of "Nondescripts," this is left for poor suffering humanity on earth, Their Religion is based on evidences that cannot be controverted, it re quires no advertising , tea fights, or other STIMULANTS to keep it going, Bvery one is of ONE mind, the services are moit musical and combined with the most superb ritual, and buildingß architecturally of gorgeous description blend most admirably with all their otker refinements— Oh the Mnsic — we expect down soon a " phonograph" with the subhmeet harmony in it. When we get it we intend publishing the " score" orders booked ! They have Banks there and the Managers are at their wits end to find customers, to take over Drafts ; how different HERE — no blessful FOURTHS, or half.yearly balances or paying dividends ont of principal. The Press is absolutely free, free papers, free advertising ; cost charged to Education. Their Lawyers (ONE to a million) are equity Lawyers and don't refer to tke MAN in the Uoon fo; a precedent, No Justices injustice there, neither do their Doctors treat you for the measles when you bave the whooping congh. Fnrther information regarding Mars can be had at the BON MARCHE STORES. PRICE AND BULLEID. London Fashion Papers and Trade Reports informs us that— Stripes for Dresses are the correct thing Short Jackets in several designs worn Stockingette Jackets still much in vogue Broche apd Striped " Visites" as much as ever Bonnets are still worn high Hats with wide front, brims turned up at back Hats— Sailors and Obic much in demand Lace Flouncings and Muslins in demand Green Shades fashionable, •' Watercress" Green The advance of " Chemiitry" is always producing new shudes Flanellettes always in great demand Embroidered Robes still Fashionable Our Buyer having cent us a sprinkling of the very latest for first shipment, we ■hall show the same on or about MONDAY, 3RD SEPTEMBER. The Striped Prints Are the " Acme" of good taste, and look like band* of Bbady Plueb, and of equal appearance to goods ten times the price. THIS LINE IS CONFINED TO US. PRICE & BULLEID. The Pattern Prints Are simply lovely, the designs most cheering, and the colours of the latest tints. ALSO SEE WINDOW. THE DKESS DEPARTMENT Will have very considerable additions this season. We are determined to have THREE TIMES the stock, with all the lateat novelties. Patterns posted Free on application. The Dark Prints Are of foulard Silk Pattern, and very pretty Black ground prints and email patterns for Children in great variety, THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT For 15 years we have taken the lead in the Millinery Department, and have engaged a new Milliner with all the latest knowledge of these prevailing styles. fancy Department, Manchester De partment, Clothing and Boot Department ALL FULL OF THE LATEST RVQUIBE. MENTS FOR THS SEASON. INSPEOTIdF INVITED Ho One Asked fo Buy OUR PRINTS THIS SEASON Are simply superbly indescribable ; we may ■ay in passing that our worst patterns are better than the beit seen eleewhere in town. We invite inspection of onr large Corner Window as a sponsor of the fact. See Windows on Morning of Show FAMILY MOURNING IN GREAT VARIBT7. <gs° Full Mourning requisites alwayi in stock, Bonnets, Hati, or Dresses made in a few hours notice, PATTERNS OF PRINTS AND DBISS MATERIALS Will be ready on application, on and after Monday, August 27th. Telegrams or Letters promptly attended to PEICE AND BUUEID, Under the Verandah', TAY SIESBT, INVERCARGILL. ttftil