ON TAILORING. A FIRM’S ENTERPRISE

Southland Times, Issue 19519, 19 May 1922, Page 5

ON TAILORING. A FIRM’S ENTERPRISE

There is apparently no limit to the enterpries of H. & J. SMITHS’. In order to cope with the ever-increasing demand for Tailor-made Suits, Costumes and Coast, the firm have inaugurated a new department. This department is confined to Tailoring, and to ensure the best workmanship a staff of expert* Tailors and assistants has been engaged and up-to-date fitting rooms erected. Nothing but the best of materials and linings is used, and a big range of these is at the customer’s disposal. Southlanders have the unique opportunity of obtaining first-class tailoring at the lowest possible prices—every Suit, Coat or Costume is guaranteed and bears the distinctive hallmark of the Progressive Store®. They are supplying a long-felt want—a Tailor-made Suit or Costume has no superior and the firm are in the happy position of supplying a high-grade article at a low cost. When it is mentioned that the charge for Gents’ Suits is from 130/- up to 210/-, it will be seen that the firm are catering effectively to the public. The materials are of Navy Serge, Tweeda, etc., in fashionable shades, the Suit is made according to the desired design, and satisfaction as well as fit is guaranteed. Gentlemen’s Dress Suits cost 252/- and Coat® from 130/-. A special and most important feature is Ladies’ Tailor-made Costumes, the most fashionable colours and materials, including Gabardine, Velour, Serge, Tweed, etc., are used; Madam selects her particular style and the staff does the rest. As with Gentlemen’s Suits, so with Ladies’ Costumes; satisfaction is guaranteed. Ladies’ Costumes are from 7 guineas, a good navy, a colour which is always fashion able and always smart, costs 10 guineas. The usual price by the way is anything from 12 to 15 guineas. The firm also make a speciality of Ladies’ Riding Habits. Orders have already been received for these, and one which specially pleased was of navy blue worsted. The breeches and threequarter length Coat looked veiy neat and very chic, the price was 10 guineas. EL A J. SMITHS’ have taken a step in the right direction, a step which should he rewarded with big business. They have a oompetept staff, and good goods backed up with years of experience and knowledge. It will pay you to visit th® Prognaasive Stores, Tay street, InveroarsUL Main street, Gore.—(AdvfcJ