SPRING DISPLAYS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 218, 8 September 1908, Page 3

SPRING DISPLAYS.

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' '"\ve lUiued jugu—uiß«er lu.ui ever. We aimed io U'ouc.-Uely-priceu nunnery, ursi, siuaUtiw,!, juu, second, tiie uest mrnucry tuai mis ever been or cuu be obtained in -New Plymouth. Aail wc ve got more oi it. JSiis was the gist 01 tue greeting given to our representative yestv-ruay wneu lie was aunuited beinnu Hit; sctue.,, so to speak, lor a lirst peep at lua lameo delignt—a well-lilleu, oeautifully arranged 'showroom witu all its maguilievnee ol millinery creations—at jicssrs Ambury JJros.' Show-day at Amburys is aow one ol the red-letter days of the year with women who believe in being dressed in line with the fashionleaders of the European cities, without the same expense. The showroom is re-modelled, re-papereu, ami le-ue-eorated, re-arranged with the very latest fashioua from tne Parisian and London markets. .First, let us see the millinery. It is a weal in ol niimnery surprise. The latest straw hats from Paris, trimmed with flowers in exquisitely natural shades; Paris hats in everything, in inspiratioa, in materials, in beauty, in style, in all the iashioaajble colorings and ricn trimmings— Paris in everything except that Paris would simply stare at tue low prices asked. lucre are no two ailke, though the firm's designers will be glad to duplicate any nat that a patron may lancy she would like better in anotner color. Ladies will note the departure in stylo. The improveu mushroom and bell shapes are prominent, with such aristocratic-«ooking jStyles as tie "Direvtoire," a large picture hat; • Cliveden," a aephyr chip; "Biarritz," beenive crown; 'Mane otudiiolmv," "lioodwood," "Ascot," and go on. Colors are rich, aud uowers plentiful. Two or three charming hats •—No. 1: Pretty white criuoiine straw, (Pith crown ol white and black lluted Bad frilled valmalines, with cense rosea and Paon blue ribbon. -No i-. A 1 novelty; brim of cerise yeddan straw, curved upward Ironi the lace, most becoming lor darK complexion, No. 3: ."Directoire": A blacK crinoline hat, r [with black and w'hit_ pleated tulle, aud pstrich plumes. No, 4: Uhite and black bell shape of crinoline straw and ' chiffon, valmalines, lace, black and White and green marguerite daisies. ' Cerise, for so many years neglected by • the modiste, is in high favor. The favorite flowers are the rose, ungnt ( and big, hydrangea, sweet pea, wisteria, hyacinth, cherry blossom, forget-me-nots, and lilac. A special room is devoted to the black hats. ].

Again, wo notice that the firm shows a variety of lustre dust coaia m all shades, sac, lwlted, and kimono shapes. 1A feature is the showing of glace uu(ierskirts and washing underskirts. CThfere is a nice assortment ol Mouses, £he black and white silk being particularly choice. Costumes, neat iu design and simple in .trimmings, in various shades, and skirts for goit and walking. A costume in the newest "tatoac' brown, witli "saxe" blue facings, shows . tie latest cut-away short jacket, very Btylirfh. Children's millinery, iu silk and #n hats and bonnets, make a dainty table. Ch} the ground floor are the latest novelties in two-toned voiles (Uid prints, in stripes and spots; bordered voiles, a magnificent range of sunshades in all colors and designs, new laces, new fillet insertions, silk ties and Scarves and veilings, and hosts of other seasonable lines. It is a stowing of iwhich the firm may justly be proud.

MOREYS' FASHION FEATURES. SPECIAL PREPARATION AT THE •PARASOL STORE. Parasols, beautiful in coloring and design; parasols for the promenade; parasols for the garden or lawn; parasols for the afternoon shopping; parasob that match the trailing frock and the Paris hat. Parasols are a feature of Messrs Morey and Son's spring show in the special showrooms in the Coffee Palace building opposite the firm's wellknown store. ■ All around the walls are mrasolß, white and cream and. colored iplain and embroidered, striped, garlanded, in all colors —a treat. And the other summer showing is in keeping. It took highly-trained artist fingers in the Continental houses to fashion these exquisite millinery models. There are wonderful hats trimmed with bright flowers and clusters of valuable ostrich plumes, in shape and style an exact counterpart of tlie hats now being (Worn by the most fashionable women in Paris, the home of fashion. J>o finer mfllinerv could be wished for, and it is well shown. There are 240 blouse 3 on offer—readers can perhaps imagine the variety wlicn we say there are no two alike. The whole collection comes from a man who is an adept at dainty blouses. Dust-coats in lustre are m greater variety than ever before, and are stylish to the moment, shown in all shades. Another part of this display that will appeal to the tasteful eye 13 the collection, of dainty veilings, chifton and lace scarves, belts, handkerchiefs, and so on. A spacious fitting xoom is provided. , The firm's usual business premises are filled to the door with new seasons importation. Purchases are on a srale larger than ever and it is this which compelled Mr. Morey to practical y transfer the show-room to the opposite Bide of the street. At the main entrance is a fine lot of blouse cambrics, and right down this table are new Frendi muslins, artistically displayed, tlie price of these goods is a revelation, due to the removal of the import duty. Never has the "Morey" display of unmade robes been so interesting, and never has there been an opportunity to jown a distinctive and individual summer {rock for so small a cost, betore the tariff reform these goods were at prohibitive prices. Shoppers should profit by the economies represented (while the assortment is at its freshest and fullest. Here are beautifully ffowered silk and wool delaines, mostly m Complete dress lengths, the designs in bewildering variety. On the lines over Ithe counter are beautiful white muslins, patterned and priced for all tastes and purses. The showroom is practically devoted to children's wear, and the assortment is suet as to please every .taste and clothe any child from ten iweeks to ten years. The hats and btimets are very choice. The shop is replete with cambric and muslin insertions in many 'widths and designs, cloves, laees, insertions, and the liundreil and one other lines that make for the modernness of a most modern bouse.