Around the Shops

Taranaki Daily News, 17 August 1935, Page 14 (Supplement)

Around the Shops

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“Cynthia”

The long weeks of sales are drawing to a close, and several of the New Plymouth stores are making an advanced showing of spring goods. Quite a lot 6f interest is being shown in the new spring wear which promises to be very smart. This is to be a tailored season, luckily, for nothing a woman puts on, is. half so distinctive, elegant, or ’ practical, as a good suit. Certainly, nothing is more becoming to the figure. Judging by the advanced showing of spring suits,, already on display, New Plymouth women will have a splendid range to choose from, when buying. their new seasons wear. # o » * . One of the advantages of buying all your materials wholesale, is that you are assured of getting the best value possible for your money', that is best quality, combined with lowest prices. Everyone will be delighted with the new shipment of pure silk which has just been; opened at Wholesale Sample. Rooms. This silk is showing in a splendid. range of newest stripes, and at the low price of la lid ■per yard, represents better value than ever before. ■ Of course . you niust not confuse ■ this with. the -ordinary, striped silks. It is .really beautiful quality and when made into frocks or blouses to wear with mew spring 'suits would give end; ■less wear and satisfaction. Tussore silk is always irt’ demand and for this you must try Wholesale Sampe Rooms who are showing- a wonderfully complete range. For womens and children’s coats, frocks or underwear, this matefial is unsurpassed. See it at Wholesale Sample Rooms, Hookers Buildings, Elmont St. at lower prices than you have ever paid before. ' . ' #' .# ■ .' •

Brighten up your' bedrooms for spring. Pursers have just opened, a delightful range of bedspreads which would be.the envy of all your friends. These spreads are made by experts,’and feature all tire newest designs. There are those, .which have a pretty holster effect, and.others which- have cushion beautifully.ruched and.frilled. Made of either-satin, taffetta,' or the, new marocain, repp,, in all wanted, shades/ including rose pink, green, . and old - gold, these bedspreads will give yearsfof -wear and satisfactionAn. interesting -feature- of some are. the new style throw-on' bedspread cushions in: matching:; materials. These are decidedly the newest .possible and are ex-> tremely popular.Oh,, yes, 1 whilst: in Pursers-to-day,-1 saw the-very thing for. Father. A gent’s combination' wardrobe’ and chest which would make the most untidy man, feel ■ duty- bound' to- put things away. 1 This, chfcst . opens at: the. top, ; revealing, a mirror, - and: compartments for ties, collars, handkerchiefs and studs. The lower', portion has a sliding rack for suits; and draws ‘ for shirts.. This would make aii - ideal- gift and is-—., most reasonably-priced. , : : *

Now that’ the season of entertaining is at its-height, there are many return parties to be given. . Still, we • all feel alike in this respect 'that- parties are so much nicer to attend than to give; That is, of course, when riven', inr the home, 1 but now. that : the Devon Tearoom. available at such reasonable rates for bridge evenings or afternoons, it is certainly not. worth, all' the 'trouble and work having your ■ party, at home. The most attractive feature .'of-the Devon -is, the fact that' portion of the Huge, room can be'shut'.off from the. rest; according <tb the size of your • party, thus assuring you and your friends aosolute privacy. Then again,, this tea room is. noted for its attractive menus, . and' whether it be a-large dinner or a small afternoon, or evening function, you may. rest assurefl the bill .of- fare, will be well cooked and daintily served.

I went'into the Great Bargain Stores to-day, really just to have a- look around but soon found it was hard to • ignore: the real bargains which aro. bejnff displayed in. this store. The entraiwe. to. the store., has a department simply, crammed/.with books, games and novelties for the kiddies. Why, I bought, an enormous' book for a little boy which would cost 2s 6d ordinarily but was only Is 3d at the G.’B.S. For the men folk, pyjamas in really’good quality material, smart stripes ■ and well cut, are priced as low as 2s lid. ■ Oh! the '■ whole ‘'store is simply brimful of bargains. Real quality , goods too: In the Manchesterdepartment, sheets, table linen,, and in fact all. the - necessities for restocking the linen' chest; are marked, down to' bedrock. Do as I did, call and have a look around the Great Bargain Stores, you will be sure to see the very things you were requiring’ at lower prices, than you ever hoped , to pay. ■

Each month brings out new books, and the long: winter evenings should never be dull, if you make a point of always having a stock of the latest books - and novels on hand. Corrigalls stock all the very latest books published, and at present have some very interesting ones to .choose from.; The very fine novel, “Little Country” by John Guthrie (John Brodie of New Plymouth) is creating unusual interest, and is on sale at Corrigalls,. so make sure to place your order early to avoid disappointment. Silver Peaks,” “Broken. Lute,” “Wild Pasture" by Rex Beach, "A Time to Keep,” .by Halliday Sutherland are amongst ' the most talked' of .books of the month.. Of course for those who prefer very light reading, Corrigalls have a very large selection of magazines periodicals an« womens weeklys.

Here it is! The new Morris Series 2, which everyone has been waiting for. The general.- appearance and smartness, combined with the ease with which this car is controlled, makes it essentially a lady’s car. : The ease with which the gear change is made appeals instantly, and no matter how timid or nervous the driver may-'be, she gains instant confidence, wheft ■ once at the wheel of this remarkable car. The new Morris is a car of quality, which is exceptionally easy to drive, ; has the latest equipment and is particularly comfortable and smart in appearance. Dominion Motors Ltd. New Plymouth and Stratford are the sole agents for this desirable little car which is priced low to be within the reach of all. . t