AUTUMN AND WINTER WEAR.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14152, 11 March 1910, Page 3

AUTUMN AND WINTER WEAR.

THE C.F.C.A'S DISPLAY. Nature lias forcibly reminded ua of late that summer is fast fading into autumn; and a glance at the magnificent drapery flat of the C.F.C.A. tells the same tale no less forcibly. Autumn is here, and as usual the firm named is fully prepared for it. This Fall it is safe to say that it is better prepared than ever before, as all who take advantage of the opportunity to be afforded to-night will agree. The whole of the drapery department will be thrown open to the public to-night between 7 and 9 p.m. when the staff will be pleased to show visitors as many of the "triumphs" of the season as" it will be possible to inspect within the space of a couple of hours. Many thousands of pounds' worth of good's are attractively displayed—goods whicli have been drawn from all parts of the world, and made by all classes of people from the Paris Modiste, the clever Japanese, the London connoiseur, down even to the unassuming little black boys of India. All classes arc equally well catered for so all-embrac-ing is the stock. It is not, however, a mere personal matter, for this bioshopping emporium, while it under" takes to turn out lady or gentlemen in all that is latest and best in the world of dress also provides for furnishing the home, bo it cottage or mansion in a style which delights the eye, and makes no undue inroads on the purse. One of the secrets of its success would appear to be the enthusiam of the whole staff from the popular manager (Mr frank Smith) downwards: and another is undoubtedly the ability shown in gauging the popular taste when buying. Though autumn . shows are not so dazzling as the shows of spring, they are characterised by a richness of tone, and colouring, which is quite as pleasinnas the brighter hues which speak of sunny days and the pleasures associated therewith. This year the C.F.C.A. has excelled itself as" even Alice in Wonderland would be constrained to admit if she were in a position to make comparisons. It is not necessary, however, that comparisons should bo" made ; patrons will find plenty to admire without recourse to fiction. The goods are exclusive in design, and all are new and fresh as coins straight from the mint. Especially will ladies be pleased with the handsome millinery displayed lor their delectation, and with the yery beautiful costumes which have been procured for their use. It is a noticeable fact that stripes are still in evidence, and they are worked out in dress pieces, and also in blousings m unique designs. The colours are also strikingly pretty, some of the most prominent being terracotta, vieux rose, amethyst, greens, browns, and pastels. The rollings for evening wear are very attractive, the double-width silks and satins being especially handsome, and include some which are quite new, as for instance the de'icate'y shaded Flour do Nice C'u"meuso, Eidlcweiss, Moussclines, Princes;:, ;.IK; !>.: ... : -,, v .v; ; ;- ...:.- , ..

the Aeroplanes am; irodnns'' are !ak';; very sinking. All the nw.- materials are dainty ami smart in apnearan-e and thc : - ■,},.-. i,:, v .. =. m .^.^fPtXV..,; recommendation in that they are dust resisting and uon-erushablrs. Never lias the liiiiLjicTy lia.,- , , .;■.,: better than it does jv".'; iiiiw, n-itii ir ; - wcalth of rich-imed ei. .'. : mi it. itcr'.ais for winter wear. Tne mihin-.-ry is eVeeptionaliy chic, the i;...■■..• shades including the fashh.uab'e b liar "Vr'i;- : cess, and the three-. <.,.-. f ■:■■ :'. .\a'>. ! e'\ hat, Tli.- former is s, c...':,'.!■'■■" :uj;v the stylo of the turban. but" on a larger scale, anii more commandiii" in appearanee. The adornments to "ti:e shapes are very grnoeiul and i;rei L v. flowing feather mountings being verv conspicuous. Silver and gilt hsr; its are also in evidv;; e. as well as wheat cars and birds. : ■■■ mounts v.rc also used vny eiieetively on the smart ie-oking turban hats. Tho outstiindiu • colours or tho hats are s.-.se blue, afroplane, amethyst, and vie:::; rose. There is a great collection of beautiful furs, including kit fox, iitch and bear, the principal shapes being throw-overs. There are also some vcrv choice white furs. In coats there are some vc-rv dressy ones of face cloth with tail facings, then also there are tweed paletots and a varictv of others, including of course, some in the latest Bond street colour, known as aeroplane Silk coats and sealettos for matron ■• are supplied in abundance, and they look wonderfully nice; while the children have not been forgotten, as can he seen in the number of littb thirds specially adapted to their us. ;:jutv little bear coats ■ in white. nestling ! cloth and cordurov velvets.' felt and , silk hats et> etc ALr.ue'-ur, blouses ; in flann,!, silk, and floral delaines, as : well as siyushly made drr-ssi;i" "owns in a.variety of styles and colours also f hud a piaee in tLe show ro.,m 'iec ' toilet department has never been stock- ; ed before as it is n« w, heir-' i lb-d fi overflowing with the hundred and one L-little things so dear to the heart of ; the woman, who. mkes a pt'd e ;V hfr circss The fancy and department also .-marks, a c- i ;,rtur'--from the beaten track, and patrons [ will find m it ail that tiiev wo'dd Jn.ve placed before them in the most fashicn- ; able shopping c-staJjiishmj-it in i>> ; centres of fashion at Home. Things new and durable ,re a..0 to be soon in , tne JUanehesior depart n-, it v. here . ani liels of ail descripiiioas pn.caim llNit 'n-f ht .t° 1 a p ' a , ce i! 1 1 )1,,,!i,: M'l'.-niiatior.. the doctor" flannel is one of tho best and it is caid to possess -spr-cal hygienic qualities. It is catisf-icrorv to note here that the Timara flannels find a prominent place, and ea«ilv hold their own with those which have been imported. Among the latter, the \ lyella and Aza claim special attention as being superior for either night or day wear, and the all-wool delaines of I'lench manufacture, as well as the flannelettes for under-wear easily command attention. There are great stocks of towels, sheetings calicos crash cushion covers, fancy linens! table and tray cloths, duchess sets etc in tact there is everything that carl possibly be called into requisition in a well-ordered household. The rango of cotton and linen embroidered bedspreads, cotton and woollen blousinga in the latest stripes, is a wide and the SSS drills—shirts, skirts, and sailor suits—are given a prominent place. Coming next to tho lurmsluiig department the great stocks of blankets, and the beautiful eiderdown quilts at once strike the eye and the assortment of curtains of all'sizes and kinds is equally striking. Then there are certons in varied designs furniture and sofa coverings in taffeta linens, and borders to match all casement hangings. Of carpets, for which the C.F.C.A., are noted, there is a very big stock and the hall mark of quality is on every one. The vestibule and hearth rugs are also of special merit, these being of I.udian and Persian make. Of special interest to women folk will be the new Moravian carpets with rugs to match. These are made in pretty colours, are reversible being of the same colour on both side* and are wonderfully durable. As well as carpets there is also no end of choirIn linoleums of up-to-date designs Tliunderstandinffs are or should be a very Important part of man or woman anil fn the boot department that fact hns been kept well in view. When th« store was rebuilt, special attention was paid _to this department and the result is that it is now in a position to provide tho best footwear "obtainable

for man. woman, or child. The catering is nut dime in un ora.ii.ary v,-,\y ; speuuaiieo are noticed linu;.,e,no.it. \ ery daiu.y .vemmj. Wear ;-, ; r.":uea r,.r nidi, s, m the smrie of c.edouroci shot::; to ma:ch i-heir iur-inicd shoe; fur u.-,l- 011 ceiu winter evenings at home, as well us neatly made boots and shoes for street use. l'or men also the most fashionable leather is provided in tan and black, in boots and shoes which biutoii up and lace up, arid in ciiui-.s which are impervious to nkr. Then, too, there running and hockey, ai.d'~shue> in which 1:0 d.; u Linne; at all. he lY.nn-.r has not bc-,;i fovjiotten for tiie s;r :;■-- est of all has been provided for ; in the sha;>e of stron-dy made and shies. T..-:.-e-i:i;i-=, t. o. 'and '•_■ i- ', ,' lor nan aiuf '''chihii'''; \\'.'vl of in vie shoes and" j'h'-c-ct ■es indicate. Miniature ivo'evlies for "Hidveu are ah- stocked, and a special line for elderly ladies. In the men's department there is a no.-. .:. 1 ■•".) ;.'-•,' ~f Se-tch and Y\Vst of Enr/la-i;! tv.. Eds, the patterns l)e'nc; core near ■:■ -1 -be tweeds nicely c loured. "! M :.' : rn are also colonial tweeds of evreat leoce and patron v . ill c:;.i :' an eastmatter to ; r~+ a Fl :j r + 0 t \ j . nv The famous box suit* are as stive'-v in ovule::-- ,w ■ ver and are'rV-'Yn :.',l ; 0 easily hold their olaeo. The fancy vesting pre decidedly m-od ae-i "\ltorists x.-Hj find fr. intent them in some new dust and waterproof motor suits. Others will find a line of snooial interest in a newcloth for too coat.:-: which has been si treated as to make it as proof a~~mst water as a duck's back. Of travelling requisites timre is everything that could be desired—trunks travelling hare,, warm rupes, etc., while of particular importance is a , IP . r undirellmade snopedlv for travelbmr. This is a collapsible umbrella. which can life! dd up so that it will rea'ddv fit in an ordinary travolh'nj: bnrr. They are made for both men and women and should he much j n demand School l)--ys are .al-io well provided for. football jerseys, cans, and stocking all made in the nartionlar colours of'their several schools. Of slurbs hats -md ties, collars, ere. for men and' vout-hs there is no ove| of variety, and whether he he millionaire or "snndown-r " he will find that the C.F.C.A." supply ] ns cyery need.