G. CULLEN AND CO.

Thames Star, Volume LII, Issue 18656, 26 March 1918, Page 1

G. CULLEN AND CO.

Rodents of and visitors to Thames are W«H-cat(ared for in the drapery' line by Geo. Oullen and Co.: This is without doubt an up-to-date and well-conducted business?. The shop is neat and always tody. The is fresh, and embraces all the latest in millinery and'''drapery m general. The remarkably fresh and clean condition of tile stock, is a matter of frequent comment, and deserves brief mention here. This shop is situated- in,/ the busy part of the town, and receives a fair amount of public patronage The millinery, which is displayed to advantage in thiei show K>oin. "and window, attracts the artistic eye; This year millinery is designed in copper, green/ and brown velvet, straw, and felt. Perhaps the one in most demand, is the rough tagel. TRis is a serviceable, hai/ for ail iamo, and can be' had in various shades and shapes. Hats with high crown and small brim effects aro much in evidence at Gullen's, and those striving to keep paoo wifch/Dame Fashion will not fail to pay .this {establishment a visit when selecting their autumn and winter millinery requ^^^ The dress material requirements are well pate/red for, arid the shelves ane well-stocked with nice gabardines, velvets of different* qualities and shades, dainty and pretty silks and brepe-det-ohines, a net serviceable se^res. There are also costumes in gabardiie, arid sorgea from■'Petone. Tnese are marked at moderate prices a;nd comprise all style and quality can devise. Tha folding collars on these mre quite a new e&eoQ, and one which will not fail to find favour with all. These can be;worn loose, similar to a shoulder collar effect, or butloned over, when they become a high collar and give the cos;tume a smart appearance. Besides the collars tRe costumes .-vre adorned witjh beltp-^nd they may be had without— r.tyh"sh cuffs, buttons, and cable-stitch-mg, which, is becoming iniimerisely popular. Warm edits may be had in cream arid military shades and designs, with the natty and useful collars and the po- . pular large pockets. Disi/inotivei styles in blouses axe showing m plain voile, worked voile, crepe-aWhine, silks, and a range of velvet blouses is expected to arrive shortly. Shofa silk ajid pretty and serviceable scarfs are very useful for this season, and Oullen's have a stock of wide range. The famous Roslyn underwear has its place in this establishment. Silk, woollen, an 3 cotton hose are stocked in the various shades to match the dresses. CuUen's carry on an extensive trade in this connection, also with gloves and umjbrellas. Handbags are stocked in leather' and suede of fashion able shade, designs and shapes, and a more extensive range is expected shortly. Toilet soaps, face powders and creams, handkerchiefs and ribbons are stocked: in great variety. Men's and boys' ready-to wear suits are held in largo stocks, and ■the range of patterns and moderate prices is perhaps the best advertisement this particular line could possibly have. For the men and boys are stocked the latest collars, ties, hats, handkerchiefs, an 4 umbrellas. Waaiganui all-wool rugs, Kaiapoi, Petene,- and Qnehunga blanket*,

a large assortment of shaiiis, every descriptdpn of Jiiapery, an exceptionally nice range of curtain, ?md an excellent supply of traveiling requisites can be submitted to the public by the compet<ent shop assistants. This shop holds a prominent position among the drapers of Thames of to-day, and this prominence , is almost entirely due to the sound business methods employed in its management.