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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17218, 8 December 1923, Page 8

Smart Knitted Silk Frocks at Moderate Prices Knitted Silk ar * the ideal Frocks for the Christchurch climate cool on hot days and comfortable and correct when weather suddenly changes. r t - '-ft - T) a. L Silk Frocks, 79/6 Novel Style PICTURED IN CENTRE. N The Frocks are made from good quality Woven Silk, With round neck and the fashionable wide sleeves. A dice patterned inset with contrasting colours extends from neck to hem, and makes this simple frock quite distinctive from others of its kind. Price 79/6. Frock to Right, 89/6 shows Pleated Bands. These Frocks of Woven Silk come in a variety of good colours, with novel pleated bands in contrast tone. In Xavy/Mustard, Saxe/Brown, Grey/Henna, Grey/Rose, I.emon/White, Jade/Saxe, Mahogany/Fawn. Price 89/6, and at 69/6 are other attractive little Woven Silk Frocks in good colourings. A Model Knitted Silk Frock, at 7|gns. Is sketched to the left of the group. It shows a particularly attractive weave in Pansy colour with plain Grey strappings. The lacings at sides of skirt and sleeves strike an original note. This Knitted Silk Frock (Tigns’), is an example of the many distinctive garments of this kind at Ballantynes. Dainty Zephyr Frocks, 9/11. GOOD QUALITY. WELL MADE. Truly exceptional value because the Zephyr is satisfactoryquality, and Frocks are well made, in good one-piece styles. There are Pinks, Blues, Brown, Rose Colour and Coffee Tints, sometimes with contrasting tones introduced, making smart check and stripe effects, 9/11. At 12/9 are a variety of Stripe Zephyr Frocks, showing Blue, Black, Xigger, Saxe or Ma/ve, each with White. The Frocks are becomingly finished with White Pique Collars, 12/9 Striped Fuji Silk Frocks, 49/6. VERY GOOD QUALITY. These Frocks arc made from splendid Washing Silks, and as a result of Ballantynes expert selection, unusual and really good colour tonings are available. This greatly adds to the value of a useful and so moderately priced Frock. The styles are simple one-piece ideas well cut. Exceptional value at 49/6. Madame Elder Returns to Christchurch. BALLANTYNES HAVE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING HER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE TOILET SALON. Madame Elder—Beauty Specialist and expert adviser on all matters of the toilet—places her well-founded knowledge at the service of Christchurch women, and Ballantynes confidently place her in charge of their Toilet Salon. HER ADVENT MARKS A NEW ERA IN BEAUTY CULTURE in CHRISTCHURCH for Madame Elder has recently made special study of the latest methods of improving the skin an;l hair. She understands why certain conditions bring about certain effects in skin and hair, anil advises treatment accordingly. Treatment without such advice is often useless and sometimes harmful. Madame Elder understands the full possibilities of Massage for rejuvenating the skin, and sees that the particular treatment demanded is given in each Instance. No woman is free from the influences, such as sun, wind, insufficient sleep, overwork, etc., which are, little by little, ageing and spoiling many pretty complexions, and the only thing left is to combat them. A consultation with Madame Elder will prove the first step towards bringing back that beauty which nature meant you to have, and it is satisfactory to remember that Madame Elder does not merely use “ Massage ” —but the “ Massage to suit your needs.” A course of six treatments for the skin 25/ A course of six treatments for the hair 25/ A single treatment 4/6 THE WATER WAVE which brings a natural wave to the hair without the use of hot irons has received Madame Elder’s special attention. Charges are moderate. Electrolysis, Shampooing, Hennaing, etc., etc., are carried out according to Madame Elder's up-to-date ideas. Hair Clipping 1/6 Manicuring 1/6 Ballantynes Toilet Salon Tel. 3724 For the Useful Xmas Gift. Choose Beautiful Silks at Ballantynes Plain Shantungs, in a full range of shades, 33in. 8/11 yard Coloured Fuii Silks, in a special width, 38in., 7/6 yard. The Wonderful "Wearing China Silks, 27in., 6 'll and 7/11 yard; 36in., 9/11 yard. Fuji, in the new Checks and Stripes, 29in . 6'll A 7/11 yd The New Melso Milanese—Supple, lustrous, and longwearing; 40in., 14/6 yard. Ballantynes Postage Paid. / -in the £ discount for Cash or on Monthly Accounts.