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Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 752, 4 May 1933, Page 10

WE MEN SHOULD RAISE OUR HATS! LADY CHAYTOR PAYS NEW ZEALANDERS A PRETTY COMPLIMENT! As reported in the “ Yorkshire Observer,” she says: “In New Zealand, more than in other places, I was struck by the clothes of the men. It is no exaggeration to say that I have never seen so many welldressed men in my life, as during my stay in New Zealand; even their Ties were perfect” This is higher praise than at first appears, because of the fact that the speaker, on her extended “ Fashion ” tour, associated with and took particular note of the “ well-groomed ” in all of the many important centres it was her business to visit. As far as Christchurch is concerned—although that city is not specially named—it is a safe surmise that among the welldressed men who produced such a favourable impression were many who had been “ Tailored ” at Ballantynes; the discerning comment that “ even their Ties were perfect” lends support to this assumption, because Ballantynes Man’s Shop is essentially the authority, on correct wear, and the service rendered assures correctness in the details of dress, as well as in the more obvious aspects of male attire. At the moment, with Winter announcing its approach, Ballantynes selection of Suitings —appropriate for the season—offers the widest choice in Fashionable weaves, for business, travel or sport The latest styles in Slipovers, Cardigans, etc., are also well represented, together with new winterweight Underwear. Overcoats, too, specially built to meet every Winter demand, in all the most approved styles. Authentic Evening Wear is, of course, included in Ballantynes dress provision for men. It is hardly necessary to stress the novelty and effectiveness of the Men’s Ties, since they have already received such favourable mention in the quotation above. Yes! Courtesy suggests that we men raise our hats to Lady Chaytor and in order to live up to her, shall one say, flattering impression We should— Dress—at—