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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XIX, 7 November 1896, Page 28

JAMES SMITH & CO. Beg to announce that, the ADVANCE SHIPMENTS of new Season’s goods having arrived, they are now making their First Show of 1896 Spring Fashions. An inspection of these goods will prove to an observer that the new Season will be REMARKABLE FOR STYLE AND BEAUTY. In all Departments of TE ARO HOUSE the most charming novelties are displayed in profusion. The following notes will give customers some idea of a few of the leading fashions, and fuller particulars or patterns of any of the materials mentioned will be sent, with the greatest pleasure, to any address in the colony.

NEW MILLINERY. CHILDREN’S MILLINERY. NEW COSTUMES. COLOUR will be the Wing cb.r.elerl.Ue of thl. C H I ’° E> xEN.s"fsASONA“?i ‘ h “ ,h '" season’s millinery, the trimmings being exceptionally already been received. Consequently JAS. SMITH & that are boUnd tO beCome enormously popular. The heavy and bright coloured. In some instances com- CO. are in a position to say that no other house in the latest material for the now universally worn Shirt or binations of a most daring nature have been effected, colony, wholesale or retail, can show such an assortment Blouse is delightful GRASS LAWN, and an immense and the result is very brilliant and striking. new, pretty, and stylish goods in this department. assortment is being shown. There are also MUSLIN Some exquisite models of Children’s Lace Hats are BLOUSES in all shades and styles, MORNING GOWNS exhibited, than which nothing lovelier has been im- . ported. There are also the newest shapes and styles in ln GraSS Lawn ’ Cre P on - and Hanc y SUMMER WHITE HATS are very stylish, some with chip Sun Hats and Bonnets, Silk Hats, Puritan Bon- JACKETS, CAPES, and MANTLES in the very latest crowns and Manilla ruched edge being especially so. NETS, etc., etc., the whole making a perfectly unique modes, and a magnificent choice of CHILDREN’S display. COSTUMES in Holland, Crepon, etc., comprising quite the prettiest and most attractive lot ever shown in New SAILOR HATS are still very much worn, the leading P* Zealand. A special feature is made of the stock of shape having the beefeater crown, and being trimmed (flk with a narrow velvet band. ,Jwl , -k . BICYCLING SHOT STRAW SHAPES will be very popular, an V J4t"i /'I’ COSTITJMIES immense variety of new shapes being shown. Te Aro House For trimming, FLOWERS are displayed in the IN GRASS DAWN, LINEN, ALPACCA, ETC., utmost profusion. in charming styles. NEW DRESSES. VARIOUS NOVELTIES. NEW PRINTS. Numerous and lovely are the new season’s DRESS The SPRING SEASON OF 1896 promises to be most An extraordinary advance has been made this season MATERIALS. Amongst the most striking of the new prolific of new ideas. Already there have been received in all manner of printed cotton goods. Some of the fabrics may be mentioned Rave and Chine Tweeds, numbers of dainty novelties which are certain to prove loveliest effects imaginable are obtained in materials Figured and Shot Mohairs, Shot Lustres and irresistibly tempting. Amongst them may be quoted the costing only a few pence per yard. The most fashionAlpacas, Sicilian Cloths, Goupe and other French following few : - able prints are in stripes, and by far the largest stock in Dresses, while the range of AMURE CLOTHS, SHADED CHIFFON RUCHES, tbe col° n y is held by CYCLING TWEEDS, etc., etc., is of the most varied the most fashionable neck wear. JAMES SMITH AND CO. and extensive nature Special attention should be BUTTER SOUTACHE COLLARS, Block Striped Prints in all shades are a distinct specidrawn to a line of IREN , L ', R ’ the present London mode. ality. and a delightful choice is also offered of Brocaded of which are alike. These are in new shades o the Fancy Sateens, Holland Plisse Prints, Crepons, utmost refinement of taste, and are perhaps the most QUEEN ANNE CUFFS AND COLLARS, Piques, Zephyrs, etc., etc. The very popular Tucked superior goods ever shown in the colony. sure to be extensively worn. Lawns and Nainsook FrO ckings have also been reCHARLES REX CUFFS AND COLLARS, ceived in large quantities, together with the new PATTERNS of all materials are now being despatched exceedingly novel and effective. material, Grass Lawn, which promises to be the rage to the country customers of TE ARO HOUSE, and any Sequin Trimmings, Sequin Belts, White Kid tbe season - with the dress materials, Patterns lady desirous of obtaining a set may do so by applying BELTS, Fancy Silk Belts, Silver Belt of all prints are now being sent out, and may be obtained by letter to Clasps, New Buttons, and dozens of by any lady 80 desirous on a “ application being made to JAMES SMITH and CO. other novelties. TE ARO HOUSE.

THE FIRST SHOW OF THESE SPRING NOVELTIES Is now being held, and customers at a distance are cordially invited to send for patterns or particulars of any goods required. A very extensive country business is done at TE ARO HOUSE, and the COUNTRY ORDER DEPARTMENT is thoroughly organised to attend to any favours which the firm may receive. PARCELS are sent by Post, Rail, or Sea to all parts of the Colony, and where the Order is accompanied by Cash for the amount, carriage of goods is paid. JAMES SMITH & CO. TE ARO HOUSE, WELLINGTON.