TO-DAY'S SURPRISES.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 413, 23 January 1909, Page 11

TO-DAY'S SURPRISES.

W' '." h'" ' ■■; . Dear 'Betty,— A :■ The; holidays are over, 'and incline'one;to ;feel ,triste, wnich : the-pastor would'say, I suppose, is very wrong. ' : v With- their: gpin'g; however," there is much to gladden and to marvel at. ' Woman loves surprises, and' to-day there bursts upon' us' a unique, "Half-price. Salej": i : which ' : .Messrsv George and Kersloy .thpust : .bcfo'ro .our astonished eyes. -'i"' : They' are splendid—these surprises, and send the femmine heart.off,at a most''astonishing gallop. - . ;... 'A deTicat'elyrColoiired ; Sicilian Dust-Coat at12s. ,6d. 1 v.:'; ■Y'\. ''..A';-Smartly-cut, soft-toned Costumes at a mere acknowledgment. ; ; . Blouses, finely embroidered, light as. gossamer in texture,, ■at ss. • lid. .; And those 1 ' of, a : more durable ..quality, at-ss. :6d. i and . up-' .wards!;',: V;':; ■ ■ .:■ j Muslin Frocks,.' very.; prettily' tucked and inlet .with .bands ofi cobweb; lace or .embroidery; at half the value! : . . . . : : 'Downstairs amid';tho: : fancy.;'articles,'- one hardly, dares.to| linger,/'temptations are so many and' : so* alluring: . .- . . : ' Belts in. black and floured 1 leathers'and" enamels at 6d. each! ■j, Truly it is scarcely conceivable I ' • ; , Very enchanting are- the Luxiel Laco Scarves. So extremely dainty are they,;, that one naturally longs to finger and drapeiaboiit the shoulders. They' are 'most' picturesque, and have'a quaintly sweet effect when 'arranged .fichu fashion! : . j';' \ Both for elderly grand' dames and young girls they are becoming. I am reminded of a .very regal, charminglooking woman at table d'hote the other evening at orie of the leading- hotels-'in Auckland, where. I was spending my holidays. ' . Over a dim, perfectly-toned emerald velvet' dinner gown, one of these scarves was draped across ,tho shoulders, the ends softly, fastened to the -J6ffc" : shoulder by - a : small,-. turquoise- : studded buckle of an old-world design. ■' My lady was the cynosure of all eyes. ■ - ■.These scarves offered; at' The Economic ten' day are similar, of a most delicate design, and are but Bs. lid.! ' The smart , girl bestows much attention, to her neefcwear. ■ , There is a'strange, subtle fascination, about a neat, smartly-arrayed neck. 1 ;.. ',- - The "Toby" Frillings, in lace, 'muslin, arid silk, .are very chic, and -vastly /becoming, being sold at a few pence, per yard. ■■ ■ Stockings: may be purchased in tan, lace, and' black,' of a . splendid quality, at' 3s 6d. for two pairs. ~; At the. Glove Counter, the many.;, toned Gloves in tans,; greys, and white ;were conspicuous by reason of the extraordinarily low price--2s. 6d.,' 2s. lldl, and cheapest of splendid raluo. •;..■'. ;■ My'.dear Betty, I am charmed to hear what a perfectly happy time<you had on the station' at Xmas and New Year. .. 'Being away north, I only received your breezy catohet a day or ; two ago. Many thanks. ■;'* ' -■■-.. >. * Mama '-joins me in) New Year greetings, which are, I admit, a trifle late. .■■■"■■■ As ever, ' ' GEM. P.S.—'Who cannot have a dainty. Frock? Washing Cambrics at 4Jd. a yard. Send arid invest I ,