A PRIVATE PEEP AT A FREAT SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 518, 27 May 1909, Page 3

A PRIVATE PEEP AT A FREAT SHOW.

. Dear Betty,— / .-•'■• '.'■','•..'', ~ J Quietly, Silently, I peeped and lin--1 gered! The big store loomed ghost-like, with '■ its numorous-departments set out ready, for " the great event of to-day. .'!'...'■ 1 The tables and shelves were hidden by r yellow coverings, which I was allowed to ' lift, and inspect the treasures beneath. - 3 I was bewildered at.the prices .of the • furs. . ,/' : ■ ■'. ■ The' light ;and dark marmot necklets and I stoles, from ss.' lid. to 84s. I . ' ■ . 1 There were. some beauties that I longed ' to possess .myself, particularly amongst tlio 1 v.hito fotoline, which ranged in price from ' 4s. W. to 275. ad.j'.niutfs to match, from 4s. 6d. There are also point' fox sets, >; sable fitch; American opossum, ' and stone [' marten, all at; bargain- prices. ! But, oh, my dear, you really need to be ' hero and see the prizes, to realise adequate- ! ly the ' tempting ' things displayed.- ' How Aunt Delia would revel in the even--1 ing blouses, of the latest and : smartest '- cut .and style,-in ; silks and satins. These were marked 295. 6d.; now the quotation | is 10s. 6d. ■ .' . . • ' 1 uttered many ejaciilatioris I ';' An exquisite'pale blue satin, channeuse, - with minuto-tucks, and y uncommonly dainty ; iaco-and insertion inlet. 'Specially'.•.attractive are-tho silk shirt waists, worth 215., now only 85.,'.11d:, whilst : tho"*.daih'ty,;warm.delaines are enticingly cheap and pretty.'at 2s;'lld. ~'.', ,' Oh, the exhaustion that will-.follow the salo to-day! You, 'who aro seldom in town to experience what an Economic sale is, will , tail, to understand the weariness that envelopes' one after an hour or so- spent in ; the establishment!. '■'.' - ' '.- The delight of possessing heeded articles for so little I Faix, is there not, a, touch of Shylock ; in: us alii 1 . .Picture, if you can, beautifully cut English tailor-made costumes, in cloths, exquiu>ly braided, at £2 2s, I Cream serge sl-irts at 21a. 1 -..-,. One has a truly magnificent choice in blouso and dress lengths, for day and evening wear. The colour tones arc charming, the fabrics being hrsilks, satins, and.velvets. La, is lace'not woman's inherent weakness Y . . 1 found myself .presently in this department, and 1 was lost. My heart heat in foolish jerks! For, Dehold, I was surrounded :by exquisite visions of lace. The Paris Oriental-net laces are really beautiful—and at 6d. a yard!.: , '■-The'daintiest of edgings at 4s. lid. pet .' dozen yards! '.•.'. Hats are to bo given away—practically! They aro all chic and exceedingly becoming in shapo and colour combination. ■, Amongst-the furnishings, thero are wonderful, bargains!" -~"./■ -Carpets and linoleums, rugs and mats, at. severely reduced figures. I believe I shall bo able to. persuade mamma to chooso the carpets and rugs for our new.hcuse, now nearing.completion. The saving would bo enormous! ' '.'! Pillow slips at Is. lid. a pair, with frills! Can yon wonder I giggled into my muff? Really, the prices are absurd I ■■■■-. Mako mental pictures, my dear Betty, of the,fussing of womankind to-day, lost to :all but tho fascination of bargain-hunting I More anon I—Ever, GEM. P.S.—Send down for anything you require. The Economie's. management give great attention to up-country customers.—G. 8405