CASH DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY, LTD.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1372, 24 February 1912, Page 19

CASH DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY, LTD.

A FLOURISHING BUSINESS. 4 One of tKe moat itriklnf budnen li stitutioni Is Nelson it that of the Cob Drapery and General Importing Com pany. Limited, Bridge Street, e. oonoer which years ego was luocessfnlly estal lishod by Mr. C. Smith, the well-know Wellington draper, afterwards tram formed into the Cash Drapery and In porting Company, and then still furthe extended on much bigger line* to th present organisation. In connection with the nrooeo of th oompany, it la Interesting to note the the present managing director, Mr. G W. Thorpe, haa been manager of th btuinoss >inoe its Inception by Mr. Smitl The ieoretary of the inrtitiition it Mi W. Bpanoer Hampson, who li blbo eeori tery of the Nelson Chamber of Con mexoe and otheT Important oommeroii initltntionß, Trafalgar Street. BUBINBBB EXTENBIONB. With its steady business growth, th Cash Drapery and Importing Compan has necessarily been forced jo increas the siro of its buildings, ana now stil further extensions of this nature ar required, and the premises now ocoup a frontage of 35 feet, with a depth of 17 feet. Tho building itself is ©no of tw storios, with a fine imposing appearand and handsome shop windows, fcastefull adorned with various articles of feminin and masculine attire, etc., whioh immi diatoly strike the eye. Tho branches of tne business oomprie Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and th further extensions will include Tailoi ing, Dressmaking, Boots, Furniture and in fact almost anything in a 6aleabl line. It is also contemplated to ope: up branches in various portions of th Province. Tho new business will, thow fore, be in a way the first of its kin< in Nelson. All the buying will bo don by Mr, Thorpe. The now company ha purchased nil the property attached t tho old business, as well as tho busincs itself. A visitor to the town the othc day was very kindly Bhown ovor the pro miseß by Mr. Thorpe, and noticed 6om of tho special features of the variou departments, all of which gave _ful evidence of the most oapable superTisio: by the various heads. MILLINERY. In the Millinery Department, which i under the experienced hands (and braini of Miss Capper, the artiolos shown wer of a most superior kind.' Miss Cappe has been with the firm since the clay of Mr. C. Smith, and rhe possesses i fine business record. The models on view which were framed on quite artisti lines, were imported direct from Eng land. The Ladies' Cloaks, Ladies Jackets, and Costumes generally, th designs were modelled on the lates , fashion, and made quite a picture ii themselves. To bo well dressed in Nel son,' it is very evident that ladies can not do better than trust themselves t> the experienced hands of Miss Cappei The Ilats on view also were dreams o the latest Parisian creations, and' the! summer appearance was of the fairy-hk order. To bo well dressed, a woman mus have an artistic hat. One noticed tha nf tho end of tho season modelß, ,10s.; 6d hats were being sold at half, the price. ' LADIES' LINGERIE. '.' ■ In Ladies' Lingerie, the oompanr doc. a big business. This branoh io under tbi control of Miss Frank, who has alo been,with the firm iinco the Smith days Besides importing, the company wil make to sizes, including Children's Un , derclothing. .Material ranges . fron Flannelette to Silk Woven, Nun 9 Veil ing, Ceylon, and Scotch Winceys, anc Vivelln. In woven stuffs, there are in th< skirt line Delaines, frilled and embroidered with fancy scalloped edges, and a' lot o: other pretty things. Children's woyci divided skirts in grays and navys, ladies underskirts, combinations, vests, sleeping suits for children, nil shown in artistic profusion. In tho Baby Linen Depart ment t]iero were fine stocks of nun's veil ins, cream winceys, pyjamas, wooller gaiters, and a special line of Warner'! Rustproof Corsets for ladies wero beinj sold for 4s. Bd. and ss. 6d. , MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. The Manchester Department, under the superintendence of Mr. W. J. Gawnc, comprises a big variety. The firm buys right through the year, special attention being devoted to the various seasons. At present tho firm ore carrying some fine varieties of quilts and bedspreads, Welsh and Now Zealand flannels, also Orkneys, in all shades and colours, running from Is. to 2s. per yard. Tho materials for dress were of,the latest blacks and fancy blacks, skirts of nil modes. It is intended to mako tailor-made dresses a feature of the Lnsinoss, as well as costumes of rolw lengths. The Showroom altogether is one of the best lighted in New Zenland. The company supplies costumes to as i\r as Auckland and Pnlmorston North and the West Coast, thus showing tho wido business connection. FANCY GOODS. Fancy C&ods comprise laces and insertions, embroideries, and belts, all-over nets, sunshades, ladies' umbrellas, Bcarves, from Is. Bd. to 355. each, and of all shades. These nTe well worth an inspection by tho ladies of Nelson. Hosiery showed everything of the nowest shades in plain colours, blacks, white and tanned, and open worked. On view is a consignment of the end-of-the-season goods, and prices of ridiculous cheapness, ranging from Od. to 4s. 6d. per pair. The company imports all its own liose, and quality being the first consideration, sales are very large. CLOTHING AND MERCERY. Clothing and McTcery is under tho management of Mr. 1). Barrett. Tho stocks are large and well (-elected, whilo tho company takes special orders for tailor-made clothes. Box suits, which can bo altered to' the wish of tho customer; run from 30s. to 60s. The cut and stylo is quite modern, even to the freakish "up-turn," and the rarigo of fittings is so wide that very few alterations have to bo made. Tailor-made suits will later be made on tho now premires. In tho way of box suits, mail orders receive prompt attention, nnd tho company finds that so true is the measuring from tho charts that very little alteration is required. A largo stock of boys' 'Varsity suits, and boys' clothing is also on view, and should he inspected by mothers who wish to see their lnds neatly dressed. Tho company has just landed BO dozen of the end-of-the-season ties. These aro being cleared right nwny. Tias that usually cost 2s. Gd. each had Wn reduced about SO per cent., three being sold now for tho prico paid for one a few ogo. In men's attire, attention is also drawn to working and tennis shirts, also those of tho fancy order, and TWEED CAPS. BLANKETS AND RUGS. In blankets nnd rugs tho company imports direct from the manufacturers. A feature is also inado of colonial rugs and blankets. A preference is now being shown for the colonial production, owing to the fact that they contain more pure wool than the imported article. There is now no shrinkage with colonial blankets and flannels. a Towels are a very strong point with tho linn, and also Lace Curtains, stencilled to any design, or plate supplied. As usual, in such a well-appointed establishment, the latest kind of cash register is in use, each member of tho staff having a .separate drawer. It will l;e seen from the foregoing that the business is conducted on most comprehensive lines, end undoubtedly » orcdit to th* town and dktriot.