SPRING FASHIONS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2288, 5 September 1908, Page 2

SPRING FASHIONS.

DISPLAYS BY GISBORNE FIRMS.

Tho new fashions, those harbingers of spring, nro with us once again, and this week tlioso local firms who arranged for early shipments have boon onabled to make displays of the latest fashions in millinery, dress, and summer goods. In millinery, tills is to bo the season of the rose, and large summer blooms of this favorite flower make a most attractive trimming for tho newest creations in ladies’ lints. The crowns are particularly high, with medium brims, and a Jot of tulle and point, d’osprit net (s used. Small flowers, such us the gypsophilift, life mixed with the roses with excellent effect. Natior blue, canard, lotus blue, and King’s peony appear to bo the colors which fashion has decreed for this summer, and some vory pretty effects lire secured in these hues This is to ho a great season lor ladies’ neokivcar, which figures prominently in tho displays. Shoulder scarves in gauze and chiffon are to be the prevailing mode, and very dainty and becoming they make tho wearer appear. In dress materials. tho fancy mohairs, Armures, Eolionncts, and silk -voiles predominate. The displays generally prove conclusively that the Indies of Gisborno have nothing to complain of at the manner in which tlieir wants in tho way of tho latest fashions are catered for. Prominent among the displays of dress and summer goods is that of MESSRS W. PETITE AND CO.

This old-established firm, under new management, makes a display which any of the firms' in tho largo centres would find difficulty an outrivalling. Tho front offtho building has boon paiilted in white enamel, which contrasts artistically with the brilliant colors displayed in the show windows. The right-hand- window is devoted to dress materials, and some beautiful fabrics arc displayed in fan’cy mohairs, Armures, Eoliennes, und silk voiles, the prevailing shades being green, lotus blue, and cream. The opposite window is a picture of bewildering beauty, being devoted to the vory latost Parisian models of millinery. Prominent among tho shapes are dainty creations in beehive, Gainsborough, Directed re, “Miss Hook of Holland” sailor, and “The Merry Widow” styles, in lotus blue, canard, natitor blue, cinnamon, and King’s peony. Mr. V. Harro, a specialist engaged by Mr. loneyelilto in Christchurch, who is -responsible for the artistic arrangement. of the show windows, has made a tine display of roses, which aro to predominate in millinery decorations this season. Upstairs in the show rooms, Miss Barnes, head milliner (late of Strange’s, Christchurch) has a most artis-tically-arranged display of tho very latest Parisian models. Among these aro a cloche shape, made ot.canard point d’esprit net, which has a Charlotte Corday lace frill; a black Glenton straw model, with black feathers and beads; one of mole d’esprit net, with old rose velvet ribbon and roses; a Direetoiro net hat, with Touching of white tulle, and brown and pink roses; a beehive shape, in champagne and green; a champagne and moss hat, trimmed with clovers land ribbon to match; a white lace Charlotte Corday, trimmed with gypsopniha and pale blue ribbon: a nattier blue Glenton straw, with Charlotte Corday frill underneath, and trimmed with self ribbon and flowers, with a -touch of shell pink. Each one of theso models appears more tempting than tho other, and all are things ot beauty and exquisite taste. I here arc toques and bonnets in large yait ety, and the very latest fashions. A very beautiful display is made of shoulder scarves in gauze and chiffon, for day and evening wear; feather boas, in white,.gray, natural, and tinted shades; kid and suede belts in •the newest shades; and in neckwear, with roucliings at the tap; hat-inns, veiling, and ospreys. Tho little ladies have not been forgotten, and a most beautiful array of infants children s, and girls’ millinery is exhibited. J lie showing of now sunshades is a PJJ* ticulurly good one, all tho. pretty floral and striped effects being fully represented. Another department worthy of inspection is the glove cm partmeiit. The buyer (Mr. Lewis) has exercised all his taste in selecting everything that is new and good, and the result is an exceedingly wellstacked department. The mantle department, presided over by Miss Molloumby, embraces a large and varied assortment ot dust and restaurant coats, in the new lotus blues, curi, brown, Wedgewood, and creams. There is also a small assortment of French silk Ninon race frocks, one only of each m lotus. moss, cream, gray, and navy. Cotton costumes of muslin do sole, cotton voile, and plain Ninons appealappropriate for summer wear, and are sure to be largely worn this summer. Tho blouse (.department embraces French and English goods in every conceivable color, in clnffon tailetas, glace, and the new Helvetia silks. AVhite muslin robes, blouses, and skirts are hero in great variety, as also are glace silk and moirette underskirts in choice colorings and designs. Cotton blouso robes und print skirt blouses are given prominence, and with net skirts, which will he a distinct feature this season, make an excellent display. . In the dress department, Mr. Hamos is displaying a choice variety of bordered de sole muslins, which aio all the rage this season. In cottons, there are choice cotton voiles and French muslins, 40-incli silk muslins, all-wool delaines, striped linens, and 42in de soie muslins in -all shades. Resilda Shantungs, in Havanna and Saxe blue, and radian tas are showing largely, in brown, green, and all leading shades. In dress fabrics, there are lustres, mohairs, and alpacas, stripe silk Eoliennes, chiffon voiles, and other choice French novelties, m single dress lengths only. In silks, 40in chiffon taffeta, in all leading shades, 40in Nanking silks, voile Louisemie, voile Facouue, and. satin messalines, while a fine show is also made of Japanese silks in all shades and Tussore silks. The clothing and mercery department as fully stacked with men s, boys’ and youths’ clothing. A full range of summer .straw hats is displayed, and a large variety of Panama .and soft felt hats, including a uovcltv in the way of mens soft frame' felt hats, in the latest shapes aU Th«Mvhoiie display reflects credit on the firm, and attracted a largo crowd on its opening; yesterday niorniiig. The display will be continued to-day, and is certain to be again largely patronised. MR. It. ROBERTSON,

Of “The Men’s Speciality House,” “on the corner,” has his first spring shipment of new seasons novelties tastefully arranged. This firm makes a speciality of men s hats, and * largo stock of gentlemen’s soft fiats, in gray, dark green, and brown, are shown, which are certain to prove popular. A distinctive line, specially imported by Mr. Robertson, in Pansmas and boaters, arc prominent in the display, and look, very neat and comfortable headgear. In ncckweai, this firm is showing ties in every design that will be fashionable this season. Shirt designs are more pronounced than formerly, and a large number of new ones are shown. Underwear in all summer materials is a feature of the display, and a large assortment of boys’ blouses and cotton suits favorably catches the eye. Some very smart effects in men’s tai-lor-made suits in grays, browns, and subdued greens are exhibited, stripes predominating in the newer cloths. Seasonable clothing in the way of men’s unlined suits for hot weather wear, boating, cricketing, and howling outfits are displayed in fashionable designs. The latest London patterns and shapes in men’s caps and boys’ straw bats are also shown. Mr Robertson has shortly to arrive large consignments of spring and summer novelties, and invites inspection of liis first shipment of new spring and summer goods.

MISS M. NEILL, The popular lady draper, has a most artistic window display of the latest Paris models in millinery. A large and tasteful profusion of flowers is also exhibited, among which are the large summer roses which' are

favored this season. A pretty little novelty in hat trimmings catches the eye, taking tho form of a beautiful floral handkerchief, and it is sure to provo popular. In tho fancy department a largo variety of ladies’ belts is shown, and a splendid assortment of neckwear, which is to be favored ibis season. A s])ecial display is made of embroidoml hosiery, which is also to be largely worn this season Tho blousing department is replete with every novelty, conspicuous among these being some beautiful floral delaines. Ready-made blouses are always a feature with Miss Neill, and a very large stock is displayed this season. In underclothing, for which this firm holds a standing reputation, some beautiful goods are being shown. MR. NAT. HOOPER, Cash clothier and mercer, has opened up a large stock of new spring mercery and ties. The window js devoted to an excellent display of men’s straw boaters, for which tills firm has long been renowned. Exceptional value is also shown in Panamas. Ready-to-wear tailor-made box suits are displayed in attractive dosigns, while tennis and neglige shirts are of exceptionally good range, pattern, and value.