"A Little Journey"

Horowhenua Chronicle, 23 December 1915, Page 2

"A Little Journey"

IV THE l'iltM 01*' W. M. CLAUIv'S, LJiVJN. In the days of Adam, we are led to believe, man's dress was unimportant; neither did it influence a man's bodily, menial or workiMy well are, as it does at the present day. Bui now clothes are a factor of undeniable importance comfort and worldly success. With a low important exceptions, the successful of the day are uniformly well dressed; and certainiv no man can be comfortable when wearing unseasonable clothing. New clothing styles are born; they have their infancy struggle for recognition and success; then they grow old. die and are buried. And it was, no doubt, a thorough understanding of the importance .and nature of men's and women's clothing— a study of fashion changes—that enaided Mr W. M. Chirk to develop his present business in Levin from a little shop of under 400 square feet to the now big store of over 1200 square feet. Ir no town in the dominion, of the population of Levin, arc the drapery and clothing requirements of meti and women better catered for than at Clark's. In the windows, on fc've counters, the overhead hangings and on the shelves one finds only goods r i the foremost styles, most favoured by fashion audi useful for hard wear. And not only is the style correct, but Unqualify is the best und the prices decidedly moderate. The man or woman who would be cool and comfortable this summer cannot do better than visit Clark's store. 'Iliis brings up another question: "It is not better to select something useful for a Xmas gift for your friend?" What better could a man receive fclia 11 a smart pauama hat, a silk tie, initial handkerchiefs linen and silk), an umbrella or a fancy socks.' For a lady friend there arc hosts of kindred articles displayed in the mam shop—most useful gifts—gloves, embroidered handkerchiefs in fancy boxes, bags, ties, table centres, runners, cosies, cushions, tray-cloths, handkerchict satchets, etc. A visit of inspection will sliow you how easy it is, when at Clark's, to solve the question : "What to giyo a friend?" While viSili::^..Clarke ive were shown a large stock of v.'arm .winter goods lor men and; women that this firm had just received. The public may not realise that owing to the Government having commandeered the output of the Dominion's wollen factories that all woollen wear will be almost unprocurable in a few months'" time. In these days of keen competition it is absolutely necessary for business men to look ahead and buy early and at the lowest prices. Mr Clark realizes that if he is to retain and extend his hold on the trade of Levin and dnstrict be must prepare for the future. this reason Clark's lmvo purchased and received big stocks of blankets, flannels, tweeds, women's underwear, men's underwear, rugs, suits, trousers, etc. Thin will enable clothing buyers in Levin to buy goods at bedrock prices.