THE HOME BEA.tifUL.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 20 March 1926, Page 13

THE HOME BEAUTIFUL.

FINLAYSON’S display. Needless to state, the invitation cordially extended to the residents of the district by the well known imn- or Finlayson’s, George Street, on tho occasion of the* opening of their new showrooms' in tho upstairs portion ox their huge, emporium, was largely accepted yesterday, large crowds attending both in the afternoon and evening. „ lii the arrangement of the room a very unique system has been adopted. Divided into a number of small rooms, properly built in, the whole display at once suggests a number of beautifully furnished rooms suitable for all requirements and circumstances. On the right as one enters the showroom a sumptuously furnished bedroom carried out in Queen Anne design, immediately attracts the eye. This popular and very distinctive design has been well carried out in the principal piece of the set, and also in the ova 1mirrowed dressing table and wardrobe that adorn the room. Tho next is a morning room, furnished with an extension table of very convenient design and dimensions. A very practical as well as ornamental sideboard, a comfortable aiid very inviting settee and two easy chairs, tastefully upholstered, complete a very useful interior. A very handsome diningroom is provided with a Jacobean suit of dark finely-grained wood." In addition to the full suite comprising table, sideboard, and six straightbacked ■ chairs of pleasing design,-the room is also provided with deep set ’chairs and a settee. A very distinctive 'setthf' is provided with a colour scheme of *±uish-grey, carried out in the upholstery and carpets. Another very pleasing suite of Jacobean design is contained in a room very suitable for a small bungalow,, and ..which, might be used . either as Si dining room or a drawing room.’ Carried out iii colourings of blue and gohl, and with deep set and very comfortable looking easy chairs and settee, the room presents 'an appearance, homely, Ols well as artistic. The ' dining room chairs, covei'ed iii real hide, also add to the distinctive appearance of the room. The piece do resistance of the display, however, is a magnificently equipped bedroom furnished with a very distinctive suite of black oak, including a large double bed, wicker chair, wardrobe, dressing table, and sundry articles of furniture? Ihe colour scheme is a delightftil blue, nicely shaded lights resulting in a very restful appearance. Two pictures, ‘Return from Calvary,” and “Hope ” both very appropriate, also add in no smull measure to the beauty of, the room. _ Another very pretty bedroom scene is • provided with a‘twin room equipped with oak furniture,‘including a splendidly designed 1 dressing table containing a bow drawer and reflex mirrors that can bo adjusted to any angle. A dining room suite with dinner table set for use aiid complete lor all courses also constittitos a',very attractive display, and one that commanded’a great deal' of attention throughout tho afternoon. Several • varying types of drawing rooms and bedrooms, completed a very comprehensive display that, to say the least " . proved most interesting and attractive. ' J hroughotit the aftefnoon and evening the showroom was visited by large numbers, the building beine particularly crowded during the even? ing. Music provided by Mr DeLatour’s Caroline Band proved an added attraction.