SPRING FASHIONS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3310, 31 August 1911, Page 3

SPRING FASHIONS.

DISPLAY AT MESSRS ADAIR EkOS., LTD.

LARGE CROWD AT PROMENADE SHOW LAST NIGHT.

.That interest in the latest fashions is not ecu lined alone to the feminine sex was proved l>v the large number of mere men who mingled with the throng at the grand promenade skew of new season’s goods held by Messrs Adair Bros., Ltd., last niglxt. In their recently enlarged premises the firm had the contents of 50 cases-, of the very latest things in new goods most temptingly arranged:, and displayed to excellent advantage by brilliant lighting effects. Passing through the. main entrance, a beautiful display of trimmings met the eye, beyond which was a most tempting array of the latest tilings in gents’ neckwear. On. tliei left-hand side the ground floor were to be seen a dainty profusion of ladies’ belts, handkerchiefs, and lace neckwear, leading to a lovely collection of Oriental and French scarves and girdles. On the counter was to be seem. a beautiful assortment of all-over laces and laces and insertions, and the latest creations in sunshades. . Novelty handkerchiefs and .neckwear were also shown ini very pretty designs. Passing on, on© came to a special shipment of real Spanish scarves, and a wonderful show of embroideries. Opposite the fancy department, is the "love and hosiery department, one of the most attractive showings in the shop. The goods are tastefully - displayed in handsome glass show cases the effect being enhanced by a background of red linen stock -boxes. Passiiiir- on, festoons of French ninon robe lengths in. emerald, wild ' cherry, and other new shades are met with, and a. beautiful display of French trimmings is also, shown.. In the dress department, the latest things in dress linens, chevrons, cambrics tussores, and niirons, are noticeable.’ A fin© showing of Swiss goods, including charming white Swiss robes and Housings, is made. Harris linens, shantung silk, and crcpons also stand out prominently. Leading right through, one comes to one. of the principal departments in-the shop-—the Manchester roam, which, has been lately 7 fitted m on the site of the old show-room. Here the latest things in. hangings', carpets, hearth-rugs, and curtains arc seen on every side. The firm are making a. speciality of this department this season, and' the display made of real hand-made table-covers and the latest creations in liand-made linen goods and tab lings is very 7 creditable.

The opposite side of the ■ shop is devoted to clothing and mercery 7 . This department has been: enlarge 7! to double its previous sine, which enables all the 1 new goods, to be shown off to excellent effect.

A spacious stairway, finished with brass edging two inches deep, and with a polished French hand-rail, leads to the second floor, ern which is the millinery, dress, mantle, and underclothing departments. On the first- landing of the stairway a very 7 fine display 7 of Japanese dress robes and Housings is made, the second landing being devoted to silk robe lengths. At the top of the staircase some beautiful “Liberty 7” curtains and Swiss embroidered robes are shown.

The second floor is luxuriously fitted up, a feature being that patrons can be served in each department without being overlooked, white, fancy grids acting as effective screens. A snug cloak room should prove a boon to country patrons. Large glass show cases serve to set off the goods to advantage. Beautiful creations of the latest Parisian models are seen: o.m every side m the millinery 7 department. The. predominating shades this season are grey, cerise, a combination, of red and royal, and putty color, while mire white is also very - fashionable. A large Gainsborough' of ..painted chiffon over tageT, with a. profusion of crimson- roses, mounted high on- the right side, and finished with foliage, ’locked esnecially attractive. A black chip, picture shape, crowned with laburnum and finished with smart royal velvet ribbon, with fiat bow effect, was another model which -was much admired. Lancer plumes are much in veguo this season., and a fine showing is made of these in colors and black and white. _ Satin fruit and small flowers are also in. favor, and these' are largely stocked. In the mantle department, white muslin and 1 embroidered costumes, _ _ with sliert-waisted effect, are seen, relieved with pipings of blue, cerise, grey 7 , and black. Linen costumes in the new grey, cerise, and mauve, relieved with black and various shades of celcr, loom largely. These have the new shorthipped coats:, and' are heavily braided. Some very 7 handsome 'tea-gowns in white muslins, trimmed in dainty _ lacings. in the loose and short-worsted styles, also received much attention.. A lovely array of blouses' in Paisley and striped chiffons and ninon de ©bene is shown. These are very much beaded'. The' firm are this year specialising m children's wear, and a beautiful assortment of muslin frocks, pinnies, pelisses, and matinee capes are to be seen. . The very lame crowd which attended great!v admired the display, which was a credit to the firm, Mr. J. Adair, the manager, and his large staff. The pleasure of those present was added to by some excellent music, which was discoursed by an efficient orchestra. Those iii chare 77 ©f the various departments last migjht were as follows: — Manager, Mr. J. Adair : head of showroom, Miss Smith ; millinery, Miss Sinclair; mantle. Miss Re d :undcrclothing, Miss White: clothing and mercery, Mr. L. Richardson; youths’ clothing, Mr C Pollock; fancy. Miss Easdown; gloves and hosiery, Mis® Lipscomb©; haberdashery.. Miss Steele; dresses, Messrs MeAllam and Songster; Manchester department. Messrs Humphries and Hinton.; window dresser, Mr. Hinton:. The large carpet which covens the whole of the' upstairs show-room was much admired last night. This was designed planned, and daid 1 down by Mr. D.. Denham, and is one of the largest carpets in. Gisborne', if not in the Dominion. Two: hundred and fifty ..yards of material were used. The biggest measurements: were 69ft x 52ft. The carpet was madia ini three pieces for cleaning iiuirposes, as. it would _ have been too large to. remove if ran one piece. There are seven pillars. supporting the roof, andi this also , increased the difficulties of satisfactiorilv laying down the carpet, which, is o.f the best Brussels and valued at £IOO. ■