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press and fashion.
LU D-B R O O K s
U 'D K R <> O K > S
L U D B It O O K S
(Late SCANUEN'S)
BIG OPENING SALE
,Ia a
GREAT. SUCCESS.
GREAT SUCCESS.
On SATURDAY CUSTOMERS COULD NOT GET
SERVED,, as we wero
(BUSY ALL DAT AND UNTIL 1ft P.M.
BUSY ALL -DAY AND UNTIL 10 P.M.
BUSY ALL DAY.. AND UNTIL 10 P.M.
. Wc have Engaged More Extra Hands to Cope with
tho "Rush of Buyere that wanb .
OUR BARGAINS.
OUR BARGAINS.
OUR BARGAINS.
. TLEASE SHOP EARLY IN THE DAT.
LUDBROOK'S OPENING .SALE
Of
SCAN-LBN'S DRAPERY STOCK.
At a TREMENDOUS DISCOUNT.
L U D B R O-O K ' S.
124 to 12S iBOURKE-STREET. .MELBOURNE.
CLOSED on WEDNESDAYS at "i O'CLOCK.
pAINE' 8 BON MARCHBw
Any VISITORS in TOWN
Should Not Miss tbe Opportunity of Calling on
TAYNE'S, tho DRAPER'S.
A LOVELY SHOW and RIDICULOUS PRICES.
AR ore Welcome to Look ' Round.
Open late on Fridays.
JOHN PAYNE, Proprietor.
X717IGS, Coin, Fronts. Pompadours, bat Hair, half
Yf city prices; illustrated catalogues free. F.
Thctlcr, tidiea' hair dresser, exactly op. Town Hall,
Prabran.
\Y7ONDERFUL Stock guaranteed natural, wavy,
iii.' latest, undetectable; Transformations, Fringce,
lively Switches. Plaits. F, .Tbiiler, London, Paris
wig meker, Prahran.

DRESS AND FASHION.
O ; : O
rpUSSELL, ROBSON and BUSSELL
Are Doing a
LARGE BUSINESS,
In spito . of tbo fact that
CONTRACTORS Have POSSESSION
Of PART of the PREMISES.
O ; ; O
V
PHE SECRET OF IT,—
We recogni&o .that, in our present limited space
pre must keep our stock moving to find room on
our shelves for goods arriving by each mail.
We are thus compelled at tbe very beginning
of tho season
TO OFFER ALL OUR
NEW SEASON'S IMPORTATIONS
At
reduced prices.
In addition to tho Reduction in prices of goods
from all departments, we throw out each day a
bargain line.
to-day's bargain line.
MANUFACTURERS' SAMPLES SENT OUT
to ORDER, FROM 1/
EMBROIDERED MUSLIN CUSHION COVERS,'
TRAY and SIDEBOARD CLOTHS, aud
NIGHT DRESS SACHETS.
To bo CLEARED at LONDON COST.
BU6SELL, ROBSON and BUSSELL,
. . BOURKE-STfiEET, MELBOURNE.
? : : -?
FOY and GIBSON'S
OY and GIBSON'S
PTY. LTD.
PTY. LTD.
winter fair.
WINTER FAIR. j
O o
NEW DRESS GOODS. SILKS, COTTON DRESS
GOODS, PRINTS, BLACK DRESS GOODS.
BLANKETS, FLANNELS. CALICOES. SHEET-
INGH, MANCHESTER GOODS. LACES, RIB-
BONS. FLOWERS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, HABER
DASHERY. MILLINERY.
COSTUMES, MANTLES, BLOUSES, CHIL-
DREN'S WEAR, UNDERCLOTHING. TAILOR-
ING, MEN'S aud BOYS' CLOTHING, SHIRTS,
UNDERWEAR, MERCERY, HATS.
FURNITURE. BEDDING. CARPETS, LINO
LEUMS, OHINAWARE and GLASSWARE. E.P.
WARE, CUTLERY, SPORTING GOODS.
SADDLERY and HARNESS, HARDWARE and
BRUSHWARE.
AU at
WINTER FAIR PRICES.
O : — O
FOY and GIBSON'S
.FOY aud GIBSON'S
, PTY. LTD.
PTY. LTD.
WINTER FAIR.
WINTER FAIR.
O — : O
- PARENTS. Bring the Children to See the ELEC
TRIC RAILWAY. Running in Our TOY DEPART-
MENT. It is' a MOST ATTRACTIVE SIGHT for
tbo Little Ones.
BEFORE STARTING TO BUY
ASK FOR A' PURCHASE CARD.
IT SAVES TIME.
This card is for customers buying in more than
one department, either for towu or country buy-
It enables thom' to save tho trouble nnd wasto of
time entailed iu paying at each department by
making one payracut for all goods at tlie Card
Office, at tlic aarao time giving full instructions ns
to delivery, Aro., and ensures goods being sent in
one consignment.
To Reach Foy and Gibson's Winter Fair, Tako
Red Tr&m from Bourkc-strcct.
Telephones Nos. 453, 488 aud 918.
FOY and GIBSON PTY. . LTD..
' SMITH-STREET,' COLLINGWOOD.
OR'AIG, WILLIAMSON. - PROPTY/ ' LTD.
O : . ' ' ' . " — p
FOR THIS MORNING ONLY."
This morning, until 1 o'clock, wo will
make a Special Offer of Two Bargain
Lines, viz.:—
.47 Ladles' Costumes, tailor made, colors
grey, cream, navy, fanco stripes aud
checks, Eton ana' Russian styles,
coata silk lined, trimmed gatooris.
braids or Oriental Trimming, ONLY
25/ each.
65 Ladies' Underskirts, lustre tops, trim
med deep ailk frill, or 5 narrow
silk frills of glace silk, in black,
crown, pink, turquoiso and nil.
ONLY 10/6 each.
SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY.
REMEMBER,—' Thcso offers aro for
Tills Morning Only, but we will
execute mail orders from Country
Customers until Wcducsday.
ORAIG, WILLIAMSON PlROPTY. LTD.,, . ...
8-22 Elizabeth-street, Melbourne, .
O o
Dress well on 2/6 a week at maples
RESS WELL ON 2/6 A WEEK AT MAPLES
DRESS WELL ON 2/6 A WEEK AT MAPLES
DRESS WELL ON 2/6 A. WEEK AT MAPLES
YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD ! Be well dressed
What's to hinder you? Cast off tho worn things an
get in their places some fresh new wearables, W<
know the first ' thing you'll say Is— "That take
money." So it does. But not. cash money. If yoi
buy here you can bo just ns long paying for whn
you get ns you find" convenient. Our "chargc-lt-up
system carries tlie account till you close it. with :
final payment. AU inducements to buy here. Easics
Terma— Largest Selection— Honest Treatment— Small
est Prices. Wc have helped many to dress well anc
stylishly. Can't wc help you?
SHI ING FASHION SHOW NOW ON.
SPRING FASHION SHOW NOW ON.
DRAPERY ON TIME PAYMENT.
COSTUMES, MANTLES, MILLINERY 2/G Weekly
HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY-. 2/G ce,k.y
nvnwnpt,f »t"1ng pardftt ?/0 weekly
DRESS "MAKING, FURS. LACES .. 2/S Wcekly
BOOTS and SHOES 2/6 Weekly
TAILORING ON TIME PAYMENT.
SAC SUITS TO MEASURE, from 45/.. 2/6 Weekly
BEAUFORT SUITS, from 55/ 2/6 Weekly
uag lan OVERCOATS, Yoked, 42/ .. 2/6 Weekly
navy CH ESTERS, Velvet Collars, 30/ 2/6 Weekly
Our Tailor uill call'oa you at any Address to taki
measurements and submit patterns. You need noi
come to our Warehouse. Patterns sent frco anywhere
" COUNTRY BUYERS.— Wc do, not limit tho boot
to Melbourne alone. Every resident in Victoria i
entitled to have bis or her name on qur books.
WE PAY CARRIAGE.— We Send Goods to an;
part of tho State. Carriago Paid on Cash Purchases
WRITE US.— Let us know your requirements, anc
we will send Samples. Prices, Self Mcasuremeu
Forms, List of Terms. &c.
CATALOGUES— Latest— Posted FREE to An:
Address, towu or country.
CREDIT — MAPLES. ' 345-24
DRAPERS MAPLES. CLARENDON
And — MAPLES. STREET
TAILORS. . —MAPLES. MELB. 13.)
The k a l r z o i c
HE K A L I Z. O I C
HIGH CLASS FURNITURE.
LATEST NOVELTIES in HOUSE FURNISHINGS,
ART FABRICS. CURTAINS. CRETONNES,
TABLE COVERS, SERGES, Ac.
CARPETS Of ALL DESCRIPTIONS. BOSPHOR,
AXMINSTElt. WILTON. PERSIAN. Ac.
LOOSE COVERS a SPECIALITY.
new shipments
OAK, . MAHOGANY and BRASS BEDSTEADS.
WALL TArERS and FUIJ3ZKS, Latest Designs.
SEE WINDOW DISPLAY.
CHURCH BROS. PROITY. LTD..
CUUUCU BROS. PKOPTY. LTD.,
113/115 Elizabeth-street, Melbourne.
/CONSULT E. KOlland. hair specialist. 193 Col-
lins-at., all Dbeoocs of Scalp. Bald Patches.
Scurf, Ringworm. HairTuming Orey '
ANNEBRAG, Danfeh Hair Bovver, sw
otosfol, paialeas; moderai. Mdroe. hVoEjor,
\m Collina-it., op. George ft Gaorge'% grooad- floor.

dress and fashion.
; .(
."yyi RIGHT. and NEIL'S,
314, 316, 318, 32Q BOURK&STREET.
A CENTRE for DAINTY LITTLE THINGS. '
FRONT TABLES BRILLIANT WITH THEM.
So essential arc the accessories nowadays to a per
fect outfit, that a wonderful amount cf attention is
devoted to their production..
On the front tables and cases' here are foouscd
tbo most beautiful Belts,. and Comes— Uie
daintiest of Neckwear, Fronts and Lace Novelties.
Then you'll tind Specials iu Liucns, bilks, blousj
Lengths, Dress Length &—aLo -Tabic KuicK Knacks,
Frames, BruatnvUic, ut tempting piiceo. Ail ut your
finger tips to led aud' inspect at yoir K-iaUic.
YOU (LVN DO WELL every time you linger about
this popular area.
TO-DAY'S DRESSES end SILKS.
Moat big Stores aro noted for special excellence
in certain departments. "Wright .and Neil's for
Lovely Laccs" lias been a familiar strain for years.
And "Wright and Neil's for Good Dress Fabrics'-'
baa equal meaning to tqousauds vo-oay.
UNIQUE COLLECTIONS of Wash Fabrics aro
hero to delight you. Tlic charming 1/3 .Voitcncs, tac
dainty Dmainc, Zcpnyrs and Lawus,' ute i.retty
Prints and Caiuibnca, lure como iu bcwiiucnug
variety.
AND FROM 1/6, 2/11. Lustres, Sicilians and
Monairs, tnrough tno nnvr voiles aud Crcpea,
to tne costly hreuch Itobcs at guineas c<un, )Wa
hud a baiw cuoico for any occasion m ute.'
FINE FRENCH CAMBRICS, Opeu To-day, 7id.
A Glorious Collection of Cambrics, Lawns, Ba-
ttoie.. Zephyrs, Uinguaius auu Cotton voitos,
m smau iiumi ciivck, uumund una spot uo-
Bigus, iu prcity s.taut-s, ou t.uite or colored
luuiiuauous,- lusciuatiug variety una quality ;
aU ut 7ia. yd.
SPECIAL BAUGAINS iu BLACK FABRICS, 1/1L
A Bargain Lot of Rich Black Mohairs, Lustres,
Vouts, huncy,. uoeck and Linoruuiered Aru-
teriala, pertvet iu ovvty way; wortu 2/U,
Vo; To-uay, l/ll.
AT 1/11.— Bargain in Good Black SILKS, Taf-
fetua, Mei'v's., 'butins, 'Mcosaiiues, t'aiilcttvs
auu Fancy Blacks, iiiultless, ncu and good.
SPECIALS in the FINER. HOUSE LINENS.
The new policy of giving Daily Specials, and strew
ing them on tables for easy handling by visitors, has
popularised litis section to a marked degree. Tne
Specials aro always good; to-day's arc better than
usual:—
Collection of IRISH TABLE LINENS, worth
one-tnird more titan to-day's prices.
Lovely tiatin Finish TABLE DAMASK, pure, 70
iu. wiuv, 3/3 yd.; auu uubreaeucu, Y2 in., l/'J
yd. '
Bargains in 22-in. SERVIETTES, Irish dam oak,
leac or floral, hemmed, e/ti uoz.
TRAY CLOTHS, 32 x 32, fine white linen, hem
stitched, uruvvu thtead centres aud uuib. cor
ners, 4/6 each
SIDEiiOALD v/LOTHS, M x 14,, of flue Linen
situ Oluuy Lace, opeu worn iusertiou, hue au
round, b/il each
White Muslin CUSHION COVERS. 20 x 20, aud
the hemstitched frills, pretty cutb. centres, 3/o
each
While SHEETS, 3. yds. x 90 in., of pure linen
finish twill, Hemmed, 10/tf pair; or 2r yd?, x
,72, 6/11 pair
Whito Aiarceiia Quilts, D. beds, full sizes, lovely
satin tfiiisn, h/ti; or single bed size, b/d each
Pillowslips, 20 x 20, embroidered - cmuers, hem
stitched trill, only 2/ti each.
COME to WRIGIIT and NEIL'S to Look or to
Buy. as you will— and Welcome.
THE CHARLES M. READ STORES,
ti'E DxidiULiiX) ix, uiAD 'bA.V.Vk,o,
y'' CHAPEL-STREET, PltAURAN.
FIRST IN ,THE FIELD WITH NOVELTIES,'. ..!
Wo haro recently added a 'department for tho ;
selling of flowers only, and this will; ba touud just
inside ono - of tho « main entrances on the ground
floor. , Wo have- some cxlruordmary values iu uowcrs
of all kiuds, and shall be' pleased to. shotvl you n
most, wonderful assortment of. all the wanted'
siyies. . . " '
Wo can sell you bunches of Rosea: in new shades
of vicux rose, cardinal aud all. fashionable colors,
in every reuuiicd style, at 3d.; 5(L, W., Did., 1/, 1/6,
all worth, much wore.. ' Also Bauksia- Itoies, tOiU.,
2/, 1/3. Bunches of Cherries, bd. Cherry Trails,
10id. each." -4
Trails of Roscx at fid,, 10id!. l/.'each
Bunches of Cherries, with foliage, &id., 10id., 1/, '
.1/6, 1/11.
In fact, flowers have never been sold as cheaply
by any firm in Melbourne as wc 'are now' selling-
them at in our new department..
MORE MILLINERY NEWS.
To-day ladles can havo a- poop at' what is the
latest in the millinery world. Tlie latest chapes
and styles in trimmed nnd umrimmed straws we me
. showing in our popular millinery- parlors, and ladles
will be given etery, opportunity to choose a hat to
. suit their own particular requirements and tiicir
own particular fancy a to trimmings.
Tho creations of our milliners are the work of
artiste who keep in touch with the fashion cculros.
Coine to loam what is novel ami new m millinery
aud you will buy that' which is absolutely correct
aud fasblouablc.
Wo have just received from tho publishers our
Fashiou Indicator fof this Spring and .Summer, and
will bo pleased to forward ono to any country
client upon receipt of name and address. We trust
thai, as on former bechsioiw, it will prove an ac-
ceptible guide to our country . Wends, and wo arc
of the opinion that a perusal of its pages wLl con
vince you that wc can do ns well lor you us auy
house ;u Victoria.
Samples, Self-measurement Forms aud Quotations
'cheerfully sent, and >ou , inc as well served as if
you were here in person. (We want to do your busi
ness, and' our best cudcavors will be mudo towards
tilis end. ,
TIIE CHARLES' M. READ STORES, '
THE CHARLES Mv READ STOREoJ '
- CHAPEL-STREET, PRAHRAN.
! — — : : !
3 "THE 1 The -wonderful -growth, of our Silk De-
s A pnrtincnt and Uie - exceptional demand
i FAR this season for Silks has compelled us to
t a extend. This wc have done by opening
EAST-' . up a special department for tho display
i of .Eastern Silks, to bo coiled "THE
t Silks. FAR EAST" Department.
. All goods shown in this department
1 , boon carefully selected for their
quality and durability. We invite the
closest scrutiny. All the Silks are war
ranted absolutely free from any filling
matter whatever, aud of beu'utifully soft
finish— strongly recommended for wear.
We oncn "THE FAR EAST" Depart
ment this morning, and to mark the
occasion shall offer a beautiful selection
ot New Silks at Special Prices.
. For instance —
At 1/3.— White Japanese Silks, 23 in. wide.
At 1/6.— White Japanese Silks, 27 in. wide.
At 1/11.— White Jupancso Silks, 36 in.
wide.
At 1/9.— Chinese Silks, art shades, 23 in.
wide.
At 1/0. — ' Tussore Shanghai, 2G in. wide.
At 2/11.— Japanese Radium, all colors
; ' and black, 36. in. wide.
: At 3/6.— Ramec Silks, for motor coats,
54 in. wide.
At 10jd.— Japanese Silks, in 50 different
shades, 21 in. wide.
1 At- 1/U.— Chinese Crepe Silks, 23 In.
1 At 'fl/3.— "Cilccfoo" silks; 32. in. wide.
„ At 2/6.— Floral Jnpanesc, 23 in. wide.
\ At 3/11. — All colors in Tussore, 32 In.
J . AH the above qualities are also, ob-
1 talnable in navy and black.
SPECIAL 'PURCHASE of samples of
7 Embroidered Silk Cushion Coveis-euch
one c different design— to be sold at less
than manufacturers' cort. VACT..
, Come in and see "THE FAR LAST
miks Y'ou arc welcome to do so with
out feeling under the slightest obligation
' to make purchases.
THE MUTUAL STORE, |
The "Un to Date" Universal Providers,
Opposite Flindcrs-st. Station.
-M-DW PLUMES at MILLER'S.
Our new Brush Feathers, In all colors,
must find favor amongst well dressed ladies;
thev arc a useful trimming, at the same
time such a pretty finish to tho hat.
BEAUTIFUL OSTRICH. PLUMES-
2/ 3/ 5/ 7/6 10/6 Each.
(9 in.) (10 in.) (12 in;) - (Din.) (15 in.).
Black White. Crcaui, Natural or Black Tipped With
White. Send Postal Note,
MILLER'S FEATHER SHOP,
Corner of
. BOURNE arid SWANSTON STREETS,
' MELBOURNE;
213 CILAPKL-STREET. PRAIIRAN:
154 SMITH-STREET, COLLINGWOOD.
Now Illustrated Price List Post Free.
" A NTHOS" Stops Hair Falling Out, Promotes
J\. Growth, Removes Dandruff ; bottles, 2/6, posted
3/3. Foy ft Glbiron, The Big Store and all chemists.

DRESS AND FASHION.
Gm RGB and GEORGE LTD,
GORGE and — — GEORGE LTU,
' ' RARGA7N — rORTUNlTIES.
BARGAIN OPPORTUNITIES.
BIG — — VALUES.
BIG- VALUES.
And .
. . LOW ' TRICES.
. LOW.— rr- 1»R<C£S. .
UNIQUE- RIBBON- MOVEJIENT,
CcmnniJicicg i MONDAY ilORNING, and COIJ-
TINUKU 'xilbilEAiTUR untU tho Whola LUio it
Cleared
The Parcel Couaista Chiefly of All Silk Feille ind
Doublo 1'nccd.Satin RibbOna. The colors, arc
eorted, end include Black. Tbo p.ice» wo lure luarkod
the goods aio.Mj desperately 1vai\ thit to secure a
share of the Bargains w ask you to SHOl
EARLY in the DAY-
Width i in. li'iu- 21 in- -3 33 4 !«
i yd. . . ya.'. ..ya. yd. . yu. y<L
Clearing prices IU. iia. 2iu. »u. oa. .aid.
Usual value .. 3d. »id.. 6i«i. t'd. 1/ 1/3
In add.iU.n to aborc we will oficf a completa
range oi uli the fashionable" colors m , .
to-6 in. All dnk Ulaco ltihjon, 10jd. yd.; usual
.price, 1/34 ' ....
6-in. All b.lk Colored Satin Merv., L3 yd,; usual
price, 1/U4 yd.
SPECIAL BARGAINS in COTrON DRESSES.
. rsPreCiAL bAUUAiAo in CUPPON DitliSSbS.
French Shirting Cambrics, choice assonmcut ot
stripe; elieCw uiui i>|)rig dvaigus, Uju., iljii. yu.
CIicck Aephyis, lull raiife.. teu c.iocks, m all
' colors, (i<l.. Via., luia. yd;,, , _
Mousseime itc Suit, -lu 'in. wide, white,, cream,
sky, turqiioiTHf, rwc, coiui, bruuu, navy,
i.ci.o'., biuck, VJid. jtl. ' ' ' J , .
Printed Conon 'VuJius, light nnd dark grounds,
..wiui laicbt. utsians, m nuiSlb, spots aud
stripes, al tiiu.. i/j >d.
Fri'iiu;- ilawiu wmte grounds, with neat floral
patterns, in all coiorb, for costumes aud
oiousco,. at.l2fid. "yOa . , .
While Luiui..do Liiieii Blouses, handnomely cm-
i>ioiaticu"in' nev tieaiKUo, at sihrcial prloUa
»/o, o/il, 7/11, WC, 13/d. D/6 eacn. .
White Lancn una- .uusiin l>o l»jObcs.— , A fin
dtipction, fiuin L,o tncli to w/ cae.1.
CheuK toi.es, J6 in.'. wiac,; wmto grounds, with.
; biaek, naiyi-pink, red, bono., .and sKy.chccg,
very siieciat value, at .1/64 >u«
tweeds for spuing wear. 1
Check Tv.eeus, ' white giontid; wan clear, neat
ettcok, m. usaorteU corois, 1/6) yd.
StriiHi Tweeds, grey grounds with green, blue,
grey auci -blacK atniies, «i>ccinl vaiue, at VU4
Grcy'Twecdfl. -wtih'- pretty- amall- overchock ol
darker ahado.aud olack, .2/6 yd. .
Clicck and Stripo Tweeds, in., in all shades of
blue, pink, hello., grey, rero., very enolce
range, 2/H, 3/u, 3/11, yd. .. v
Navy Blcill.ans, a complete range -in nil ahodM
of navy, splendid Talue, 3/6, 3/U, 4/11,
Striped, Check and Plain Lustres and SictlUus,
m tho latest tints of sky, turquoise, hullo.
uil, brown,' from/ 2/11 to lAl yd.
ATTRACTIVE BARGAINS IN BLOUSES.
, Pretty Delaine .'Blouses, m all ute newest design
nicely tucked, ,8/11 . ' „
' "White, Cream and Colored Pongee Muslla
Blouses, with Irish crochet yokes, 15/6 -
Dainty Cream Delaine Blouses, preltlly trimmed
Irish croeuot, 13/9.
SMART COAT and SKIRT BARGAINS.
Useful Coatee and Skirt CcKtunie, tu jroy, navy,
and prctiy clieck tweeds, 3J/6 .
Stylish walking coat -and -Skin, Eton shape, hx
grey, navy or bincx, in trieze cloth, smartly
trimmed cream clotli in Russian braid, 49/6
Great Variety- in Taiior-inadc Eton Coat. ana
Skirt Costumes, in the vciy- newest summer
tweeds, coat lined 'glacc, 79/6.
STYLISH BARGAINS in LADIES' BOOTS.
Ladies' Fine Glacc Kid Oxtoixl Shoes, faucy pa
tent leather caim. and facings, iwinted or
round toes, pump soles, smart- appearance
8/6
Ladies' Best American Glace Kid Welted Shoes,
equal to hand sewn, smart .patent leather
cui>c, Cuban heels, 13/6
Ladies' Very Pretty Patent Vamp One-bar Shoes,
pump soles, smart styles, 8/6
Ladies' Fino Quality Glace Kid Button ana
Laco BooU; patent leather caps or plain,
innchinc\Scwn soles, good wearing, 8/6
Ladies' Very Stylish Glace Kid Button Boots,
fancy patent leather caps, light mnchiiifr
sown, . 12/6. . ;
CURTAIN- SALE. "CURTAIN SALE.
We Continue Next Week. Our -SPECIAL SALE?
of CURTAINS and FUUNISH1NG MUSLINS.
ALL BARGAINS, . SOME . HALF PRICE.
360 pairs Nottingham Lure Curtains, in ecrtl
and white,- splendid designs, for bedroom ue;
.clearing prices, 4/11, 5/11, .6/11, 8/6.10/6 pair
159 pairs Applique Curtains, maguiflcent designs,
for drawinsroom use,, in all tbo latest novel
ties; clearing prices, 15/6, 17/6, 21/, 25/, 35/
pair
1009 yds. Cream Madras Muslin, in all the nevr
est designs, for curtains or hangings; clearing
prices, loid.. 1/. 1/3, 1/6 yd.
760 .vds. Broclie Muslin, a shipment jixsb to hand,
in all the latest novelties and designs, will
be cleared at one pticc, 7/11 doz.
350 vds. of the Latest Novelty for Curtains and
Draperies, "The Bermuda Cloth," with %
beautiful silk finish, splendid designs, only
2/3 yd.
100- pairs Brochc Muslin Curtains, for bedroom
use. in stripe and spot effects; clearing price,
7/11 per pair.
GOLD! GOLD 4 GOLD!
SILVER! SILVER! SILVER !
The demand, for above fr 'steadily Increasing. Wo
hold complete, stock? of the latest 'Novelties in Elas
tics. 14 iu. td 3 111. wide, .Gold and Silver Trimmings,
Gold and Bilver-Tinsci, Voilp 'TUwwe, Gold and Silver
'Belts, BucHiM. Slides, ftc. You are cordially iuviud
to. inspect ;aboye novolties and scarce lines. ,
GRAND VALUE in CARPETS and FURNITURE,
in Our New Carpet Department, on the
- Ground Floor,- wc -are Showing a
Shipment of tho .Latest Designs and Colors, iff
-Best English Makes, of
AXMIN6TKR CARPETS, «'
BRUSSELS CARPETS,
CORONA CARPETS, &c.. ftc.
Don't Fail to Inspect There Before Purchasing
. Ycur New Carpet.
6PX3CIAL LINE- : .
Heavy- IMte Oriental Hearthrugs, size 3 ft. x 6 ft.
3/6 each
Mohair Mats, best quality, all colors, 3/9 each.'
In Our- EXTENDED FURNITURE DEPART-
..MENT, on First .Floor,
Every Article .for tho Complete . Furnishing of Youf
Home.
Artistic in Design.
Bound in Manufacture.
MadetoLasL.
Prices Very Moderate.
DININGROOM SUITES.
DRAWING ROOM SUITES.
BEDROOM SUITES.
BEDSTEADS and BEDDING.
SPECIAL LINE-
New Tntcut Combination Bedstead aud WJri
Mattress, stands perfectly rigid, rail and &ct
them; 2 ft. 6 in., 30/; 3 ft., 3.VC.
In Our HOUSEHOLD CROCKERY and IRON
MONGERY DEPARTMENT,
New Lines of Vases nnd Ouiauieuts of Every.
Kind,
UTENSILS in ENAMEL. ALUMINIUM aud ALL
IRON,
At PRICES that CANNOT BE BEATEN. -
SPECIAL LINE-
Very Fine Blue and Gold Band Dinner Sets, 5|
pieces, 63/ set
Al! White Dinner Sets, 26 piccfcs, 14/6; 50 pieces.
25/6; 66 pieces, 38/6.
COUNTRY ORDERS. — Wc have n Special Depart
ment for tlie execution of all orders from Country
Customers. Experts in every branch ace that just
tlie article required is sent. Samples, estimates,
ond svlf-mcnsurcmcut forms sent ou application.
Telephone Numbers 678, 2S78.
GEORGE and GEORGE LTD., EmpmijL
GEORGE and GEORGE LTD., - —
GEORGE and GEORGE LTD., Collinj-
street,
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jyj A C L B L L A N " and Co.,
THE BIG. STORE.
CHAPEL-STREET. PRAHRAN, ?
the BIG STORE SPRI gHOW. .
o : : — i 0
NEW WASHING COTTON DRESS ?
I GOODS. |
O— — -O
Light Ground Prints, for wrappers, ftc., good
selection to chooao from, 34d.
Light Grouud Printed Nainsook's, spots or sprigs,
in red, navy, «ky, lilac or Mack on wriite grouud,
44d., 5)d., (fid.
Now.Louisine Cambrics, whito grounds, with spot,
stripes, sprigs or check design, iu all newest color-
inpn, Ujd., i)jd.
Dark Ground Priuts, in indigo, black, butcher cr
red grounds, lull rango of nuvvest printed Uodigns,
Cottoti' Crejions, an ideal washing fabric, docs not
require ironing, navy, black, butcher or ujuroou
ground uiui wuito sjxvt aud sprig design, sky, rose,
ml. helio. or white with black printed destgu; uioo
full rango of self colors, all shades, 6d.
Washing Galaieas, full ranges uuw stripes designs,
in butcher blue or navy, sell colors iu cUmu, but
cher or navy blue. 64U., 7Jd.. lojd.
Washing Check Zepliyrs, full ranges sky, green,
navy, turquoise, brown, black or red aud whito
check, 51., 7Jd.
NEW WASHING MUSLINS! ?
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Large Shipment New Light Ground Printed Cord
Muslins, just to band, white ground with floral or
spot designs, also tinted grounds with floral patterns.
44d., (Jjd.
40-iu. Printed Muslins, white or tinted grounds,
with colored flora) designs, 7Jd.,' lOjd,
Fine Printed Chiffon Voiles, a popular spring
fabric, washes well, large selection to choose Hum.
104d.
Best Quality Cliiffon Voiles, printed in all the
newest tiuts, charming designs, 1/1).
MACLELLAN and Co.,
THE BIG STORE,
chapel-street, prahran.
A A.— Kingston's Umbrellas! best for wear, high
quality, low prices; Ito-corering, from 3/6. Op.
Town lloll Porch, Swanston-st.
WOODBURY'S Facial Cream softens, whitest
TV and beautifies tbe skin, removes and prevento
wrinkles; 1/ tube. All chemists.
\T700DBURY'S Facial Cream caps the round of
T v outdoor sport and pleasure by warding off sua-
burn, tan and chafing.
WOODBURY'S Facial Cream, unequalled for use
TT after sharing; pure, antiseptic, soothing ; makes
the skin soft and velvety.
YV/OODBURY'S Facial Cream, Facial Hcp7Den-
t9 tal Cream, the American Beaut/ Trinity; 1/
each. AU chemists: or 1/3, past free, from John li.
Woodbury's scents. 27 Swanston-st., Melb.
" A NTIIOS" for the Hair; recommended by modi-
cat profession; l/j and 2/6. Bowen ft Co.,
Bcddame. l'>ank Buckhurst (Mutual Stare;, ooa
all chemists.
(For Continuation of "Dress and Fashion99,
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DRES8 AND FASHION.
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SANITARY Corseia. clastic, durable, cool in sum-
mere warm in winter: 10/6. Improved Sanitary
Woollen System Co.. Royal-arcade.
EGYPTIAN Henna (Arabi's only genuine), for
grey hair; 10,009 specimen eases, 2/6. Colo's,
l'oy's, Maclellan's Big iitore, Edments." Sample
eases If, posted. Perfection.
I EGYPTIAN Henna (Alfredum's), registered, for
Id grey hair, auy shade, from 2 f. Mm. Ardley,
High-st., St. KUda. Samples posted. V. Avoid
frauds. . .
fITlACE Massage Ihiriflre, Clears Complexion, ro-
J? thoves all defects; hygienic, healthy treat
ment; sittings, 3/6. J. S. Etc, toilet, hair specialist,
114 Bourko-st., op. Market.
GREY Hair.— Dr. Allen's Mexican .Walnut Hair
Stain, natural browns. AU chemists. Swift,
Boweu & Co., Beddome. Phenomenal sales. Inimit
able.
HAIRS Removed by Electricity, latest imoroved
method; painless, permaucnt. hlamc. Bicker-
PtAff. 163 Colnns-st.. 2nd floor, take lift.
HAIR Specialists.— In ' Loss of Haire Greyncss,
Bald Patches, Weak or Falling Hair, Scurf,
Dandruff, consult (free) J. S. Eve, U4 Bourkc-st.
HAIRS (superfluous) painlessly eradicated by dec.
triclty; also Eve's Depilatory, for self use, 3/6;
posted anywhere, 3/9. J. S. Eve. cair specialist. 111
Bourke-st., exactly op. Market.
HAIR, Grey.— Treatment, specialty, perfect black
and brown, washable. Azo; ringworm diseases
scalp. Miss Moloney, chemist, 193 Lygou-at.
m)rBTEMPSYCHOSIS.— Grey Hair, light shades.
UYJ. 1/6. 3/6; Sunlight and Aubrcne lighten hair,
3/6. Foy s, Maclellan's Big Store, Wassunull Aso-
mull.
MILLINERY.— Dainty Spring Millinery, from 21,/.
Mr. White. Court Milliners, Empire-buiidinga.
2G6 Flindcrs-st., next Mutual Store. Inspection in-
yii cd.
nk/TiOTH ERS. — Buy your Boys' Clothing at Not-
iVX tage'a, and eave money. 220 and 222 Smith-
et.. Collingwood.
MOTHERS.— Bop» lined Knickers, 1000 pairs, 1/6,
1/11 to 2/11; Talbot Suits, 9/11 to 33/6, at Not-
tago'a..
VY OTHERS.— Sailor Suite. 3/11, 4/11; Sailor
UjX' Blouses, l/9j; wool Jerseys. 2/6 j, at Nottage's.
MOTHERS.— i'ouths' Trousers Suite, 10/11; Youths'
Trousers, 2/11 to 4/11; Youths' Cheaters, 10/11,
&t Nottagu's.
OSTRICH Feathers Cleaned and Curled to Per
fection. Miller's Feather Shop, comer Bourke,
Bwanston ste.; and at Probran and Collingwood.
ft>ARASENK Cares AD Skin Diseases, Eczema,
JL Ringworm oil ticad and face, and make hair
on bald patches: 5 /, post 6/. E. Holland, hair
herbalist, 193 Collins-ut., Melb. _
SUPERFLUOUS Ilnira.— An absolute Cure found
at last, thousaiuls unsolicited testimonials;
posted, 5/. Tonic, 77 KwansCbu-sL, Melb.
UPEliFLUOU9- Hairs— Luly self-cured this d is-
(rcsfiiug aflliction will forwanl remedy on rc-
c«jpt 5/. Tonic, 77 Swanston-st.
S" "UPERFLUOUS- ilairsT— Self-cure kills the roots;
it does not burn off; succow assured in. the
worst eases; posted, 5/. Tonic, 77 Swanston-st.
SUPERFLUOUS Halts.— Send Id. Stamp for book
let on treatment; call nnd see testimonials from
grateful clicnti; all unsolicited. Tonic, 77 Swau-
cton-st.
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