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This spring. more than ever before, local firms have gone to great lengths to| provide the newest styles. Toâ€"day the show windows are bright with gowns, suits, coats, shoes, handbags, jewellery that cannot fail to attract. Tt}ey've all teen brought to Timmins by merchants who have learned that Timâ€" mins must have the best, the smartest. In few other cities in the Dominion is there displayed such a wealth of newness. There may have been a timeâ€"1910, 1911, perhapsâ€"when the woman of the Porcupine who wanted to be fashiconâ€" ably dressed had to go to Toronto or Montreal to see what the rest of the world was doing. But in those days, f{ashion didn‘t ecunt so much. Toâ€"day, the casual American or souâ€" thern visitor to Timmins is amazed at the smartness of the shops, the upâ€"toâ€" theâ€"minute style displayed, and the apâ€" pehrance of Miss and Mrs. Timmins as ney so abzcut the daily round. Window Shopping Is Joâ€" As a release from the long winter when, of necessity, clothing must be «{nore subdued, even a window shopping +rip down Third avenue and Pine street is worth while these days. Thcese brilâ€" liant Coronation colours in the gowns; the refreshing lines of spring fashions: the eager faces of young and old as they decide just how the Easter parade will fird them,. make even the hardâ€" f:itten preospecicr realize that the snow f:itten prospecior realize that the snow and ice will soon tz gone. oâ€"day Timmins shops are ready for the brightest spring they‘ve had. Their anmcuncements in this issue of The Timmins‘ Smart Shops Ready with New Styles This Season, More Than Ever Before, Local Merchants Have Rrought the Newest Fashions to the Fore 17 Pinge St. N. Here are the "correct" bags for Easter â€" â€" â€" casual new pouchy bags â€" â€" â€" small ones for dress wear â€" â€"â€" tailored bags for the mannish suit â€" â€" â€" in all types of leather. Many smart imports included. Priced from $2.50 to $16.50 NEW BAG in .. \ i lewellers Men Not Neglccied The men haven‘t been neglected. New coats, new suits, new shoesâ€"they‘re all here, ready to be shown on Easter Day. A greater change ‘has taken .place this year in styles for men than for many a long year. Contours are, different, colcurs, are brighter, materials have changed>The young man. the married man. the éligible bachelorâ€"none can afford to disregard the trend of fashion this vear. Changeable Studs for Blouses Are Efficient Porcupine Advance will give a glimpse oi what the smartest stores have to offer. A simple blouse or dress cut on classic lires, which can be made to look inforâ€" mal or dressy as the occasion demands. is a versatile addition to anyone‘s wardâ€" rove. Such dresses and blouses, cut on a line that has withstood the test for years, come with different kinds of studs for the front fastenings, These change the look of the costume comâ€" pletely. With spcert crystals backed with pictures of degs or horses, the informal scene is suggested. About jewelled cabachon or rhinestone studs, there is quite a formal air. Keyâ€"shaped studs are the newest addition to the collecâ€" tion. OGne may also have plain gold or silver studs with cne‘s initials engraved cn them. These Gresses and blouses come in linens, solidâ€"colou or printed silk crepes. cottons, silk herringbone, alpaca or fineâ€"hair wool. alpaCca C THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE. TIMMINS, ONTARIO Frilly Neckwear is Back from Long Ago Dainty Embroidery, Lace Trimmed Gives Striking Contrast to Dark Suit. From Rembrandt‘s period, from the scuthern belles of "Gone With the Wind" fame., and from the gay nineties come dainty embroidered and lace trimâ€" med neckwear that gives a frothy whiteress acout the throat, in striking contrast to the dark spring suit. High necklines continue for neckwear and gilets worn with suits although many new Vâ€"recks are also seen with frilly jabots and ruffiles. pressed wishes in the frilliest of neckâ€" wear, for "this is the fashifm of 1937. On the scther hard, if you require severe simplicity to set off your charms, yeu‘ll be equally smart this year. If you‘re going feminine with a lot of use, you may express your dlongâ€"supâ€" Dark Necklines Smart With beige and gray suits, dark neckâ€" wear is often preferred, in black linen, ruffied organdie or sheers. Plain skirts are especially smart in dark colours, worn with a brilliant breoch instead of a tie, and giving a neat appearance to the semiâ€"tailored suit. Dark shirts are ofien topped with striking white waistâ€" coats or vests of white pique or linen. a fashion which became famous in southern resorts this year. A matchâ€" ino white how tie is used to set off the Dark lacs or net, too, gives the righ!i toutcth to the light suit, and may be chosen in high frilly or tailored neckâ€" wear. Crepe or satin may be worn with other suits, and is very practical as well as smart. Navy., with gray suits; black with beige suits; or brown with either gray or beige, is fashicn‘s colour formuâ€" la. For those who dare to be different Coronation red or blue or a tawny yelâ€" low gives colour contrast to the suit. Embreidered Neckwear Borrowing froem Dalmatia and the Tyrol, or from our own American Inâ€" dians or even Old Mexico, we find new em‘rcidered trimmings on neckwear for street suits or sports ensembles. Gala colour combinations on white or beige blouses give a lively accent to the neckâ€" line. Scarfs, too, find a prominent place in neckwear fashions for suits. Persian scarfs, bright Scottish plaids, peasant prints, and modernistic designsâ€"all in a lively assortment of coloursâ€"are worn in kershiefs or long Ascot scarfs, and tucked neatly into the front of waist coat or jJacket. While white cr dark neckwear is the rule for spring, another method . of achieving smartness is by blending the colour of neckear and suit. Thus, beige suits with a flech of brown in the tweed, are often worn with brown neckwear For the ‘ten age miss, that casuail swagger smartness, as shown in this tweed ful back suit. ten topped wit ats or vests 0 fashion whict uthern resorts g white bow ti rk shirt ccllar Dark lace or 1 SIMPLE wWAY 1O LOVELINESS Innoxa have produced a very interestâ€" ing little booklet â€"â€" and one that should be in the hands of every woman. It explains very simply the essential steps to beauty culture â€"and by beauty culture we mean the creation of fundamental natural beauty, the result| of regular applications of preparations that nourish and tone. Each one of the steps is set out clearly Each one of the steps is set out clearly by a Bond Street Beauty consultant â€" and the Home treatment is such that a few minutes night and morning suffices to assure its complete success. "NMatural Loveliness" â€"for that is its title â€" is free and contains, in addition, a useful guide on facial massage and a practical makeâ€"up chart and colourâ€" scope which includes your own style and colouring with a simple method of application. GOLDFIELDS DRUG STORE Overchecks, Plaids, Men‘s Favourites Colours in men‘s clothes are brighter this year than last, due to the influence of coronation styles, Ben Kleinman, manager of the men‘s department at Friedman‘s explained yesterday. Coroâ€" naticn stripes, in many widths, overâ€" checks and plaids are strong favourites. Fancyâ€"backed coat models are popuâ€" lar and one new pleated panel back shown has attracted consideraijle atâ€" tention. ; Formâ€"fitting topccats, mostly single breasted, with the new "guards" back and bread shouldered effect, stand out in the display. ‘ Darkâ€"toned shiris, plain, and patâ€" terned, are ceing shown with the Engâ€" lish sictted collar, an importation that will sclve the collar and tie probiem for many a man. A hat shaped like a tiny parasol is shown by Rosevienne of Paris, to be worn with a navy crepe street Gress. A veil of lace to match that which trims the dress is worn at the back of the hat ‘nglish Slotted Collar Will Solve a Man‘s Problem in New Spring Styles mbit ome | »restli1 AIDS TO BEAUTY Opposite the Palace Theatre in By Rmmnicd. by tha Appoinaiment Medicsal DProfersion ig these two colours. The e ensemble, which promises to smarter this year, gives many no chances for cclour blending. Phone 648