around the city stores with..go-anne.

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29178, 12 April 1960, Page 3

around the city stores with..go-anne.

The study of horoscopes is usually a diverting pastime, but there are many occasions when if bec°m®s s ° mew \ frustrating* those are the times that all the best things are being said about people born under the other 11 signs of-the zodiac. Moreover, although cautious pronouncements about impending friendships with members of the opposite sex make interesting reading, what most people look 'for are indications of good fortune. But nearly everyone is well aware that luck, like greatness, is seldom thrust upon one; it is a matter of making the most of the opportunities which pre*®nf themselves for betterment and a fuller life. Ji *. s wh Y women today find so much to interest them in The Press." And those who appreciate thef value of wise shopping will again today enjoy Jo-Anne's travels about town. She has an eye for quality and for cost; her fact-finding mission is, indeed, a shopper's horoscope, with something in it for everyone but she is dealing with particular places and specific goods. ■■■,

' TUESDAY’S CHILD IS FULL OF GRACE ... So very new and precious you will want to fill your baby’s little world with lovely things and you will find them all at OXLEY PRAMS. There are wooden or cane bassinets with mattresses of cocoanut fibre, plastic chips or dunlopillo . . . snug carry cots, the very newest has a folding hood, so easy for slipping into the car ... prams large and small, in aU the delicate colours, but the smartest is a three toned one in pale blue and grey, and darker grey. Lionide fabric in honey coloured wdod grain makes a very distinctive baby carriage too. You will be interested in the little sulky with hood ... so cosy for the colder weather. This has a foot extension so the baby can lie full length. Some of the prams can be detached from their wheels, for easy transport, and the sulky

from its base and used as a car seat, and you will see the popular canvas car seat or a de luxe model with chrome frame and arms. To delight aunts and godmothers there are matinee coats, leginette suits, gift sets of brush and comb, towel and face flannel, and minute white fur trimmed booties ... all waiting for sojne lucky baby. “Thursday’s child has far to go ’’ fie wise, start him on hiAway equipped by OXLEY PRAMS, 592 b Colombo Street. IT’S LATER THAN YOU THINK . . . Suddenly it’s Autumn and now those little lobs you meant to do in the Summer must wait until the aeason comes round again. Luckily you’re just in time to make good one of your resolutions and to give your house that much needed facelift But this is not a little job so go carefully, get expert advice, consult GUTHRIE BOWRON. Their sixty years of experience have built up a service that is second to none. Their staff is paint-trained.

and they will tell you the kind of paint to use for the particular surface of your house. They are in the enviable position of being able to buy their paints from any manufacturer and, consequently, they stock the very best and most reliable brands. Inside painting may be an •B-round-the-year hobby, but Easter will mark the close of the outside painting season so organise a painting gang for the next couple of week-ends and get in touch with GUTHRIE BOWRON AND CO, at the corner of Manchester and Gloucester Streets. Don’t let your house be the poor relation in your street. the long and the short AND THE TALL reminds me of the old gag “too big it will shrink, too small it will stretch.” Your menfolk won't have this worry because LOUIS J. SPENCE has a wide •election of suits to fit almost every figure . . . double or Jingle breasted and made of the finest English suiting they five that essentially wellgroomed air Tor the man who hates being fitted, or is hard Essed f o i e, a readj to wear suit that looks made for him, is toe his suil tailored to his requirements in •n exceptionally short time Pon't let the Fan in „,your gtgae spoil his appearance JTO shabby overcoat.. Tell ym to look at the coats made * quality West of England goth at LOUIS J. SPENCE, M pie corner of Cashel and •gh Streets. You’ll be so Wwid of him.

DO YOUR FRIENDS EMBARRASS YOU SOMETIMES? ... Do they take you at your word when you say “Drop in any time. We’ll find a bed somewhere.” This can be so awkward if your sleeping accommodation is limited, so

why not indulge in a divan from WHITMORE’S. I saw one there which would solve your problem immediately. It works with the simplest Of finger tip click action. One minute here’s your most comfortable seat ... a movement of the fingers and, presto, here’s your inviting bed. What could be easier? Perhaps you like altering the appearance of your room from time to time. The two unit set is ideal for this. . . It consists of a large 6ft divan and a smaller 4ft one, and these can be used separately, as one long seat or to form a cosy corner. The shades and coverings are contemporary and the general effect is simple and enticing. Then there is the Duro divan which has book shelf ends and three cushion foam rubber seat and back. It just asks you to sit down and relax. . . Relax with the soft glow of a standard lamp behind you, and your book or knitting on an occasional table at your side. You’ll be sure to find what you want at WHITMORE’S, 624 Colombo Street MUSIC HATH CHARMS . . . to suit your every mood. Why don’t you build your family life round a piano, take lessons yourself or give your children a chance to express themselves in music? When

you visit SEDLEY WELLS you will be placing yourself in the hands of craftsmen. Three generations of this family have studied the piano from every angle, its tuning, maintenance and servicing . . . every member of the staff has a practical knowledge of his instrument and no piano, that is not in perfect condition, leaves the showroom. Reconditioned pianos are guaranteed too. To assist you terms of 25s weekly, including free insurance may be arranged.

Surely this is little enough to pay for something which will give you lifelong pleasure. An important decision needs expert advice so ring 65-763 for a personal appointment with Mr Wells, or visit SEDLEY WELLS Piano Showrooms, at 218 High Street where YOUR piano awaits you. TWENTY YEARS IS A LONG TIME ... a life sentence for some people, but for you the assurance that your blankets will last. THE BRUCE

SHOP offers a twenty-year guarantee with three Super Grades of their blankets. Haeremai are white blankets with pink, blue or green borders in single, extra long single, three-quarter, and double-bed length. Then there is the Bonza brand which features block checks in white with pink, blue or green and shadow checks in the same combination of colours. Or perhaps you would like a blanket which can also be used for a bedspread . . then you will choose the Everest. This is in delicate pastel shades with that extra hint of luxury in its taffeta bound ends. All these blankets are complete with ’ mothproof storage envelopes—what a wonderful gift for an Easter bride ... the 20-year guarantee will keep your memory evergreen. Prices are from £7 14s a pair the single size, and £ll Ils a pair the double, and you can buy them for cash or on a twenty-week budget account from THE BRUCE SHOP at 699 Colombo Street

IF ‘IFS’ AND ‘ANDS’ WERE POTS AND PANS ... but you won’t need a tinker if you buy Polaris ware from MINSONS . . . you will be buying a genuine stainless steel which defies the ravages of time. Made in Norway, Polaris cooking utensils have a copperclad base to ensure quick heating Mid prevent burning, and the heat resisting handles are so kind to your hands. The frying pan has a steam vent in the lid and is also designed for use as a decorative serving dish. There is a minute saucepan for the bachelor girl and a mammoth one for the large family with in between sizes too. Perhaps one of the most useful sets is the combination saucepan, steamer and double boiler . . . this is such a wonderful saver of space and power. A nest of eight dif-

ferent sized bowls would delight your heart as would the teapots and gift sets of egg cups. With winter coming and our thoughts on steaming cups of soup I defy any cook to resist the Polaris ladle . . . - a deep shovel type, the straight end of the bowl enables every single drop to be lifted from the saucepan. You may buy other of stainless steel, but you invest in Polaris ware from MINSONS, 74ft Colombo Street. 4 *■ ■■ - < HAPPY THE BRIDE THE SUN SHINES ON . . . and her friend who chooses her gift from MORRIS LINENS. Here she may select a matching table cloth and 6 napkins in art silk damask and handpainted too ... a bathroom set complete with towel, guest towel and face cloth in a lovely rose pattern . . . pillow cases worked in a variety of attractive designs and colours or in exquisite Chinese embroidery. A hand-painted throw-over is a most welcome gift, too. Gay supper cloths lend a carefree air to informal meals, and bright tea towels make kitchen chores a pleasure. By the way, the new towelling cloths (all the rage in England) are so reasonable and leave no fluff . . . ideal for drying glasses. The very

modest sum of £2O will fill the linen chest with 2 pairs of double bed sheets, 2 pairs of single, a dozen pillow cases, half a dozen tea towels and twelve bath towels. To assist the bride who, after all, has so many expenses at this exciting time a lay-by system or a continuous budget account is in operation at MORRIS LINENS, 225 High Street. SHANK’S PONY IS DEAD . . killed by one of ARCHIBALD’S rental cars . . . and no wonder, for who would trudge along on foot when she could rent a car and be free as the air? Don’t you be hindered by lack of transport when the remedy’s so simple. Hire a Morris Minor, a Ford Anglia or Prefect for that hour or so of shopping, or to entertain those out-of-town visitors ... a Singer Gazelle station wagon will take a crowd of your friends for that week-end jaunt ... or you can be really dashing, and live up to your new Autumn outfit with a Jaguar Mark VIII. Any

one of these cars can be yours for a few hours, a day, a week. Spick and span, in tip top running order and with nothing to show it is not your own private car, it will be delivered to your door. The outlay is so little, the result so gratifying, it is no wonder so many wise folk take advantage of the rental service at ARCHIBALD’S, 24 Oxford Terrace, You too.

ONE PAIR OF FEET has to last a long time. There’ll be no replacements so it behoves you to safeguard the feet of the men in your family. With this in view PANNELL’S recommend their safety footwear • which is fitted inside with -a protective metal toe cap.

A heavy weight falling on a foot thus protected will not harm the toes at all . . a comforting thought if the breadwinner or son of the house is engaged in industry. An engineer or garage worker will defy his deadly enemies, oil and acid, with the

cork Neoprene sole. Then there is the man whose only hazards lie in his hobbies . '. . gardening, amateur carpentry, wood chopping. He, too, will cancel the danger element with safety footwear from PANNELL’S, 105 Manchester Street, and an extra advantage is the very reasonable cost . . . they , are actually cheaper than shoes without the safety cap.