SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 256, 25 July 1936, Page 21

SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Felicity Sees Things (By Betty It.) “What weather!” sighed Felicity, as she snuggled down into her blankets. “And I have to go out in it, too. I have a morning tea engagement that I can't possibly put off. But that,” she added comfortably, "is no reason why 1 should not have my breakfast in bed.” She had her way as usual, and I took a tray in to her half an hour later. '

“I am going to meet Mrs. G - to-day,” she told me. “I promised to tell her all the shopping news. Thank goodness I have a little to tell her, too” Children's Gifts til ‘‘Peggy's.’’

Little painted nursery stools and money-boxes are delightful for children. “Peggy’s,” 234 Lambton Quay, have some good ideas in children’s clothes, too, and If you want exquisite “undies” hand-made for your trousseau, leave your order at “Peggy’s.” Is Your Hair Dry?

If your hair is dry and you are dubious about a permanent wave, you must come to the Eugene Beauty Shoppe, Willis Street, and inquire about the new “Chamoil” wave. This beautiful wave is not only natural and elegantly finished, but it also completely eliminates any suggestion of that dry, hard appearance we all want to avoid. Telephone 45-523. Tailoring Means Style.

After the winter, thoughts turn to costumes and suits, tailored distinctively by Geo. Anderson, the Ladies’ Tailor in H.B. Buildings, Lambton Quay. Inspect his range of patterns or telephone 45-404. Model Hats for 7/11.

Down, down, down go millinery prices at “Elizabeth's”. In fact, you can buy a beautiful model hat there this week for only 7/11 in best, velours, felts and tweeds that ranged a few weeks ago as high as 29/6. I hear they, are opening the new season’s goods there shortly, so don't? forget to call, will you? (next Stewart Dawson’s), 4 Few Dine on Dressmaking.

Madame Dawne, the clever French dress designer next to the Grand Hotel in Willis Street, has the most skilful pair of scissors I know. Just leave your materials there and she will design and make the most exciting models.

Preston’s Means Quality. If you shop at Preston’s, you are offered the finest selection of first quality meats at the most favourable prices. Their pressed meats are delicious and if you have not sampled their Cd. packets of good rich pea soup yet you have missed a great treat! Willis Street, Courtenay Place and Molesworth Street. Why Not Nave It Dyed?

For the new season have that old coat or costume dyed a fashionable shade so that it looks like new! The Wellington Dry Cleaning Co., 0 Leeds Street, specialise in cleaning and dyeing. Telephone 53-070.

After the Storms of Dost Weels.

Surely you are convinced that there is wisdom in having your household linen laundered to perfection by the Ideal Bag Wash. Tel. 63-000, and a van will collect and deliver your bag. Fur Prices are Down!

As the weather grows colder, fur prices go lower. No need to hesitate now about that beautiful musquash coat. The Wholesale Furriers' great winter sale brings them within the range of every purse. No. 5 Willis Street. Have You Heard Aleut the "Zip”?

Now that electricity is only Id. a unit, you can save pounds on a "Zip" installation. The "Zip" is absolutely new, and it is speedy and simple, too! At 54 Lower Cuba Street, the "Zip” Heaters, Ltd., have opened a model kitchen and model bathroom so that you cap see an actual demonstration of this splendid water-heating system. Call and see it as soon as you can! Asli Felicity.

A number of Felicitv’s readers have been writing to her for information on where to go for this and'that; so she has decided to invite everyone to ask where to obtain the best service. AH replies will be found in the form of paragraphs in her columns.