NANETTE NOTICES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 248, 17 September 1936, Page 12

NANETTE NOTICES.

HERE AND THERE.

(By “Nanette.”)

Version of The Cinderella Story

A woman in Sydney, impressed with the work of the Kindergarten Union there, wished to adopt a youngster, but was itt a quandary how to select her special charge (says a Sydney writer). Finally she took a pair of shoes belonging to her small son to the kindergarten, and said she would “adopt” the first lad who could get into them. Be Confident.

Make sure there is no chance of people whispering (when you are not in hearing) that your hair looks dull and uncared for, by consulting in George Street. A New Competition. Any hostess who is organising an afternoon and is at loss for a new competition for her guests, need only purchase a navy frock patterned all over with numerous animals which Nanette noticed in a Palmerston North shop. She can then award a prize to the guest who counts the most animals! A smart grey costume in the same store attracted attention; it was relived with fringed spots—fashion’s latest whim—in crimson and pine green. Smart Coats And Costumes.

Spring saunters in introducing the new' coats which are special value at 39s 6d, in diagonal self-stripe weave. Oatmeal tweed costumes, with a charming simplicity of style, are priced at 455, the corts having link buttons. Nanette knows you are eager to learn where she noticed these coats and costumes, and will keep you in suspense no longer. They are at Miss ltae’s, next Post Office. *

The Call Of Spring. Flowers open when they hear the call of spring, and lambs frisk happily to the music of the breeze. Women respond to it by visiting Kitty Emden’s Millinery Salon (c-r Fitzherbert Avenue and The Square), and crowning their heads with one of her alluring hats. Showing in all exquisite spring-like colours, including the shades of daffodils, and bedecked with flowers, they are simply irresistible. A Japanese Home Delicacy. A “welcome” drink,- consisting of salty water in which an orchid and a cherry blossom were pickled, was the first refreshment offered an Australian lady when she was entertained in a Japanese home during her recent visit to the East. After drinking the water, the guests, of whom there were six, were given a cherry stick, enclosed in a tiny glass tube for hygienic purposes, and with it they ate the blossoms, which had a slightly tart flavour. The “welcome” drink was accompanied by a thin white biscuit, and was followed by green tea and thin brown biscuits. All these were served in a reception room, which was furnished with tables and chairs, these being the only western furnishings in the house. Stockinged Feet.

In the usual Japanese custom the guests shed their shoes when they entered the house and put on slippers, but before going into the dining-room they took these off too and entered in their stockinged feet. In no other room hi the house was this done. You Will Be Interested To Hear — That at Hutchins’ Furniture Warehouse Nanette noticed a wireless table for only 21s 6d, which would be decorative as well as useful. She was told that these tables can be obtained in any wood to match your wireless. An oak table for 47s 6d, made in a refectory style, also attracted her attention.

Drawn By A Magnet. Women are crowding as eagerly to Borhnm’s Great Radio Sale as they do to a sale of hats, because they are lured there by the splendid bargains. * International Peace.

The Congress of the International Peace Campaign in Brussels was notable for the number of women who attended it. They came from many countries, all inspired by the one central idea—the organising of a worldwide effort for peace. The congress did not meet in a spirit of despair—far from it. The League’s failures simply acted .15 a spur to renewed effort. Where had it failed, and why—and how to strengthen it by more effective organisation to restore the sanctity of treaties and prevent war? These were the qtiestions before the congress. As it is with individuals, so it is with nations —experience teaches them, and they go on building on their failures until at last the goal is won. Stroller Suits Are Fashionable. Exciting a great deal of admiration amongst passers-by, a stroller suit in plaid check is showing in the window of The “Exclusive.” The coat has a fully flared swing back, and a vandyked yoke finished with three novelty buttons and Peter Pan collar. The ensemble is completed with a smart bottle green skirt to tone. The whole makes a desirable addition to milady’s wardrobe.

Doggy Fashions. An amusing little note conies from a London correspondent about dog fashions at tlie Cruft Show. She says: The boy friend of the girl friend wears plus-fours in the country, but the dog friend of the girl friend goes four better and wears plus-eights! This is the latest dog fashion displayed at Crufts Dog Show, in Loudon, recently. These suits for outdoors have trousers and coat cut in one piece with the coat fastening over the back with a flap. For indoors, after a walk in the rain, there are similar suits of towelling, which enclose the feet as well, so after a few minutes in this suit the dog is dry and clean again. Smart About The Collar. The dog friend is also very smart about the collar these days. "White buckskin with a lead to match is a popular choice, but plaid coats, collars, and leads arc considered very smart too

A Red Flag For Danger. A red flag usually warns us that there is danger ahead, and we therefore take heed and proceed carefully. Aching eyes or a.tired, strained feeling about the forehead are Nature’s warning that everything is not well, and if we” are wise we will have our eyes attended to. A qualified refraetionist at J. R. "Wood’s will be pleased to give you expert advice.

You Will Love Them! An exclusive selection of outstanding Continental models In woollen ensembles, featuring the very latest oatmeal and lace-weave fabrics, may be seen at Collinson and Cunninghame’s. They are showing in the very newest colours —new coral, off-pink, tired olive green, shades of beige, and Pacific blue. S.W. fittings. Children And Traffic.

The protection of children from traffic hazards has been receiving considerable attention in London. Sir Malcolm Campbell, on his return from America, suggested that school boys and girls should be formed into traffic patrols, as in the U.S.A. A similar system is in force in Sydney. The authorities were impressed with the idea until they discovered that it was not legal for children to control traffic in Great Bri-

tani. It was then decided to modify the scheme so that adult caretakers might control traffic while the children crossed.

Easy To Comprehend

The vanity of woman may pass all understanding, but something that is easy to comprehend is that every woman should like her hosiery and gloves to he of good quality, especially if these necessities are moderately priced as well. At the Scotch Wool and Hosiery Shop, Ltd., stockings and gloves in all new tonings are remarkable for quality and value. *