NANETTE NOTICES

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 8, 8 December 1936, Page 11

NANETTE NOTICES

HERE AND THERE (By "Nanette."l Don't Be Taken By Surprise. Do you realise that there are only sixteen whole days before Christmas? If you don't lielieve Nanette, count the time on the calendar. If we don't look out Christmas Day will take us by surprise, by creeping up behind our backs, putting its hands over our eyes, and saying: "Guess what day I am?" We'll be so astonished when we find out that we won't be able tu eat any Christmas dinner, and if we arc v.blo to we'll probably swallow the threepence in our piece of pudding. Christmas Crackers.

Surprising what a gay spirit a few bon-bons can spread at the festive table, isn't it? There is a great selection from Is a card to 15s a dozen in Collinson and Cunninghamc's Toyland. One attractive novelty is a bundle of crackers surmounted by a gay blonde dollic, arranged to he hung over the table from the light overhead (3s od).* Enjoy Your Holiday.

Make a New Year's resolution in advance, madamc. to visit The "Exclusive" at the first opportunity and select your Christmas holiday wardrobe. Half the pleasure of a holiday is in looking your best and knowing that you are making a .good impression among your friends, and clothes count such a lot. * The Enthusiastic Press.

It had been a stormy day 10 years ago in Palmerston North when she had arrived, in place of Lady Alice Fergusson, to form a branch of the League of Mothers, snid Mrs H. W. Kersley (Wellington), provincial president, when she addressed the branch last week. However, she had known that there were warm hearts going to the mooting and had decided that there must be "lots of smiles" to make, up for the sunshine that was lacking outside. She bad arrived at St. Andrew's Hall early, and very nervous, and after plodding up the stairs had entered the hall to find that so far only one person had arrived—a mere man who was standing meekly in £i corner. "Goodness me!" Mrs Kersley had thought, "can this be the formation of a Fathers' League ?" On approaching the gentleman, Mrs Kersley had found that he was a reporter. "And that." said Mrs Kersley, "made mo more nervous than ever." Latest News First.

The enthusiasm of the reporter mentioned above to he on time for the meeting recalls to mind a further incident which shows the keenness of a newspaper to publish the "latest news first." A gentleman was chatting with a friend whom he had not seen for years, and who was a reporter on <i South Island newspaper. He mentioned a trip he had paid to Australia, whereupon the reporter pricked up Ins ears and proceeded to ask interested questions. The gentleman suddenly noticed that the reporter was jotting down notes while lie was speaking, and laughingly inquired: "You're not going to put tliat in the paner. are you?" "May I?" asked the Press man. "It would make a good personal paragraph." The reporter's face fell considerably when he learned that his friend had been back from Australia for two years. Look Your Best.

You are looking forward to your Christmas holiday ever so much, aren't you? But don't overlook buying that new hat in your excitement, because you do want to look your best when you are away. At Kitty Emden's Millinery Salon (o/r Fitzhorbert Avenue and the Square) there is a wonderful selection of stylish hats from which to make a choice. His Surprise Discovery.

Mr Newly Married looked up from his meal with an expression on his iace that was not exactly in praise of the meal his wife had prepared. "Don't you like it, dear:-'" asked his wile. "You didn't expect to marry a perfect cook, did you!-'" "No," replied her husband, "nor did I expect to marry a champion tin-opener." The above lightened a talk by Mrs H. W. Kerslcy ("Wellington), provincial president of the League of Mothers, in Pahnerston North last week. A Gift Which Will Please.

What better Christinas present could you give to a lady than hosiery, especially if it is holeproof? Nanette suggests that you choose a pair from the Scotch Wool and Hosiery Shop, Ltd. There you may find "Adurable" stockings, a durable service weight at Gs lid pair; "Integrity,"' a revelation in service weight stockings, at 7s lid pair; "Joy," heavy service weight, 8s lid pair. Don't Miss This.

"Have you noticed those marvellous brass fire-screens, with panels bearing quaint 'pictures, at Hutchins' Furniture Warehouse, Nanette?" asked a friend. "I intend giving one to a newly-married friend for Christmas, and also a fender for 12s 6d. The firescreens, by the way, are priced from '2ss Gd upwards."

This Modern Age. At a lonely Australian alighting ground not long ago a mail-plane pilot was approached by v a tramp, who murmured: "Have a heart, old pal. Give us a iift in your air-wagon." This was a new one to the pilot. He had heard often enough of ragged wanderers who begged lifts on motor-cars or lorries, or stole rides on trains; but the idea of begging a ride on an aeroplane was a piece of special effrontery. But the pilot was amused rather than annoyed. He told this down-and-out that, even if they liad wanted to do so, it would have been impossible for the crew of the 'plane to find room for him, the full load already being carried. Also, of coiirsc, it would have been completely against the rules to do anything of the kind. And so that disgruntled tramp was left standing slmffling his feet on the edge of the aerodrome. Expert Attention.

At Alston's, the Handbag Specialists, the Square (2 doors from G. and C.'s), four expert assistants will give you every attention and assistance in the matter of choosing a handbag. An easy choice is assured from the enormous selection, in every colour, leather, and skin, which can be obtained from London markets. Prices to suit every purse.

Test Your Fiance's Temper. Prospective brides are advised by the American Automobile Association to test the men they propose to marry by making them drive through traffic blocks. The A.A.A. says in its report: A half-mile drive through tooting horns, screeching brakes, and traffic policemen will show a girl what manner of man her fiance is. If he makes faces at other drivers, he has a bad temper. If he gives short toots on the horn, he is nervous. If he fails to keep pace witli the traffic, he tires easily. If he monopolises the road, he has bad manners. If he recognises the rights of the man in the smaller or older car, he is a good sport. Many a man who is quite polite normally will be shown by a little tough traffic to be a bully at heart.