NANETTE NOTICES

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 10, 9 December 1937, Page 14

NANETTE NOTICES

HEKE AND THERE.

(By “Nanette.”) Christmas Cards. The custom of sending cards at Christinas dates back to the year 1844, when Mr AV. Ifi. Dobson sent the first such card to a friend, says an overseas paper. Mr Dobson had received a number of letters from a friend, and so, wishing to reciprocate, he, at Christinas time, designed an appropriate card. He sketched a Christmas subject upon a piece of Bristol board; the sketch depicted a family group toasting absent friends. Thus, from its humble beginning, arose the Christmas card habit now practised by thousands of folk the world over. A Pleasant Remedy.

If you are one of those unfortunate people who suffer from indigestion with all its pain and discomfort, and if you are tired of trying unpleasant 'remedies, here is a hint tor you. fry a course of Turkish Baths in the Regent Arcade and see what a voir derful difference they make. Granny’s Brooches Popular. “Granny’s brooches,” by the way, are enjoying a vogue among tlie smart young women of London. Grandmother’s jewel-case is being hastily ransacked for brooches which a few years a"o would have provoked shrieks of laughter if anyone had attempted to wear them. They certainly look very effective pinned in the folds of the now fashionable draped black jersey cocktail dresses. For Girls Only.

You are very fortunate if you have promised among your Christmas presents a doll’s pram for your worries can be easily disposed of. At special prices to clear Hutchins’ Furniture Warehouse has a number of good prams, from 12s 6d. Any little girl would be delighted to walk out with one of these. Dame Fashion.

So far, the trends seem to he for shorter skirts in the day time, but by no means very short; long skirts are still the most popular tor evening wear, although some are definitely up in front, a-s they were way back m ’2B; black for everything but your lightweight or heavyweight woollen frocks, and then you must go coloured and patterned; and as for hats —well who can tell 'wliut hats can or Mill do? Dad Sees the Point.

“Do you like our new car?” asked a friend recently, “Dad didn’t intend getting one so soon, but we pointed out that, by getting it now, we would have the use of it at holiday time. AVlien wo got him into Fowler Motors Ltd., lie couldn’t resist driving this Pontiac away.” Women Police.

Scotland Yard has been advertising for more women qioliee, applicants to be between 21 and 35 years of age, strong, cheerful, well educated, tactful and with a sense of humour, says an overseas papei;? When, however, a definition of a sense of humour was asked- for, Scotland Yard failed to oblige. It is reported tliat there are many applicants, including some university graduates, but that some vacancies still occur, as it. is difficult to secure enough really suitable people. Tlie AVoman’s Police Corps was formed soon after the war ended as a result of tlie excellent work performed by women who volunteered during the war years to patrol the districts round soldiers’ camps. AYith tact and kindly wisdom they exercised a restraining influence over many of tlie girls who hung around the camps. Much of a woman police’s work now is with children and in children’s courts. In the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s annual report a high tribute is paid to tlie help and cooperation of these officers. They visited scores of homes, reported to the society, and gave advice and help, preventing many cases from reaching the courts.

A woman desiring to do social work lias an opportnity in this corps of ■reaching a wide field of usefulness, under good conditions and payment. Is Santa Listening? AVhat could be more thrilling than a new set of undies for the Christmas holidays? .A wide selection of sets in guaranteed makes and fascinating designs has just been opened up at the Scotch AVool and Hosiery Shop, Ltd. AA 7 hat about treating yourself—or dropping a hint to Santa Claus? * Swim Suits. A leading colour in swim suits this summer is navy; and white is more popular than ever. The smartest of the new white swim suits are accented with vivid colours. They may have lacings or buttons, pom-poms or cords, in crisp greens and reds, or navy. A very dashing idea, indeed, when there is a play-suit to match.

Always Right. The weather may be changeable but, whether the skies are blue or grey, the Royale Dutcii Lounge is equally popular; for its fresh fruit drinks, milk shakes and ice-cream dainties are as famous as its splendid hot meals. No matter what the weather you will find there everything to suit your taste. *