NANETTE NOTICES

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 74, 24 February 1938, Page 12

NANETTE NOTICES

HERE AND THERE. (By “Nanette.”) Renewed Optimism. “The wet weather of last week reminded ine of my rheumatism,” sighed an elderly lady,” and Fni certainly not looking forward to the winter. But help was at hand because a good Samaritan told her of the wonderful relief given by Turkish Baths and she is now quite optimistic again.

Putting the Clock Back. A wife who probably saved her husband’s life by putting back her alarm clock three hours is Mrs Thomas Hogan, of Hull. Her husband was due to sail for Spanish waters in the steamer Thorpeness, and had to get up at six in order to join her, but Mrs Hogan altered the clock, and her husband did not awake until too late—at nine o’clock. The Thorpeness was later bombed by insurgent airmen, and seven of the crew were killed and seven wounded.

“Open Sesame.” Picture a cool evening, music, colourful frocking, gaiety—and dancing, The latter is a key to all the rest. Those who can dance will find it the “Open Sesame” to all sorts of fun and happiness. Why not improve your ballroom dancing with lessons at the Broadway School of Dancing, principal Miss Gwen Gibbs?

Stocking Novelties. Hero are some stocking novelties. Very fine stockings with toenails painted in red on the toecaps, to give the impression of bare feet in the fashionable evening sandals. Tiny coloured spots embroidered on high-pointed heels and scattered over the toes. Giltembroidered clocks in tlie form of a spray of leaves or petals, or gilt anklets embroidered on to the actual stockings, with elaborate clasps or studs in diamante.

Bridge. Bridge is gaining nopularity in many homes now that holidays are past and evenings growing longer. If you are a bridge enthusiast it follows that you will be interested in card tables. There are two qualities at Hutchins’ Furniture Warehouse, with green baize tops, the tables with the single-stay being 14s 6d and those with the double-stay 17s 6d. * Period Costumes. . , . , Designers of film fashions have to be historical experts these days, when so many “costume” films are being made. Here are some of the conclusions arrived at by Milo Anderson, wellknown Hollywood dress designer, after delving into history in search of ideas: The ugliest and most unflattering period for women was just after the American Civil War. Most sensible period—the present day and the Roman era. Most generally flattering to all types of figures—the Empire period of 1800. Most “spiritual” period—the twelfth century. Out of this period came the dress worn by nuns and monks. Most “extravagant”— 1700 —the time of Marie Antoinette. Most unnatural —IB7O, the day of the bustle, leg-of-mutton sleeve, and starched neckline. Fresh and New. ,

Excitingly new, in lovely materials and shades that will entice you to buy, are the new stocks of pyjamas, nighties and underwear, which have just been opened at the Scotch Wool and Hosiery Shop, Ltd. And while ycu are revelling in their cleverly tailored lines you can be,sure of the wear of these good quality garments. ’ Unexpected Guests. On Tuesday afternoon when the wives and lady friends of the visiting bandsmen, accompanied by members of the local band committee, were proceeding to the home of Mr and Mrs R. Tanner, of Karere, a misunderstanding arose with the result that about nine car-loads of ladies were driven in to.. the wrong house. The consternation'of the lady of the house, upon seeing the large comCany of visitors, can well he imagined, ut after explanations had been exchanged, the party retraced its tracks agreeing that such happenings were “all in the fun.” Modern Fairy Tale. And talking of motor drives and cars reminds Nanette of a visit she paid to Fowler Motors, Ltd., in Rangitikei Street. The gleaming Pontiacs, Oldsmobile Sixes and Vauxlialls seemed to belong to some modern fairy tale. But a drive in one of these cars assures one that it is glorious reality. , * Making History.

Television hostess at Alexandra Palace. Miss Elizabeth CoWell, made history on February 7 when she took complete charge of a ballet performance of Eric Coates’s suite. “The Three Bears,” which was televised. She was the first woman to direct a television production, and had 50 people under her control in the actual cast, in addition to an orchestra of 22 players, and all the technical staff. For All Weathers.

When the entertainment was over a party of spectators discussed what they would do. “It’s so hot, let’s have icycold milk-shakes at the Royale Dutch Lounge,” was a popular suggestion. “And if the weather changes before we get there,” remarked someone sceptically, “we’ll have coffee and sandwiches—every bit as good.” * Black And White. A visitor from the city was express-

ing the opinion that there were not so many-, white butterflies about these days. “Not so many,” exploded his friend, a farmer in the Kairanga district, “not so manyl Why, man, my farm’s black with them!”