NANETTE NOTICES

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 63, 14 February 1939, Page 11

NANETTE NOTICES

HERE AND THERE. (By “Nanette.”) Colours. Having had to wear out all last winter’s clothes during this so-called summer, Palmerston North women will be pleased to sec the new autumn fashions appearing in the shops. Nowadays wc don’t confine ourselves to drab navy, brown and black during the winter, but indulge in all the rich warm tones of autumn. Designers have excelled themselves in the choice of colours this year. There is a lovely range of gay petunia shades and several new greens—moss green, Chinese green and .teal green. There is also teal blue, and air force blue is more popular than ever. Browns in high favour include a new London tan as well as rust and other shades of last season. There are various shades of prune and the new ox-blood which is much more attractive than its name, being very like our old friend wine red. New Delights. You simply must visit Slaters, the Square, and see the new season’s frocks, suits and coats. The windows look enchanting but there are even more delights inside. I was privileged to see the new wedding gowns and debutantes’ frocks—such romantic confections of lace and taffeta! You will love the beautifully cut English and American five o’clock frocks, too. * For Household Repairs. Housewives will find this box a great boon. Secure ail ordinary cigar-box, and divide it into six compartments. Into these divisions place some nails and tacks of various sizes, screw-eyes, brass hooks, etc. Put leather strips in the back of the box. and through these slip a small hammer. The box takes up but little space, and is most useful.

Gleaming Hair. Y'ou should he terribly particular about the shampoos you allow to be used on your hair. Marsh and inferior soaps should never he permitted. That is why Sylvia Kirk, of Broadway, has carefully chosen a fine quality shampoo of delightful aroma, which she uses exclusively for her clients. A'ou will be delighted at the lovely new lights it discovers. Make-up.

Afakc-up during summer days is always a problem. A particularly effective method of keeping the face and throat cool is to use a cleansing lotion. rather than a cream, several times a day. Skin tonics have a cooling effect, when first applied, hut it is quite useless unless all make-up is first removed. During summer you should use snap and water first thing in the morning, and then throughout the rest of the day a good cleansing agent should bo used. Pyjamas.

Here’s something rather special that you should take advantage of as soon as possible—The Scotch AYool and Hosiery Shop, the Square, have a special lino of Kobo pyjamas in smart stripes, at present. They are only 8s lid a pair, hut they tell me it’s impossible to repeat the line so do hurry and get yours before they go. In High Office.

The women of India can claim a Cabinet Minister of their own sex. Mrs Pandit, India’s first woman Minister, bolds a post second only in importance to that of the Prime Minister, as Minister of Health and Local Self-Government in the United Provinces. She deals with so many matters, it is said, that a third of the questions in the Parliament of the United Provinces arc addressed to her. These “Summer” Evenings. New Zealand must have moved to the Antarctic, with the last earthquake and these “summer” evenings are mostly spent at the fireside. AVhy not make the best of it and he really cosy with fireside chairs from Hutchins’ Furniture AA’arehousc, 311 Main Street? They arc covered in Genoa velvet and priced from 27s 6d. 1

Tiring for Small People. Many mothers do not fully realise how far fatigue is a factor in a baby’s discomfort, and therefore a cause of crying. Yet it should he easy to understand how too much handling in the way of being fondled and played with by a number of largo people can give so small a thing a great deal of muscular tiredness and discomfort, also that a faulty position in a cot can make a small limb ache and a small voice he raised in righteous protest. PLUNKET SOCIETY. THIRD NURSE FOR PALMERSTON NORTH. The first monthly meeting of the Palmerston 'North branch of the Plunket Society for 1939 was held yesterday afternoon, Mrs O. C. Petersen being in the chair. Also present were: Mesdames F M. Garner, S. R. Thomson A. E- Mansford, W. G. Black, L. H. Coilinson, H. D. Irving, K. F. Kirk, T. J. Rodgers and M. Aitchison (secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames J. A. Nash and A. Grigor. The Foxton sub-branch requested permission to house a dental clinic in its rooms. The plan was approved, arrangements being left in the hands of the sub-branch committee. The Dominion president advised that Dr. Helen Deem had been appointed medical adviser to the Dominion council. A circular from the Dominion secretary advised that arrangements had been made for Miss Beatrice Ogden to take charge of the society’s exhibit at the Centennial Exhibition. It had been suggested that Miss Ogden’s services could, in the meantime, he advantageously utilised in visiting the branches and addressing committees, and assisting Miss Fitzgibbon in making contact with the Plunket nurses in the localities visited. The executive suggested that branches might be glad to invite Miss Ogden to address their annual meetings, and it was decided to ask her to address the annual meeting of the Palmerston North branch in June. ’ The president and secretary were empowered to arrange a new lease of the rooms by the Dental Clinic Committee. Mrs R. C. Burnett tendered her resignation as she has taken up her residence at Te Puke. This was received with regret. Mrs L. Hills wrote thanking the committee for their present on the occasion of her marriage. Miss Fitzgibbon thanked the committee for congratulation on the M.B.E. received by her in the New Year honours. Nurses Kearns and Lockwood also thanked the com-

mittee for Christmas and New Year greetings and gifts. Airs H. At. Scott wrote enclosing literature of the New Zealand Women’s Food Value League for the Plunket rooms. The financial statement was received and accounts totalling £5 8s 9d passed for payment. Alessrs Garner and Garner donated £lsl 17s fid from their recent photographic competition. It was decided to invite one of the donors to meet the committee in order that they might express their appreciation. The Plunket nurse’s reports for December and January were received. In the December report acknowledgement was made of parcels of clothing from Airs R. Bennett. Donations had been received from Alesdamcs R. S. Alcoch ss, T. Saunders 10s, B. AI, Dolby £1 and' V. Noton £1 Is. The sum of £1 10s 5d was yielded by the collection box. The January report stated that 1397 visits were paid to the office (adults 693, babies 640, older children 64) and 97 visits were paid to homes. There were fit new cases. A parcel of clothing was received from an anonymous donor. Four visits were paid to Foxton, where visits to the office totalled 186 (adults 89, babies 89. older children ( 8) and there were five new cases. Sales for the month amounted to £8 12s lOd and membership fees £2. A donation of 10s was received from Airs H. V. Bees and there was £1 Os lOd in the collection box. . . , After a discusison it was decided to apply for a third nurse to be appointed to Palmerston North for one year. Plunket Day was fixed for March 16. and arrangements for canvassing were dirrvssed, it being decided to hold a street stall and to sell badges. Nominations to fill vacancies on the committee were submitted.