Ffcom THE sunny comer* rtf' Home Guard Parade on Saturday, our Mr McKeehnie was very full of Molotov Cocktails. Some tar, petrol, and kerosene, with plenty of smoke, which .no" doubt made a very hot mixture. We don’t know whether you take it with water or rub it in! a Glory Box is a Girl’s “Casket of Dreams” and many pleasant hours are filled in planning its contents. It is essential that so important a feature should look lovely and still he serviceable, and that is why a "Walnut Box from our Furnishing Department would be ideal. You will fall in love with the. graining and the tasteful inlaid wood design front panel. * * * * llon Monday night, the Staff assembled for our Annual Meeting and • a new Social Committee was formed, Mr Rees, once more, being appointed Chairman. The Committee of six members are going to have their work cut out this Winter arranging a Staff Dance, Entertainment for Soldiers, Interhouse Drama, Basketball. *"* * * us imagine that you . have bought your Glory Box and now you are on the scout for Needlework to pack into it. The Haberdashery Assistants will be able to help you choose.' We have just the Guest Towels you need. They are pure white with a small spray of flowers, for working. The quality is excellent and the price just right, 2s 3d each. You will love working the etchings traced on Linen which arc Is lid each and look delightful when framed. * * * * «[[Our young men have been arriving early in the mornings for a few months now and they have been diligently (that’s their story) working to complete the new Staff Room. At the rate they’re going, in six months’ time we will be enjoying the comforts of this delightful little recreation corner! * * ♦ * <[[For those people who appreciate good pictures—the Fancy Department has in, a wide range of expensive looking framed prints, the originals of which were by world renowned Old Masters. And these are another item that could find a place in your Box. Spencer and Ruth Crabbc are away on Annual holidays which are made more enjoyable this year, as they have been given three and a half days extra for being joint winners of the Silver Star aggregate. * * * «j[War or no war Society still produces Easter Brides! and Easter Brides must look charming. It was with his eye to this fact that our Dress Fabric Buyer stocked in a charming selection of Bridal Silks. There really is plenty of scope for imagination among the choice array of Brocade Satins, Parchment Satin Beautes, and others. * * 1 >■ * go once more to the P.D.C. Girls’ Sports Team, who carry the honours of their victory at Levin, last Saturday. •[[Among the select display of Model Ensemble Suits in the Mantle Department a particularly smartly tailored ensemble attracted me. It is the type of outfit that would bo equally smart for Race wear or Town wear. Angora Wool, is the material, but what I love is the shade—Dusky Teal, amply expresses it. Panels pintucked on the frock and introduced into the coat. The Vintage fancy suede belt makes a pleasant contrast. «[We welcome Joyce Veysey to the Staff of the Mantle Department. I am sure we will see her interested in some of the Interhouse Teams very shortly. * * * * is the little things that count, so the wise woman will look to her accessories. Do you need Gloves? If so you must pay our Fancy Department a visit. We can show you hew shades in very smart suede nappa or natural -washing leather. Either lines make a good investment. You have heard the slogan “The Berlei beneath gives the line?” And I can tell you, it is only a Berlei foundation that can give YOTJR frock that line. A particularly nice range of brassieres have been opened recently, “Wonderlift,” “Maxwell” and “Hollywood.” So make your appointment for a fitting as soon as possible. a long way to Tipperary, and, according to one of the N.M.R., it’s a long way marching to the cricket grounds and back. Nevertheless the taxis benefit after a parade. *-* * * * «f[A saying that is good to remember: Trying is a Master Ivey, that will unlock any door in the world. Premier Drapery Co. Ltd. PALMERSTON NORTH.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 89, 14 March 1941, Page 3
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