NANETTE NOTICES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 98, 25 March 1941, Page 7

NANETTE NOTICES.

HERE AND THERE. Textiles From Cheese. In finding a market other tlmn Britain j for gorgonzola cheese when sanctions were imposed. Italy used the cheese for textile fibre. Other fibres were made with skim milk. Easter Shopping. ' Whether you are going away camping for Easter, having extra visitors or choosing a present for the Easter bride you must find somewhere to do your Easter shopping and you will save many weary journeys by first seeing Alounscy’s .“Fashion Seal” furnishers, Rangitikoi Street, for helpful suggestions. * Hands. Badeii-Powoll bad the unusual gift of ambidexterity, and was able to write two letters simultaneously with both hands. Miss Smith’s Trousseau. Invited to inspect Miss Smith’s trousseau recently I saw she had a gorgeous collection of the famous Erinorc linen finish sheets, extra long and with wide hems, some plain, and others hemstitched in white or colours. There were pillowcases to match and each attractively cdlophanod package had been personally selected and recommended by Mr .Duckworth of Duckworths Household Linen and Mantle Specialists, Broadway. . ' Hostel For “Grass” Widowers. Greenwich Borough Council has sot an example for the rest of England to follow, by appointing two kindly and exceedingly competent women as ' hostesses to look after London's first hostel for working men whose wives and families have been evacuated. Holiday Smartness.

Note early in your engagement book the appointment for your new permanent wave so that you will bo smart and carefree about your hair during the Easter holidays. A natural and attractive wave, easily set and kept in trim, is the combination Eugene and non-olcctric recommended by \V. M. Crystall, beauty specialist, the Square, next Library buildings.* Points For Knitters. Scarves should be of blue wool, about 48in in length and 9jin in width (circular knit). Balaclava helmets (blue wool) should ho knitted preferably in 3/3 ribbing, and bo o,f a length of about 15in and width of about 7m. Note. —Where “blue” is given as the colour of garments, dark navy blue is meant. Fine Woollies.

I’m looking ahead and buying a few warm clothes before the chilly weather comes. Of course the first, place I went to was the Scotch Wool and Hosiery Sliop, the Square, where I was delighted to find lino woolly vests and panties in peacli and flesh. It’s well worth getting a' few sets of these lovely quality garments.* Rejuvenating Navy Clothes.

Smarten up navy coats and suits in the following way—they will always look clean and fresh. Dissolve a piece of rock ammonia (size of a walnut), in hot water, and squeeze the blue-hag into this until it is deep blue. Dip a small nail brush into ilic mixture and brush the garment the way of the nap. Iron the wrong side while still damp. Clothes For Easter.

Have you thought about, your Easter wardrobe yet? Do call at Slater’s, the Square, and see their lovely autumn styles if you want a now coat, suit, ensemble or frock. They have a wonderful range of sizes and their expert fitters are always available to make any necessary adjustments. Yon will love the new season's graceful evening wear.

War Work in Wanganui. The Wanganui Women’s War Service Auxiliary membership has reached a total of 349, "including four transport auxiliary classes of 20 cacti, which arc being trained in motor garages. Sections are being trained for canteen work, gardening, and physical drill and 20 members are learning spinning. The bicycle and signalling corps has reached the stage when long distance rides are being undertaken, and some of the trainees have qualified for certificates.

Delicious Honey. IJoncy is one of the best, health foods and from. the rich white clover fields of Taranaki comes Eutcca, tlie cheapest first grade honey on the market. Ripened m the hives to give it a more delicious flavour Eutoca is packed in four sizes, cither liquid or solid, and sold by A. L. Pickett, grocer, the Square, opposite the Lakelet.*