a fully enjoyed repast the gathering found much interest in the Chief's summary of past and present business and his predictions of the future, and also were grateful for his kind remarks as regards the assistance of the staff during the year. The appreciation of the management was also conveyed to the staff in separate green envelopes which certainly made a very pleasing highlight to the evening!! doubt our bonuses will all go back into the Store anyway as it's hard to resist the temptation of making purchases from tho goods displayed! And when you lady readers see our beautiful cartwheel ' shaped felts you'll see what I mean about yielding to temptation! .* * * •[These hats are brimful of flattery, and one instance is an ash blue cartwheel felt which has a_fascinating .cut-out floral effect in the sweeping brim. This hat is 35/- and a typical instance of the. charming hats that will go to your head this Tuesday night the Chief took tho opportunity of making a presentation, on behalf of the staff, to Eileen Olsen and Madge Meacheam anil wished them every happiness and success "in their new vocations in Wellington, where they will be taking on essential war work. The popularity, and regret at losing these two girls, was evident from the handsome gifts and the gusto with which'the gathering joined in "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." "We sincerely hope that the war will soon end and conditions right themselves so that we can have Madge and "Waka" back with us again. * * * •[By the way . . . are you coming to our premier Liberty Ball next week? I hope so, because you just can't afford to miss so much fun! We've planned a super programme ... a non-stop variety Ball and all the proceeds will go to the urgent requirements of tiic Allied Relief Appeal. # * * •[[From now on, until and after Christmas, there will be many preparations made for annual holidays and I would suggest to women travellers to include a pretty Housecoat in your luggage. Choose one of our suede finish taffeta ones because they look so dainty and are also light and easily packed. They have short sleeves, peaked collars and are buttoned right through. Shades are Ivory, Peach, and Lemon with pretty dimity sprig. These Princess styled Housecoats require 6 coupons and 85/6 each. PREMIER DRAPERY Co., Ltd. "The Sunny Corner" i PALMERSTON NORTH
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXIV, Issue 241, 8 September 1944, Page 6
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