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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 136, 10 May 1945, Page 8

FROM "THE SUNNY CORNER" ♦MANY A -MOTHER'S WISH GRANTED AT LAST . . . The cessation of hostilities in Europe occurred at such a time as to fore-run Mother's Bay, and many mothers will remember this day as one of heartfelt thanksgiving. The P.D.C. take this opportunity of respectfully saluting every mother on this Mother's Day, and join with you in your wish that this great Victory will shortly be followed with world-wide peace. ♦FLOWERS FOl] MOTHER! Choose a posy in Mother's favourite colours, from our range of lovely suede posies on display in the Fancy Department, just inside the main door. ♦VE DISPLAY A striking display of war photos and year to year diaries of this war is now showing throughout our windows and readers are invited to see this informative exhibition. ♦JUST ARRIVED Well-timed for Mother's Day . . '. a range of lovely snug Chenille Scarves in .such pretty shades:—Maize, Lime, Green. Tan, Teal, Royal Blue, Red, Pale Blue, Lemon, Green, Scarlet, Duskv Pink, and Egg Shell Blue. The ideal Scarf to brighten the neckline of Mother's suit or coat, and so practical, too! Price 4/11 each. >FOR THE SAKE OF THE "OLD SCHOOL TIE"! Which of "the following education centres did you belong to: P.N.T.H.S, Nga Tawa College. Nelson Boys' College, or Otago University? These and many others arc featured in original etchings by M. Matthews. Untrained 35/-; mounted and framed, price 2£gns. NIGHTS Nights by the fire call for a piece of fancywork and for the young lady preparing her "box" 'we offer pure linen bordered tea towels in full size, with attractive traced designs for working. Price 4/6 each and £ coupon. (Incidentally this is another idea for Mother's gift.) ♦ARE YOU WOOL GATHERING? Call at the P.D.C. for your requirements for your Winter Knitteds. English Botany wool in three-ply at 1/(5 skein is showing in Saxe, Rust,, Japon-ica-Pink, Reseda Green. Cyclamen, Duck Egg and Wine. MOTHER'S DAY MO'ITOS Your personal message to Mother is embodied in delightfully inscribed and illustrated mottos. Sin x fiin, with great passe ptitout binding. Price .3/9 at the Picture Department by the Elevator on the Ground Floor. Three tablets of daintily perfumed Colgate's Florient Soap are boxed for gifts at 1/8 box. ♦EMPHASIS ON SUBTLE . COLOUR Orchis-Rose and Lagoon-Blue are the pretty pastels chosen to express the mood of festivity. . . . Two full skirted, distinctively detailed crepe dresses—W. fittings and priced at £7/15/-. See the special display in the window by the men's entrance. ■USEFUL YET ORNAMENTAL A handsome gift for Mother would be a pair of band-painted wooden bellows. We art? featuring these in many attractive colour harmonies complete with brass pipe. Prices 27/6 and 29/6. ♦HOUSEHOLD THRIFT CONTRIBUTION:— The Household Thrift Department also suggests a suitable Mother's Day gift—a Green or Amber Water Set, comprising jug and six tumblers, each piece of fancy cut glass. Price 21/6 set. •"NIGHT IN CAIRO" PERFUME. An exotic perfume in a handsome Midnight Blue and Gold wrapping. Choose Lavender, Fleur de Champs, Rose, Pot Pourri or Carmine perfumes. Price 10/6. "THE SUNNY CORNER" PALMERSTON NORTH