MARGOT Goes Shopping

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 103, 4 May 1938, Page 2

MARGOT Goes Shopping

MOTHE:?’S DAY

SUGGESTIONS for gifts Mother’s Day is now observed in many parts of the world on the second Sunday in May. Do not let this particular day pass without remembering mother with a gift which will appropriately express the love and the regard for the one person who never forgets. Mother’s Day happens to be next Sunday so let us make this a happy occasion for mother by choosing an appropriate gift. And why stop with one thoughtful gift? Mother will be thrilled to receive several. So take a shopping tour with us. . . . here are some suggestions: - Nettleship’s. Mothers always appreciate a nice piece of china, so take her along to Nettleship’s, Jewellers, and let her choose one of the many exquisite cups and saucers that are on display. Phyllis Haekshaw. As a gift on Mother's Day what i could be better than one of the lovely 1 new wool-lined celanese nighties or j sets of underwear at. Phyllis Hack- ■ shaw's dainty lingerie shop? They I combine the practical qualities j mothers appreciate with beauty. Catherine Enwright. j But perhaps mother would welcome ' I foot comfort more than anything I else. Bring a look of joy to her face by arranging to have foot discomforts , attended to by Catherine Enwright, i 'phone 2458. Dustin’s. I What mother could be expected to !make a cake on the one day of the j year that’s named in honour of her? Let Dustin’s provide the cake. They have such delicious cakes of the verybest quality. Young and Collins. 1 Can you think of anything mother I would appreciate more than a new 'handbag to match her winter outfit? 1 Let her choose one from the excellent, [selection of handbags showing just ' now at Young and Collins’. i Tesla Studios. 1 Nothing will please mother more j than the gift that only you can give—--1 a photograph. Have your picture ' taken at Lampe’s Tesla Studios, Sel- | wyn Buildings. ’Phone 2381 for early j ' appointments. Dustin’s. One of the sweetest of gifts that ; mother will receive is a box of chocolates or an attractive tin of toffies. Dustin’s have a fine assortment. And! [trust mother to appreciate the qual-1 t ity and goodness of their sweets. Crichton and Newman’s. ! Mother needs a comfy new pair of I slippers now that the mornings and 1 evenings are getting cold. I can sug--1 gest no better place to purchase them than at Crichton and Newman’s, a firm well known for their excellent j selection of slippers of all kinds and [ all moderately priced. ! Catherine Enwright. Have you ever thought of treating mother to a perm or two? She likes I her hair to look as nice as her daugh- ! ter's, so why not a perm for this ! special day of the year. But you’d I better not waste a minute in making ■ an appointment with Catherine En- ; wright, beauty parlors. Glory Box. I It didn't, lake the gorgeous display of embroidered and hand-worked linen | at the Glory Box to remind me that ■mothers love receiving exquisite linen, i And at this shop are other suggestions : fo” gifts, especially attractive being j the hand-painted lacquer boxes, trinket boxes, floating bowls, powder iboxes and cigarette cases all in beautiful designs. Emmett’s Radio Shop. ' And now for a Mother's Day gift de ilu.-c! You'll see them at Emmett’s Radio Shop. Marvellous radios in sevi oral famous makes. Every mother has i pet radio programmes with which the rest of the family doesn't agree—.>o : if you give her a radio of her own i shf can hear just what she likes. 'MMher will never be lovely with a rad'o in the nouse. E hi Robinson, Fl< rist. ! I have dis -overed a very new and 'v2iy charming flcral shop in Guyton /Street (opposite McGruer's). It has ! been opened by Miss Enid Robinson, i whose ’phone number is 5407 (night ’ph( ne 3338). Beautiful flowers are j f;eshly cut. all Im ds of floral work dene, and I hear that I he sprays and ocuquets for Mother's Day are to be I specially recommended. Nothing will please mother more than a gift of her favourite flowers. Wood fibre sprays |and headbands for debs and bridesI maids are also made. Cuthbertson and Lee. I cannot think of a single gift that would receive a more heartfelt, welcome from mother than one of the lovely comfortable fireside chairs from Cuthbertson and Lee, Furnishers. You can see them there in charming styles. Or if your choice falls on an occasional table or card table, this wellknown firm can please any taste. Lamp shades in great variety, lovelycushions and eiderdowns in all the newest styles and materials are there for your selection. Indeed there are many lovely things that mother would welcome as a gift on Mother’s Day. ILondontown. Do remember that some mothers like practical gifts, so call at Londontown to select your gift for your . mother. Here are a few suggestions \vhich might appeal: Gloves with fancy gauntlets, strong nappa, 9s 6d; I Hungarian nappa gloves, 17s 6d. Then I there’s hosiery, fully fashioned from 5s 1 lid, Prestige and Lady Jane 9s lid. I Mother would appreciate a cardigan ' for these cool days. Londontown stocks them from 6s lid to 39s 6d. Another ; suggestion is underwear. Warm vests, 'also bloomers, are from Is lid to 7s ' 6d, Canterbury locknit bloomers, all

sizes 2s 6d. This flrm has full stocks of Roslyn, Canterbury and Pesco English underwear. Woollen vests are from 3s lid to 15s 6d. Aprons are from Is to 4s lid. McGruer’s. You'd never dream that a handkerchief could be such a pretty affair as the dainty new linen ones suggested for Mother’s Day gifts at McGruer’s. They are encased in hand-painted parchment with gay figures in crinolines. This gift, which is easily posted, is only Is lid. There are hundreds of other happy suggestions, conveniently displayed for easy selection. There's the new dress jewellery for instance. Since no woman can pass by beautiful brooches and such-like adornment, you .can just picture the delight of any mother who receives one of these beautiful pieces of jewellery for wearing on dress or costume. As well as gay novelty brooches, there are diamante, coloured rhinestone and filagree brooches and some in designs in pewter grey, which make a lovely setting for the coloured beads [ and stones. Necklets are equally charming, while the latest novelty for wearing on costumes are the “frogs” —one in the form of a miniature handbag with glove to match and the dog “frogs,” which are very popular. An attractive array of both silk and wool scarves in a variety of colour and design, dainty lace or satin blousette fronts for costumes or jabots lhat will give a nice finish to a frock, and cardigans in every shade offer several excellent suggestions for gifts for Mother’s Day. There are novelty aprons from Is and overalls from 4s lid. For a small gift you could choose one of the little posies of white or parma violets, or a single white dogrose, a posy of artificial flowers, a bottle of the lovenest of lavender perfume, or one of *he new sets of soap and perfume that are so attractively boxed. Then don't forget there is ar> excellent selection of crystal, pottery, stationery, hosiery, gloves, handbags, umbrellas and brush and comb sets in' exquisite designs.