MARGOT GOES SHOPPING

Wanganui Chronicle, 4 May 1949, Page 7

MARGOT GOES SHOPPING

MOTHER'S DAY SUGGESTIONS

Mother’s Day is now observed in many parts of the world on the second Sunday in May, which this year falls on the May 8 (next Sunday). Do not let this particular day pass without remembering mother with a gift which will appropriately express the love and the devotion for the one person who never forgets or fails us. And why stop with one thoughtful gift? Mother would be pleased to receive more than one. So take a shopping tour with us . . . here are a fewsuggestions:— Gifts That Are Different, Mother would appreciate a gift that is different. At the Glory Box are hundreds of lovely things, many of them only just unpacked. You will be wise to visit this shop where there are beautiful articles to choose from. Treat Mother to a New Handbag. Make sure of giving pleasure by giving a handbag to mother. It seems as though Elizabeth Barwick (in Rutland Buildings) has given special attention to the problem of Mother’s Day gifts, for she has an exceptionally gooci selection of handbags in suede, leathers, and calfskin in all shades and styles to. choose from.

A Gift of Millinery. When I glimpsed the attractive hats at the Ascot Millinery Salon, I thought how pieased and flattered . mother would be if you took her to the salon and let her choose a model. There are hats in all sizes and styles to suit all ages, in wine, new glade greens, blues, also browns and tans in varying shades. Mother Loves Flowers. Just the thing to give her on Mother’s Day, beautiful flowers arranged in attractive bunches, novelties or gift boxes, to which another gift can be added There will be some gorgeous chrysanthemums for this special occasion at Enid Robinson’s, Florist. You can send flowers and a message to mothers who live in any town in New Zealand. If you leave your order early at the Covent Garden Florist, they will be telegraphed and delivered at the time stated. Another idea for a gift is a pot plant. Orders will be delivered. ’Phone 5407. Slippers Are Always Welcome. With the cold mornings and evenings ahead mother would appreciate a pair of cosy slippers. She will like the new styles in the floral fabrics and the latest llamba boots at Crichton and Newman’s. The floral fabric slippers are good to look at as well as being cosy. In red, cornflower blue, and black, they have heels and leather soles Very warm and comfy are the llamba boots with zip-fasteners. Cuban heels and leather soles. You’ll get grateful thanks when mother slips her feet into these wool-lined boots. There’s a choice of brown, rose, and royal blue. Slippers in felt, corduroy, and leather, in all styles, colours, and prices are stocked at this well-known shoe store. All-Round-The-Year Gift. Mothers whose leisure hours are spent in reading would welcome a gift that is an all-round-the-year one. An excellent idea and one that would be welcomed with pleasure is a year’s ; subscription to a favourite magazine l or journal. Mother’s Day would be remembered the whole 12 months. Poynter’s Bookseller’s will gladly fulfil your order. Also at this shop are other gift suggestions in the way of stationery, playing cards, booklets, books, magazines, bridge scorers, and I the latest novels. You can choose I something at Poynter’s that mother | would appreciate. ! A Gift De Luxe. I And now for a Mother’s Day gift de luxe! A necklace of pearls. You’ll | see beautiful pearls in one, two, and I three-strand necklaces at Drew’s i Jewellers. They would make a lovely * gift to express your love, gratitude, and devotion and one that mother will remember with pride and pleas l ure. Perhaps you would like to givd her a brooch or earrings, if so, do sed the selection at Drews, or mother may welcome a powder compact. There are all kinds of designs at this wellestablished jewellery establishment, i while among other suggestions are sets of dainty china cup, saucer, and plate, and articles of crystal.

Variety of Gifts At Valda Purdy’s. When you've seen the excellent selection of costume jewellery and other charming accessories at Valda Purdy’s Gift Shop, you’ll realise that the choosing of a gift for mother will not be a difficult problem. At this shop can be seen a wide variety of goods, such as silverware, including very nice three-piece silver teasets, crystal ware, vases, pictures, mirrors, cake plates, and a good selection of chinaware, including some delightful salad sets and Carlton ware. And here’s something you’ll be glad to hear about —Manhattan solid perfume in an attractive container for carrying in the handbag—the perfume is good, too! Among the large range of goods on display I noticed some crochet gloves —the kind any mother would like to receive ,also a splendid assortment of brooches and necklets in all colouurs, and there are some lovely earrings to choose from, Other suggestions are dainty tea showers, Irish linen luncheon sets and work boxes. A nylon hair brush would make an excellent gift, and these are to be found at Valda Purdy’s Gift Shop, which is situated opposite Sharpe Battell and Co.

A Book or Boxed Stationery. Mother should enjoy a restful day on Mother’s Day and if she is fond of reading, what could be a better gift than a book from H. I. Jones, Booksellers? Among the new books that should receive a warm welcome are “When the Lamp Flickers,” by Leslie D. Weatherhead, and priced at 8s 6d; “Foolish Gentlewoman,” by Marjevy Sharp; Nellie Scanlon’s latest book,

“The Rusty Road” (12s 6d), “In Search of South Africa,” a most interesting travel book from the pen of H. V. Morton; “Over the Reefs,” by Robert Gibbings, who recently visited New Zealand. Other books include “The Egg and I,” (13s 6d), by Betty Macdonald; and there are many reprints of old favourites, such as Margery Sharp’s “Cluny Brown.” How about stationery? Perhaps a box of her favourite writing paper and envelopes would be appreciated as a gift for Mother’s Day. Gifts Of Furnishings. Mother likes comfort in the home, so perhaps you would like to give her a fireside chair or a lovely occasional table. At Cuthbertson and Lee, Furnishing Specialists, you will find an exceptionally good range of fireside chairs and tables to choose from. They are in various designs, some of the tables being combined with bookshelves. Or if mother would prefer a nest of tables, or a bridge chair, there are some charming as well as practical designs from which to make a choice. If members of the family would like to make May 8 a day that mother will remember, why not club together and give her that new suite she has longed for. At this furnishing store are nice quality suites for lounge, dining room and bedroom —all at moderate prices. And while visiting the shop, do inspect the china cabinets, also the new kind of large stool with a compartment for holding music or books. Glory boxes, too, are most attractive these days, made with designs in different kinds of wood. One box noticed has a drawer at the foot and is beautifully designed.

Mother’s Day Gifts At The D.I.C. A charming custom, don’t you think, of dedicating one day in the year—always the second Sunday in May—to mothers? So remember to call at the D.I.C. and select your gift for your mother. There are hundreds of happy thoughts, conveniently displayed for easy selection in the various departments and lots of pretty and practical things to commemorate the occasion of Mother’s Day. If you think mother would like a peasant, apron, there are good quality ones at 6s 6d, or perhaps linen handkerchiefs which are 8s 6d a box, Exquisite white flower sprays (6s 3d) or a white lc.ce jabot (8s lid) to wear with a costume or frock, are also good suggestions. Then there is a full range of smart umbrellas, gloves, and hosiery from among the latter, being good quality fine lisle at 15s Bd, and a lovely variety of woollen and fabric gloves at 8s lid. If mother would like perfume, a box of good soap, or other toiletries, or aids to beauty, these will be found in great variety in the cosmetic and toiletries department, and while there, do look at the nylon hair brushes, especially those in an airtight transparent container. In this store, too, is a fine selection of chinaware, including cun, saucer and plate sets from 10s 6d, morning teasets from £3, also cottage motto china articles such as coffee pots, plates, honey jars, dishes, at 5s each, and sets of sugar basin and jug for ss. Pottery, crystal, glassware, water sets, glass bowls (at. 5s 3d) should appeal to Mothers Day shoppers. Baskets (wood from 14s 9d) and others of cane, etc., from 20s; handbags (from 455). or pictures make acceptable gifts. Jewellery is also there for selection —pastel tinted china brooches, from 15s 9d, and earrings from 10s 9d. There are also beautiful linen table cloths. Undies are always acceptable gifts and a good selection is displayed in the showroom, where the cardigan and knitted twin sets and pretty frocks should give shoppers other ideas for gifts- not forgetting the large range of slippers in the shoe department. The D.I.C. should prove a happy hunting ground before Mother’s Day.