SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 95, 16 January 1935, Page 5

SHOPPING WITH A NOTEBOOK

Felicity’s Tips for the Races (By Betty R.) “It’s the best meetiug of the year!’’ observed Felicity, engrossed in a study of the merits of divers horseflesh. "It will be glorious weather, to begin with,” she went ou, “and then, it’s so nice to be able to wear really dressy things instead of warm coats and hats.” “It is a pity,” I put in, "that 1 shall be away for the meeting. We lost a lot of money last time, if I remember rightly.” “And that’s just why I wouldn't miss this one for worlds!” retorted Felicity, urgently. “It’s a splendid chance to win back anything I ever lost. And— ’’ she finished up delightedly, “I have some really excellent tips, too—not just about the horses, but about everything !” Come to the Summer Meeting. Think of three glorious summer days spent at sunny lovely Trentham, the most up-to-date course in New Zealand. January 22, 24, 26. Come to the 1935 summer meeting, where all the best horses of New Zealand will compete in this most popular of all sports. Come and back that winner while yon enjoy the gay crowds and bright sunshine. Admission 5/- (including return train fare). Exclusive Millinerg for the Eaten. For the fashionable woman, Suzanne. Lambton Quay, has a charming selection of race models in fashionable millinery at reduced prices—natural and exotic straws in flattering shades, and the very latest styles. Just arrived, too. are the very newest autumn inodes. Carry the Smartest of Handbags. A handbag in real morocco, designed and artistically patterned in poker work, will perfect any race ensemble. The excellent display of these handbag's at the Disabled Soldiers’ Shop, Farish Street, merits early inspection by all racegoers. Seeing is Believing. Follow your horse through the race with a pair of Zeiss field glasses’! Obtainable Aforrison and Gilberd, Willis Street, at very reasonable cost. Excursion Fares to Trentham. The specially reduced train fare to Trentham makes it possible for everyone to enjoy the meeting at very little cost. Comfort, cleanliness, economy and punctuality are all for the price of the ticket—only .5/- return (admission to the course inclusive). If You Cannot Co To Trentham. You can at least listen-in to the races with the inimitable Pliilco radio If you have not already a Philco radio, inquire at. Begg’s. Manners Street, about a "free trial demonstration.” while the meeting is in progress. Whether You Win or Lose — The Hotel St. George offers the necessary consolation or celebration yon require. Cocktails in the cool Palm Lounge, dinner in the beautifully appointed dining room—what better close to a successful meeting? And So to the Theatre. Visitors to Wellington for Race Week are supremely fortunate in being able to see “Blossom Time,” which opens on Friday, January 18, at the Regent Theatre. The outstanding tenor, Richard Tauber, is here displayed with ample scope for his worldfamous voice. This enchanting production of the British International Pictures is an unprecedented triumph of magical and melodious beauty!. Box plans at the D.I.C. and the Regent Theatre are now open, and early booking is advised. Exercising the Feet. When the doctor prescribes a course of exercises for dropped arches, it is an excellent plan to perform them, barefooted and barelegged, in the open air, whether the sun in shining or not. This will help to strengthen the weak muscles, and if undertaken in the early morning the braced and tonic feeling will last the greater part of the day. There is also something exhilarating in walking on dewy grass. Even if the garden is too small to allow of tiptoe walking rising up and down, towel dragging, and picking up marbles are - possible; and a pleasant variant of the last exercise is to pluck weeds and tufts of grass with the arched toes. Circular movements of the ankles may be made while sitting on a chair in a doorway.