NANETTE NOTICES

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 178, 29 June 1937, Page 11

NANETTE NOTICES

HERE AND THERE.

(By “Nanette.”)

It’s True! Rain or shine, there are four women who plunge into the chill waters of IVoohoomooloo Bay, Sydney, every morning during the winter; they revel in swimming all the year round. The “Neptune Quartette,” as they cali themselves, or “Icebergs,” declare that swimming has greatly benefited their health. As a “warmer-up" atter their excursions into the water, skipping and gymnastic exercises follow, and then an icy shower. Just imagine plunging into the Alanawatu River at six o clock on a frosty morning—or perhaps you’d rather not 1 Winter Is Here.

Cold weather demands more woollies, and if you knit them yourself you can choose a pattern which pleases your taste. The Scotch Wool and Hosiery Shop, Ltd., stocks the largest variety of wools in New Zealand, in all the leading brands. You should see the delightful colours! An Indispensable Article. Chatting over the teacups with a friend Nanette admired the beautiful oak tea waggon which glided silently round the drawing room. She was told that -it came from Hutchins’ Furniture Warehouse, where there is a pleasing selection in rimu and oak. The former are priced at 19s Cd and 24s Gel, and the latter at 32s Cd and j39s 6d. * Royal Treasures. Little Prince Edward’s favourite toy, a red velvet elephant with white spots and a blue trunk, and his baby sister’s mother-of-pearl rattle are the most modern of the, 700 objects to be seen at the Royal Treasures Exhibition at Great Stanhope Street, Park Lane, London. The Queen has lent a miniature of Princess Elizabeth at the age of two. which has never until now left her side. Queen Alary's exquisite work may be examined in a needlework chair seat. The chair belonged to Queen Alexandra. From Windsor lias come the harmonium which Queen Victoria used to play when she and the Prince Consort sang hymns on Saturday evenings. Other Relics.

Among other relics are Queen Elizabeth's christening clothes; a locket containing tlie blood of the beheaded Charles I; and the nursery suite of the murdered children of the Czar of Russia and the tiny slippers helong ng to Anne Boleyn, in keeping with the historical pictures painted of this dainty creature. The large silver cross, set with fine Scotch pearls and garnets, was the personal property ot Mary Queen of Scots, and very lovely it is, with a small signet ring to match. There is also toe gold clock given by Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn, and now at Windsor Castle as the property of King George. Queen Alary has sent a glorious fan of woodcock feathers, made from birds actually shot bv George V, and a fine Heppie white chair painted with a crown in the centre oF the back.

Oh Me, Oh My! IVhat a to-do in Collinson and Cunningliame’s! Blue pencils going everywhere, giving marching orders to all kinds of jolly good merchandise. Nanette was thoroughly intrigued—especially with some brown, navy and hlark zipp shopping hags in a very handy medium -size. Just opened, they re a «a'o special at 3s 6d. A Fashion Secret for the Bride. One of the recent fashion secrets revealed is that the bride of next season will dispense with the traditional veil. One mannequin in a dress show wore a Baroque model lir dal gown of pink pearl-tinted lace worn coat fashion over a satin evening gown, with a draped turban to inn tell. A train and Atediei collar added, dignity to tlie ensemble.

Envy. Nanette considered herself tlie luekiiest person in the world when a friend took her riding in a new Oldsmobile Six, bought from Fowler Alotors. How she envied the owner of this glorious car. an automobile of exceptional individuality in appearance, with an abundance of power, and spacious and comfortable.

Special Week For Teachers. Nanette lias learned that Aliss Gwen Gibbs, of tlie Broadway School of Dancing (district organiser for the Rova! Academy), is holding a special week for teachers from July 19 to 23. Aliss Gibbs will he instructing the teachers in the academy syllabus, and anticipates a large class.

Popularity. “Have you noticed, Nanette, liow popular the Iloynle Dutch is _ becoming for wedding receptions?” inquired a friend. “I hear they have a splendid reception room upstairs, and that their catering is just perfect. My daughter is being married next- week, and she lias decided to have the wedding breakfast there.”

Brighten Your Party. Hero is a tip to brighten your party! “Apology cards” are at present popular in New York. In tlie midst of the entertainment neat hand-printed cards were distributed to tlie guests. The captions included: “Don’t apologise, we have often yawned at your parties. “Cheer up, supper is bound to come soon.” “Upon explaining the situation to the hostess, guests who are bored may go home.” The cards, incidentally, turned a rather staid gathering into an uproarious one. Fashion Glimpses.

Women are determined to make the first Royal Ascot in the reign of King George and Queen Elizabeth one of the finest fashion parades yet seen (writes a London correspondent). The Queen and the Royal Duchesses are providing several ensembles of various lengths, although English and French fashion houses have decreed that there will be. more mid-calf length frocks than ever before. Hats will he smaller, harmonising with the shorter skirts. Many tailored silk suits are expected to be worn, the vogue having been set by tlie Duchess of Kent, who frequently wears printed silk tailored suits. Norman Hartnell has designed a dressy model of olive-green romaine cut on moulded lines, with tight sleeves and a loose iar-ket trimmed .with quantities of reddish-brown fox fur. A large hat of olive-green felt, with a saucer brim, is worn with it. Felt hats are popular, but straws are worn with silks, and much lace and orepo-rl e-chine are in the forefront of the mode. Debutantes are favouring halo hats of black lacouered straw, and edged with almond blossom. The average' brim of garden nartv straw hats is 18 inches across, instead of last year’s 25 inches. The colours in greatest demand include IVedgwood blue, beiem white nattered with black, shell pink, chalk white, black, ami crimson.

WIIAKARONGO INSTITUTE j

In spite of tlie cold weather, there was a good attendance at the monthly nientin" of the Wliakarongo Women’s Institute, Mrs Morris presiding. There was one new member and several visitors. Following a discussion it was decided to send a donation to the King George Memorial Fund, and also to lend the tables used for the Show to the Hall Queen Committee for stalls for the Paddy’s market. Members who have decided to give trophies for the annual show were asked to give their names in. The report of the half-yearly council meeting was lead by Mrs Morris. The jubilee- books were distributed among members. A demonstration which held keen interest was given by Mrs A. Lassen, of Bunnythorpe, on pastry making, after which she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Afternoon tea ‘was served and a duet was sung by Misses J. and H. Wood, who responded to an encore. Mrs Stuart, a staunch member of the institute, was presented with a handsome cake dish by Mrs Morris, who expressed regret at losing such a valuable member and hoped she would be happy in her new home. A competition for a passe narI tout picture resulted as fol'ows:—MarIried, Mrs Fountain 1, Mrs Oxenliam 2, I Mrs Uhrbom 3; single, Miss M. Vau- ! tier 1, Mrs H. Wood 2, Miss M. Hodgson 3. The popular flower competition was as follows:—Married, Mrs Speedy 1, Mrs Oxenhnm 2, Mrs Fa- : feita 3; single. Miss H. Wood 1, Miss IM. Speedy 2, Miss 11. Parkes 3. A competition for which Mrs H. 11. Smith gave the prize was won by Mrs Oxenham. The duties of hostesses were capably carired out by Mesdnmes Uhrbom, Burnett, Hunt, C. Coutts, and Miss 0. Uhrbom.

A RECIPE,

INDIAN CHUTNEY,

Take 12 apples, 1 quart vinegar, Ilb moist sugar, 4oz. salt, 2~z. ground ginger, 4oz. onions, 4oz. raisins, Joz. cayenne pepper, lib dates, 1 teaspoonfill mustard.

Peel and core the apples, then ebon apples, onions and raisins. Put a'l the ingred’ents into a pan and. boil well together until soft, stirring all the time to prevent burning. When ready, bottle and seal.