NANETTE NOTICES

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 220, 17 August 1937, Page 11

NANETTE NOTICES

HERE AND THERE.

(By “Nanette.”) What Flowers Will Co. One of the most treasured possessions of a local resident is a card of thanks written and signed by George Bernard Shaw. When Mr-Shaw visited Palmerston North, the gentleman, who is a keen gardener, chose some of his finest roses, took them to the hotel at which the famous author was staying, and asked them to be seiit upstairs to Mrs Sliaw, who accompanied her husband. He received an acknowledgment in the form of a card, on which Mr Shaw had written “Thanks very much for the flowers,” and signed his name. A" Glorious Outing. Can you imagine a more glorious outing than a drive into the country on one of these spring days in such a perfect ear as a Pontiac? Knowing that Pontiacs are thoroughly reliable, Fowler Motors specialise in these cars, and again and again delighted customers testify to their work. A Fairy Dances.

Unexpected entertainment was provided at the West End School ball last week by a tiny fairy with glistening wings. Two pupils were contributing a dance item, hut the little fairy could not keep still when there was music playing. So, out on the floor at the other end of the hall, she gave an impromptu item by dancing and swaying to the music, much.to the delight and amusement of the audience. She seemed quite unaware that she was creating any attention, her movements being entirely natural and not the least self-conscious. No Classes Next Week.

As Miss Gwen Gibbs, of the Broadway School of Dancing, is adjudicating in the dancing section of the Wellington competitions, there will be no classes held next week, when the Palmerston North competitions will also be in progress. Pupils are notified that classes will resume on Monday. August 30 * Football Enthusiasts, Take Care! Many amusing stories are told of incidents occurring at the Springboks’ matches. At 'the contest played at Auckland a very tall man was warned, every now and again when he obscured the view for someone behind, to “Keep down. Mount Cook!” In YVellington at the Test match on Saturday, a spectator who took uo heed of requests to close his umbrella hastily did so when he was made the target of a variety of missiles. Turning round to glare his evger at those responsible he was caught, full in the cheek with still another missile. / Fashion’s Decree.

The Fashion Lady decrees lliat we must be slim this season to wear all the delightful new styles, and it’s a simple enough matter. So don’t worry any longer because you weigh more than you want to. but reduce by taking Turkish batlis and massage in tlie Regent Arcade. All Blacks-To-Be.

The visit of the Springboks to New Zealand has evidently awakened or increased the enthusiasm of small boys for football. A Palmerston North shop assistant told Nanette that since the Africans played Manawatu their sale of junior footballs has increased. No doubt a number of aspiring All Blacks are practising hard. The Reason Why. If you visit the Royale Dutch you will learn the reason why it is so popular. The delicious hot meals they serve, and the dainty morning and afternoon teas, will make you plan to come back again as soon as possible. The restaurant is specially heated on chilly days. * Housewives, Note!

Compulsory “spring cleaning” is being demanded of, the citizens of Budapest, for an order, just issued, and therefore rather too late to make the cleaning really their “spring,” compels house owners to turn out their lofts and garrets. All'inflammable materials must be removed from the lofts and the cellars are to be cleared of rubbish. Paper and cloth may no longer be stored in lofts unless it is in fireproof boxes and any citizen who has not done this “spring clean” by the end of a specified time will be fined about £3O. In the provinces where the peasants habitually store dried vegetables and hay in the lofts, this order has already been carried out. \ Fines for non-compliance are lighter there, £lO. Excitement.

If you peep into the Scotch Wool and Hosiery Shop any of these days you’ll find excitement there, because the new season’s goods are being opened daily. You’ll be as thrilled as Nanette was with the new season’s shades in hosiery, stocked in all the leading and dependable makes. Why not choose a pair for that new spring outfit ? Drab'Dress in Russia.

“I did not see a single well-dressed person in Moscow or Leningrad,” said a Sydney Indy when interviewed after a visit to Russia. ‘‘The appearance of the women was very drab. They were mostly I>a.reheaded, though some had handkerchiefs on their hair. The men also were usually hatless, but somp wore caps. Houses and buildings had not had a lick of paint since the revolution. Shop windows were entirely without displays. However, there was good accommodation at the Intourist hotels—quite good.” Bring Soring Indoors. The magic of spring is filling us all with joy. because everywhere life is renewing itself. Why not bring spring indoors by hanging new curtains to make your rooms fresh and gay r At Hutchins’ Furniture Warehouse there are dainty muslins which are plain, spotted, or sprigged from Is 9d to 2s lid a yard, cotton net from Is and silk net from Is 6d.