21 SEPTEMBER 1962, Page 28

THE BIG STORE

A rattle, a woollen ball, A cuddly animal, A flameproof nightdress (Five to seven years) Is pretty. Water-colours And painting-book will Keep someone out of trouble And not make much mess.

Across the aisle are tiers Of stuff we use on others As soon as we can: men's Two-tone cardigans; Ear-rings; rings; pens.