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Press, Volume LV, Issue 16422, 16 January 1919, Page 5

The possibility that after peace has been declared German toys and other goods will once more find a market in New Zealand is frequently hinted at by pessimistic folk, who declare that the public memory is very, short; but, judging by the present attitude of Auckland dealers, there is not much danger of German-made toys regaining any of their old-time popularity for many Christmas-tides to come. "I can safely say that so far as most of us are concerned, there will be 110 German goods shown in this city for a very long time to come." remarked a well-known dealer to an Auckland reporter. "English.- American, and Japanese toys have improved wonderfully during the war years, and I do not think there is much fear that the terrible lessons that the world has had to learn will be soon forgotten when there is so much that will keep the memory alive. The whole question of economic boycott, of course A will be settled at the Peace Conference, but I think it will be a long time before loyal New Zealanders. either sellers or buyeis, will again tolerate the old mark, 'Made in Germany 1'" '