It is . somewhat difficult to understand why so many who can afford to pay for good clothes and many of the luxuries of life, are almost entirely indifferent as to the appearance of the dwellings 'wherein they reside. If shabby clothes are a set-back to social prestige is it not equally true that an unpainted or badly- , -painted" house is a standing rebuke to its occupant'? . r It is advisable to v paint, at intervals, for appearance sake; and essential to paint for the protection and preservation of the property. The saving of outlay for repairs would be much greater than the cost of paint. There is no greater truth than that contained in the saying "Good paint costs nothing because of what it saves!" . Use the best-paint at the outset - ' B.P.tPreparedjcontainsßerger'sGenuineStack-madeWhiteLeadwith * pure oxide of zinc—a combination that ensures a dense and durable paint film that will effectually withstand the severest weather. DISTRIBUTORS: R. &E. Tingey & Co., Ltd. ; Robt. Martin, Ltd.; George Winder; Wellington. Also obtainable from City Suburban Stores and Agents in Principal Towns.
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 271, 12 August 1919, Page 2
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175Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 271, 12 August 1919, Page 2
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