A tribute to the business ability of Indians as a people was paid by Mr. A. H. Johnstons in the Supreme Court at Auckland when replying to a suggestion that certain Indian shareholders in a forestry company might not be in a position to safeguard' their own interests (says an. exchange). It was his experience, he said, that the Hindus of Bombay had been traders for many generations and were very astute business men. "I would not caro to attempt to. over-reach one of them," lie said. ' ~ - ■ ■■;"'■•' •' ;.:
. WowLf Q«eat Peppermint Cura for 'ougbJT and Golds "never fails.—Advt.
Christmas Gifts j^3^-1 gf I Yj3f 'ft — ~fi A gift of Furniture is a gift that is enjoyed the , -year round by every member of the family, besides the numerous guests who call. Hundreds of people this Christmas are buying gifts for the home. The home should come first this Christmas—and every other Christmas. Now is the time to buy gifts—mellow lights—Tables,, for Books and Ash Trays, Smokers' Stands, Fireside Companion Sets, Fire Screens, Axminster and -Reversible Rugs, and Easy Chairs—in short, all the comforts that you yourself would enjoy. You will find the quality of the best, the merchandise of the newest, and in every case the prices as low as good quality will permit—at . . . EDWARD COLLIE LIMITED FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS 26 MANNERS ST. - 167 RIDDIFORD ST.
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 140, 11 December 1930, Page 22
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224Page 22 Advertisements Column 1 Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 140, 11 December 1930, Page 22
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