THE WORLD'S BEST.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXX, Issue 5372, 9 January 1929, Page 3

THE WORLD'S BEST.

— • - BRITISH WORKMANSHIP. I MARKETS STILL HELD. To-day the eyes of the world' are focused upon the United States watering motor-cars,, machinery, elocks, radio sets, and razors being produced by repetition work at incredible speed. Thepe things a bit of metal one instant come tumbling down the avenues of trade like; some ■mighty avalanche. (When, however, the world wants something as near perfect as man can make it she takejs her eyes off Amerifea and usually looks to Britain. It is a good sign. For, in spike strikes and other tribulations, the British workman has, not yet lost the secret of perfection in Ms wo.rk. Even such unspectacular things as, steel rails are better made in Britain than anywhere else. They last longer, and after, all there is little else required of a steel rail. The best watches come; from Britain. They, c,ost more, but those who want good watches can get the very best in Britain. If you want a Rolls-Royce you go to Britain for one; if you want the best motor-cycle the world can give, you it is waiting for you in the factories of the Midlands. It ils pleasant to. think of this. But Britain is not resting upon her. laurels. There is concrete proof that she has extended hqr activities as need arises. From turbines and other steam methods of propulsion she 'has, now captured the market for the new motorships. If figures prove anything, Britain leads the way ht»re in an unmistakable manner. It is something of which to be proud to have produced, more motor-ships than the next three countries combined. A country that, in spite of tremendous economic difficulties following on a devastating war, can continue to hold the markets where the world’s best is concerned can surely look to the future with confidence.