BIG IN BUSINESS

NZ Truth, Issue 1209, 31 January 1929, Page 4

BIG IN BUSINESS

SHOULD you have . occasion to be piloted into the sanctum of Sidney A. Longuet, the spirit of friendly confidence with which the managing director of A. S. Paterson and Co., . Ltd., greets you, at ence' supplies the key to his success. A tolerant understanding and tact iri handling men, coupled with a wide experience m the commercial field, has placed him m his important position. In handling the wide ramifications of his firm, he brings to the task 35 years - of ripe commercial knowledge. The foundation of this experience started when, as a young, man, he the National Mortga Co. m Christchurch.

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A quarter of a century ago he took over the management of A. S. Paterson's Auckland office. For fifteen years he watched the business grow, until the time came when he was appointed to the managi ng director's chair m Wellington. S.A.L., however, has not confined his activities to the office alone. He has taken a prominent part m commercial matters throughout New Zealand, sitting at the council tables of the Auckland and. Wellington Chambers of Commerce. For relaxation he handles a 1 racquet well and is a memement committee of Lawn Tennis Asso-