A PROGRESSIVE FIRM.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8836, 12 June 1907, Page 2

A PROGRESSIVE FIRM.

(Manawatn Daily Times.) In these days when commercial enterprise is subject to increased risks from socialistic legislative action the development of a great commercial company is almost a phenomenon. Such a company is that of Dalgety and Co., Limited, which has achieved remarkable success and rapidly spread its branches over the whole of the Australasian colonics, and firmly established its roots in all tho chief centres. Though its operations were only comparatively recently extended to New Zealand, the name of Dalgety is known to all farmers, and its fame and reputation for fair dealing are widely known and appreciated. Tins firm affords a striking example of tho benefits that can be conferred by large capital wisely used, and satisfied with moderate profit, preferring extension of services to seeking after large gains. No doubt alsb much of the success and popularity of this Company is due to the business ability of its managers and their selection of capable agents and officials—the missionaries of the commercial evangel. Already in this district the firm has made very substantial advance iu popular estimation, and has largely extended not only its business bases but the business done in and through them. It is noticeable that tho entries for their stock sales are largely increasing; and no fact could better illustrate the appreciation of farmers, who are evidently realising ability to sell and ability to find buyers. Recently we have also had occasion to report some extraordinarily successful private clearing sales held by this company, at which prices wore that must have proved highly and unexpectedly satisfactory to the vendors; The records have told a tale of successful sale which cannot be mistaken; and as nothing sueceds like success, it may fairly bo expected that the Company will find itself busier than ever. It is also satisfactory to note that this Company mainly confines itself to acting as agent between buyer and seller. While its profits may be less than if it entered into dealing, its risks are fewer, and it is not a competitor with those for whom it does business. Big business at small profit is evidently the policy of this popular Company.