A SOUND PRINCIPLE.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 296, 14 December 1922, Page 9

A SOUND PRINCIPLE.

A POPULAR STUDIO. The art of the professional photographer calls for temperamental qualities of a precise nature. He has to understand his camera and its manipulation to win the best results. His judgment must be good and his artistry in the arrangement of subjects or objects being pictured must be versatile and natural, except where contrast is desirable. Having taken the photo, skill and knowledge are required in the reproduction processes. These propensities are applied by »V - S. G. Dohson, whose well-established studio in the Tivoli Theatre buildings in Karangahape Road is known for its high class portraiture. The Dobson Studios, in fact, are reputed for wedding group asscmblys, but Mr. Dobson is quite definite in stating that he does not go in for specialisation in any particular phase of work. CONSISTENT MERIT. He put it aptly this way: "I believe that the cabinetmaker who can make a first class settee is also able to make a good table, and it is just the same in my profession, whether a child portrait or anything in the photographic I |i"ne." An even brief survey of the downstair shop and the upstair studio proves that Mr. Dobson is modest in his assertion. All clases of photography, "likenesses that live," are, indeed, carried out with a uniform excellence that at once captures the interest of callers. Doubtless during this gift season many people will be arranging to have photographs done to send away, and it is refreshing to know that the fine old Ninas and New Year custom of family group and re-union portraiture is not dead, and they will find the Dobson Studio both central and efficient for the purpose. However, as the studio is very busy with casual routine work at this time, Mr. Dobson will be glad if intending patrons for special indoor and outdoor groups will endeavour to book appointments in advance. This makes for mutual satisfaction.

A RENEWED BOOTSHOP. MADDREVS, IN EDEN TERRACE. r RECOMMENDED FOR BARGAINS. SPECIALITY OF REPAIR WORK. Many changes in business control" are to be noted in Auckland during the last twelve months, and residents of Eden Terrace and surrounding districts will be interested in the fact that the wellknown boot and shoe retail shop of M. A. and A. Coles, at the corner of Exmouth Street and New North Road, Eden Ter. race, has recently passed into the hands of Mr. W. J. Maddren. a salesman and practical bootmaker well-known about this province, where he has been engaged at bis trade for years, respectively at Taukau, Grey Lynn, Otorohonga,' and I now at Eden Terrace. ENLARGED PREMISES—NEW STOCK. The old established shop has undergone various remodelling, and is still in jthe course of transformation. The shop is now far more commodious, and a special feature will be the plate glass shelved window displays. Meantime Mr. Maddren has set to work earnestly to make the business under his command one of real service to the community. Complete new stocks of all the latest makes have been introduced to ensure that tbe public will have the best of selection. In the enlarged premises special arrangements are in force for the repair and hand-sewn work which is executed with the promptest despatch. This branch has already won the appreciation of many customers, who have expressed entire satisfaction, both with the I nature of the work done and with the j I promptness in which it has been carried out. Mr. Maddren, who has been thirty years in the industry, makes a speciality of his country order department, and looks forward to considerable expansion in this direction. Those in need of select, . | durable, and moderate priced footwear • during the current buying season, are re- : quested not to overlook the bargain i opportunities available at Maddren's, in i Eden Terrace, where ideal boots and i . shoes for adults and children for summer | and holiday wear may be obtained at ( j prices which are not tagged with the [ increases that city shops are compelled (to charge in the high-rent areas. Tlie ( Maddren values are at your service.

THE STORY OF A WATCH. TWELVE YEARS ON SERVICE. "I have been tick, tick, ticking for almost eight years and I don't seem to get tired either. lam but a small goldcovered article and rather proud of my appearance. The man who owns mc de-1 clares I am his best friend because 1 never stop. Many times a day he lifts mc from his vest pocket and gives an admiring, I believe, look at my face. 1 Fact is I am a very regular little fellow | and try to live up to the confidence 1 placed in mc. When I was made in : America I was separated from my . friends, wrapped carefully, placed in a huge box, which I heard was sent to . New Zealand. When the box was opened I was amongst those laid upon I a pretty tray placed in a show window. 11 1 remember some days afterwards the i man in tbe shop lifted the tray out and | showed mc and several other watches to | the gentleman who is now my keeper. i> i The salesman said I was really the finest '' which he had in the shop. He knew this | because he was a practical watchmaker. \ His further recommendation was: — 1 "This Elgin is absolutely sound and ' accurate, and will give life-long wear, j The parts are interchangeable and . ' falicitate repair work necessary at any . time and anywhere. You ask any . jeweller and he will bear out my word." i . The result was I was passed over the | counter, attached to a gold chain, placed i! in a pocket, and here I have remained 1 peacefully ever since. My master says - I that Elgin watches are unbeatable for . value, and Mr. C. F. Norton of Karan- • gahape Road (opp. Newton P. 0.) cont firms his claim." That is briefly the i Elgin watch story, and it should be a ' hint to any man who wants a real good > watch. Buy one at Norton's for this 1 Xr \s and it will last for many. Sil--1 i vero id-cased an Elgin is only £3 10/, and -gold-filled about £4 10/. So reliable is 1 , the Elgin that it is backed up by a two ! years' guarantee, which means that the JI watch will be kept in order free of j ' charge for that period. Mr. Norton , also has a fine range of low-priced diaj mond rings and other high-quality T jewellery. For repair work, well, his I personal workmanship and attention are the acme of service.