MR. ROY S. JOHNSTON INTERVIEWED.

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 257, 14 July 1926, Page 9

MR. ROY S. JOHNSTON INTERVIEWED.

EMPHATIC ABOUT CLOSING DATE OF “INDEPENDENCE” ART UNION NO TICKET SOLD AFTER JULY 31. DRAWN AUGUST 9. “Some people may be under the impression that the sale of 'lndependence’ Art Union Tickets will be extended after the published closing date. I wish to advise them that this is absolutely wrong,” answered Mr. Rov S Johnston, the Dominion Organising Secretary, when approached on the matter. “I have definite orders from the Minister for Internal Affairs that all sales must cease at midnight on Saturday, Julv 31. “The prizes will be drawn on August 9, the intervening period enabling us to complete the Double Audit System which ensures EVERY ticket being in the Ballot. And further,” Mr. Johnston added, "the results will be published throughout the Dominion, and all Prize-winners will be notified bv letter. Result slips will be poste-’ to anv address on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope to the Secretary, 'lndependence' Art Union. Mr Rov S Tohnston, 3-10 Brandon Street, Wellington. Now I’ve "ivell them fa : r warning,” said Mr Johnston in parting, "and if they take mv advice the’ will purchase their tickets now it’s SO easv to forget a date) to avoid disap pointment. ” "Independence” Art Union Tickets can be purchased at all lead'll” to' ac conists and retail shops for 2s fid each or 9 for £1 Each ticket Jjas 1-13 chances of witininc a prize hirst prize £lOOO (the biggest vet) ; second £2OO, third £lOO, and HO prizes of £5 each. Or you can send vour monev with a stamped, addressed en velope to the Secretary, "Independence” Ar- Union, 8-10 Brandon Street. V/ellington. —2