QUALITY OF THE BEST

Evening Star, Issue 21720, 15 May 1934, Page 12 (Supplement)

QUALITY OF THE BEST

THE NAME “ ROSLYH" A GUARANTEE MESSRS ROSS AND GLENDINING'S VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL INDUSTRY Most of the successful manufacturing concerns in Otago began in a small way, and as they prospered their profits were returned to the business to limiuco their expansion, thereby keeping the money in the country where it was made. An outstanding example of this enterprise is the old-established firm of Messrs lloss and Glendining Ltd., who started manufacturing yell over half a century ago, and who have progressed until they now have the most up-to-date woollen mills possible, and are able to give employment to no fewer than C4O operatives. The activities at the mill, moreover, mean that further work is provided in the other factories where various garments are made.

The time has come to note with interest the phenomenal development of the “ Aotca” knitting wool during the past two or three years. In fact, this high class locally-made wool has been ousting the British wools from the market. This branch of the industry has been assisted by the competitions run by large traders and newspapers, whose efforts have been supported from time to time by the prizes offered by the manufacturing firm itself. It is largely owing to the growth of the knitting wool industry that certain sections of the mill have been kept working at high pressure for some time past. Then, again, the “ Mayfair ” mantle factory has been very largely kept going by products from the Roslyn mills, and, with the excellent quality of wool at its command, is turning out garments that do not lear competition from anyone. Tho firm is maintaining a constant flow of new designs in pullovers and cardigans, and in these lines, as well as in all others handled, the name “Roslyn’ 1 is a 1 guarantee of all that is best in ihe manufacture of clothing. . It is well known that the local mills buy the top dips of Otago at the wool sales, and in Auckland, where Messrs Ross and C-lendining paid the top price they were hailed as the firm which broke the slump. The farmers are indeed indebted to the local woolbuyers, whose policy not only benefits them, but also circulates more cash and helps to relieve unemployment. Roslyn nigs are now too well known to require much description to make their sterlirg worth apparent, but it is interesting to note what a high reputation these goods enjoy overseas. Tourists buy them and take them abroad, and many delighted letters have been received from overseas purchasers who are well pleased with their acquisitions. The tweeds and worsteds also have ap unrivalled reputation, the strongest criticism being that they wear too long—a very good fault. Dun' iug tho 'Great War very appreciative comment wes made overseas on the quality of the clothing worn by our troops, wind was said to be the very best material issued to any troops during the war. In the mahtlo factory one may see Roslyn materials 'being manufactured into garments for the fair sex—Coats, skirts, blazers, school clothing, etc. Many kinds I of dainty summer and evening frocks are made there by skilled hands; working under the very best of conditions. Wonderful embroidery is worked on some of these, banners, flags, crests, and designs for club blazers jbeing worked in a stylo which cannot be beaten anywhere. The “Mayfair” brand of women’s wear is known throughout tho land. Tho firm, of course, has many other branches of activity, and it can be said without any fear of contradiction that there is no department which does not turn out articles of tho best standard