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At the invitation of the editor, the Prime Minister (the Eight Hon. W. F. Massey) has contributed, for the second year in succession, a special article on New Zealand to Whitaker’s Almanac. Mr Massey has received an Acknowledgment of the articles from ii i c^ Whitaker, who- tenders thanks and compliments for Mr Massey’s_ goodness in taking the trouble.. It is exactly what is wanted,” says Dr Whitaker. ’ The adverse criticism directed against the New Zealand Court at the British Empire Exhibition is not shared by Dr Edward Whitaker, business managbr of Whitaker’s Almqnac; “From wliat I read in the New Zealand papers about the Wembley exhibit.” he states in a letter to the Prime Minister. “there is much criticism. I would like to say that, talking over the show with a great number of people, I have often heard the spontaneous remark that the New Zealand pavilion was one of the best things in it. It by lio means struck people over here that it was the flat, stale_ thing spoken of in your papers, a/id I believe it cornpayed very favourably indeed in the public’s opinion with what they expected of the Dominion. The "sense of proportion was by no means lost on them. I heard also that the catering there was the best in the Exhibition. ’ ’ The death of Mrs M. F. Evans, widow of Mr Francis W. Evans, 00..-lined ..-lined in Auckland .recently. Mrs Evans arrived in Auckland in 1.87 R by the ship May Queen, and hacl readied the age of G 9 years. She is survived by one ■laughter, Mrs G. Fenwick, of P’amdl, and three sons. Mr W. G. Evans (Wellington), Mr W. F. Evans (Teniukn). and Mr J. C. Evans (Mount Eden, Auckland). A FOE TUNE IN AN IDEA ! There may be a fortune in that idea of yours. We can advise you fully on its possibilities and secure patent rights in all countries. Get busy and consult Henry Hughes Ltd., Patent Attorneys 157 Featherston Street, Wellington.—l . The housewife sees her smiling face in the floor when she polishes with liquid “Tan-ol.” Quick, easy, economical.—Advt.

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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 15 November 1924, Page 11

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Page 11 Advertisements Column 4 Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 15 November 1924, Page 11

Page 11 Advertisements Column 4 Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 15 November 1924, Page 11