CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 21 August 1933, Page 2

CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE

Present indications point to better conditions ahead as is evidenced by industrial reports from Britain, under the heading of “Emerging from Depression.” It is most pleasing to note these signs of improvement- in the Homo Land, which must bo reflected in improved conditions of trade and business in New Zealand. People generally are beginning to take a more optimistic look upon tilings, and it appears from the trend of affairs that there is a more hopeful outlook on the future than there has been for some time past. Let us hope that this is the beginning of the end of the depression in so far as Nelson is concerned anyway, and get our people to try and cultivate a more cheery and hopeful disposition—forgetting the word depression. It is a noteworthy fact that business in Nelson is on the increase as is evident by the large number of new bouses being built, other city improvements and alterations to business premises. The old established firm of Healv and Son, who have confidence in future improved trade, are remodelling their premises to meet the requirements of the times and an increasing business. These alterations when completed, in two weeks time, will reveal to the l public a right up-to-date Shoe Store, where there will be on view in windows, unexcelled in New Zealand, boots and shoes from the leading manufacturers, and right up to the minute in style. Price—well—you knew all about price. We .can’t be beat for price. It is interesting to look back 87 years ago and picture the shop fronts of those days and compare them with the handsome plate glass wondows of the present day with their fittings. In those old days customers had often to descend two or more steps on entering into a shop, tlie interior of which had more the appearance of a cellar than shop in comparison with present day structures. The windows of the shops were constructed of small square panes of glass surrounded by heavy wood frames which obstructed the view of the goods, to a great extent, which were often placed anyhow in the window. Healy and Son, the oldest firm in Nelson selling shoes, have certainly moved with the times, and when the new front to the shop is completed it will not only reflect credit on the builders, Messrs J. D. and L. Robertson, but on the street and constitute an added effort to get rid of the word depression. There is no depression, at Ilealv’s Shoe Store.*