EDWARD JONES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17348, 20 December 1919, Page 13

EDWARD JONES.

SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER.

The truth of the old adage that "tall oaks from little acorns grow" is strikingly shown, in the business of Mr, £. Jones, saddler, whose head . office is in Victoria Street, Hamilton. This business was established in 1890, and has grown from a one-man concern to 'the largest retail saddlery business in the Dominion or Commonwealth. Having six branch shops for the'' convenience of customers in the leading centres, there is an immense turnover, and consequently Mr. Jones js in a position to buy in the best markets of the world. Buying under such advantageous conditions enables him to sell at the lowest possible price, and to give value that cannot be beaten anywhere. .The factory is most up-to-date, and is equipped with electric power pianfc to drive the sewing machines, the power presses, tile teasing machines, and thechaffcuitter, the latter being required for cutting suitable straw for gig collars. The installation of these up-to-date laboursaving devices has done much to reduce the cost of production as compared with the small one-man concerns of by-gone days, when everything was made by hand. The Horse Cover Department is fitted with special heavy machines driven by power. They turn out horse and cow covers and tarpaulins as rapidly as a printing press turns out newspapers, and without any extra exertion upon the men operating. Mr. Jones has also made a specialty of motor hoods and upholstering motor-cars. He is carrying a very large stock of and loose seat covering to select from, and guarantees to satisfy the taste of the most fastidious customer. Every detail of the work is carried out with the most scrupulous attention to detail, and after Mr. Jones' men have finished their work on a dilapi-dated-looking motor-car the car looks as though it had only just left the manufacturer's hands. To give seme idea of the size of this progressive business, it may be mentioned, in passing, that the wages sheet each week amounts to well over i £100. Mr. Jones has an excellent stock lof high-grade saddles and harness. They I are made of the very best leather, and can be depended upon to stand hard wear and to be thoroughly reliable in every respect. That this reliability has been appreciated by the farmers of the Waikato is amply demonstrated by the large number of repeat orders, and the many old customers on the firm's books. There is also a wide range of fancy leather goods, including ladies' handbags in all shapes and sizes, any of which would be greatly esteemed as a Xmas or New Year present. A department to which considerable attention is given by Mr. Jones' is the supplying of sports requisites. There are cricket sets and balls of .all qualities, and a first-class selection of I footballs and all requisites for the game of golf- The stock of suit;. cases, blouse I cases, cabin trunks, kit bags, brief and Gladstone bags is well worth <t visit of inspection, and Mr. Jones urges those desirous of securing good reliable articles to remember that there are a lot of imitations of the genuine article on the market, and that expert advice is necessary to ensure against imitations and fraud. Mr. Jones' motto is, "A good article at, a fair price, which gives satisfaction and brings the customer back," and he asks those who want satisfaction to deal with . the man who has stood the test of thirty years in business, and whose name stands • tor good workmanship and a honest* deal. Note the addresses:—> Head Office, Victoria Street, Hamilton. Branch establishments at— Te Aroha, Mdrrinsville, Matamata, Ngaruawahia, and Te Kauwhata. G. B. WARMAN AND SONS. HIGH CLASS FURNITURE. In these days when the cost of living is causing everyone, no matter their walk in life, grave concern, it is necessary to buy from business people who sell high grade goods at the lowest possible price. Conspicuous among the firms in Hamilton who adopt the above mentioned system is the well-known and old established furniture manufacturers, G. B. Warman and Sons. This firm has a most excellent warehouse in Victoria Street, Hamilton, and as the dressing of the windows is always an attraction, and the quality of the goods displayed therein so uniformly good, no one has the least difficulty in locating them. In fact it is quite a common thing to hear in Hamilton, " Does'nt Warman's window look beautiful?" Not only does the window look beautiful, but the furniture shown there bears that good finished and substantial appearance so greatly esteemed by lovers of high grade furniture. The firm specialises in oak and rimu furniture. They have their own extensive factory, fitted with the most up-to-date devices for making high class furniture, and their workmen are all highly competent and with years of experience. Everyone appreciates a smooth running drawer, but this is only possible when well-seasoned timber is used, and the best work put into the article. The drawers of the various duchesse pairs, sideboards and other articles displayed in the vast showroom, run as though on wheels and there is none of that sticking and jambing that one so often finds in inferior furniture. If you feel you do not possess enough taste, or are unable to personally select the furnishing of your new home, you can safely leave the job to 'Warmans. Tell them how much you can afford and they will furnish your house from attic to bathroom, in a manner that will be certain to give satisfaction. They cater specially for returned men to whom they allow a discount of 7£ per cent. Men receiving , gratuity should remember that £7 10s on ! £100 worth of furniture means that they ! have something to spare for a rainy day. The firm is well-known throughout the length and breadth of the North Island,. ; and they constantly receive orders from the Far North and from places as far south as Wellington. The reason for this is not hard to find. One might say why should people send from Wellington to Hamilton for furniture, but the answer lies in the fact that most of these customers are satisfied clients, who have previously resided in the prosperous VVaikato town. They have one of the finest selections of carpets and linoleums in the Waikato, and their stock of window draping is extensive and varied. At Christmas time many people think of replacing some article of furniture in their home, and those who intend doing this should make a point of calling at Warmans next time they are in town, and if they cannot find something to suit them, they will be hard to please indeed. As for Christmas presents, what would be more appreciated by father than a handsome comfortable arm or smoke chair. Father works hard all day and he appreciates and has earned a little comfort at night. Mother must not be forgotten at this gladsome period, and there are a host of things, at Warman's, that would make her happy. The youngsters must not be forgotten, and rocker chairs or children's chairs would prove delightful Christmas gifts. To -enumerate the many things this enterprising firm has to offer would fill a page, and it is sufficient to add in conclusion that an inspection is always cordially invited, and prospective customers and casual inquirers will receive equal consideration at the hands of the i firm's courteous assistants. i