EXCELLENT FOOTWEAR.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18897, 20 December 1924, Page 16

EXCELLENT FOOTWEAR.

. WHAT COULD BE BETTER FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT.. INSPECT STOCK OF T CLARK. On all sides ono boars tlio question, "what am I going to luy for a Christmas present." Well, the present seeker could hardly do better than to buy something in the footwear line, and at the same time could hardly do Letter than visit the boot stores of T. Clark, Boot Importer, of Victoria Street West, Karangahape Road, or Po.nsonby, to make his or her choice. For one thing, the buyer can be assured of quality par excellence by visiting any of T. Clark's —and tliis all will admit, is one of tho greatest considerations when buying footwear. For another tiling, tho buyer will find that all Mr. Clark's shops are spacious, and the goods arc well set out, enabling ono to see one's requirements at a glance. Especially is this noticeable in the window displays where- the goods are ail artistically arranged.

Mr. Clark has always made a point of importing tho best quality British and American goods, and all the best brands are to be seen. There are special lines of slippers, moccasins and sporting shoes. All theso make attractive and serviceable presents, and when tho festive season is over their charm will still be retained for many a long day. The prices for the goods aro within tho compass of all, and once again, the quality of tho goods cannot bo over-stressed. Tho shops of T. Clark all have big frontages and the inside appointments and tho facility and accommodation for trying on footwear is of tho very best. Customers are invited to inspect the goods in the shops. Every pair of shoes or boots sold is guaranteed. CIVIC SQUARE ABANDONED. BY L. G. RIMMER. "TEAS FOR ALL TASTES." During the past few months, much has been said and heard about the Civic 'Square. Tho buildings havo been demolished and the sito abandoned—abandoned and forsaken by Auckland's Tea and Coffee Specialist, M. L. G. Rimmer. When he heard the heavy hammers ring and tlio falling of the bricks, when ono after another of the buildings was razed to tho ground, Mr. Rimmer inspected quite a number of shops, and eventually found one suited to his need in Victoria Street West, quite handy to Queen Street. In these modern promises, Mr. Rimmer now conducts ft business which is farfamed for quality goods. A feature of the now shop is the window space, which allows tlio display of his goods in various stages of manufacture and tho countries of origin of his tea, coffee, olive oil, grape juice, etc. Just at present, he is exhibiting a special Christinas display, which will bo <sf interest to all holidaymakers and householders generally. Christ- ■ mas billies of tea are a special novelty at Rimmcr's this season, and will be found most useful by all picnickers. "Give tea in billies this season" is a practical suggestion which can be put into effect at Eimmers. . A specialist in tea, coffee, cocoa, etc., !•:'].•. Rimmer can satisfy all tastes. Many people find it difficult to find a tea to their tastes, and theso are advised to consult Mr. Rimmer at 27 Victoria Street West, for not only does he supply teas for all tastes, but at prices far below the average. Direct importation and direct selling to the public makes this possible. Another well-known line, Ri Timer's j coffee, is famous for three reasons;. First, i because the finest quality of coffee beans are imported from tho world's best planj tations ; then because theso beans are i roasted every morning by up-to-date, i scientific machinery; and lastly, because every customer may have his coffeo freshly ground in an electric coffee mill while ho waits. Oven-fresh coffee with the real roasting room aroma will suitably concludo tho Christmas dinner menu. For the first time, Mr. Rimmer has compiled a catalogue of his various lines and it will well repay all who are thrifty and all who have particular palates to call in, or write for this informative little booklet. MECHANICAL CASHIER. A NEW AND ACCURATE INVENTION SHORT CUT PAYROLL METHODS. | . Tho day of the human cashier is fast | coming to an end and with tlio change ! of the times he is gradually but surely j being supplemented by machines tliat \ are taster and accurate to a degree. In this respect tho Brandt Automatic j Cashier, for which tho Toledo-Berkel j and (N.Z.) Agencies Company, 1, j Wakefield Street, is the Auckland _' agency, is a really wonderful j machine, and also the very latest thing lin tho way of automatic cashiers. The j machine is compact, and is not much i bigger than a full size typewriter. It is j equipped with a keyboard which repre- | sents every amount from a penny to 10s. j For the working of tho cashier it must first bo charged with coins in special divisions. Provision is made for halfcrov/us, shillings, sixpences, threepences, and pennies. Then for tho actual operation. If a customer tenders say 10s for an articlo purchased at 9d, then all that is required to bo done is to press tho key lettered 9d, and the machine will throw the correct change—9s 3d. If 2s 6d is tendered for an articlo purchased at 3d, then tho pre.sing of tho key lettered 3d, will result in the machine throwing 2s 3d. The amount of tho purchase gives the key to be pressed on all occasions, j and the change- is all worked out by the I machine. Special provision is made for chango from shillings,, etc. A special key J is pressed, in addition to the lettered keys j above referred to, and the chvngo is again I worked out. The whole system is as j sirnplo as " falling oil a log," and tho I time saved in returning tho change is an I asset that cannot bo ignored by shopI keepers, theatres, ferry companies, railway departments, and in fact any business whero small change i.-, dealt with. Tho Brandt Automatic Cashier counts tho chango quickly and accurately and there i is nothing involved abou it. . Also stocked by tho Toledo Company is ' the Brandt mechanical payer and changej maker. This works on tho reverse princiI pal to tho cashier, in that it gives tho amount of tho money pressed for. This machine is invaluable in helping tho making up of a payroll where the pay consists of added small change. It is built to improve and simplify tho present system and to handle payroll work with absolute and dependable accuracy. About ninety per cent, of .-ill payroll errors can bo traced to counting and handling coin 1 by hand. The Brandt is not only accurate i but counts tho money required in a J quarter of the time. The machine is very strongly constructed, and is built to last a business life time. Each machine is acI companied by a proved ten-year guarantee. It should prove a boon to all estab- | lishments where largo staffs aro employed. Firms that have tried and accepted tho Brandt machine include the Metropolitan Electric Tramways, Ltd., of London, and Ilarrods, Ltd., of London, to mention only two ou of 26,000. /Ihe Toledo Company will bo pleased to givo a demonstration of theso machines to any who are interested.