BARGAIN HUNTING FASCINATES WOMEN

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 36, 14 April 1930, Page 2

BARGAIN HUNTING FASCINATES WOMEN

LAft C £ CROWD AT OPENING OF: SALE. RKAYV Itrsi! ALL PAY LONG. St lias beer. said that the most enjoyable recreation of woman is bargain hunting, and there, certainly seemed nmcii reason for the statement, judging from what 'occurred in Stratford on Saturday.

Air J. Walker, who has purchased the business of Amesbury’s, Ltd., opened liijs sale on Saturday morning, and advertised a few of his bargains in the Post on the previous evening. Stratford, people had been led to believe that there ''would be sensational reductions. When the actual announcement was made it was found that the reductions in prices were really amazing, and this fact coupled with a telling announcement caused a crowd to he waiting when the shop opened on Saturday morning. As one lady was heard to remark there were so many that ?ono was almost bewildered.

THE CROWD GREW. As time went on the crowd grew, and by ».30 am. the showroom and shop were packed with scores of ladies each anxious to satisfy her requirements. The staff were kept going at high pressure and the cash containers were rushing to the office in a continuous stream. Even between 5 and 7 p.m. when there is usually a lull, the rush continued, and the same occurred right up until closing time. Mr Walker was there all tho time, meeting his customers and making sure that one and all received the best possible service. rrour SATISFIED, ' Numerous people approached and expressed satisfaction at tho manner in which they had been received and their wants dealt with. Many also took the opportunity of meeting Miss Norgrove, whom Mr Walker engaged in Auckland to take charge of Me showroom, She was all attention to the wants of patrons, and tho benefit of her Jong and varied experience she placed at their disposal. Mr Walker, in the couvjse of conversation told the Stratford Post that he was well satisfied with the results of his opening day. *«Tlie Stratford Dost is 'the only advertising medium 1 used,’’ he said. “and tllio confidence 1 placed In that paper has been more than justified.” Mr Walker’s bargain, department, as well as • the main store did a roaring business on Saturday and tiie staff had their work cut out to cope with the rush. “I intend to devote special attention to this department also,” Mr Walker said, ‘‘and in a short £pace of time I will introduce startling developments there as well as in the other departments.—P.B.A. x