WITH E.L. AND EVERY MOD. CON.!

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 538, 15 December 1928, Page 7

WITH E.L. AND EVERY MOD. CON.!

Arranged under the glow of warm light, here we have the attractive showroom of A. and T. Burt, Ltd., which has undergone an amazing change under a scheme thought out by the general manager of the firm for New Zealand, Mr. John H. Johnson. His idea of publicity is an artistic display of the many accessories which go to make a happy, home, set out in cosy surroundings, for the benefit of home-builders. Nothing like this display has been introduced in the Dominion before. Every Friday night it is the firm’s intention to provide the people of Auckland with the opportunity of inspecting

it, while they sip the tea provided and listen to the music. Auckland is pioneering the idea which will shortly be introduced to Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin and Invercargill. Over in one corner there is the bathroom perfect, with walls, flooring and ceiling in the handsome “Marbezo,” a synthetic marble which can be obtained in all designs and colours and which gives to the scene of ablutions an hygienic appearance unrivalled by any other building fabric known. The bath is a luxury of the “roll-front, apron” type, with adjustable porcelain shower. Hand-basin, cabinet, leadlight window are artistic productions of

white enamel and nickle. It is the sort of bathroom to make prima donas and Carusos. Then there is t he array of the latest electric -1 i ght globes, imported from the Continent, England and America, each enclosed in a partition so that one may see the lighted effect without confusion. There are some wonderful globes, in design and shade to enhance any part of the house, the hall, the drawing-room, the smoking-room, the bedroom. Prominent is the “Dominion” electric range in white enamel and nickle, a product of this country, which compares more than favourably with imported articles in workmanship and efficiency. The

latest in electrical fittings, tea kettles, coffee urns, toasters, cookers, are arranged in tasteful display on the tables. For the kitchen and the bathroom there is everything which can lessen the labour of the housewife and bring satisfaction to the guest. Pedestal hand-basins stand up in a dignity of porcelain, immaculate and delightful. Architects, builders, plumbers, have all been delighted with the presentation of the display and many congratulations have been showered upon the firm for its departure from staid window displays and catalogues. A and T. Burt, Ltd., have come out to set the pace.