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Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160641, 3 May 1920, Page 6

Discussing his tour •through America and a number of European countries, Mr G. W. Alsopp told a New Zealand Herald reporter that he had been great1/ impreesed with the excellent roads he saw in Honolulu, Canada, and the United States. Some of the notable roads were oiled concrete, some were tarred concrete, and some macadam with a surface of Asphalt or oil. The benefit of such roads was shown by the fact that in America the average mileage for one sed) of motor tyres was 16,000 miles, against an average of 4000 miles in New Zealand. Britain, he said, was fast recovering from the war. Vast quantities of modem machinery had been installed in the factories, ami orders were pouring in from all pants of the world. The question asked by customers wss not “How much?" oat “Can yon supply?” Money was very plentiful, and it appeared that it would only be a short time before Britain would again hold her preeminent position. The manner in which people in Canada are encouraged to beautify their homes impressed the visitor. In Victoria, British Columbia, he saw a large nursery, the property of the Government, where ornamental plants are raised for distribution to the people..

. A London 'writer states that the latest m women’s frocks, hate; parasols, underwear, stockings, and garters are embroidered with gold butterflies, and fringed sued gloves are the latest wear for men. Pyjamas and ladies kimonos are covered with fruit in fnturist designs, and handkerchiefs are also heavily designed.