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     Th rage 14. The Guardian Saturday. Oct. 27. 1956 ' 
     
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     1  -OUR STAFF. . . . OUR COMMUNITY. 
     
    
   
   
    
     ,. i We, at I-iolman's, are very proud of having an organization capable of 
     
     i  serving the Communities that make up Prince Edward Island. ...and. 
     
     I when we say Communities,'we mean all the sections of this Island Prou- 
     
     ince. Also, we are proud of the position that the members of our Staff 
     
     hold in these Communities. 
     
    
   
   
    
     It is not so long ago since it was thought that a person who worked in I 
     
     store, did so because he was unable to find more suitable or pleasant 
     
     work. He was generally obliging, but lacked drive and initiative. He had 
     
     a smattering of knowledge of the articles he sold and was generally a 
     
     "Jack of all trades and master of none". Mind you, all store people did 
     
     not fall into this classification but it was believed that most did. Due to 
     
     the working hours, they eould take little interest in community affairs 
     
     and had little time for social activities. 
     
    
   
   
    
     We are glad that these conditions have changed. We are glad, because we 
     
     honestly feel that the new. expertly trained members of our Staff can 
     
     serve you more intelligently by reason of the imowiedge of the products 
     
     in his or her particular department. We are glad, because we know you 
     
     will receive courteous treatment from someone who takes a friendly and 
     
     sincere interest in your needs. We are glad. because we feel sure you will 
     
     appreciate being assisted and advised by a person who has the time to be 
     
     able to take an interest and assist in the welfare of the Community, 
     
    
   
   
    
     On our staff, we have people actively interested in Civic Affairs: activl 
     
     officers in the Red Cross; the Tuberculosis League; the Hospital Boards: 
     
     practically every Service Club includes members from our organization; 
     
     Fraternal Organizations, such as the Masons and the Knights of Colum- 
     
     bus. have a large representation. In fact, there is hardly a public service 
     
     organization in the Province that has not at least one member in one 
     
     branch whom we are proud to count as a member of our Staff. We en- 
     
     courage the participation of our Staff Members in these activities, not for 
     
     any reason of selfish gain, but because we firmly believe that active par- 
     
     ticipatlon in outside service activities in the Community; makes a person 
     
     a better type of citizen. 
     
    
   
   
    
     We feel, that the members of our Staff, in their daily work, are piaying I 
     
     worth while part in improving the living conditions of this Province. By 
     
     supplying you with the comforts, necessities and conveniences of present 
     
     day living and by advising you in the selection and operation of these 
     
     conveniences, they are assisting you in a more healthful, restful and com- 
     
     fortable llfe. A life that is more than an existence. A life that is made up 
     
     of pleasurable living. We are certainly proud that our Staff is privileged 
     
     to be able to do this for you. 
     
    
   
   
    
     in order to be sure that our Staff can fulfil the position they should hold 
     
     and to take on the responsibilities of their particular occupation. we have 
     
     rodoubled our Training Program. We have become even more selective 
     
     in our program of engaging new Staff. Our temporary Staff, used dur- 
     
     ing such busy times as sales, the Christmas season. etc.. is receiving much 
     
     more careful training and screening to ensure that we have the type of 
     
     Staff Member of whom we an be iuetlg proud. 
     
    
   
   
    
     We feel that our Staff Members are filling a mu worth while place in our 
     
     Community. We are proud to be associated with each and every one of 
     
     them. We know that they have your interests at heart and are capable 
     
     of giving you intelligent. correct information and service 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
       
     
    
   
   
    
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