C M Ross Ltd was an early Palmerston North department store, situated in The Square. From left: N McPherson (buyer, men’s clothing); S McDonald (buyer, manchester dept); A Mills (buyer, shoe dept); V Farquhar (buyer, haberdashery); Unknown; Miss Lindsey, (furnishing workroom); Mr Wallace (Manager); C M Ross; Miss Heaton (buyer, mantel department); Miss Patchett (buyer, ladies underwear dept); W Harris (buyer, furnishing dept); Mrs MacDonald (head dressmaker); Mr Stebbing (buyer, dress materials); Unknown.