HOW TO BUY.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3803, 22 September 1883, Page 3

HOW TO BUY.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY TELEGRAPH.] Sir, —The misfortune that Mr Tiffen brought upon himself by undertaking the task of purchasing tho family joint opens up the whole of the vast question comprised in the words "Household Economy." It seems from his letter that Mr Tiff en bought the meat without consulting Mrs Tiffen. There was the whole trouble. When men condescend to meddle with what properly comes within the sole department of women some misfortune always arises. Mr Tiffen, no doubt, has had many sleepless nights, and anxious thoughts by day, through taking upon himself tho worries that should concern tho woman folk. Let tho loss of 15 ozs. of meat bo a warning to him. A word in season may not bo equal to an ounce in the joint, but if Mr Tifi'en will take an old housekeeper's advice he will deal for the future with his fellow townsmen, who have to pay high rents and taxes. With tho exception of the legs of mutton from the boiling-down establishments, there is very little difference in the price of meat to be bought in the shop or from a haivker. Nobody will pity Mr Tiffen, for the idea of a man doing the household shopping is too absurd. —I am, &c., A Female. September 22, 18S3.