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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 90, 17 August 1915, Page 2

“IDEA L.. MILK CANS. Wo operate the largest and j most up-to-date Plant in the Dominion, equipped throughout I with the most modern machinery. ! ENTIRELY DEVOTED to the manufacture of Milk Cana and Dairy Utensils, which is our business, not part of it. By specialisation and concentration of effort, we are able to produce Cans, that for quality, durability and strength, have no equal. We carry large stocks of all sizes, and can give immediate ; despatch to all orders. If unable to obtain supplies ! through your Factory, write dir- 1 ect to ■■ ALEXANDER HARVEY AND SONS | LIMITED., Albert Street, AUCKLAND, j Why Tea Costs More

The Second Article of a series that Every Housewife Should Read. It is indeed bard for the New Zealand housewife to realise the remarkable changes that have occurred in the tea trade within the last eight months—changes which have resulted in greatly increased prices. As was shown in the first article of this series, tea is in great demand as the beverage of the 25 million men who are under arms to-day, due to the fact that it is the most stimulating and invigorating drink —easily transported and easily handled. But there is another element which exerts almost as great an influence "in the steadily rising cost of tea. This factor is Russia, with its enormous population of over 160 millions, which,'at the stroke of a pen—in almost a single night—has been turned into nation of tea drinkers. What this means is readily seen when one considers that until September last the Russian people consumed less than 1 lb. of tea per head per annum'; whereas in our own Maoriland the average is over 7ilbs, of tea per head petannum. Moreover, the money previously spent on odter beverages by Russia is now available for tea. Hence, at the tea auctions, enormous quantities have been bought by Russian representatives, who readily pay increasing prices to secure what they want. As a result, tea to-day costs the blender in Nevtf Zealand an average of 2kl. to 3d. per lb. more than eight months ago, and. unless he is to face an enormous loss, he has only two alternatives —to reduce his quality or increase his prices. Either course is reasonable, and there is no escape—unless, before the war, he was charging an excessive price for inferior tea. If so, he is still able to sell the same grade at the old figure and probably still make a good profit- “ Amber Tips” policy has always been to give the best value the world can produce at the most reasonable prices'. It has been decided to continue this policy, therefore the price has been slightly increased — by 2d. per lb. Although advised by many to reduce costs by the admixture of harsher, inferior and less healthful teas, the proprietors are determined to maintain that standard of quality and value which has made “’Amber Tips” the most widely sold blend in the Dominion to-day— the most largely sold blend of any country in the world in proportion to population. Thus, if the name “Amber Tips” is on the packet, you know that it contains the finest, purest and best tea that can be produced for the money — that it contains a tea which is so pure and healthful that it can be used by children, and by those with the weakest digestion, without harm. It is also well to remember that “ Amber Tips” gives more cups of dolicioui, fragrant tea of delightful flavour. Thus it still cost* you less than others—it is still the cheapest tea in the Dominion, even though th® prices have been •lightly increased. We believe that the housewives of New Zealand would rather secure the finest value that can be given-even at a slightly increased price—than that quality and values should be cheapened. It is now for you to show whether you approve of this decision or not. 100 1/10, S/-, 2/2 per lb. The only tea that Aa* to increase it» pricei~the foregoing will fell you. why.