CHEAP BREAD AND OTHER MATTERS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9669, 17 December 1909, Page 5

CHEAP BREAD AND OTHER MATTERS.

(To the Editor). Sir,—So the "Apostle" of cheap meat and bread has at last begun to I whine through the Press. Like many other people who hpve attempted to cut prices, he has found an unexpected obstacle in his way. People who are in business and who attempt cut-throat competition, must expect this Kind of thing, so why shout about it? The aforesaid "Apostle" tries to pose as a beneficientt saviour to the working class of Masterton. Let us see if this is the case. Of what use is cheap bread for cash to the working man living from hand to mouth, and in many cases only drawing wages at the termination of a contract? No use, whatever, credit being absolutely indispensable in such cases. It may be argued by further contributors, that such individuals should practice thrift. To this, one might answer, they never have the margin to practise upon. Again, should the present price of bread continue to obtain, and the price of flour remain as at present, «»hat is to step employers at the next Arbitration Court awards from bringing such evidence forward lead to a reduction of wages, for both bakers and carters? In all probability our friend the "Apostle" (if still in evidence) would be among those clamouring for such a reduction. No, Mr Editor, business is businfs, and cannot be carried on successfully, without a legitimate profit. • In conclusion, I ask my fellow men, not to be Jed clap-trap advertisements which amount to nothing but calmly sit down and think the matter out for themselves.—l am, etc.. A WORKING MAN.

(To the Editor). Sir, —I notice in your- issue of yesterday a letter signed J. Bulpitt, and it appdars to ma that Jit i,is a very momentous question forjthe public of Masterton to seriously consider. It is a question now, whether the 'public of Masterton will allow the combine to prevent Mr Bulpitt selling bread at a reasonable price, I have heard from reliable that the combine will shortly deliver bi'ead at 3d per 21b loaf, but this little game willjno doubt only last a £very short time. If it pays now to deliver bread at 3d for each 21b loaf, how is itjthat people have had to pay 4d cash previously?—l am, etc., -'RESIDENT."