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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10602, 8 April 1912, Page 4

WINTER TWEEDS W.F.C.A f ., Ltd* 42 Inch SOLID WEIGHT TWEEDS, Is 3d. 42 Inch HOPSACK EFFECTS, 2a 6d. 54 Inch BLANKET TWEEDS, 4s 6d. 54 Inch IMITATION FOX'S SERGE, 2s lid. SEND FOR PATTERNS. these are Specials. You must see them .Now is the time to buy your Winter Coats. We have a large assortment for you to make your choice from. HYDROTITE RAINPROOF COATS, from ■ 25s to 655. THE VERY FASHIONABLE REVERSIBLE COATS, from 35s to 655, NOTE THE ADDRESS HOOD BROS. 61 QUEEN STREET, MAST ERTON NEXT EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, *L»O, BO LAMBTQN QUAY, WELLINGTON. PHO NE 431.

TO THE RESIDENT* OF SOUTH AND WEST MABTERTON. HAVING taken over Newspaper Hound for Dominion and New Zealand Times from Messrs McLeod and Yeung for this part of Masterton I will deliver the above mentioned newspapers daily to aay address in this part of the distriot from March 4th, 1912. WALTEB CROSSLEY (Lafe SMITH'S), BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, QUEEN STREET SOUTH.

WORDS OF WISDOM 10 MY PEOPLE When a demand arises for *n article, and if the supply should not be quite equal to the demand, it creates st joa-eity, consequently higher icefc ideas and customs >ve ftwn introduced into the Orient, and are spreading rapidly ; this, along with the world's increasing population, has caused an extra demand for all kinds of food, etc., and as the producing area has cot increased correspondingly, it at once reflects on the producing countries, and raises prices., Great Britain is the only free trade country of any importance in the world. In Great Britain, only a *— J "7B ago, a Commission was ap- . to inquire, into the reasons why the cost of living had increased. It has been officially stated, while the cost of living had increased 50 per cent, during the last 25 years, wages had only increased 15 per cent, for the same period, so it is obvious taxland will not reduce the cost of living, nor increase the workers' wages, and the only remedy for Great Britain is Protection. The Orient has, and is erecting, nuge industries equipped- with modern machinery. worked, and to be with Asiatic labour. The question suggests itself to my people— how can any English speaking country cope with this menace unless amply protected to save our industries and *-?ge earners from being brought down to the Asiatic level The Single Tax theory ia absolutely one tax on the land and free trade. .It is apparent it would not lessen the cost of production, but reduce wages to cope with Asiatic labour, augmented with modern machinery. There is still hope,: as I am credibly informed the. success of the Single Tax policy will,depend upon the world adopting it; this ought to ensure safety for a time. During my varied experience , I found that quack recipes were harmful ta those with imaginary ailments, but they have the option of becoming : well and remaining here if they will follow my advice. I strongly advise my people, and the imaginary sufferers, to feast upon the well-known recipes, prosperity, and longevity, etc.,

SMART SUITS IHE NEW SEASON'S SUIT iiigor are to be seen in a fine assortment of the latest and most fashionable goods. , Every garment is carefully cut and made up by skilled workmen, and perfectly finished with the greatest care. The advent of this season's fabrics ha» made us exceptionally busv, necessitating our urging upon you to place your orders as early as possible to avoid delay. Your esteemed order will "receive the personal supervision of the proprietor. C.BALL.

Ample protection on things we can oroduce, and good wages—"CHAMPION MUSOLE-RAISER FLOUR" and "STANDARD" OATMEAL and ROLLED OAT 3. I Remain, Always at your service, CHAMPION. P.S.— Follow Canada's example, and reject Single Tax and Free Trade.—O.

SURE OF SAFETY "T'S great to have confidence in ; your machine, and if you ride A HUMBER MOTOR CYCLE You know you can go as fast and aa far as you like— and what is more—when you like. It's one lever gives you absolute control at all times. Gordon Hughau, HUCHAN'S MOTOR GARAGE. tARTERTON.

UP-TO-DATE TAXI-CAR FOR HIRE WANTED KNOWN— That Mr J. FERGUSON (late of Wellington) has on liire an up-to-date TAXI-OAR. MR FERGUSON is better known as Sargbod, Son., and Ewaa's late Chaffeur. PHONE NO. 423. No. 17, Miriam Street,

Easter Offerings at Hugo and Shearer's Easter Fair The Festival of Easter speeds the parting and welcomes the coming season, "lis the time of enjoyable outingp, i of going away, of purchasing winter wearables, and here with every article fresh from its packings. THE EASTER FAIR IS AN ATTRACTIVE SHOPPINu CENTRE. There's a,crispness about th«, new fashions that is pieasinsr ;there's a lowness about the special prices that is acceptable. Our \\ indow displays are eloquent orators regarding the New Costumes, dainty Millinery, Smart Blouses. Tweed and Rainproof Coats, Dress Materials, Blousings, Laces, Belts, and Neckwear. Will to-day suit you to call ? sSEMERAI. BRAPERS. MAsrrsmTOs.