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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10603, 9 April 1912, Page 4

WINTE 42 Inch SOLID WEIGHT TWIEEDS, Is 3d. 43 Inch HOPBA.OK EFFECTS, 2s 6d. 64 Inch BLANKET TWEEDS, 4s 6d. 54 Inch IMITATION FOX'S SEIM3E, 2s lid. SEND FOR PATTERNS. These are Specials. You must see them ros. Now is the time to buy your "Winter Goats. ; ■ Wehave your choice from. HYDEOTITE IIAiNPJROOF COATS, from 25s to 655. THE VEEY FASHIONABLE REVERSIBLE COATS, from 35s to 655, NOTE THE ADDRESS HOOD BROS, 61 QUEEN STREET, MA&TERTON NEXT EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, ALSO, 10 CAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. PHO NE Wl.

WOEDS OP WISDOM When a demand •rises for an article, and if the supply should not to quite equal to the demand, it ore«tet r consequently higher U»b; .&. tjiirft ideas and customs ,v« U«a introduced into the Orient, «nd are spreading'rapidly; this, along with the world's increasing population, has caused an extra demand for all kinds food, etc., and as the producing area has cot increased correspondingly, it at once reflects on the producing countries, and rais•i prices. . ■ . i Great Britain is the only free trade country of any importance in the world. In Great only a few day b ago, a Commission was appointed to inquire into the reasons » been officially stated, while the cost of - living had -increased. 50 per cent, during the last 25 years, wages ihid only* increased IS; , : the so. it is obrious tax-' - 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 tuggests itself to my people— how can any English speaking country • ©ope with this menace unless -.amply protected to save our industries and wage earners from _ being brought down to the Asiatic level The.Single Tax theory is absolutely one tax i on the land and free trade. It is apparent it would not Jrtssen the cost of production, but redace wages to cope,with Asiatic lab-, our, 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 en- -. sure time*.- '..*••• ■■.■■■ During my varied experience I found that quack recipes were harmful to 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 suffer r ers, to!.feast upon the.well-known. cipes, longevity,: etc.,' ■ -viz:— '■ ■ ■ '■. . > ■ :* -■'■ /■- 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.

UP-TO-DATE TAXI-CAR FOR HIRE WANTED KNOWN— That Mr J. FERGUSON dale of Wellington) lias on hire an up-to-date TAXI-OAK. MR FERGUSON is better known as Sai'Htoo'd, Son and E'wan's lato Chaffeur. PHONJC NO.- 423. No. 17, Miriam Street.

Easter Offerings at Hugo and Shearer's Easter Faii The Festival of Easter speeds the parting and welcomes the coming season. 'Tis the time of enjoyable outings, 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 crispnoss about the new fashions that is pleasing ;ther©'s a lowuass about the special prices that is acceptable. Our window displays are eloquent, orators regarding the New Costumes, dainity Millinery, Smart Blouses, Tweed and Rainproof Coats, Dress Materials, Blousings, Laces, Belts, and Neckwear. Will to-day suit you <to oall ? HUGO&SHEARES SEMEfIAi BHAPERB. T HE STORE MB VALUE. littsnsio*. -%s&_