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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10608, 15 April 1912, Page 4

Damty Cloaks Ltd Our Buyers sent out twenty of the newest in pretty soft shades. Bought at Special Prices to be sold at 50/57/6

SHOP AT 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, MASTERTON NEXT EXCHANGE BUILDINCB, ALIO, M LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. PHO NE 431.

wms OF WISDOM rjiQ Mi mm* When a demand arises for an article, and if the supply should not] be quite equal to the demand, it create* t f nty, consequently higher mioev ideas and customs have beea introduced into the Orient, and are spreading rapidlyj this, along mill the world's increasing population, has caused an extra demand for all kinds of food, etc, and as on the producing countries, and raises prioos. Great Britain is the only free trade country of any importance in the world. In Great Britain, only a few days ago, a Commission was appointed to inquire into the'reasons 1 , why the. oost of living had increased. It has been officially stated, while thej cost of living had increased 50. per cent, during the last 25 years, wages had only increased 15 1 per cent, for the same period, so it is obvious taxing the land 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 wage 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 J**ssen the cost of production, but reduce wages to cope with Asiatio 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, to those with imaginary ailments, butthey have the option of becoming well and remaining here if they will follow my advice. I strongly advise ers, to feast upon the well-known recipes, prosperity, and longevity, etc., viz : Ample protection on things we can oroduce, and good wages—"CHAMPION MUSOLE-'RAISER FLOUR" and "STANDARD" OATMEAL and ROLLED OATS. I Remain, Always at your service, CHAMPION. P.S.— Follow Canada's example, and reject Single Tax and Free Trade.—£.

TO THE RESIDENTS OF SOUTH AND WEST MABTERTON. AVING taken over Newspaper Round for Dominion and New Zealand Times from Messrs McLeod and Young for this part of Masterton I will deliver iihe above mentioned newspapers daily to any address in this part of the district from March 4th, 1912. WALTER CROSSLEY (Lale SMITH'S), BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, QUEEN STREEtSOUTH.

SMART SUITS JL iriga 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 busy, 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. SURE OF SAFETY T'S great to have confidence in your machine, and if you ride A NUMBER MOTOR CYCLE You know you can go as fast and as far as you like— and what is more—when you like. It's one lever gives you absolute control at all times. Gordon Hugfaaa, HUCHAN'S MOTOR CARAGE. CARTERTON.

UP-TO-DATE TAXI-CAR FOR HIRE WAITED KNOWN— That Mr J. FERGUSON (late of Wellington) has on hire an. up-to-date TAXI-CAR. MB, FERiGUSON is better known as Sargbod, Son and Eivan's late Ciiaffeur. PHONE NO. 423. No. 17, Miriam Street.

Even in this far off Dominion of ours we have an echo of the great Delhi Durbar in the new Winter Costumes. Durbar Browns— how smart —how entraneinglv becoming and piquant ih style! Hugo and Shearer's Showroom Smiles a Welcome to everyone .interested in the new Winter tilings. Will you come- now, while everything is at its best—while selections are complete H A delightful time as assured as the variety of stylos and materials are diverse. Your visit will be looked forward tr with pleasure. BRAPEBB.