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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10664, 20 June 1912, Page 4

At 8 a.m. on CHIMIN IX THE GREAT STOCK REDUCING SALE OF THE SEE WINDOWS THIS WEEK,

Purctuse of Dkbs 4>ooUh We irave been fortunate in securing tfhis line at HALF USUAL iOPST, and are giving you the benefit of our bargains. SMART STRIPE EFFECT TWEED, Usual Price 2a 3d, 2a 6d, 2s lid, NOW Is 3d, le6d. HARRIS TWEED, Usual Price 2s 6d to 3s 6d, NOW Is 9d, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. DONEGAL TWEED, Usual Price 3s 6d, 3s lid, NOW Is lid, 2s 6d. NAVY CLOTH, Usual Price 2s 6d, NOW Is 7d. 54in. NAVY SERGE, SPECIAL PRICE, Is 8d YARD. LOOK AT OUR WINDOWS. HOOD BROS. 61 QUEEN STREET, MASIERTON, Np>xt Exchange Buildinga. . Alio, 60 LAMBTON QUAY WELLINGTON, PHON i3l,

WORDS OF WISDOM 10 MY PEOPLE—■When a demand arises for an article, and if the supply should not he quite equal to the demand, it creates a scarcity ... consequently higher prices. .. English ideas and customs Jhave been introduced into the Orient, I jind* sivpi cnrfindinir mnidilv ! 'hhis. alonff 1 with the world's increasing population, ihas caused an extra demand for all J .kinds of food, etc., and as the produc-\ ing area has riot increased correspond- | ingly, it at once reflects on the producing countries, and raises prices. Great Britain ia the only free Irado country of any importance ia th« world. In Great Britain, only a lew dayi ago, a Commission was appomfai to inquire into the reasons why the cost of living had increased. Ft has been officially stated, while the of living had increased 50 per, Wati. during the last 25 years, wagos fcad only increased 15 per cent. foi'| the same period, bo it is obvious taz©f living, nor increase the workers wages, and the only remedy for Great Britain is Proteetionv The Orient has, and is erecting,! ftuge industries equipped with modem machinery, worked, and tc be -with Asiatic labour. The question *nggeflta itßelf to my people— how can any English speaking country oope with this menace unlesß 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 on the land and free trade. It is apparent it would not lessen the cost of production, reduce wageß to cope withiAsialu: lab•er,,. augmented with modem machinery. There is Btill 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, but they have the option of becomin) well and remaining here if they will ..follow.my advice. I strongly advise mf people,* and the imaginary suffe*•rs, to feaßt upon the well-known recipes, prosperity, and longevity, etc., vis: — Ample protection on things we can produce, and good wages—"CHAMPION MUSOLE4IAISER FLOUR" and "STANDARD" OATMEAL and ROLLED OATS. I Remain, : Always at your service, CHAMPION. P.S.— Follow Canada's example, •ad reject Single Tax and Free Srade.—o<

UP-TO-DATE TAXI-CAR FOR HIRE ANTED KNOWN-- That Mr ' J. FERGUSON (late of Wellington) ihas on hire an up-to-date TAXI-OAB. MB FERGUSON is better known fcs Sargood, Sob and Ewan'a late Qh&ffeur. PHONE NO. 423. No. 17, Miriam Streei

READ THIS! IT IS FOR YOU, MADAM! REMARKABLE BARGAINS IN FASHIONABLE GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Every woman realises her opport unity at HUGO "AND SHEARER'S SALE TIME. NAVY INDIGO PRINTS, usually 7*d Our Sate price 4£d yard. FRENCH. ALL WOOL DELAINES usually Is 9d, .Our Sale Price 4|d. i ALL WOOL DRESS TWEEDS, 19 Patterns- to choose from, usually 2s lid and 3s 6d, Om Sale Pried Is lid yard. ' LAD FES' ENGLISH TAILORED COSTUMES, in Tweeds, Serges and Cloths, smartly cut and trim med, usually 39s 6d .to 425, Our oale price l 19s 6d. LADIES' WATERPROOF COATS, Raglan Style, ,«iis reason's goods, usually 29s 6d, Our S ale Price ,13s lid. MAKE HASTE! WHILE BARD AINS LIKE THESE REMAIN* w»T.«iit£vraTHE STORE FOR VALUE, MASTERTON-