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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10699, 21 August 1912, Page 4

JABOTS, COLLARS, YOKES, SLEEVES, FRILLS, MAYCAR YOKES, LACES, INSERTIONS, PETER PANS, DOUBLE WIDTH BLOUSE NETS, ETC., ETC. W© carry a stock of 500 pieces of Laces and In6ertions in almost every known make. From India, China, Malta, besides Continental Factories. They are worth looking through. If you havo a spare half hour. The prices are right.

The SARGAIiNI SALE 19 over and we are now receiving Spring and Summer 'ioods. These goods have been Specially Selected from the manufacturer:. A oonsignmenlfc of Millinery is to hand, and on view m our Show R< >m. During this week further consignments will arrive. All Goods are of dependable qual%, and will be marked at reasonable prices. For QUALITY and CHEAPNESS. JVE are th 9 FIRM. 61 QUEEN STREET, MASTERTON, phon aai.

WO EDS OF WISDOM rr«o MY PEOPLE—i. "When a demand arises for an article, and if the supply should not be quit© equal to the demand, it creates a scarcity, consequently higher eiooß. English ideas and customs ,76 been introduced into the Orient, with the world's increasing population. kinds of food, etc., and as the producing area has not increased correspondingly, it at once reflects on the producing countries, and raises prices. lireat Britain !s tee only free trade country of any importance in the world. In Great Britain, only a few weeks ago, a Commission, was appointed to inquire into the reasons why the cost of living had increased. It has heen officially stated, while the «aßt of living had increased 50 per cent, during the last 25 years, wages Srad only inoeased 15 per cent, for the 6aime period, so it is obvious taxjag thei land will not reduce the cost «f Jiving, nor .increase the workers' ■ages, and the only remedy for Great Britain is Protection. The Orient has, and is erecting, huge industries equipped with modern machinery, worked, and to be worked 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 ig absolutely one tax on the land an:l free trade. It is apparent it would not lesesii the cost of production, but reduce wages (to copo with Asiatic Labour, agumen'ted 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. Tins ought to ensure safety for a itime. / ' 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 remainiinf 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., viz-< — lamiple iprotectiori on things we can ? reduce, and good wages—"CHAM10N MUSCLE-RAISER FLOUR" and "STANDARD" OATMEAL and ROLLED OATS. I Remain, Always at your service, CHAMPION. P.S.— Follow Canada's example, and reject Single and Free Trade. UP-TO-DATE TAXI-CAR FOR HIRE AJNTED KNOWN— That ' Mr r J. FERGUSON (late of Welfa'oogton) haß on hire an up-to-date TAXI-CAR., MR FERGUSON is better known fcs S&rgood, Son and Ewan'i late Cftaffeur. PHONE NO. 423. No. 17, Miriam Street.

THE SHOP FOR FANCY GCODa A now as the time for Fancy Work. We have a Jarge variety of Fancy Silks and Cottons in all shades. Also a large variety of WRITING PADS, ENVELOPES, BOOKS, TOYS, FANOY GOODS, and GAMES. Agent far "Dominion" »nd "N.Z. Times." WALTEB OKOSSLEY (Late SMITH'S), BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, QUEE NSTRETT SOUTH.

•THE CUTTING OUT OF GARMENTS IS A SPECIAL ART." ■■ C. S. BALL TAILOR, QUEEN ST MASTERTON, GUARANTEES the Cut and the Fib of his Suits, and the quaiity of the material. Moderate charges compatible with best work! DRESS SUITS. DINNER SUITS. BUSINESS SUITS. WALKING SUITS. A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF SUITINGS TO CHOOSE FROM. TAILOR.

THE FORD MOTOR CAR IS LIGHT, SWIFT, ECONOMICAL, AND RELIABLE. THE FORD lias won success became of its superior qualIt is honestly built, and in consequence this splendid Car gives years of service under the most severe conditions. Invest in a Pord, and you'll never regret it. HUCHAN'S MOTOR CARAG2, 'PHONB 53 AND 29, CARTERTON

INCLUDING IHE LATEST CREATIONS IN DATNTY SPRING MIL LIN ERY. Smart One-piece Dresses of Crepe, Poplin, and Foulard. NO need to regnrd Spring Shopping as a terribly serious problem, i you come to us. Our Prices. Quality .considered, are the lowest. Every grade- of Merchandise that is worth having, that will givo ser vic'« and answer the purpose, will be found at our Store. * WE INVTTE INSPECTION. WILL YOU VISIT OUR STORE TO J) AY? • IV THE STORE FOR VALUE, MAMERTON.