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Evening Star, Issue 17637, 16 April 1921, Page 2

Remarkable Value in Envelopes The 4 Packets for - 1/8 Box of 250 - - 4/Box of 1000 - - 15/The “ John Bull ” Envelope is made of substantial opaque paper, with, a smooth firm surface, and the gum on the flap has strong adhesive qualities. For commercial and business purposes, or private correspondence there is not a better envelope obtainable at the price than “John Bull." It has the finish, appearance and quality characteristic of an envelope that costs twice as much. British Made

A novel piooe of proposed legislation has been laid before the Belgian Parliament by M. J. lies tree, the Socialist Minister of Arts atd Science, Its parpose is to protect artiste and authors against themselves. It will prevent, if it becomes law, painters from dying in poverty while dealers make fortunes out o! their works. The creator of any original work of art, the Bill says, will receive a certain percentage at each successive public eale of his work, even if he has already sold all interest and rights in the work. The Bill is retrospective. Up to £4OO the rate shall be 1 per uutt., up to £BOO Itj per cent., up to pa; cant., and above that 3 per cent. Pslwfe sales, being too difficult to control, Me not aUected.