PRICES OF CLOTHING.

Evening Star, Issue 25716, 13 February 1946, Page 10

PRICES OF CLOTHING.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —In your issue of 11th inst I notice a letter commenting on prices of clothing. Everyone knows there have been times when it was cheaper than it is now, though after last war, 28 years ago nearly, I don't remember either men's or women's clothing being cheap—boots or shoes either. I (know all about that part of it, for there was a family of 10 to feed and clothe; and then there came a time when one was unable to buy even when they became cheaper owing to the fact that there was neither money nor work —two great essentials for the people's welfare—and a great many-were reduced to wearing other persons' cast-offs, a nice state of affairs; for, at that time and for years after, there was not the shortage of clothing and consumer goods that exist now. I contend that now people are better dressed, despite shortages and increased prices, and. are saving money ; the banks testify that fact. In conclusion, I say, long may the Labour Government continue in office, and not to the detriment of New Zealand either, for it has a truly national policy, serving rich and poor alike.—l am, etc., February 12. A Mother.