The Hardy Middleman.

Maoriland Worker, Volume 2, Issue 72, 26 July 1912, Page 9

The Hardy Middleman.

HO.W TQ AVOID HIM.

From Henry HI. of England to tho. present time is some 700 years; an* for much: longer than that the iniddloman has been out! of favor with both. producer am ]j consumer. A statute ol Henry recites-: "Especially be it commanded that no forestaller be suffered to dwell in any town." It defines a forestaller as "a man who, seeking has own evil gain, goes to meet corn .hah, herrings or other articles for sale aa they are being brought by land or watw, carries them oil, and coutmea that they shall bo. sold at a dearer rate." 'Such a man, the statute declares,, "i«- the public enemy of the whole community and country. Ho that Is convict thereof the first time shall lose the things so be.im.ht,; the second time he shall have iuckment of the pillory; tho third time be shall be imprisoned and make fii.it*. And this judgment shall be given upon all manner of fon«taUers; likewise- upon those- who hay« given them counsel, help, or favor." Tho middleman has not only persisted, bat increased and nourished as th«i green bay tree, until to-day he has practically every industry in his grip. There is some excuse for the existence of the middleman where Urn manufacturer is not able to g:'t in direct contact with the consumer; hut we know of one really important instance in New Zealand" where the unorganised buying public has a chance to avoid the- heavy come-between profits of the middleman. We refer to the Crown. Clcthing Manufacturing Co.. L.td._ This firm of wholesale manufacturers is I,ho first and only one in New Zealand to sell direct to the public. A singlo suit or garment at wholesale price; their specialty being the CrownaH Suit. It is high grade, and lor quality, cut, fit and finish, is equal to the best tailor-made, and is only hall tlm price They are made in 40 sees, one to fit every figure, unless deformed. If you aro not wearing one, ask someone who is or come in and see them. No ono pressed to buy. Note tho address: