THINGS MEN SHOULD KNOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14093, 22 June 1909, Page 7

THINGS MEN SHOULD KNOW.

INSIDE FACTS ABOUT THE MAKING OF SUITS TO MEASURE. t HOW TO SAVE MONEY BUT AVOID DECEPTION. , '~ SECURE THE BEST GARMENTS MADE Evert man who formerly had to pay four, five, or six guineas to have a satisfactory suit made to his! measure, and who has since taken advantage of the modern methods adopted by a;now well-known firm of suit specialists, knows that there is no longer any need to pay the above exorbitant prices to secure complete satisfaction in every respect. The wonderful success and the rapid growth of the business conducted by Mr. George Davie* in this, and also in every other principal centre throughout New Zealand, is sufficient proof that men were tired of paying the old-stylo credit tailors the necessary exorbitant prices which they had to ehareo to cover their bad debts, and the cost Iv, antiquated methods they adopt in manufacture. Just as is the case, however, where any great success is achieved as the result of an honest, intelligent effort to serve the public well, a host of would-be imitators have put in an appearance, attempting to deceive the public, and it is against these imitator* we would specially warn our readers. You will nnd this kind of thing mostly among drapers and clothiers who handle ready-made clothing, mercery, and sometimes almost every conceivable article worn by men, women, and children. These firms advertise suits as low in price as those produced by George Davies, in some cases lower, and when they have taken your measurements they send your suit out to aome factory where readymade slop suits are made, and all sorts of garments of a cheaper kind. The result is that you would certainly have a suit made to your measure by these various firms, but what sort of a suit is it? It is necessarily similar to the ready-made slop suits which are made every day in these very factories for customers who cannot afford to pay even moderate prices for their suits. How different when you place your order with George Davie*. Your suit is cut by an expert cutter of the highest skill, made in Mr. Davies' own workroom, under careful supervision, the highest quality Italian cloth and haircloth is used in the making of garments, and every little point in the making receives special care in your interests. Yet although the suits made by Mr. Davies are the equal of any suits made, in New Zealand, at any price, no matter how high, they cost you but a trifle more than a suit which you can have slop-made to your measure at almost any drapery, mercery, or ready-made clothing establishment in the town. Some superb materials just landed direct from the. world's best manufacturers, as well as from the colonial mills, are now shown for the winter season. Your inspecThe Auckland address is 46, Queen-street, tion is cordially invited.