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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13343, 3 April 1911, Page 7

Tha barbers of New York have been up in amis against the sale of safety razors of any kind as being: inimical to tit interests of what are termed ‘‘the tonvtal artists" of (hat city. So the latter recently met in conference, and sought to dense measures for counteracting the dislocation of the sharing branch of their trade. Among the plans suggested was increased charges for hair-cuts to customers who shared themselves were to pay 3s . instead of 7|d as usual. One alternative k proposal was to boycott self-shavers completely. and refuse to cat the hair of such miscreants. Over 10CO infuriated tonsoria! artists conferred, and they spoke by reason of their alien origin, in divers tongues. The president of the conference adopted a lofty attitude, dedaring that safety taxors "fostered class hatred.” He painted oat with emphasis a remedy largely within the reach of the barber practitioners themselves, because the faces of the non who shaved themselves, be declared. usually resemb'ed the busiuese aide of a curry-comb." The conference adfoarned without adopting a final plan for defeating the enemy, hut before postponing they thoughtfully increaszd tho fame of Christmas shaves in New York. They said that the increased price of soap warranted the increased charge. FAMILIAR MUSIC. If yon are a lover of music, you mast have music in your home. Theatres and concerts are all right, but they have not the intimate and familiar charm of homemusic. Don't make the mistake of supposing that you "can't afford a piano.” By the Dresden Piano Company's Hire-Purchase System yon can buy a piano and scarcely notice the cost. If you are interested, get into communication with "The Dresden” now. Full information will he given gladly, and advice that will be absolutely trustworthy. You can get a piano by any of the famous makers. Specially commended for New Zealand are; THE BROADWOOD, THE RONISCH. THE LIPP, THE STEIN WAY The Dresden Piano Co. have no special interest to serve. They want yon to hue* lost the piano that suits Ton. hi. Brookes, North Island Manager, local Representative; James S. Roberts, opposite Chawanncs’, Victoria Avenue. "Gold Nngget” Panning.; at la 6d pei pound, are equal to any other Tea at 2s Obtainable from all leading grocers. Cash coupon entitles yon to one .penny per pound rebate.