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 The cost of making, for instance, may be arranged at almost any price. We hear of trousers made for 4½d., or even less, per pair, and we hear of 7/6 or 8/- being paid for the making of them, so that the price intended to be paid for making must be clearly defined ere the calculation is made.

EXCEPTIONAL GARMENTS.

In addition to these prices, there are sure to be many exceptional garments which must be treated individually, carefully obtaining the cost of each item, and then totalling them together, and adding the usual rate of profit to it. This is a far better plan than quoting from the price list of some firm who make a speciality of the goods you are estimating for, though their price may be taken as a guide.

In some districts Tailors are able to do a considerable trade by the organisation of a clothing club, and as I have often been asked how these are managed, I have thought it worth while to include in this book

A COMPLETE SET OF CLOTHING CLUB RULES. 1.—That this Club shall consist of an unlimited number of members, and any person may become a member at any time within twelve months from the commencement by paying up all arrears.

2.—Any member paying 2s. per month for 12 months shall be entitled to goods to the amount of £1 4s. 0d.; 4s. per month, £2 8s. 0d.; 5s. per month, £3 0s. 0d., and so on in proportion. Every member to pay 3d. monthly for the working expenses.

3.— Then the sum in the Treasurer’s hands amounts to £4 10., lots shall be cast, and the member to whom the lot falls shall provide security, approved by the Society, for the remainder of his contributions, before he shall receive the goods chosen by him.

4.—Every member must pay his money before nine o'clock on the. Club night, to enable the Society to cast lots.

5.—Every member failing to comply with the above rules will forfeit his claim for the night.

6.—Every dispute that may arise shall be settled by a Committee chosen specially for that purpose.

7.—Any member who shall not be cleared on the books on the night of casting lots shall not be entitled to stand for his lot.