§ 114. Mr. Burdenasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the word "preferential" has been used in some sections of the hosiery trade to describe imperfect goods; and this description is being applied to substandard seconds or imperfect goods in contravention of the Merchandise Marks Act; and, as this is designed to mislead the public, if he will initiate prosecutions in the public interest.
§ Mr. H. StraussI have seen references to the practice mentioned in the first part of the Question. The Board of Trade will consider a prosecution under the Act, if they obtain sufficient evidence.