BREACH OF PROMISE? An unusual “breach of promise'’ has just been brought to light. Ho is a bachelor, and a i’ady friend allegedly said to him: “You taut a lifelong companion ! I’m going to introduce you to something really sweet to comfort you in need and give you every solace.” Weeks went by. “ What about that girl your’re going to introduce mo to?” he remarked. “ That’s a breach of promise on your part! ” “Girl! Didn’t you receive my present of tobacco through the post?” “ Yes! It’s Bears’, and I’ve never had a more soothing smoke before!” “ You’ve got a lifelong companion, as I said, and cheaper than a wife, replied the lady friend. Only Bd. an ounce. Also in handy packets, loz. 9d., ”oz. Is. 6d. —Advt.
DEE’S GROCERY (TENEE \L STOREKEEPERS, RETELL STREET—HOKITIKA. tvtotify that from august 1> Ist. all transactions must Iks on a CASH AND CARRY BASTS, at reduced prices. Country customers waited on as usual. OUTSTANDING accounts must BE PROMPTLY PAID. Patrons will find a substantial reduction in prices as a result of tie new more.
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Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1927, Page 1
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180Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1927, Page 1
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