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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue XXIV, 20 June 1902, Page 2

THE JEWELLER AT THE GATE-, This yarn conveys a moral: read it through. It tells you what to do, what oot to do, 'Jo escape the torture cf the eternal stew. I SKEATES lives his quiet life in New Plymouth town Untroubled by the itch for great renown, — i Just a plain, commonplace, contented man, Who in the race for fortune " aleo ran," ! He deals in Watches and such other taints lAs clocks, and chains, and silverware, and rings A jeweller, he. ' After a while, be dreamt he died And crossed the Jordan to the ether side. '■ « rrived at Heaven's Gate, he pulled the bell, Saint Peter, through the keyhole said, " Please tell Your name, your trade, your history; then I'll see If you're 0.K., or (sail for yoa I) N.G. BKEATE promptly pul'el his card from out his vest, And shoved it through the Gateway cf the Blest. It read : " Skeates, ihe jeweller: I trade In Gold and Silver Jewellery, the best that's made, — And these 1 guarantee with cheerful mind, For Tiy gojds are of the wearing kind." The saintly Gateman, focusing his specs. Gazed at the card. " Gee whil'ikens I What next? Of all who've asked admittance at thia gate, None match your cheek, by cracky I Up to date. What! Heaven for men who sell jewellery? Nol You've missed your road—l'll show you where to go." Poor Skeatts, his legs a-tremble, stammered out, " 0 good Saint Peter, surely there's a deubt That jeu're mis tat en; yes, I should have told It was Ball Marked jewellery that I always sold 1" " Hall Marked ?"—Here the Gate flew open wide. " Hall Marked?" M'ster Skeates,please step inside, And pardon me my very great mistake In bunching you with thosa who sell a fake. -What, ho, there I—bring this man a brandnew crown, Now MISTER SKEATES, go 'way front and sit down." The above will demonstrate tbe advantage of selling such goads as wa

SKEATES BROS., MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS AND WATCHMAKERS, theatre Royal Buildings, DEVON BTRBKT - NEW PLYMOUTH, and at Queen-street, Auckland. R. 6. TEMPLER r AND STOCK «. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT PBODOBE BRO ER HOUSE AGENT. RENTS COLLECTED ACCOUNTANT VALUERS Agencies j- . - ,--•■- London & Lancashire Fire Wellington Meat Export 'a. Manures. N.Z. Dairyman. Cod Liver Oil for Calves Keystone Dehorner (the best in market) ARE YOU satisfied with the Bicycle you are now riding, or is it not always wanting repairs ? IF SO, bring it to us and we will allow you the best price for it in part payment for oae that will give EVERY SATISFACTION. REMEMBER, that we ore one of tha Oldest Firms of Makers and Dealers in New Zealand, therefore know what we are talking about. BICYCLES, witn or without Free Wheal, £l4 «> £22. GUARANTEED. Terms to suit purchaser. The Largest Stock of Accessories in Paranaki. REPAIRS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. the BKEATES CYCLE CO.* Theatre Royal Buildings, Devon-street; New Plymouth and at Queen-street, Auckland.

PIANO & ORGAN SALE. r| HE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY'S JL Annual Sale of magnificent PIANOS and ORGANS is now on, and will continue up to the end of Jane. Pianos by Rich. Lipp & Sohn, Bohm, John Broadwood & Sons, Collard & Coliard, Erard, Schwechten, and other notable manufacturers. Erery Piano and Organ is guaranteed, and the guarantee meaaa what it says. We sell more of these magnificent instruments than any four houses in the colony. The Pianos and Organs sold by us are made by and stamped with the name of the best manufacturers in the world, which is sufficient guarantee of their excelle r ce. It will pay you to inspect the instruments. THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, LAMBTON QUAY& BKANDON-STRKET' WELLINGTON.

M. J. BKOOKES, • M»! ag r. Agent: G. NY. HENDKHSON, New PJymontb. 5 ACKB LOTS FOR .£350. Only two miles from centre of town ; metal road. Apply CAKTHEW WrXAIN k CO.