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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue XXIV, 30 June 1902, Page 2

THE IWaiERJjT THE GATE This yrrn conveys a moral: read it through. It tells you what to do, what not to do, To eseapa the toiture of the ete nal stew. SKEATES lives his quiet life;, in New Plymouth town Un' oublei by the itch for great renown,— Just a plain, cemmonp'r ',e, contented man, | Who in the race for fortune " also ran,"' | He deals in Watches r id such other things | As clocks, ? id chains, and silverware, and , rings ( A jewel'er, he. After a widle, he dreamt he died And crossed th* Jordan to the other s'de. . * rr'.ved at Heaven's Gate, he pulled the bell, I Saint Peter, through the keyhole said, "Please tell Your name, your trale, your history; then I'll see If you're 0.K., or (sad for you I) N.G. SKEATE promptly puVei his card from oat his vest, &nd shoved it through the Gal way cf the' Blest. It read : " Skeates, the jewellei: I trade In Gold and Silver Jewellery, the best that's made, — And these 1 guurantee with cheenul mind, For i>y go 'da are of the wearing kind." The saintly Gateman, focusing h's spcci. Gazed at the card. " Gee whillikens I What next? Of all who've asked admittance at thia gate, None match your cheek, by cracky ! Up to date. What! Heaven for men who sell i-.wcllery 1 No! You're missed y.-mr road—l'll show joa where to go." Poor Skeate3, his legs a-tremblo, stammered out, " 0 gsod Saint Peter, surely there's a doubt That jou're m' taken; yes, I sbov'dhave told It was Sail Marked jewellery that I always sold I' " Ball Marked I"—Here the Gate flew open wide. " Hall Marked 5" Mister Skeates, please step jnside, And pardon me my very great mi. ta<-e In bunching you with those who sell a fake. -What, ho, tbere I—bring this u;ia biandnew crown, Now MISTER SKEATES, go 'way front and sit down." The above 'will d'.moß6t .te the advantage of sailing such goc js as we ke '.p. SKEATES BROS., MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS AND WATCHMAKERS, Theatre Royal Buildings, DEVON BTREET - NEW PLYMOUTH, and at Queen-street. Auckland, ARE YOU satisfied with the Bicycle you are now riding, cv is it cot always wanting repairs ? IF' SO, bring it to us and we will allow you the bf&t price for it in part payment for one that will give EYERY SATISFACTION. REMEMBER, that wo are one of the Oldest Firms of Makers and Deilors in New Zealand, therefore know what we are talking about, BICYCLES, w »th or without Free Wheel, £l4 ™ £22. GUARANTEED, Terms to suit purchaser. I The Largest Stock of Acce '>sories in' Taranaki. REPAIRS OF EVEUY DESCRIPTION THEiSKfATES; CYCLE CD. Buildings, Dsvcn street, Nesv Plymouth and at Queen.stre;t, Auckland. R. C. TEMPLEH AND STOCK GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT., PRODUCE BRO ER HOUSE AGENT. RENTS COLLECTED', ACCOUNTANT VALUEBB, London & Lancashire Fire Wellington Meat Export 's. Manures. N.Z. DairymsQ. Cod Liver Oil for Calves; Keystone Dehorner (the best in market),

PIANO & ORGAN SALE. ri HE DRESDEN PIANO 0 MPANY'S JL Annual Sale of roagoificentPlANOS and OKGANS is now on, and will contioue up to the end of Jane. Pianos by Rich. Lipp & ?ohn, Bohm, John Broadwood & Sons, Coilard & Collard, Braid, Bchwcchten, and other notable manufacturers. Piano ard Organ is guaranteed, and the guarantee means what it sayc We sell more of these .magnificent ics'rument3 than any four Louses in the colony. The Pianos and Organs sold by us are made by and s'amped with the aame of the best manufacturers in the world, which is sufficient guarantee of their exoelle-ce. It will pay yoa to inspect the instruments. THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, LAMBTON QUAY & BRANDJ&N-STREET WELLINGTON. M. J. BROOKES, Manager. G. W. HENDERSON, New Plymsnth. 5 ACRE LOTS FOE £350. "VT. AUBYN, perfectly level; Sown water 3 supply available; mostleV position )nly two miles from centre of to>vn; : ■oud. Apply , OAKTHEW WTTAIN&OO. '