BUSINESS NOTICES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3506, 24 April 1912, Page 2

BUSINESS NOTICES.

The Barlow Motor Coy. landed on Thursday last, ex Athenic, from London, a 35h.p. Model H. 1912 Regal Car, to the order of Mr. TV. J. Fetched, also for demonstrating purposes a model N. 200 h.p. two-seater. These curs have the new mode of suspension and are the first of their class to be landed in the Dominion. ' The following extract is from the manufacturers!’ letter of advice: ‘'The advent of the Regal 35, marks the one distinct advance that has been made in the construction of automobiles since the pneumatic tyre made obsolete the solid tyre of the early days. This principle adds to the safety of the car and its passengers iust as effectively and convincingly as the pneumatic added comfort to touring when it sent its solid rubber competitors to the museum. The Barlow Motor and Cycle Co. have secured the agency for these cars, and their advertise- . ment appears in this issue. , ! The well-know n stationery and fancy goods business of “The Beelnve” in Feel Street, so long and successfully carried on by Mr and Mrs W. Ranger, has been purchased by Mr. A. G. Walker, of Feilding, who has for the past five years carried on a similar business in that town. Mr. Walker entered into possession • yesterday, and intends adding largely to the lareg stock carried by Mr" Ranger. Miss Armour, the popular assistant at “The Beehive,” wifi be retained on the staff. An auction sale of fireproof safes , of various sizes, letterpress and office ; sundries, lady’s and gent’s bicycles, 1 and a double-barrelled gun will bo conducted at 2 o’clock this afternoon by Messrs F. S. Malcolm and Co. That Gisborne has been inadequately supplied with tea and. dining-rooms in the past is proved by the rush of patrons which set in on the opening of the Piccadilly Tea Rooms on Sat-, urday last. Miss Todd, the proprietress, while hoping that her enterprise would meet with a fair measure of success, was totally unprepared' for tiie very large crowds which have flocked to the rooms since they were opened. Over 120 people attended during the luncheon hour yesterday, and with the limited kitchen facilities it was found humanely impossible to expeditiously attend to such a large crowd with anything approaching promptness. ,In this morning’s issi*-, Af; - - Todd intimates that 'be has decided to close the rooms for a few days in- order to allow of alterations being made to _ the culinary department. which will ensure expeditious and efficient service on the re-open-ing of the rooms. , Mr. Jack Nasmith, who for the past fifteen years has been in the employ of Mr. Ed. Williams, saddler, has purchased the well-known saddlery business of Mr. TV. Morgan, in Peel St., and will, carry on the business under the style and title of Jack, Nasmithand Co. Mr. Nasmith has a firstclass knowledge of tile saddlery business, having for the past few years .occupied the position of foreman for Mr. Williams. The new firm will < open with a complete new stock, I which is expected to arrive to-day. *