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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19140, 25 October 1927, Page 6

AN OLD-ESTABLISHED STORE. MR H. D. BATES, WAKEFIELD store whereat to get supplies cannot do better than follow the example of the majority of the residents and deal with H. D. Bates, Wakefield avenue. Mr Bates's store, formerly Watson's, is the oldest-established store ,in Simmer, dating back 45 years. A cursory glance shows that the claim that Mr Bates carries the'.most comprehensive and varied stocks in Sumner is fully justified. In addition to all t:.e customary standard lines of groceries, there is on sale crockery, and all seaside requisites such as buckets and spades, and fishing tackle. Orders are called for and delivery h prompt; or they may be given by telephone—Mr Bates's number is S493M—and they will receive the same prompt attention. A house-letting agency is an important branch of the business, and Mr Bates has on his books —except at the height of the holiday season—numerous desirable furnished and unfurnished properties. Mr Bates is the Sumner Agent for The Phkss : he is also the agent for the Standard Insurance Company; and he is authorised to sell tramway con-