MR. JAS. HARGREAVES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17348, 20 December 1919, Page 13

MR. JAS. HARGREAVES.

A MAN OF BRAINS. '

The subject of this notice, Mr. James Hargreaves, arrived in Auckland from the Old Country some thirteen years ago ( and he has never had cause to regret exchanging life in England for life in Auckland. He brought with him from the land of his birth, an expert knowledge of his calling—that of ventilating engineer and sheet-metal worker—and being assessed of plenty of ability and enterprise, he soon made a connection for •himself, and has ever since been just as busy as he could be in executing the orders entrusted to him.

Just recently Mr. Hargreaves removed to commodious premises in Lome Street —a big two-storey brick building—and now has 14,000 square feet of floor space at his disposal. Judging by appearances he is going to make the fullest use of all the space available. In this store may bo seen the stock-in-trade, consisting largely of tanks, largo and small, and any quantity of baths. Many are ready for sale, while others are ir. course of conftruction. Mention of baths recalls the fact that Mr. Hargreaves, who is by the way an inventor, has patented various devices in connection . with baths, some of them decidedly ingenious, and he is what may be called a ventilator specialist, and stocks ventilators of every descrip. tion, including several which Mr, Hargreaves has himself invented and patented. He is an expert, also, in sheet-metal work.

The weather prophets are predicting a very dry late summer and autumn, and the Maoris are understood to agree with them. This being so it behoves all who are dependent on their tanks for their water supply, to look to the condition of their tanks, and perhaps" increase the number of them. And if that work has to be done there is no better man to put on the job than Mr. Hargreav*. Ho is always ready to talk business, and if you wish to consult him and cannot spare the time to call, ring him up— will get him. °

HARRY HUTCHINSON FOR BIKES!

A PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS.

NOTE THE KARANOAHAPE ROAD. At the above address {almost at the corner of Queen Street) is located Mr. H. W. Hutchinson's cycle shop, smd he reports business as excellent aud prospects as very encouraging. His premises occupy an ideal site, right in the-heart of things. The place is -within an easy walk of Queen Street, and if you are disinclined to walk the cars will set you down at the doors for a penny. Cycle importers know full well how disorganised shipping conditions have handicapped them for a long time past, and that orders placed with British and foreign manufacturers are not always exwjuited as promptly, or anything like as promptly, as they were before the Kaiser soft out to conquer the world. However, so far as supplies go M* Hutchinßon has been very fortunate. He holds Ml stocks of cycles at the present t : me, including the Massey-Hurris, the Silver Ribbon, and the Ivanhoe, and expects a shipment of standard makes to arrive for him some time early in the new year. He also has abundance of the component parts of cycles in stock, and makes a great feature of repairs; in fact, he may be called a specialist in that way, his workshops being well equipped with all the latest appliances required for repair work, and he maintains a competent staff of re-r-airers on the premises: So, if there's anything wrong with that bike of yours lot H. W. H. see it, and he'll soon put it to rights for yon. He has a thorough knowledge of his trade, and knows what he is about. His enamelling plant is considered cne of the best in New Zealand, and in addition to all sorts of repairs he does brazing on the premises.

Also, all kinds of accessories are obtainable at this store, and everything in connection with the business is done under the personal supervision of the proprietor.

As for tyres, the range of these goods at the establishment in question is very large and complete, and Mr. Hutchinson is subagent for a number of celebrated makes, includ : ng the Velox, Britannia, Oceanic, »nd Dunlop. - • In conclusion, it may be impressed upon readers that H.W.H.'s sole address is at 27 Karangahape Bond, within one door of Queen Street.

His 'phone number, by the way, is 2593 A.

AFTER FORTY YEARS.

MESSRS. JONES BROS , JEWELLERS.

This well-known firm has been catering for the Auckland public for upwards of 40 years, and owns one of the oldest-estab-ii.shed businesses in Karangahape Road. Many jewellers are merely shopkeepers who sell goods made by other people, but Jones Bros, are manufactures as well as retailers, and all the better-class jewellery they sell is manufactured on the premises. Thufi they deal direct with the public, and buyers are brought Jnto immediate contact with the actual producers. This concern was founded by Mr. I. Jones, sen., and was successfully carried on by him for many years, his two sons, Messrs. T. C. and Ernest Jones. succeedu.g him. Mr. T. C. Jones has passed a vay, and the sole proprietor is now Mr. Lrnest Jones, who, uy the way, possesses an intimate knowledge of his an, and has DiiKie a special study of metallurgy. Under the present management—a most progretsive onethe business in question li.is" made considerable advancement, and now employs on the piemises the largest repairing and manufacturing staff in iNew Zealand. Jus'; now Jones Bros.' store presents a most attractive appearance, owing to the tine display of Cunsimas and Sew Year pit goods, articles of jewellery which for variety and beauty of design and finish it ivould be hard to beat anywhere. In this onnection special attention may be directed to the magnificent, collection of dress and engagement rings now on exhibition at Jones Bros.' The firm are expert hamond and precious stone importers, and ] ihese rings are all made on the premises. Vou can obtain the loveliest diamond ring it this store for £12 10s—to £50 and —almost as much upwards as you -ire to go. For £12 10s you can buy here) 1 Sve-'rtoae diamond halt-hoop ring set in] 13 carat gold; a beautiful two-diamond'

: issover ring (18 carat gold) is priced at fJIS. The design is charming. An '• quisite diamond and ruby ring (18 carat) • .sts £20. And there are hundreds of wedding-rings, / oil and faithfully made, and guaranteed ,'i wear. You can have one in 18 carat ,• >'(] for 40s, or in nine carat for 20s. A v-tt<?r ring of the kind is obtainable for >o.< in 18 carat gold, and for 25s in nine v.vat. Also, there are plenty of cheaper polities for those who prefer them. Another of the firm's specialties consists if wrist watches, priced at from 30s to GfO.

Other charming gift goods comprise pendants, necklets, bracelets, bangles, ear•in;,rs, silverware, etc., etc. The penny section ends opposite Jones Bros.' store.