ACTIVE CITY ENTERPRISES: And Flourishing Industries.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1135, 24 May 1911, Page 4

ACTIVE CITY ENTERPRISES: And Flourishing Industries.

Articles worth having,

; , MiviH. Langdon, - late manager of the i Goldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Company,

Wellington,.has taken over the old estabi 'lished Willis Street jewellery business of

. Messrs.-. Robinson and' Son. Mr. Langdon i (has one of tho best-selected stocks in the T • tho city, a feature being the' artistic J dressing of shop windows. '-Here-are a t 'great and varied collection, "Siich-as hun- I dredsof rings, pendants, necklaces; in aIL ; designs, turqiioise ear-rings, gold, silver, I •and £namel wristlets, bangles, mystic V clocks, and watches of all descriptions, 'j ; Prices of jewellery are always interesting. E l - Tor instance, diamond cluster and tear- ■- c quises in sapphires, Tubies, emeralds and l diamonds run to £20 and,-mire; wristlets rj ) from 275. Gd. to 100s.; ladies' gold watches, i I. 50s. tp;:"l50s.; men's, 905.-.to ;180s.; silver, ' I 375. 6d.' to 100s.; while some excellent j .working men's black metal watches, found s . to be 'excellent time-keepers, Vnay be pur- { chased for Gs. each. Mr. t Lahgdc.n- ; was I secretary of tho Mount Cook Old Boys'; | Association for three years, besides being' : c a member of the, Wellington College Old c ; Boys'iand Star Eowing Club Associations, j :'. i I . '"'"' : ' \ _.„- "DAPHNE BUTTER." 1 There. ia.,no...gainsaying^tho-fact, that. -j •'Taphn'p'':Js^no.w w .a'.hohsehoUt.:'word,.and' c the butter which bears its name a house- i hold commodity--throughout the .city: of .{ Wellington and suburbs. Messrs. Hill ' ( and Barton, Ltd., who are the agents for ' this famous butter, express their regret s . that the Wellington Exhibition is being c . held in the winter instead of in the sum- J mer,. for .this is the wrong period-of the , 1 year, for .making a display of. thoir pro- -. -, duc«;,.; Had.the Exhibition,occurred earlier '.'. - in (K(j" J jfeai;'jro are assured that the Glen •'' Oro'ua.:.t)aify who .are .( the| manufacturers ,of .iu -con- ", junction with Cheif v agents,;would have'. !r erected.an up-to-date butter-making plant ' . showing'the . process.: .of -manufacture.' '? ]■■ However, ,as this is >impossible, a brief, I outline'will .not'he.lout;of place. ' \ In the:, first place, -;pypry dairy supply- ; • ing the.factory or its creameries on- the • famous. Orbua Downs, Manawatu, is un- •' der a system of rigid inspection.- As soon '■■ as the milk arrives at the crcameries.it * 1 is carefully tested by the manager, and '■ i is then pasteurised.' This process is' the: | ' last word in dairying, and tho results of ■ many years patient experience. The cream ] is heated to a temperature of. about 180 ' degrees Fahrenheit, and then suddenly ' cooled to about 60 degrees, with tho result ' that all the bacteria that would develop impure flavours are destroyed. As.soon n-s ■■' the cream is cooled, a "starter" is added, ' and the process, of ripening tho cream ;| ;. goes-oh'y until: itjs ready:'.for; churning. ] After churning,'tho butter is packed in boxes, and put ; into■ the- freezer;' then, | sent on to Wellington in insulated trucks,; ,and packed in the well-known' wrapper by. Messrs. Hill and Barton, at their factory \ in Cornhill Street, Wellington. When it is .considered'that'seven'months ago the -Daphne brand *as unknown, and to- .; day stands as a leading brand of Wei- : lingtoh,:it speaks-volumes-for tho quality of the article, and tho energetic manner . in which it'has been-established on this market. Tho latest- means of "delivering, this famous' butter is by an up-to-date. : . motor-van, which in itself is a' standing j (or rather a moving)' advertisement. This i beautiful car : and its driver are wellknown throughout Wellington'and ' sub-urbs,-and every day adds to tho number ; of those who use: only "Daphno butter. LAMBTON TEAROOMS. '"' Tho' proprietor of-. t|ie .Lambton Tea Booms, situated-opposite the Government Buildings', anil Very, close- to the lino lead- ' ing to the Coronation Exhibition,,invites the attendanco of. the. travelling- public who may-require-,'light .refreshments, at ,any timo during tho day.'. Morning, afternoon, and' evening tea may be obtained from \8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Lambton Tea Rooms' servo nothing but the best' in'cakes, scoues, pies, and such table delicacies, also in cordials and confectionery. Tho food is so wholesome-and fresh, and so well made, that children may be fed on it with'impunity, and withoutanv-possibility of injury to health.. The whole" place is nicely furnished, and the attention is all that can bo desired. Mothers and children should not forget the Lambton'Tea'Rooms.' * IMPROVING,WITHAGE., . Tho auctioneering and land' agency business carried on by Messrs. J. W. Braithwaitc and Co:, is. one of tho oldest-estab-lished businesses in Wellington, and age is improving it. Tho business.was first established in the sixties—to be exact, in 18G7—tha founder being Mr". F." Sidey. The business was taken over by Messrs. J. W. Brnirhwaito and Company three ''years ago, and is how being conducted in the premises belonging to the Bank of Now Zealand, at the corner of Manners Street and Cuba Street. There is always business doing at the firm's rooms, which arp laden with ono class, of goods to-day, and another class , to-morrow. Things are always on the move, and tho highest bidder reaps the bargains. Room sales are held by the firm every Tuesday, Thursday, • and Saturday, and, in addition, sales of horses and vehicles are conductod by Mr. Braithwaite on alternate .Wednesdays'at'tho old Nag's Head 6alcyards 'in Dixon Street. Private sales 'of furniture are being made at all tunes, the firm never being too busy to effect a sale. Suites of furniture, grand pianos, wardrobes, down to the modest meat-safo ' or kitchen fender,' all come'within tho purview of tho firm, which devotes the *amo attention to its patrons whether tlio item 'be "great or';small. ' Age cannot wither nor custom stile tho infinite variety of tho business,-.or' the enthusiasm of those at the head of it.

■LESSENS THE DOCTOR'S BILL. ''.Liberal' dealing amongst good groceries does' lessen' the ' doctor's bill. People want pure food more and more every day; and the business man who satisfies them with the genuine' article is certain to receive a full share' and perhaps more of the trade. Mr. W. Campbell, tho well-known Manners Street .grocer, has been establish/d in business .in: "Welling-, ton for a quarter of alicen-tury,;...' over twenty-one years in Manners 'Street. From a small business beginning away back in 188G he has graduated to his present handsomely-built establishment in Manners Street, and shops, in .Cuba Street, and Nowtowp. Mr. Campbell has dealt, in nothing but good groceries. That has been in a large measure the secret of his -success,, and tho satisfied expressions. on tho ..faces of the customers', who 'throng.!his.'!sEbres, araasufficicnt'ly'jb'nyinciiig.. proof "'tlirit'v everything-, including '"the.rpi'ices, is right with' them. This i£ as Vit should be. Business has increased! $6 much with Mr. -,'Gampbell lately. : ,-that:he has just addecl a', threestory .■•Jbrick'.stbre to his Manners'. Street transforming .''the. big shop further into one of the tnojst' com--grocery emporiums in the some of'.Mr. Campbell's specialties are CampTiells teas, including "Our Own,",andi'-'Uganda," de,liciouslyv bjended; J'Reka"''butter, an:o'th.bs;trueit'able rdeKca'cyTmorepork' hams and and Blackwell's delicacies' a'ri'd" condiments; Huntley and :Pa]iH'er!Btar4;Peek,-EF,-ai).i:find Company's biscuits,- also those mado in New Zealand. Every attention is given to orders, and dispatches are most prompt. Briefly it' may be"stated that-, the Ca m pbell- grocery •"-business- has-been- weighed"by—the public for a quarter of a century and has never been .found, wanting, .but-al-though it has been well supported,:it asks for even more patronage, and guarantees satisfaction. "Following: : ;areXth'e addresses; of. the principals':— W. Campbell, 'phone 4-13; Newtown, E. Read, 'phone 1084; Cuba Street, J. Donald, 'phono 2524.

;' : THE WUNDERLICH LOUNGE. ;-■ The ' exhibit of 'Moots. Brisc.36. and-: .Company, Ltd., .is,,jn the nature of, a lounge- or sitting-room, : which J''conveniently situated adjacent •,to -'the. .(concert hall and'near to the tca-roonis, should be- very popular, with the genpral .public, «Tho decorations, which are of a'Simple' .but striking nature, make a happy display of Wunderlich embossed art'lnetal ceiling and wall linings, and lend themselves to an endless variety of different .stylos of decorative treatment. Wunderlich .niateriaLis .inost.liygiwiic .and. sanitary, 'which "is - one of'.,the..,reaspns why. it.'is :sb -'largely, -used jfbr'.ihterior; architectural :>. work;-.in'. ouri'ScbflOjs,.': -hospitals; sanatoria,'' etc:' '•...'Tho-.' 'goihts ••: are , so close 'dating' that bacteria'.'.: cannot .lodge there . Messrs. Briscoe and Coinpany i also exhibit a number of tiled fire-places which have been bililt np on 'their premises; .These fire-places- comprise.;' the air pit.-and colonial WPll fires 'which,! apart' from-, their ' decorative' 'effecj* are now so popular with housewives otfing toj economy-of fuel, .perfect combustion,, and the ease with which they may be.'kept clean.'The firm holds a largerangcof theso, tiles, in all.styles and cplours, and they may be supplied built-up-at ;the shortest notice. .Tho mantelpieces are all-manu-factured ..in.;Ne.w Zealand'■ from".'-oak, kauri,..riiuu,..and..Oregon..pine... This.'fur.-, niture is very handsome., The furnishing of the robm'has bp6ri well "crtTric<l out by. Messrs.. Scoullur i arul'-.Company, and every, consideration-'has' been given to the comfort. ■ of. those■■ who' like ' to' make .uso 'of- the- lounge. It- is. interest-, ing to note also that -Messrs. Briscoe and Company.imake a display qf.Wunder..lich material*'on ' the ceilings 'and-,walls 'Of the. Wellington, Cras; Company's, exhibit, itlip'kitchen and bath-room,.especi-ally showing -tlie-splendHl~sunitaiT<--qHal-ities of the material which may bo ed dowiijcpeatedly"''with tho, greatest easo without" any injurious effect to; tho property.- '.'.-.';. MACHINERY : AMD CIRQULAR, SAWS. Every morning on-the.Main-Trunklino and other parts .of.lthe North- Island thero are put into operation, over a thousand circular-saws,'.but ' if. thero were. two thousand and 'tliey"'all "required, to W hammered rthd repaired all af'once, the job would be nccpmplished'.quito ;satisfactorily by M'Millan and Company, ' the well-known, saw-makers.'and- machinery merchants of Herbert Street, Wellington.' This firm carries 1 one" of the.finest stocks of circular saws, machine" irOnsa'nd sawmill furnishings in the .'Dominion; and sawmill, owners, .who know to their, cost the upkeep .of their .mills, should not forget this-Ifitct;. With -.skilled -..workmen , from the best shops" in tho. Old Country, and an up-to:date plant in ' connection with their sawmaking and repairing department. M'Millan and Company require only one trial, they say, to prove the absolute worth of their work, and they are prepared lo stand or fall on its merits. Tho-firm is at present in-. . stalling into the Herbert Street' factory , a Climax band saw-setting and sharpening machine of the very latest pattern, and while on this subject it is intorest--1 ing to note that M'Millan and Company ' possess one of the biggest band-saw : stocks in New Zealand, all of tlio special ■ Swedish quality, made from the finest , charcoal steel. 'The firm deals in sccond- , hand machinery, and repairs lawn-mow- ; ers, , cutlery, and chaff-cutting knives. . All articles are dealt with promptly. ) For instance, a band-saw may be sent i down from the country to Wellington by - ono mail for few pence, and sent back l by the return mail in thorough working s order.' The charges are very moderate. - The grinding of printers' guillolino 1 knives is another specialty which the 5 firm desires respectfully to bring under , tho notice of newspaper proprietors, town i or country; whilo cabinet-makers . .iind , ..sash and door factory owners may rely o 'with confidenco upon receiving moulding o irons mado-to their'satisfaction..'-Messrs. e M'Millan and Conipany (formerly Bro--6 die and M'Millan) liaye been established t in Wellington for about eleven years and - during that period they have .earned an i enviable reputation- for -good ■- workmaushijj;

MISS MURRAY; FLORIST. . ' Owing to her., increasing business, Miss Murray, florist, Willis Street, has found, it necessary to'.'enlarge her 'premises to. enable her to 'cope with : the demands made upon her''labour. " With increased room Miss Murray) will be able to keep a still larger supply of flowers on hand, and a greater supply of novelties m> the. way of floral designs. Among the delightful things- already obtainable are fascinating violet-coloured boxes, tilled with violets,-and- fastened- with violet ribbon-charming- .little,. • remembrance gifts, ranging in price from 2s. Gd. upwards Vving: with them are the new corsage sprays of :tlie same flowers, tied with ribbon or' cord of a corresponding colour, obtainable from 3s. 6d. A most useful idea for preserving .flowers for days are the new .tin-lined baskets, green and brown in colour, and very convenient for ldng-stemm'edV;flowers. •.Greenhouse carnations, in exquisite shades and_ obtainable in any .quantity, are also supplied by Miss Murray'. Country, people from a distance arc ■ specially. attended to, every care being taken in the transport of flowers which, when ordered, are always of the best variety. Bridal bouquets and floral decorations in connection with weddings or festivities of any kind are executed., by Miss Murray. NOTHING LIKE LEATHER. After years of-energetic industry, and deserving enterprise, .'Mr. W. Belcher, head of tho well-known leather and grindery business in Manners Street, is able to contemplate with no little safe faction tho results..ojLvhis/i'je'fforts, .-;• and acquiesce in th«;t?titnVbf-:.th§Vsiji^ : 'iMl

"there-'is nothing liko-leather?'-'-Across the street,-occupying the-site whereon for many-years "stood, the "Missing, Link", 1 second-hand store, stands handsome sleel-framo reinforced, concrete, building, tastefully finished with the upper part" of the structure,, built to the. order of Mr. Belcher by Messrs. Campbell and Burke, from designs by, Messrs. Hog-; gard- and Prouso, architects:-Mr.- Belcheij' is about to vacate the old shop wherein was laid the foundations of a solid business, and occupy his new premises, which lill. tpvor.i-thp-ground floor- of - the'-build-iiig, the upper part being designed for offices, etc. A brief retrospect of the development of tho business will no doubt uo of-': interest at this juncture. 'Mr. Belclisr is a native of Northampton, England, the home of tho leather trade, and worked there foi- : scveral years at "uppercutting," which, it is hardly necessary to e'xplain, is in no way 'connected, with the gentle sport of• sparring, but is an.expert branch' of the peaceful industry of bootmaking. In 187G Mr. "Belcher camo out to Now Zealand in the ship Cardigan, and- fouml employment with Messrs. Toomer Bros., Christchurch, remaining there for seven years, the last four of. which ho was foreman of the '•'clicking department. Subsequently, he joinfd Mr. H. Duckworth, and for about five

years carried on business under the style of Duckworth and Belcher. The present business wag established in 18!I2, nineteen yjoars ago, the whole period of which was spent, in the old shop at 125 Manners Street. For a. 'while he managed the business by hijisolf, hut as its scopo increased he had to engage assistants, and tit ■•present-the firm's '.stablishment consists.'Of six. Leather and grindery includes practically everything appsrtaining ti the manufactured product. Snch items as boot uppers, leggings, clogs—Belcher's cjogs-havc a' reputation—travelling bans, school bags,,, iron and wood boot-lasts, colonial, Eriglis-h'j and foreign sole leathers -4chromo','soles', ..box-calf, willow-calf, ;cjiip'p, tail, and blackj glace kids, colonial .and 'East India. Tips "in variety—and .large stocks of polishes oJid polishing out"lite- of the best .class.' Mr. Belclior is s{>!e "agent .for ■'the celebrated "Stag" brand of .leather, one of the very best imported into New Zealand. , It has been di'scribed; as "an honest sole leather," free from artificial -weighting matters, bleaching, and chemicals. One of tho special, departments of Mr. Belcher's business i 9 his "country order" department, and his'establishment-is largely called übon for .good reliable footwear for rural -pursuits. • Belcher's -clogs are in great demand in daify.factories, farmyards, tanyards, ami other places whero it is highly desirable-to have dry feet.

!Now, on the threshold of a new era of .'the business, Mr. Belcher desires to thank his numerous patrons for their bjisinoss |in the-past, and his start for their loyal support. ■ In his' fine tiew bjiilding—it has four floors and a basement; and is firo and earthquake-proof— hp feels; that ho will be able to'still further improve and develop his business 10 the even greater satisfaction of his custopiers. . . ' J ! FREE' ENGRAVING. jThe advent of the Coronation Exhibition recalls the' fact that twenty-sis years aso, at the first Wellington Exhibition, Mr. S. (5. Ross, the well-known, engraving jeweller of Lambton Quay, w ; as an exhibitor' as an apprentice, and received his first certiricau'. Specimens of his early art show the delicacy which, in later years, became so pronounced as to earn for its owner such an enviable reputation wherever he travelled. As a ycung man, Mr. Ross had an extensive and a valued experience as an engraver in San Francisco. - lie was a worker and an exhibitor at the' San Francisco Annual Winter Exhibition, and whilo there he was called to give practical demonstrations of engraving to tho school children who- used to visit the show daily. Oiu; of his designs which he used to execute was a Golden Gate engraving on teaspoons, thousands of these articles being turned oft as souvenirs for the American public. Mr. Ross has accomplished a great deal in the art of engraving, and one of his busiest times was when tho then Duke of York visited New Zealand, when there was quite a run on gold and silver trowels. Mr. Ross assures the visitors to the Exhibition that he can cater for all they require in the jewellery line, if'lhey will kindly look in at his business premises, 352 Lambton Quav., All engraving'is free. "When I sell an article of jewellery," said Mr. Ross, "I engrave the articlo free of expense to any spocial order. It may be a single letter, or an elaborate monogram,' according, to the article and suitableness, of the engraving. Everything is done by hand, in a perfect manner. Engraving' makes an articlo more valuable—a gift moi'O personal. One cannot overlook tho value of engraving."

, .' ' THE SHOP- FOR PRESENTS. i-Mr.-Frank Grady';, the .well-known manufacturing. jeweller and importer, 48 .Willis Street,- Wellington, has been established in.his'present premises since as far.back as. 1880 (thirty-one years ago), it was in those far-off times that Grady's shop became first known as "the shop for presents," and it keeps the name to this day." City and country patrons may confidently rely upon the excellent quality of Grady's gopds v and also, upon the 'very moderate prices. As a manufacturing jeweller Frank Grady's name is probably as well and favourably known as •any in the', same line in the Dominion. This is not surprising, as his work-shops are well equipped, and his staff aro fully competent in all the various branches of the jeweller's craft, including diamond'setttngAgenerar jewellery-',.,-:silver-smithing,; engraving, optician;' arid watchmaking work. - ; A specialty is made of trophies, •. and the firm has turned out some of the finest cups K :shields, and medals seen in the.Dominion. The Willis. Street stock is complete in every detail and undoubtedly is one of'the shows of the city. BREAD-MAKING EXTRAORDINARY. "Give us bread, and sec that it is clean." This is the twentieth century cry, and a striking illustration of the efforts which, are now being made by manufac-. tiirers to keep ' paco with the public demand for hygiene may-bo seen on the business promises of Mr.' H. Denhard, Upper Willis Street, Wellington, and in the form 'of a flour-sifter, dough-mixer, and dough-divider or scaler. There are really three machines, but they dovetail in such a manner (like the I-'riniley tinmaking plant) that they work as •one.' The flour-sifting machine brushes away the stuff from all foreign matter, such as pieces of string, thread, nails, and such rubbish;'- all of which is rejected by auto.matic .process. The flour then makes its 'way. down to.the,.dough-mixer, which is a revolving "notion," something like the huge churns, wk'ieh one sees at. the up-to-date butter factories. The dough-mixer w'oTks in exactly the same manner as the churn, and it is just such another laboursaver, ilr. Denhard's machine is the largest in New Zealand. To get it into its present position, ilr. Denhard had;to. raise the roof of his bakehouse, "aiid'add another to tne premises. This machine will mix SIX) loaves in eight minutes, and the whole day's output may-ibe lixed up in twenty minutes. As ttio hour .enters the mixer, there is an automatic iiow of water (hot or cold; ironi a tank alongside. This issfitted with a thermometer to show the temperature,--and .also-! a vertical meter tbf'indicate liow much-water it being used. When tho dough has been sufficiently mixed, a gong ring* automatically, anu the stuff is then ready for tho trough. It should be mentioned that tho mixer is.dined with jiickel, and also fitted with arms in something the 'same manner as a butter-worker. The drum is propelled by no cogs, and the working 'is almost entirely noiseless. The dough is thou passed into a vertical trough, which holds 1200 loaves, and is then ready for the dough-divider, which is another laboursaving wonder. Passing down a short chute,'tho-Moiigh' finds itself, oi. an iron worm, which runs the stuff into mechanical recesses, and it is then automatically chopped,off in two or four-pound lumps, at the rate of sixty loaves a minute, and deposited on a running belt, which carries it in to a table,, preparatory to it being placed on the table for tho ovens. Prom the time that tho flour is poured into tho sifter till- the dough is ready for the ovens, it is not touched by hand.' The dough-divider is self-fowling; and is capable of keeping twenty men going m placing 'he loaves within the ovens. Tho whole of the niachiuerv is run by a 71 n.p. motor... " .

THE GROSVENOR TEA ROOMS. Anyone in search of a tempting, wellcooked, well-served meal, may be perfectly ' sure of finding it in the Grosvenor Tea Kooins, almost opposite tho Grand Hotel, Willis Street, uwing to largeiyincreasing patronage, Miss Millington, the proprietress, has been obliged to vacate the rooms which she occupied at the back of Miss Murray's, florist, and has established herself in-these new quarters. Two pretty, blue-papered rooms ou the second uoor of the buildings, ovenooKing tho street and able to accommodate lorty or more people, are placed at the disposal of customers. Lunch, consisting oi soup, and a varied choice of meat or nsh dishes, beautiiully cooked, with bread and but- . tcr, jam, or cheese, together with tea, may all be had for the extremely modest sum of ninepence. In the evening, from five to seven, a. hot tea, offering a c'hoico of at least two kinds of meat, can also bs obtained, while, on Saturdays, the rooms" are open, till ten o'clock in the evening. Morning and afternoon tea is a specialty'of Miss Milhugtous, delightful home-made cakps and various kinds of scones being supplied. Miss Millington is an expert of many years' standing, and casual visitors to "Tho Grosvenor Tea liooms" usually become daily outs.

BARTLETT'S STUDIO. A particularly fine, collection of pictures has been accumulated by Mr.' W. 11. Bartlett, whoso headquarters are'in Willis Street, since his arrival from Auckland some four years ago. Mr. Bartlett mates a specialty of platinum portraiture, the greater part of his work being carried out in real platinum in his "India I'roof" process which resembles a mezzo-tint, quiet in tone and setting. The camera and "the man behind" aro not suggested nor associated with these portraits. They aro in reality light studies full of character and expression. In his artistically-fitted and cosy area of the Exhibition (next to the Art Exhibition) Mr. Bartlett lias an attractive collection of his works in portfolios which will bo available to the public in addition to other specimens of his work. Visitors t.i tho Exhibition will find rest, recreation, and instruction in the striking and tastefully-arranged portion of tho exhibition prepared by Mr. Bartlett,

NOTABLE.GLASSWARE FIRM. ■ Thero- is probably no better known .business name in the province .than .thafc. of Edward Anderson and' Company, hardware,, china glass, and- earthenware.; brushware, and indent',wholesale; and Tetail mcrohanls, Willis Street, Wellington: Established as far back as 1849 by. the lato David Anderson, senr., this business has grown and specialised in glass-' and china ware until now it has the reputation of being one of the largest of its kind in. the Southern Hemisphere., The .business premises have lately been . extended into a big brick ibuilding, which runs right back to Boulcott Street,. and away behind the "Evening Post" premises. . It. would require', .pages .to fully and adequately describo the great, stock carried by this well-known "firm.' They carry thousands of. different patterns of china and artistic glafs ware,' in Koyal Doulton, Dresden,. Colport,. Eoyal Worcester, and other'woll-krioivn makes. The cut-glass stock is one of tho. finest in New Zealand, ,and-,it!.may■ bo ..seen.,at ...any .time. The?present. exhibition/;,.- jh. : .',. tho, firm's buSi'ne.ss^premise?,'AVilHs.Street,.is' quite a feature anil:'.'at tho.'.'ianle'. time'.• a' feast in -the way'.of. artistic pottery, amongst which the most noticeable are the fa ous Rembrandt specimens, pedestals in all shodes and colours, hand-painted vases, and some very fino pieces of Webb's trans-, parent toilet glass ware, which is tho fashion now in England, and is being introduced into Wellington by Messrs. Anderson and Company. Another newfeature of the business not generally known is copper ware and kitchen ware utensils, which, are on exhibition, and arc well worth an inspection by housewives. ,'

PERFECT GOODS AT FAIR COST. - Perhaps you require a little sorting up in your furnishings, or; maybe .a snit or some ties, shirts, or collars, and you don't know exactly where to go. Make your mind up, and call on E. It. Scott and Company, opposite Stewart Dawson's, on the Willis Street, corner. Tho firm is a new ono to. Wellington, but it is well known', in Dunedin, where it has been established for eighteen years, and has business places in Princes and Gcorgo Streets,.and in Invercargill and-Gore. If. H. Scott and Company run their own fac-tpry-;ircthe south; and they dffer.special' facilities in men's mercery and" clothing—l in fact, everything ...that men. and boys may wear. The famous brand of Tui clothing is manufactured by tho firm, and sells well all over tho Dominion. If vou are wanting a serviceable suit, made to measure, cut by the firm's own cutter, and equal in style, fit, and appearance to t)ie best tailor-made, go to Scott and Company, tho People's Clothiers. ' Tho prices range from 505.. to. 705., and tho .value-will be all that will bo required. Or if you want an overcoat, single or double-breast-ed, from lGs. to 635., in tho lighter make; 245. to 455. in. zambrene; 355. to -los. in hydrotylos; and 15s. Gd. to 355. in cravanettes. A few dozen hard hats, fit any shaped head, any style, Gs. 6d. to 10s. Gd., and a good line of caps on exhibition in the window at Is. 9d. a piece. Shirts from 3s. lid., including the firm's own negligee, which is quito equal to any imported article in merit. Then there is a big stock of sporting costumes for Rugby or "Soccer" footballers,, or other athletes. The chief aim of Scott and Company for the past eighteen years, has been to supply a good, usofuL article at a price to .suit the most modcrato of incomes. Good values, small profits, quick returns, is the business plank of Scott and Company. The Wellington branch is being managed by Mr. G. A. Scott.

AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY. Some very fine specimens of earthenware, china, and fancy glassware catch the eye in the stocks of Messrs. Craig and Company, Manners Street. Tho .stock comprises tea-sets, in a very large variety of from twenty-one to forty pieces, dinnerservices of various patterns, always matchable, besides others suitable for presentation purposes. Toilet sets are shown in various attractive styles, while thero is an endless variety of some very finelooking flower-pots, salad-bowls, fruitdishes in tho nicest shades and colours. Cut-glass is very prominent, wiiilo amongst tho ornaments, Eoyal Poland and Bayreuth ware, vases, fruit plates, and trays make a pretty picture. In the stock lines there is a large quantity of tea and breakfast ware in" various shades, afternoon tea things, and odd cups andsaucers, and afternoon tea plates, in endless variety! Tho stocks altogether ' are arranged in an artistic way,' and the -.variety and colours give . an effective attractiveness to one of tho most compact establishments of its kind in Wellington. All goods are marked in tho plainest of plain figures, and promptest attention is given to all patrons. Visitors to Wellington who require something dainty and useful should certainly look in at Craig's, Manners Street.

• SADDLERY AND HARNESS. 4 Visitors to Wellington nt the present time will consult (heir own interests by paying a visit to the shop of Sir. J. E. Evans, 158 Larabton Quay. It is known to local fame as a place in which saddlery and all kinds of leather goods of unimpeachable quality, can be obtained at moderate cost. The business conducted by Mr. Evans dates back over a period of GO years. It was established in 1851. Mr. Evans's stock includes an up-to-date assortment of saddlery and harness, and, in addition, he offers all sorts of travelling bags, suit cases, and various other articles useful to travellers ashore and afloat. The outfits required' bv footballers, cricketers, tennis, and hockey players may also be obtained from Mr. Evans.

WHERE FASHION LINGERS. "11 opt you at the corner!" I "All right,' i o'clock sharp." [Nothing more was needed to bo said-it-was-one of a million trysts, and "the corner" ■ in ' Wellington is Stewart Dawson's.' People, aro irresistibly attracted to the place by- its glitter, and the thousand, and, one novelties in jewellery and plated ■■ goods of the newest and choicest, designs which shimmer an invitation from the windows. Wellington folk have long ago learnt to appreciate where tho best and cheapest is obtainable, and throughout the province orders aro seut to this popular house, becauso their system of attending to country customers is prompt and reliable, aud no one is kept waging for exactly what they want. Enamel jewellery is at present the rage in Paris, London, and Now York, and Stewart Dawson, and Co. have just oponed. .a. consignment of exquisitely beautiful goods; turquoise-coloured: "button" brooches are in first demand. Thero are plain yet elegant, small yet showy, and tho price an eye-opener. The pitch of -perfection to which enamel jewellery has firmed is shown in tho Turkish cross brooches, the dainty pendants, afternoon tea spoons, and the slim bangles of thin bluo enamel and silver that have become such a vogue this winter.. Another line to which attention should be drawn is the array of art clocks in old oak and polished rosewood, from tho dainty Gothic bedroom clock to the great cathedral clocks, housed in' English oak, with a perfect set of musical chimes— articles which aro fit to become family heirlooms. Prices range from Bs. Gd. (o ,£s—each one a geed timekeeper. There is .also a striking row of marble clocks, solid, weighty affairs, arrayed just abovo tho plate cases in the Willis Street window. They are just the thing to add'a touch of elegance to a drawing-room or [lining-room, and are constantly in demand for presentations. A fine array of silver salvers, cruets, mustard pots, popper- and 'salt' castors, and the dozen 90d ono .things .'needful, for n wellia'p. pointed at prices which surprise. .Country clients should write at Mice, before the- stocks run low—so much can- be' done.' and done well, bv actin" promptly. -Dawson's, 'Wellington, is tho address. ' ARTNEEDLEWORK. Yes. Beautiful-goods, without a .'doubt, Mid none the less so because they wore designed and traced on Lambton Quay. Price? Well, at least 25 per cent, .below tho imported. Why didn't wo exhibit? Well, pressure of work mainly prevented.Sou see we have a large postal business.People from various parts- of New Zealand have made the. discovery that it is cheaper to send to us than'to purchase locally, and that keeps us fairly busy. A fascinating shop? Well, you 'see one cannot well devote all their energy into ono special channel for over a quartercentury without getting a pretty firm grip of what is wanted. Tho small specialist can still hold his own against importing competitors. All this apropos of -some very lino needlework which visitors to town won't find in tho Exhibition, but which they will be well advised to inspect at Pringles, "The Place for. Presents," Lambton Quay. One delightful feature of Pringles is the open invitation freely extended to visit and inspect, whether bent on purchasing or not. All this apropos of some very charming designs onLinens, Burlaps, Poplins, etc., which are. to bo found at Pringles. Wedding presents aro at hand to suit the most bulky and tho slenderest purses, and a great range o'f choice. Pringles also make a speciality of their pewter and pottery ware. The choice pottery, stock is just being replenished by a new shipment arriving by tho lonic. "HIS MASTER'S VOICE." liow many people have- stood and watched and admired the famous picture trade-mark of the Gramaphono Supply Company, Ltd., "His Master's Voice," depicting a fox-terrier listening intently to the sound-producing machine? A homely picture, and illustrating in a measure the fact that iho phonograph is now ceasing to be legarded as a luxury, but must bo looked upon as a household necessity. What enjoyment a phonograph may give to a homo only those can, tell who have seen tho machine u-ed in the firelight of winter evenings when tho family is gathered round and the voices of world-famous singers and musical hall favourites roll out on the silent night. Some idea of the pleasure to be derived may be gained by a visit to tho Gramaphono Supply Company Chambers, upstairs, next the British and Continental Piano Co., Willis Street. Hero is a comfortable up-to-date room, free from tho noise and dust of the city,, where tho voices of Melba, Tctrazzim, Caruso, Lauder, and John M'Cormaek may be heard' in' all their beauty with the most famous bands, including the Sonsa, which is shortly to visit New Zealand. The firm's prices for gramaphones range from M for the Cinch llotiilc«s, to . tho elaborate JXH cabinet machine. All visitors are welcome at tho Willis Street rooms. No charge, llemember tho addreis: 33 Willis Street. DRAPERY BARGAINS. ' Cole's Drapery Company wish to emphasise tho fact that they have moved to more convenient and much more up-to-date- premises, six doors further down Manners" Street, and opposite Fielder's. Tho firm has felt tho benefit of the clian-e already, and is now workimr along" with an increased stall. Iho i>.in» i* patronised daily by patrons, who arc taking advantage of the remarkable values offering. . . Here aro a few items:—Ladies blurts, especially made to order i" Melbourne, 215., 2'Js.' fid., .'IDs. Gd.; smart cut women s, men's and girl's lone coats, part of an immense purchase, 7s. lid. to li.'is.; silva sheen rubber-lined Macintoshes, sewn throughout, and quite - odourless,, 355. These coals arc selling elsewhere at -Ms. Gd. Imitation seal sets, just received after third cable repeat, 235. Oil., 255. Gil.. 29=. Gd. Stoles are nine inches wide, and arc with lorge bag-shaped fashionable muffs, beautifully lined and finished. Corsets, from 2s. lid.'(well worth ss. (Id.). Ladies arc invited to inspect thr<c special linos. Real .Maltese lace scarfs are going at 4-s. lid.; silks and other special importations, Is. 3d. per yard: household curlnins at absolutely bedrock prices. Thoso aro only a few of the lines which aro now being displayed at bargain prices at Cole and Company's, Manners Street, and, to avoid disappointment, intending patrons arc invited to call early.

A HISTORIC COMPANY. ' ■ One of the oldest insurance companies in the world, and one of the most historic, for Tc was ono of the very small few which lived through tho devastating crisis which followed the bursting of tho South Sea Bubble away back in 1720, when tho first of the Georges sat on tho throne of Britain, is the Boyal Exchange Insurance Company. . The company was established about ' ten years before the great bubble, burst, and in thoso far-off days, its business was transacted within the Royal Exchange Building, it became a solid and influential concern, solid as a rock when the bubble burst and tho waters of commercial ruin surged over the city. It weathered the storm, and no doubt by its influence helped to stay tho impending ruin of others. At all events, when it was all over, King Ueorgc granted his Royal Charter to tho 1 company, which was thence-forward known as' the Royal Exchange insurance Company. Now it is one of the.'largest and most influential of the great-'-'insurance companies,, About 15 years ago the corporation opened up an agency in New Zealand. Twelve years later—about three years ago—a .representative of tho. company paid a visit to New Zealand,' and was so impressed'' with the resources of tho country and its development, that it .was decided to open an . independent braric'lii-busincss in the Dominion, with a New Zealand directorate, head offices in Wellington, branch" offices in Dune-din,' Christehurch, and Auckland, and aaenciej°in?fhe other centres. Mr. 0. R. Bcndall. who for 12 years was district agent for'the company, was placed in charge of tho .head office in the'-company purchased Irho-Widfiw's''"Fund Building (op-" posito the Bank of New Zealand in Cus- . as-(ho location of its New Zealand headquarters. The Royal Exchange insurance Corporation is still a tenant of the historic building wherein was laid' the foundations of. its great business;' and it is a curious-coincidence.that the Land,'. Office' ..of . the,"Bank 0f,.. New Zealand-occupies' 'the same relative position ■ to-the head ojlfice "of tho .-Royal Exchange Insurance Company thafe'the New iZeiibnd office : .of the. Wellington occupies to tho head office of the bank.

Tho New Zealand directorate of tho company consists of throe members— Mr. William Brown, managing director of Laery and Co., Ltd.; Mr. George Wilson, of "Mc:srs. Aitken, Wilson, and Co.; and Mr. George Harris, barrister, of Christehurch. The head office staff has just moved into their new quarters in the AVidows' Fund Building, after about three years' work in temporary offices. Tho company transacts all kinds of insurance business—lire, marine, and accident,' everything except life insurance, in fact..

I WINTER FURS. Instinctively ladies eyes, turn towards the window as they pass the premises of Mrs. J. Smith, furrier, in the .Hotel Windsor Buildings, Willis Street. The tempting array of furs offering is the pride of the proprietress and tho envy of feminine Wellington. An assortment of furs of all descriptions and all prices is displayed in the window, but these .aro only a portion- of tho templing winter slock which is exhibited within. Melba muffs in black fox and Canadian fox, and pillow muffs in all species of fur are ■ a feature qf the well-selected stock, and neck furs of every description .invito inspection, besides the smaller furs for personal use, Mrs. Smith has a wide selection of fur hand-bags, mats, toques, and hats. The mats includo a particularly fine line of wild-cat mats and dingo mats of which only a few are offering. Tho present weather is true fur weather and all requirements as to quality and price can bo met by Mrs. Smith. By patronising. Mrs. Smith one patronises local industry.

paparoa coal. This excellent coal is from, the property of the Paparoa Coal Mining Companv, near GrOylnouth. It is a lugherado' anthraeitous ccal, identical in chemical composition, niechaiHcal structure, and heating power with (ho uorldrcnowned smokeless, ttolsh steam coalftho most.valuable in the world. It is conl of this quality that has given Great Britain, dominance as mistress of the s. a = and it is significant that Mw Zealand, the "Britain of the fcouth, possesses a proved field of this class of coal. It' is estimated, after careful surveys, tint the property of the Pnparoa Co. contains at least 30,000,1100 tons of this coal.' besides a huge quantity of highgrade bituminous ccal. Paparoa Coal is already established as a firm favourite for steaming purposes, and is largely used by H.M. vessels of the Australasian squadron.' ' , , For producer gas plants, domestic use, and for smithy purposes it is inueh in demand. The company has laid down a most extensive plant, capable of dealing with an output of 300,000 lons per annum, workins one shift of eight hours dnily.

A great ndvnnln.se possessed by Iho eonl for bunkering ocean-going vorscls, is tint it stows very olesoly, actual results havi«R demonstrated that about 121 l>?r cent, more Papnroa coal can bo stowed in a given space than any other New Zealand or Australian coals.

The death of Sir Charles Pi S oit took place recently at his residence at Woxhain Park, Slough. Sir Clmrlos wo.- within a few days of his seventy-sixth birthday. He'joined the 901 h Light. Infantry as an ensign in IR3-1, and was severely wounded before -Seba-vtopol. 'Jlo-was-men-tioned in dispatches, and received the Cfimeau incdaL '

; ABOUT CLOTHES, A nian'/is not so much known by tha company ho keeps as by tho clothc6 h« wears. Human nature may bo weak on the point, but tbo fact is that largely the apparel does make the man. Anybody can make clothes of a sort, but it takes brains to mako clothes which will fit properly. Clothes made right will look right. Tho secret, .of success, therefore, lies, in a largo.measure, in possessing a. good tailor, a-!nian; for instance, like Mr. David Milligan; the Kelburne Avenue merchant tailor. In one of Milligan's suits a man may branch out and increaso his sphere of influence, because peapta will bo prepossessed in his favour. Mr, Milligan attributes his success to the fact that every man in his service is a thoroughly, practical tailor. His-men are of the- best type -ahd command high wages, ; varying from .£l6u to about .£2OO a year, exclusive of holidays; Another secret of tho success of the Kelburne Avenue business is the fact that its stocks run to about X2OOO, and duplicates of tho smartest suitings now being worn in London, are in greater numbers in the Kolbnrne autumn show rooms' than in some of tha London West. End-shops. Still another reason for. Mi; ~M illigan's success is the .added'fact*that'a man may order a suit 'iii the morning and wear it for lunch. Evoj- A Vjthing ; niakes for dispatch at Milligans.' Ail the goods are made from' p"ufc fleece wool, and sheep-farmers maytake notice that it takes a fair-sized flock :df sheep To!ike'bp ~tlio' Kblb"ufnc'*tiusin6i?s-.-going""iii'-"tlie''course' br'a""year.*''"lt""ir interesting to note that according to Mr. Milligan'. Ibu'ii'gel. .fashions '-"ire—'changing' from the excessive length of tho coa,t, tight waist and flowing - skirt, to the more .conservative, slraighter lines. For young men, and men who stay young, the medium waist is still popular. Shorter styles of coats promise to bo more,popular. Trousers aro being made on .much .wider lines, althdugh by no.'means' after -,tlio exaggerations of the American stylo.

"PALMER'S," "1 had dinner at Palmer's," is, in tho city, tantamount' to saying "I have dined wisely and well." Few business men in Wellington have not sought refuge in Palmer's when work has pressed-at midday or evening, and few, if any, will deny the ability of the firm's chef when it comes to'a matter of competition in fish and. grills. "Second to nrme" is the general, verdict. Time was when lack of space was the one drawback that could bo laid- at Palmer's door. Now there are none. The, back portion of the premises has bepu enlarged and renovated, and there is accommodation for all. For the information of anyone who may not realise tlie fiill import of. the one word "Palmer's," it' ma i' ue explained that this is the papula*.abbreviation .by which Palmer's Qystcr Saloon, Lnihliton Quay, una become 'universally 'known'. ■ ■-