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New Zealand Mail, Issue 361, 11 January 1879, Page 13

Reminiscences of Wellington. — In the year 1545 a worthy citizen plodded his way with some difficulty through fern and ti-tree to Te Aro Flat, being in search of the surveyor’s peg which had been driven in at the corner of what is now Cuba and Dixonstreets. Upon this spot was erected a small house, in which a very successful drapery business was carried on by two ladies of remarkable talent and energy, whohave long since retired from the scene to the laud of tneir birth — “ Land of the mountain and the flood, Land of brown heath and shaggy wood.” In the year 1566 it passed into the hands of Mr. Jamjks Smith, the present proprietor, who gave to the premises the appropriate name of Te Aro House, and. under whose management business lias steadily pro gressed with the rising fortunes of the city, until at length it was found that a very considerable enlargement was necessary, and the result was, Te Aro House, as at present, one of the most complete a»d Extensive Drapery Establishments in the colony of New Zealand. The General Drapery occupies a large space, being 49 feet by 26 feet, amply sufficient for all Manchester goods, Fancy Dresses, Silks, Gloves Hosier*, Ribbons, Laces, &c. The Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing Department measures 42 feet by 14 feet, and lias attached a comfortable fitting-room. Carpets and Household Furnishings have a similar space allotted to them. The Show-room for the sale of Millinery, Mantles, Jackets, Costumes, &c., is a very spacious apartment, elegantly fitted up, and beautifully ligli ed from the roof, and measures 39 feet by 22 feet. The stock of goods is at all times large and well selected, and patterns are forwarded post free on application. A special feature at Te Aro House is the Order Department, and very careful attention is paid to the wants of Country Residents. All orders are executed under the immediate supervision of the proprietor, are securely packed and forwarded to their destination with that promptness and despatch which have always distinguished Te Aro House. Cuba-st.reet. Wellington. M>yt. I have published several well confirmed caaea off Phthisis pultnoncUis, one of which, with the complete destruction of one of the lung 3, cured by the use off Dusart’s wine and syrup, together with raw meat as food. —Dr. Djclzbsnb, of the Paris Faculty.