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New Zealand Mail, Issue 385, 28 June 1879, Page 4

Rkmixisoences op Wellincitom.— In the year 1815 a worthy citizen plodded his way with some difllculty 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 energv, who have long since retired from the scene to the land of tneir birth—- “ Land of the mountain and the flood, Land of brown heath and shaggy wood. . in the year ISfki it passed into the hands of Mr. .James .Smith, the present proprietor, who gave to the premises the appropriate name of Te Aro House, and under whoso management business has steadily pro grossed with the rising fortunes of the cilv, 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 and Extensive Drapery Establishments in the colony of New Zealand. The General Drapery occupies a large space, being 40 feet by 21! feet, amply snllicient for all Manchester goods, Fancy Dresses, Silks, Gloves Hosiery, Ribbons, Laces, &c. The Men’s, Hoys’ and Youths’Clothing Department measures 42 feet by 14 feet, and has 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 lilted up, and beautifully lighicd 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 Ara 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-street, Wellington. 4uvx,