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New Zealand Mail, Issue 387, 12 July 1879, Page 13

Reminiscences op "Wellington.— In the year 1845 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 remarkablo talent and energy, 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 1866 it passed into the hands of Mr. .Tames Smith, the present proprietor, who gave to the premises the appropriate name of Te Aro House, and under whose management business has steadily pro gressed with the rising fortunes of the city, until at fength 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 Xew Zealand. The General Drapery occupies a large space, being 49 feet by 26 feet, amply sufficient for all anchester goods. Fancy Dresses, Silks, Gloves osiery, Ribbons, Laces, &c. The Men's, Boys' 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 fitted up, and beautifully lighted 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, aro securely packed and forwarded to their destination with that promptness and despatch which have always distinguished To Aro House, Cuba-street, Wellington. 4.DV-C.