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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 555, 30 August 1880, Page 2

Rimtnisbfces of Wellington.—ln the year 1845 it 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 comer of what is now Cuba and Dixonstreets, Upon this Bpot was erected a small house, in which a very successful drapery business was carried on by two ladies of remarkable talent and energy, who have long since retired from the scene to tho land of their birth—"Land o* the mountain and the flood, Land of brown heath and shaggy wood.' In the year 1866 it passed into the hands of Mb Jam us Smith, the present proprietor, who gave to the premises the appropriate name of Te Aro House, and under whose management business has steadily pro* greased with the rising fortunes of the city, until at length it was found that a 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 4!) feet by 25 jfaet. amply sufficient for all Manchester goods, Fancy Dresses, Silks, Gloves, Hosiery, Ribbons, Laces, di:o. The Men's, Boy's, and Youths' Clothing Department measures 42 feet by 14 feet, and has attached a comf n rfc. able sitting-room, Carpels and Household furnishings have a similar space alloted to them. The Show-room for the sale of Millinery. Mantles, Jackets, Costumes, Ac., is a very spacious apartment, elegantly fitted up, and beautifully lighted from the)roof, ;ind 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. Allorderg are executed under tho immediate supervision of the proprietor. and securely packed and forwarded to their destination with that promptness and despatch which have always distin. guished Te Aro House, Cuba-street, Welling? ton,—[advt.] '

SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER In addition to Property advertised for sale, I : H. WOOD : & CO. will hold an On, 1 . reserved Sale of Furniture and General Merchandise at their rooms, Grejv town, on the above date at 2 p.m. SATURDAY, 4th. SEPTEMBER WITHOUT RESERVE, 1,1 H. WOOD and CO. have received' inP t _ structions to sell by Public Auction, at their rooms. Greytora, on the above date at 2 p.m., Without Reserve—--25 SHARES in the GBEYTOWN : WORKING MEN'S OLUB COM.' ■' FANI, ' • '