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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 390, 16 May 1910, Page 2

A GROWING BUSINESS.

Twelve years ago the Melbourne Clothing Company was unknown in Taranaki. To-day, all over the province, the "Melbourne" is a byword. The firm commenced its Taranaki career when it started »; three weeks' sale in a little twelve-foot shop adjoining its present premises in Devon-street, New Plymouth. The public's generous recognition of the new firm was so spontaneously solid that it was decided to stay permanently. Within a few months the fine shop on the corner of Devon and Liardet streets was acquired and the business established on a solid basis. Ih the following year a successful branch store was opened in Broadway, Stratford.' The next move was 'the acquisition of the .adjoining shop in New Ply mouth, which was opened as a boot and shoe department in conjunction with tho clothing, mercery, hats, etc. The busi ness then grew so rapidly tlhat witfcm the next few years extensive additions, and enlargements were made in New Plymouth, and it was also found necessary to move into larger and more commodious premises at Stratford. Three years ago saw another important development when the firm acquired the well-known clothing and mercery business of C. C. Pitkeathley's at Bridgestreet, Eltham, where now a steadily increasing business is being done. Now in the twelfth year it lias been decide! upon to take over the adjoining premie in New Plymouth at present occupied by Mr. J. W. Thomson, baker. Tenders are being invited for huge alterations and' extensions, and when these are completed the "Melbourne" 'will be the largest and most up-to-date clothing and mercery business in the Dominion outside the four big centres. —Advt.

STANDARD TEAS STANDARD TEAS STANDARD TEAS OSTRICH ON EACH PACKET, Packed in New Zealand by skilled labor unde r expert management; retaining the delicate aroma and full flavor of the original leaf. LANE'S MEDOLINE / daily after housework is done. It keeps the hands soft, supple, clean, free from dirt. Makes them fit for any drawing room, i/- everywhere. 8.

Good . . Groceries. A FTER all, the groceries you require are good groceries. We keep a va.riety of brands, sold at a variety of prices, but there's no variety in the quality—everything's good, wholesome, aui stufi we can faithfully recommend. WHITAKER'S (Opposite th( Melbourne) Devon St., NEW PLYMOUTH.