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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 394, 20 May 1910, Page 6

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 ia. three weeks' sale in a little twelve-foot shop adjoining its present premises, in 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. In the following year a successful branch store was opened in Broadway, Stratford, The next move was the acquisition of the adjoining shop in New Fly mouth, 'whiel J was opened as a boot and shoe department in conjunction with tho clothing, mercery', hats, etc. The busi ness then grew so rapidly that within 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, Eltliam. where, now a steadily increasing business is being done. Now in the twelfth year it has been decided upon to take over the adjoining premises 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. NIPPED IN THE BUD. -i cold, cough or influenza can be moped in the bud by a few doses of Dr. Sheldon's New Discover for Coughs and Colds, Price, Is 6d and 3a. Obtainable everywhere.

BEST STARCH NOT ONLY NOW, BUT ALL THE TIME Housewives aw buying Starch, and when the beautiful New Zealand aunnv days are with us, and white starched things in vogue. There's Nothmg Better than for Starching. It \s guaranteed an absolutely pure rich starch, and la used in all the best laundries. Experience has proved that the STERLING QUALITIES OF THIS VERY POPULAR BRAND never vary. Il gifes every xatisraotion in ironing, and being considerably cheaper than the best Imported, it is easily explained why Shrewd and Economical Housewives always Insist upon having SYLVIA STARCH BEST IRONING