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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 550, 24 August 1880, Page 2

Rejiinisekces of 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 ,; ia now Cuba and Dixon-, streets, Upon this spot was ereuted a nmulf house, in which a very successful drapery business was carried on by two ladies of remarkable talent and energy, who have long Biuce retired from the scene to the land, of their birth— ... "LandOtthe mountainand the flood, Land of brown heath and shaggy woodi' In the year 1866 it passed into the hands of Mb Jamks ;Smith;'jthe present proprietor, who gave to the premises the appropriate name of Te Aro House, and under whose management business, has steadily progressed with the rising fortunes of the city, until at length it was found that a consider rable 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.49 feet, by 25 [feet; amply sufficient for all Manchester goods, Fancy Dresses, Silks, Gloves,' Hosiery, Bibbons, Laces, &o. The Men's, Boy's, and Youths' Clothing Department measures 42 feet by 14 feet, and has attached a comf nrtable sitting-room, Carpets and Household furnishings have a similar space alloted to them. The Show-room for the sale of Mil. linery, 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, AJlorders are executed under the immediate supervision of the proprietor. and securely packed and forwarded to their destination with that promptness and despatch which have always distinguished Te Aro House, Cuba-street, Welling ton.—[advt.l IF YOU Wantaclerk, Want a situation, Want a servant girl, Want to sell a-piano, ■ " Want to buy a horse, Want to sell a carriage, ~ Want to buy or sell a farm, Want to sell any property, . Want to sell household furniture, Want to sell dry goods or carpets,. Want to find customers for anything, ADVERTISE IN TEE "DAILY." Advertising will gain new customers, Advertising will'keep old customers, Advertising liberally always pays, ' Advertising makes success easy, Advertising begets confidence, Advertising shows energy, Advertising shows pluck, Advertising means "biz." Advertise NOW. 1 MPOUNDED'from the Upper Plain on 1 Aug. 19 th, 1880. I Bay Mare (draught),- white spat on —™ forehead, no visible brand, :; 1 Light' Grey Horse, no visible brand, 1 Dark Bay Mare, branded H on near shoulder. ■ If-set re|eased, the above will be sold 'in :the Publio; Pound, Mastertoß, on .Wednfoday, Bth September, 1880, at 12 o'olook noon, according to the jlmponnding Act of '' , : 'JAMES NICOL, 55® Jtaindkeeptt, 1