year 1845 a worthy oltiien plodded his way with some difficulty through fem and ti-ti* to Te Aro Fiat, being in search of the sui* ■yeyorVpeg which had been driven in at the corner of what is now Cuba and Diwn. streets, Upon this spotwas erected »small house, in which a- very successful drapery business was carried on by two ladies of remarkable talent and energy, who have' long smce retired from the scent to the land ef their birth—
'' Li "ri o' the mountain and the flood, Land of brown heath and shaggy wood.' In the year 1866 it passed into the hands of Mb Jahwj Surra, the present proprietor, who gave to the jremisei the appropriate name of Te Aro House, and under whose management business has steadily pro. grossed w.th the rising fortunes of the city" mitil at length it was found that* ooniiderable enlargement was necessary, and tie result was, Te Aro House, as at present one of the most complete and Extensive Drapery Establishment* in the colony «{ New Zealaud. The Jeneral Drapery oeouwes a large space, being 49 feet by 25 feet, amply sufficient for all. Manchester goods Fancy Dresses, Bilks, Gloves, Hosiery, Ribbons, Laces, &o. The Men's, Boy's, and Youths' Clothing Department measures 42 feet by 14 feet, and has attached % comfortable sitting-room, Carpets and Household tumishiugshave a similar space alloted to them. The show-room for the sal*; of Millinery, Mantles, J w kets, Costumes, &e„ it a very spacious apartment, elegantly fitted up, and beautifully lighted from the rob? and measures 89 feet by 22 feet. The stook of goods is at all times large and well seleoted, and patterns art forwarded post trie on application.
TO TRE BURGESSES " OP THE BOROUGH OF MASTKRTON. pENTLEMEN - I have the honor to solicit your votes and interest in the forthcoming Munioipal election. I have always felt considerable interest in the local jpwmuwit of the Borough, and have narrowly watched the proceeding ß of the C uncil, and couchde that Hie admission of new members cannot fail to be of advantage to the rrtor-ajers. Should you do me the houor of electing mc aB your repreientative, I ihall impartially proteot yoor interest!, and serve you with zeal and pleasure to the bfst of my ability. : I'.havo, diQ„ H.BENTLEY, Masterton, Ist Sept,, 1880. 558 THE WAIRARAPA LIOENBED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION. ? tion will be held on Monday, Sept. 6th 1880 at Mr Cohen's Marquis of Normaaby Hotel, Carterton, . • THOS. LOWES, 5o " Secretary and Treasurer, PERCY 0. FRASI, AUTHORISED "SURVEYOR AND DRAUGHTSMAN. Licensed under the Land Transfer Act, I the Government .Service for several years, skeying iu the vicinity of the Forty. Mile Bush aud Masterton, is prepared to rnrmih ralinhU 1..C. j.:. _ . . to mteudinß purchasers of land} also, to point out good seotione on the ground.
Office : DALRYMPLE'S CHAMBERS. QUBEX-BT., MASTBRTON. CHAFF MJHAFFI-OHAFF4 rnflß undersigned it willing to ooniraot for cutting at the stack straw or oaten ehoaves, having imported one of Andrewa and Bearen'a Pint Prize Pwtable Ckafl. Cutters. J. HEBSY. 'PHE large and commoduuß noun. 1 situated in Church-street, htely in the occupation of Mrs Rockel. Thero ut un« acre of land, with good gardan, horae p»d» Hunt low. Apply to r.O.D'AROY, m Queen-strcet, THUBSDAY, Bth SEPTEMBER, 18M. At 11 a.m. sharp. ENTIRELY UNBBsStVBD SAM AT FEATHrMON. Household Furniture and ofleats. PH. WOOD & 00, have bora favered , with inßtruotions from John Qnrr, M-i toßell by public auction WITHOUT RESERVE, On thepremises, Revans-street, Eeatherston, -known as Mr Skeet's house-trie whole of his household furniture end effeotg, oo*. prising every requisite for the complete turmihing of a gentleman'B house, including A very superior piano by Bord, Trichord in ebony oase, nearly new; Table* Chairs, Sofas, Touuges, Oarpeti, Pictures, Chests Drawers, Bedsteads (single and double, iron and wood), 1 very handsome double Iron Bedstead,,} tester, brass eads tubular pillars j Wasbstands, Dressing Tables, Looking Glasses, Fenders and Fire Irons, Orookery, China, Glassware, Cutlery, Holloware, Kitohen Utensils of every description, Gent's Saddle, Side Saddle, Foal, Firewood, 4c, 40.
The auctioneers desire.to oall sneoial attention to this important sale as presentnishmgand otberi of securing really first, class furniture at their own prices, as ever? lint must be sold . , WITHOUT BEBERVBt , SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER „ In addition to property advertised for pale, E WOOD *.' m will VaU .- tu IV. reserved Sale of Furniture and General Merchandise at their rooms, Grey, town, on the abeve date at 2 p.m., inolui ing—--1 superior Horsehair Suito, Also,— : ' 1 inddle hack, sound and quiet, g«od' paces, together' with geat'i 1 saddle and bijdli. jro.iiuomti
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 558, 2 September 1880, Page 2
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756Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 558, 2 September 1880, Page 2
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