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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 598, 19 October 1880, Page 2

The Q.Pn iron's of Friday last says;— It will be seen on reference to our advertis'ng columns that Mv James Mackay, R.M., has declared himself a bankrupt. This we regret exceedingly, for a more honest, straightforward man than Mr Mackay, in his judicial capacity, never sat on the bench at Greymouth. Possessing a thorough knowledge of mining and surveying, he was able to deal with any cases that came before him, and we only hope that he may still continue to preside in our Courts, as during the short time ]je has been among qs Mr. Mackay has parned the ponSdencp of all wi|h whom he has been thrown in contact. The troubles of Mr. Mackay have not arisen on the Coast, bi|t in' conception with the North Island land purchases, in regard to which he has dentin a claim, and in the prosecution of which he haa incurred expenses, which have forced him into the position which he now occupies. Reminkcemes oj wsiiiwum—ln the year 1845 a worthy citizen plodded Us way with some difficulty through Wn wd Vire'e to Te i\rq Jflajjj hejng in sfearol|. of the surveyor's peg which had been driven in at the corner qf what is now Cubn and Dipnstreets. Upon this spot was erected a small house, in which a very cnctess.;! drapery business was carried on by two 1 ;r];ea of remarkable talent and energy, who 'iave long since retired from t'us soepo h the land of their birth—

"Land o* the mountain and the flood, Land of u:on ut heath and shaggy wood,' In ilie year 3530 :t passed into the hands of Hit James Smith, h'io present proprietor, who gave to the premises the appropriate nameofTeAro House, and under whose management business has steadily progressed with the rising fortunes of the pity, iist : | a| lengfcli jt was found that a conei'detable enlargement was neeessaiy, and the result t0,3, Je Aro House, as at present, one of il:e Tost complete and Extensive Drapery JEstablishroenis in the colony of New Zealand. The general Drapery ocouP'os a >arge space, being 49 feet by 25 fset, amply sufficient for ail Manchester goods, •fency Drewes, Silks, Gloves, Hosiery, Eiblous, Laces, do. Tlie Men's, Boy's, and Youths' Clothing Department measures 42 feet by U feet, and has attached a comfortable sitiiDg.roo'ja, Caipets and Household furnishings bve. a bim'ar space aUoted to them. l"ie Show-room for the. sale of Millinery,. Mantles, Jacket Costumes, &c., is a very spacious apartment, _ elegantly, fitted up, and beautifully lighted from.- the roof, , and measures'Sj) feeji bj 22 fe.oi.' The itopk of i| at all tubes' t&rge -and well selected,; aiicl' patterns'are {orwarded post

' free on application. A i special feature at Te Aro House 5a tbe Order Department, and- ■ ve..y careful: attention;is. paid to the wants of Coimiiy Residents. All orders are executed J .under the imtaediato supervision of ths pro*/' prietor, and securely packed and forwarded, to their destination with that prompuj&a and despatch. which have always distinguished Te Aro House, Cuba-street, Welling-, ton.—tAUVT.I