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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 725, 24 March 1881, Page 2

Kesunisoences of VYfUjiiwuMN,—lnthe year 1845 a worthy citizen pioaded his way with somo difficulty through fern and ti-tree to Te Aro Flat being in search .of the survey's opeg which had been driven in at the corner of what is now Cuba and Dixmf" streets, Upon this Bpot was erected a small house, in which a very successful drapery business was carried on by two ladies of remarkable talent and energy, who have long since retired from the scene to the 1 nd of their birth— ■ " Land o' the mountain and the flood, Land of brown heath and shaggy wood. In the year 1866 it passed into the hands of Me Jamks Smith, tHe 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 considerable enlargement was necessary, and tltp result was, Te Aro House, as at present, one of the most complete and Extensive Drapery Establishments in the colony qf New Zealand, The General Drapery oqcu; pies a large space, being 49 feet by 25 feet, amply sufficient for all Manchester goods Fancy Dresses, Silks, Gloves, Hosiery, Ribbons, Laces, Ac. The Men's, Boy's, and Youths' Clothing Department measures 24 feet by 14 feet, and has attached a comfortable fitting-room, Carpets and Household furnishings have a similar space allotted to them, The Shovr-rooip for the sile of Millinery, 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 s at all times large and veil 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. 411 orders 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 distin guished Te Aro House, Cuba-street, Welling On—fADVT.I

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, At 2 o'clook. I lORNS & CO. will sell at their rooms, V • Queen-Street ■ FUENITURKI FURNITURE I! Bedsteads, Palliasefl/M&ttrasdea, Tables," Ohairs, Sofas, Pictures, WashMachines, Chests Drawersj Flour, Bacon, Sundries agil unclaimed lines,, •• ■ . , 725 OASTLEPOINT RABBIT DISTBJO|. EIiEOHON TO EIThAORDINARY " . YACAN6IEB, THE election .of five duly qualified' .per- , sons to fill the office, of; Trustees for the Castlepoint Babbit .District ; .take place on.TOTBSMY, the 7th April.' The nomination of; candidates • wilHake place on THURSDAY, the 31st current, at" 12 noon, i Nomination sforms niay be -obtainedfrom A. MoHUTOHON, 725 Returning Officer,