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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 781, 31 May 1881, Page 3

IIBMINffiOKNOEB (IV WSJjLIJIiiTON.-lntlie year 1845 a worthy citizen pioaded his way with some difficulty through fern and ti-trce to Te An Hat boing in search of the surygyf'«pppg which jiafl been driven in at the corner of what iV now Cuba and Dixon streets, Upon this spot was erected a small.; house, in which a very successful drapery business was carried pn by two ladies of remarkable talent and energy, who have long srape retired from 'he 9Cen§ to fte 1 nd 9f|helrbir^ f (Lijud, ot the mountain and the flood, Jj.and of brown heat hand shaggy wood. In the year 1866 it passed into the bauds o! MbJauks Smith, the prosent proprietor, who gave to the promises tho appropriate name of To Aro House, and under whoso management business has steadily progressed with the rising fortunes of tho city, until'at length it was found that a considerable enlargement was necessary, and the result was, Te Aro House, as at present, one of tlio most: complete and Extensive Drapery Establishments- in the colony of New Zealand. The jeneral Drapery occupies a large space, being 49 feet by 25 feet, amply sufficient for all Manchester goods, Fancy Dresses, Silks, Gloves, Hosiery. Eibbpng, Jiaces,' #c.. The Men's, Boy's, and fiutiis' Clothing Department measures 24 feet by 14 feet, and lias attached a comfort able fitting-room. Carpets and Household furnishings have a similar space allotted to them. The Show-room for the s*le of Mil-linery,-Mantles, Jackets, Costumes, Ac, 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 well am]' patterns are forwarded post jp on'application.. A special featuro at To Aro House is the Order Department, and vory careful attention is paid to the wants of Country Residents.' AUordersare executed under the immediato supervision of the pro'.ptfetor. and securely packed and forwarded to their destination with that promptness and.despatch which .have alvfaya distin Hashed Te Arc, House, Cuba-street, Welling fln.-Upvr.l

TOWN-HALL; MABTEETON. pONCERT AND GOIREE, Vp|T WW> pth JUNE, JBBI. IN AID OF THE FpKDS OF THE MASTERTON ( VOLUNTEEK BHASS BAND. . 'NDER the Patronage of His Worship U tho Mayor, the Borough Couuoillors, ;and the Officers and Members'of tho Masterton Volunteer Ritte and Cadet Corpn. ACONCEbiT WILL be given in the Town Hall, Masterton, on the above date by the MOST LAB-AMATJURS of the Ilisirict, atten V?hich pbp tribes won at the Annual Frige Firing will be presented to the successful marksmen by His Worship the Mayor,

The Proceedings will wind up with a GRAND BALL, . MUSIC BY M.R.V. BEASS BAND. .-'■ REFRESHMENTS By the well-knowa Caterer, Mr James r; . ' ' ' '• ClitSON. . ADMISSION- Body of Hall, 3s; Gallery, 2s On)y the holders ol 3 SHIJjLINf} :Ticl(eta will do entitled to admission to the ,-ball;m : ; ;. :■ r , Doors'open at.7.30.. Concert commence '•'atSo'clock, sharp. Dancing at about 10 God Save the Queen. ?81