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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Brewers, Maltsters, Wine And Spirit Merchants. — Including—Bottlers, Brewers and Maltsters, Wine and Spirit Merchants

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Brewers, Maltsters, Wine And Spirit Merchants.
Including—Bottlers, Brewers and Maltsters, Wine and Spirit Merchants.

Allen and Hartmann (Frank Stanton Allen) Wine and Spirit Merchants, Grey Street, Wellington. Telephone 666; P.O. Box 343. Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Mr. Allen is a native of the Colony, and learned his business with Messrs. Harcourt and Co., of Wellington, whom he was with for six or seven years. He continued in their employ till they retired from business in 1888, when he purchased the stock and goodwill of the wine and spirit department, and founded the present snug little trade. The building occupied is of brick and two stories in height, affording a floor space of 1300 square feet. The connection extends throughout the North Island, and on the West Coast of the South Island. The firm's travellers periodically visit the various towns. Messrs. Allen and Hartmann are direct importers of all classes of wines and spirits. Among others they import Gonzalez, Byass and Co.'s sherries, from London, Cockburn, Smythes, and Co.'s Ports, from Porto, Portugal. They are agents for Andrew Usher and Co.'s Edinburgh whisky, also sole agents for Aitchison's Edinburgh are, and John J. Anderson and Co.'s London liquid sunshine rum. Mr. Allen is attentive to the requirements of his customers, whose interests he considers in all matters.

Jack, John, and Son (John Jack and J. H. H. Jack), Wine Merchants, 26 Featherston Street, Wellington. Telephone 94; P.O. Box 334. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Both partners are natives of Scotland. Mr. Jack, senior, has had a large experience in connection with the trade. Mr. Jack, junior, was brought up to the trade of a wholesale tea merchant, and was connected with the well-known firm of James McLaren and Son, of London and Edinburgh. Messrs. Jack and Son came to New Zealand per ship “Invercargill” in 1883, and establshed themselves in business in 1885. They are agents in Wellington for Douglas Gordon and Co., of Aberdeen, and the Talisker Distillery Company, of Skye. Their trade mark is “J. J. and S.” Mr. Jack, senior, has been a justice of the peace for many years past. He has also occupied the honourable and important position of chairman of the Wellington Harbour Board. Mr. Jack is an energetic and popular member of the Wellington Caledonian Society.

Macarthy, Thomas George, Brewer and Maltster, City Brewery, Tory Street, Wellington. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This brewery, originally known as the Phœnix, was established about thirty years ago. The present proprietor, who had a brewing experience in Victoria, came to the Colony in 1863, and commenced business at Charleston, after working some time as a miner on the West Coast goldfields. After carrying on his trade for twelve years, Mr. Macarthy removed to Wellington and purchased Messrs. Mace and Arkell's brewery, in Old Custom House Street. This business he conducted till 1883, when he bought the Phœnix, the name being changed to the City Brewery. The main building, a two-story brick structure, contains about 5000 square feet of floorage space. Behind the brewery, Mr. Macarthy has erected a two-story sixteen-quarter malthouse, of wood and iron. Since settling in the Empire City, Mr. Macarthy has been prominent in most local matters. Further particulars are given under the heading “Banking,” as a Director of the Bank of New Zealand.

Maginnity, John, J.P., Wine Merchant, Featherston Street, Wellington. Telephone 26. Private residence, 39 Murphy Street. Mr. Maginnity is referred to on page 295, as an ex-member of the Wellington City Council.

Mills and Co. (Thomas Mills), Wine, Spirit, and General Merchants, Johnston Street, Wellington. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Private residence, Rintoul Street. Mr. Mills, who is a brother of Mr. E. W. Mills, was born in London in 1827, and educated there. He arrived in New Zealand with the early settlers of the Port Nicholson contingent, by the ship “Birman,” in March, 1842. He readily found employment as a junior clerk with Mr. John Wade, with whom he remained till 1844, when he had a six months' trip to the Chatham Islands. On returning to Wellington, Mr. Mills took a position in the office of the late Hon. John Johnston, where he gained considerable experience. In 1849 he commenced business in the hardware line on Lambton Quay, and for some years conducted a large and profitable trade. About 1855, Mr. Mills disposed of his interest in Wellington, and went into business at the Lower Hutt as a storekeeper. Here he continued for thirteen years, after the expiration of which he returned to Wellington, entering into business with Mr. Vennell as importers and auctioneers. In 1875 Mr. Mills's partner retired from the firm, and the business has since been conducted by him solely, in wines, spirits, and general merchandise. In volunteering Mr. Mills has been associated with the movement for fifty years. In 1845 he joined No. 1 Company in Wellington, and this corps afterwards became the first Company of Militia. While living at the Hutt, in 1860, Mr. Mills assisted in the formation of the Hutt Rifle Volunteers, in which he took the rank of consign under Captain Hugh Cleland. This was at the time of the Maori disturbance, the natives being very threatening. When the Company was fully formed, and ready for action, the natives departed, leaving the settlement in peace. Mr. Mills resigned the captaincy of this Company in 1868, and, on his return to Wellington, was commissioned as captain of No. 2 Company Militia just then called out. He served in this Company till the force was disbanded, and is still an unattached captain of New Zealand Militia. Mr. Mills was one of the first purchasers of land in Pahautanui, where he held interests for some years. He took office as a member of the Pahautanui Road Board, of which he was for a long time secretary and treasurer. In 1852 Mr. Mills married, and has had a family of eight children, of whom but two survive—one son, who is in Western Australia, and one daughter, who is married to Mr. Senn, an officer of the Post-office at Wellington. page 598 (Since Messrs. Mills and Co.'s article was in type, Mr. Thos. Mills has passed away. At the time of writing—May, 1896—the business is being carried on by his son.)

Staples, J. and Co., Limited, Brewers and Bottlers, Murphy and Molesworth Streets, Wellington. Telephone 438. P.O. Box 345. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Directors, Messrs. M. Kennedy (Managing Director), H. Gilmer, W, C. Gasquoine, M. O'Connor, and F. Campbell. Secretary, Mr. O. McArdle. Capital, £50,000, fully subscribed and paid up. This business was established about 1866, by Messrs. J. and W. Staples. The present Company was incorporated in 1889. The buildings, which are erected on about one acre and a quarter of freehold land, are constructed of wood, except the later additions, which are of brick. The operations of the Company are chiefly in the Wellington provincial district.

Taylor, E. T., and Co., Wine and Spirit Merchants, etc., Courtenary Place, Wellington. Telephone 582. Trade mark, “Beehive” Telegraphic address, “Wellingtons” Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Established 1889. The partners of this firm are Mr. Edwin Thomas Taylor and Mr. Albert Arthur Bowley. Both gentlemen hail from the Old Country. Black and white advertisement for E. T. Taylor & Co. Mr. Taylor was born in London, where he received a thorough, practical knowledge of the trade, and served five years with the well known firm of Messrs. Charrington, Head and Co., of London, whom he left under special engagement to W. and J. Staples and Co., of Wellington. He came out by the ship “Rakaia” in 1876, and immediately took the position of manager of the bottling department, acting in that capacity for three years, when he accepted an engagement with Tayton and Erskine, wine and spirit merchants, as manager for that firm. This position he filled most satisfactorily, for ten years, and in 1889 started for himself, as wine and spirit merchant and bottler of Speight's Dunedin ales and stouts. In March, 1893, he was joined by Mr. Bowley, his present partner, who is a native of Kent, England, which he left to proceed to Cape Colony. There he traded on the coast, and met with varying success till in 1876 he sailed by the Government boat “Stella,” arriving in Wellington in the same year. Here, previous to his present partnership, he carried on business for three years in the cigar and tobacco trade, in which he had had considerable experience. The business premises now occupied by these two gentlemen are situated in Courtenary Place. The building is of wood and iron, and is now being enlarged, and will contain 3,500 square feet of floor space. Messrs. Taylor and Co. make a special feature of their bottling of Speight's Dunedin ales and stouts, in which they do an extensive trade. They are also direct importers of Australian wines and Scotch whiskies, the latter being from McNab, whose name is a guarantee for good quality. Light machinery, such as water wheels and other necessaries to the trade, are driven by water power, and there are five hands employed. The trade includes both town and country orders, which always receive prompt attention. Both Mr. Taylor and Mr. Bowley are strong advocates of manly sport, Mr. Taylor, being formerly a member of the Wellington Naval Football Club, and at present both these gentlemen occupy the position of vice-presidents of the Melrose Football Club, and here it is worth special note that in Mr. Bowley we have discovered one of the gentlemen who were first to recognise in cycling the grand sport it has now become. He was the second man seen to ride a bicycle, (then called velocipede), in the streets of London shortly after their introduction from Paris.

Messrs. E. T. Taylor and Co.'s Premises, Courtenay Place, Wellington.

Messrs. E. T. Taylor and Co.'s Premises, Courtenay Place, Wellington.

Tayton and Erskine, Wine and Spirit Merchants and Bottlers, Red Star Store, 11 Courtenay Place, Wellington. Telephone 348. Bankers, Bank of Australasia. This business was established in 1877. The wood and iron buildings occupied contain about 6000 square feet of floorage space. As importers of wines and spirits, and bottlers of Dunedin ales and stout, a considerable business is done in Wellington City and country, districts.

Young, T. and W. (Thomas Whyte Young), Merchants, Jervois Quay. Cable Address, “Abacus, Wellington.' Code, ABC. Telephone 34. Bankers, Bank of Australasia Private residence, Brougham Street. Mr. Young, accompanied by his brother, arrived in New Zealand in 1859 from Scotland, where they were born. The present business was established by them about 1865, and has been conducted ever since that date. The building, which is of brick, three stories in height, affording about 8000 feet of floor space, was built for Mr. Young by Barry and McDowall. The firm are direct importers, and their connection is extensive over most of the North and part of the South Island.

Other Brewers, Etc.

Cohen, Benjamin, Wine and Spirit Merchant and Bottler, National Mutual Buildings, Hunter Street. Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. Private residence, 24 College Street. Established 1881.

Johnston, Nathaniel, Bottler, Woodward Street. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Established 1895.

Preston and Co. (Herbert William Preston), Wine and Spirit Merchants, 169 Lambton Qnay, Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Established 1878.