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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Hulbert, J. B.

Hulbert, J. B., Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, 108 Willis Street, Wellington. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. This old establishment was formerly conducted by Mr. J. Jones, who sold to the present proprietor in 1898. The premises comprise a shop with verandah in front and workshop at the rear, and provide over 1000 square feet of floorage space. Mr. Hulbert has had long experience in the wholesale manufacturing trades, in England and the colonies. Born in London in 1851, after learning his business and gaining large experience in the trade he went to Hobart, in 1883, under engagement to Messrs. Miles and Co., boot manufacturers. The following year he came to New Zealand, and was successively employed as foreman or manager by Messrs. Staples and Co. (Wellington), Messrs. Suckling Bros. (Christchurch), Messrs. Simon Bros. (Dunedin), and Mr. H. Pannell (Christchurch). In 1892 he settled in Wellington, and established the firm of Hulbert and Bennington, of which he was senior partner. After a year he sold out, and purchased his present business. Mr. Hulbert makes a specialty of high class bespoke work. During the time the business has been in his hands he has added considerably to the number of bespoke patrons, in addition to the large family trade already established by his predecessor. He imports material only (best English leather being used exclusively in his est manufactures), employs skilled hands, and has a complete manufacturing plant. Having made a complete study of the anatomy page 699
Natural.     Deformed. (See Mr. Hulbert's pamphlet “The Foot and its Troubles.”

Natural.     Deformed.
(See Mr. Hulbert's pamphlet “The Foot and its Troubles.”

of the feet, Mr. Hulbert is in a position to afford complete satisfaction to his numerous customers. He is the author of an illustrated pamphlet entitled “The foot and its troubles,” which contains much wholesome advice. The diagrams reproduced herein are taken from the work in question, and show the marked difference between a natural foot and one that has been deformed by wearing improperly constructed shoes. There is no need to point the moral.