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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Wilton, Edward William
Wilton, Edward William, General and Family Butcher, 100 Cuba Street, Wellington. This butchering establishment was originally founded by Mr. Wilton, senior, the father of the present proprietor, who arrived in this Colony fifty-two years ago, and who started the business in 1877. Mr. Edward Wilton, after completing an apprenticeship in his father's business, where he obtained a thorough knowledge of the trade and experience of the meat market generally, managed the wholesale butchering establishment of Messrs. J. and H. Barber for some years, and later filled a similar post in the employ of the Wellington Meat Preserving and Export Company. He established himself finally in 1888 in the present premises at the corner of Cuba and Ingestre Streets. The building is constructed of wood and iron, and contains a floor space of about 6000 square feet. Mr. Wilton's trade extends over the city and suburbs, and he enjoys the custom of a not page 706 inconsiderable part of the Wellington public, which is mainly due to the proprietor's continuous efforts to sell his goods at the most reasonable prices, not, however, affecting the high quality of articles. Mr. Wilton maintains that if a trial is given to his-shop, he will endeavour to serve his customers in a manner that will ensure their return. He finds a ready sale for his meat, and assures all buyers that no other but the freshest and primest meat is sold from his block.