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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Vear, George Frederick

Vear, George Frederick, Umbrella Manfacturer, Armagh Street, Christchurch. Mr. Vear was born in Christchurch on the 5th of June, 1879. As a manufacturer of umbrellas he is carving out a successful career for himself. Owing to his father's retirement from business he is manager of the establishment in Armagh Street, where a large wholesale trade is carried on. About two years ago, he had a tempting offer to go to London for a year's training in Long and Co.'s celebrated Westend house. This opportunity he promptly seized, sailing four days later for Sydney by the “Waikare.” From Sydney he sailed for London in the well-known “Ophir,” and arrived in the Thames three days before Christmas. Mr. Vear's experience, during the year spent in London, was a broad and extremely valuable one. He went through the various departments of umbrella and parasol manufacture, visited stick and silk factories, and made arrangements for a constant supply of the latest fashions in silks and mixtures for the Christchurch trade, at rock-bottom quotations. He returned to New Zealand by the “Rimutaka,” direct, and had a pleasant trip. Ladies and gentlemen requiring parasols or umbrellas should inspect Mr. Vear's local manufactures, which are equal to the finest London finished article, and can be obtained for at least 20 per cent less cost. Mr. Vear is further referred to in the Social Section of this volume under the heading of Hockey.

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