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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Taranaki, Hawke's Bay & Wellington Provincial Districts]

Decorators and Colour Dealers

Decorators and Colour Dealers.

Allen, Edward Thomas, Carver, Gilder, Picture Dealer and Framer, etc., Hastings Street, Napier. Bankers, page 376 Bank of New Zealand. This business is conducted in a two-storeyed wooden building, which has a good double-frontage to the main thoroughfare. Mr. Allen imports his pictures and mouldings from the best markets, and always has a large assortment of engravings, paintings, and other works of art. He was born in London, England, where he was educated, and apprenticed to Messrs Lloyd Brothers and Company, of Gracechurch Street. Mr. Allen remained with that firm for twelve years, and came to New Zealand in 1874, by the ship “Douglas.” Soon after his arrival in Wellington he established himself in business in Cuba Street, and removed to Napier in 1882, where he has since conducted a successful business.

Williams Brothers (George and Frederick Williams), Oil and Colour Merchants, Emerson Street, Napier. Telephone, 56. This business was established in the year 1860 by the late Mr. Nathaniel Williams, who was succeeded by his sons, the present proprietors, in 1894. The premises occupy a good block of buildings, and are lighted by fine plate-glass windows. A large stock is kept of the newest styles in paper-hangings, oilmen's stores, and paints. Painting and lettering is a specialty, and a large staff is constantly employed in the various branches of the business.

Mr. Nathaniel Williams, the founder of the business, came to New Zealand with his brother, Mr. Henry Williams. He was an exceedingly popular citizen, and up to his death in 1884 had a prosperous career.

The Late Mr. N. Williams.

The Late Mr. N. Williams.