Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Green, Stephen William, Bookbinder and Finisher, 44 Willis Street, Wellington. Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. Private residence, Owen Street, Newtown. Mr. Green was born in London, but while very young left England for the colonies with his parents, who settled in Victoria. In Melbourne he received his education, and here he learned his business, being apprenticed to the old-established and well-known firm of Messrs. Sands and McDougall, of that City. He completed his term in 1880, and shortly after came to New Zealand, and entered the employ of Messrs. Lyon and Blair as finisher and forwarder. He had some experience also in the establishment of the late Mr. Robert Burrett, and about ten years ago returned to Messrs. Lyon and Blair, with whom he continued in the position of finisher until the disposal of the business to Messsrs. Whitcombe and Tombs, Limited. He then started for himself, and took a shop situated in one of the busiest parts of the city, being in a prominent part of Willis Street, and though so recently established in these premises—early in 1895—he has made a very good beginning, having purchased a good bookbinding plant and all the necessary appliances for his trade. He executes bookbinding in all its branches, and undertakes printing, lithographing, and engraving, in all of which he guarantees satisfaction. He imports all the materials required in his business, including leather, books, paper, machinery, etc. During the time that Mr. Green has been in Wellington, he has made a large circle of friends, and there is every reason to believe that his efforts to build up a good business will be attended with successful results. As a bookbinder, Mr. Green has Willis Street all to himself, and every day his shop must be passed by scores who need music, perodicals, etc., bound and re-bound. For this class of work Mr. Green's establishment is specially suited, as its proprietor has had a very large experience, and has selected his plant with a view to general efficiency. Mr. Green holds various public offices, being past president of the Bookbinders' Society, and at the present time occupying the position of Secretary in the Zeal[unclear: a]ndia Lodge of the American Order of Oddfellows.