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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Hodgson, James

Hodgson, James, Importer of Woollens, and Tailors' Trimmings, Victoria Street East, Auckland. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. P.O. Box 185. Telephone 946. This firm was established by the present proprietor in 1887. Mr. Hodgson came to New Zealand in 1879 by the s.s. “Ionic, from London. After devoting himself for a year or two to the study of New Zealand trade, he recognised the importance of the tailoring trade, and determined to cater exclusively for it. His experience of manufacturing in Yorkshire enables him to purchase to the best advantage in the Home markets. He receives imported goods by every steamer, and so is able to keep up to date in everything connected with the tailoring trade, and to have supplies of the choicest and newest patterns. Mr. Hodgson also does a large business in New Zealand woollens, as he is desirous of fostering an industry of such importance to the colony. The premises are built of brick, and consist of two floors, with a total floorage space exceeding 5000 square feet. Though the business is of recent origin, its connection extends throughout New Zealand, and Mr. Hodgson's representatives regularly visit the various, towns. It is evident from the steady progress made in the past, and from the increase in trade year by year, that Mr. Hodgson's business will soon be one of the largest of its kind in New Zealand.