The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Chemists And Druggists
Chemists And Druggists.
Mr. H. Brittain.
Drummond and Co. (Arthur J. Bellows and Walter J. Petherwick), Chemists and Manufacturers of Aerated Waters and Cordials, 80 Adelaide Road, Wellington. Branch, Riddiford Street. This business was established in 1894. The firm have extensive premises and machinery in the chemical manufacturing department, especially in the manufacture of pills. They are said to be the largest manufacturers in that line in Australasia. One of the special features of their business, which is also conducted on a very large scale, is the importation of proprietary medicines manufactured in England, America, etc., of which they have always an assorted and extensive stock. Another novelty in the manufactory is a machine invented for making what is known as medicated pastilles, in which Messrs. Drummond and Co. do a large and extensive trade. This firm have large and extensive works at the rear of their store in Adelaide Road, where they carry on the manufacture of ærated waters, pure fruit cordials, etc. The firm purchase the very best material in the market, and employ them in the manufacture of cordials, and it is no wonder that the latter are sought after and hold such a high position throughout the district of Wellington. A special line in which this firm trades is the manufacture of the well-known and popular temperance drink, “Phosphade,” which is a powerful nerve and brain tonic. Another branch of their business is the printing department, where they publish that well-known paper, the Newtown Advocate. They have a compact printing plant, and besides doing all the work for two newspapers, print all the labels, etc., used in the dispensing and chemical departments in their business. The business is under the personal supervision and management of Mr. Arthur J. Bellows, who was born in Nelson on the 9th of March, 1866. He came to Wellington with his parents when quite young. He is a thoroughly practical man in his business, having served his apprenticeship with Messrs. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., the well known druggists. When he had finished his time, he acted as salesman in the employ of that firm, remaining with them in all some eight years. After this he travelled for some eight and a half years for Messrs. Sharland and Co. Both members of the firm are young, active, and enterprising, and bid fair to ultimately establish an enterprise of colonia importance.
FitzGerald, William Crothers, Consulting Chemist, Surgeon-dentist, and Public Vaccinator, the Central Pharmacy, corner of Lambton Quay and Willis Street, Wellington. Telephone 188. Private residence, Wellington Terrace. Agents all over the Colony for the sale of proprietary articles. Mr. FitzGerald was born at Weedon, in Northamptonshire, and was educated at Grove Park School, Wrexham, North Wales. He is a brother of the Rev. Edward Maurice FitzGerald, M.A., Vicar of St. Paul's, Walsall, Staffordshire, and is descended from an ancient Irish family, his father being cousin to the famous Knight of Kerry, Sir Maurice FitzGerald. Mr. Wm. C. FitzGerald learned his profession with the late Mr. William Edwards, of Denbigh, pharmaceutical chemist, completing his term in 1869. He was subsequently appointed assistant to the well-known physician and surgeon, Dr. Solly, of Westminster Circus, London, afterwards purchasing that gentleman's practice and dispensary, which he conducted for some time in conjunction with his brother, the late Dr. John FitzGerald. After selling the business in 1876, Mr. FitzGerald accepted the appointment of surgeon-in-charge of the “Rakaia,” commanded by Captain Friston, bound for New Zealand. Having been engaged by the New Zealand Shipping Company for the return trip, Mr. FitzGerald, almost immediately after the “Rakaia's” arrival at Wellington in 1877, joined the favourite ship “Waipa,” commanded by Captain Brown, and returned to England acting in the same capacity as on the “Rakaia.” His conduct on both trips gained for him the goodwill of all on board, and at the conclusion of the outward trip he received a gratifying letter from the passengers of the “Rakaia,” thanking him and testifying to his care and attention during the passage from England. On the return journey, another testimonial was presented to Mr. FitzGerald, signed by Captain Brown and the passengers of the “Waipa,” and couched in the following flattering terms:—“The good ship ‘Waipa,’ English Channel, July 19th, 1877.—Mr. Wm. C. FitzGerald.—Dear Sir,—We, the undersigned, passengers on board the good ship ‘Waipa,’ from New Zealand to London, cannot think of parting without expressing to you, as surgeon of this vessel, our gratitude to and esteam for one who has ever been ready, as a friend or medical adviser, to do all in his power for the general good. It rarely happens to be the good fortune of a passenger ship to have a medical man who combines the two qualities to such a degree; and in looking back on our long voyage, we can truly say you were the friend of all. By the good providence of God we have been mercifully preserved from any serious sickness, but our little ailments have always met with prompt and continual attention from you. If the knowledge of our unqualified good wishes and sincere regard will afford you any gratification, be assured they are yours.” Mr. FitzGerald made a short stay at Home, and then came out to New Zealand again as surgeon to the ship “Orari,” commanded by Captain Mosey, and on reaching Wellington in 1878, he began his colonial career. For two years he was manager for the late Mr. Jacob Monteith, consulting chemist, of Manners Street. He then established himself in business on his own account, and afterwards purchased his late employer's business from the Public Trustee. This he conducted very successfully for ten years, at the end of that time disposed of it, and took a trip to England, combining business with pleasure. While at the Antipodes he visited the principal cities on the Continent, taking special interest in all matters appertaining to his own profession. He there also selected the handsome fittings and magnificent stock with which he opened the present business upon his return to Wellington in 1890. The Central Pharmacy, occupying, as it does, one of the finest business sites in Wellington City, being situated at the busiest corner of Lambton Quay and Willis Street, is noted for the excellence and completeness of its stock. The building is lofty and commodious, and the fittings most elaborate. The consulting room and business office are conveniently placed close to the dispensary, and behind are large stores well filled with drugs and all surgical appliances. The Pharmacy is largely patronised by shipowners for replenishing their surgeries for sea, as well as by the medical profession and general public. Mr. FitzGerald, as surgeon-dentist, adopts a painless system of extracting teeth, and is exceptionally skilful in ear syringing, performing this operation delicately, and in a way which gives no pain or discomfort to the patient: so different from the excruciating process ordinarily adopted. The cost is most moderate in both cases, being fixed on the lowest scale. A feature of Mr. FitzGerald's business which has made him very popular, is the fact that the Central Pharmacy not only page 487 contains every possible luxury in the direction of toilet, perfumery, etc., but its proprietor is always prepared to give consultations and advice in addition to medicine at the small fee of 2s. 6d. In this method really rests the secret of Mr. FitzGerald's success in business. He is a friend to his clients. Mr. FitzGerald's list of proprietary articles and medicines is very extensive, and he holds numerous testimonials certifying to their efficacy and to his surgical skill. Amongst many others may be mentioned his new Blood Purifier, which commands a very large sale at all seasons of the year; his Anti-sea-sickness Remedy, acknowledged to be invaluable in rendering a sea trip a pleasure to those who are bad sailors; his Orange Saline, a celebrated beverage containing all the qualities claimed by the best advertised fruit salt, only offered at a much smaller cost; and his new Chocolate Worm Tablets, a preparation that has met with marvellous results and obtained for the proprietor a wide reputation. All of Mr. Wm. C. FitzGerald's proprietary articles and medicines are obtainable from agents all over the Colony, which affords the strongest evidence of their popularity, and goes to prove that Mr. FitzGerald's efforts to relieve, at a small cost, the pains and ills of the community, have been widely appreciated by rich and poor alike. Mr. FitzGerald's remarkably successful career in business is largely attributed by himself to his experience as medical officer on ocean vessels. There can, however, be no doubt that his energy and perseverance in enterprise have been mainly instrumental in bringing him to the standing which he now occupies. In conclusion, it may be added that Mr. FitzGerald is well esteemed in social and other circles, and that he is an active member in the Masonic world, holding at present the office of Junior Warden in the Leinster Lodge of Freemasons
Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.'s New Zealand Drug Company (Limited). Head office, Stafford Street, Dunedin. Wellington branch, corner of Victoria and Willeston Streets. Telephone 18, Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Branch manager, Mr. Alexander Low. This important New Zealand Company, which has branches at Auckland and Christchurch, will be fully referred to in the volume of the Cyclopedia for Otago.
Mee, George, Chemist and Druggist, 177 Lambton Quay, Wellington, Telephone 272. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This business was founded by the late Mr. Bishop in the early days of settlement of Port Nicholson. Mr. Mee, who came to New Zealand by the ship “Alpaca” in 1863, purchased it in 1879 and has conducted it since that year. For nine years before coming to Wellington, Mr. Mee was in business at Hokitika. He has long taken a leading part as a member of the Pharmacy Board, and has filled the position of president.
Orr, David Thomas, The City Pharmacy, 49 Lambton Quay, Wellington. Telephone 504. Bankers, Colonial Bank of New Zealand. The business was established about 1875, and Mr. Orr purchased it in 1893. By diligence and ability he has largely increased the volume of trade. Mr. Orr has had considerable experience in the Colony. He was in partnership with Mr. Henderson in Grey Street, Auckland, for six years. Mr. Orr has several special preparations, among which are Orr's wild cherry cough and lung syrup, and Orr's camomile and dandelion pills. The trade is purely local. The premises occupied are of wood, two stories in neight, with a floorage space of 1600 square feet.
Mr. J. H. Owen, the local manager, is also a director of the Company. He was born in Liverpool, and received his education at the Grammar School at Bala. He was apprenticed to Messrs. Clay, Dod and Case, wholesale druggists, of Liverpool, and subsequently managed the export department of Messrs. Ferris and Co., wholesale chemists, of Bristol. Mr. Owen came out to the Colony per ship “Piako,” arriving in Auckland in 1883. He at once joined the firm of Sharland and Co., and was promoted in 1893 to the management of the branch at Wellington, where he is deservedly popular. He is chairman of the Commercial Travellers' Association, and president of the Central Pharmaceutical Association.–
Sutherland, John Finlaison, Thorndon Pharmacy, 209 Lambton Quay. Telephone 507. Is a native of Glasgow, and reached the Colony from London, per “City of Sparta,” in 1880. He was apprenticed in New Zealand to Mr. T. A. White, chemist and dentist, of Outram, Taieri, Otago, completing his term in 1891. Mr. Sutherland as a boy had a natural inclination for the profession which he has selected. He went to his duties with a determination to excel, and having decided that he would qualify as a chemist, he declined to divert his mind with dentistry, and gave his entire energies to the dispensing line. His perseverance was in due course rewarded by the ability to pass the requisite examinations with credit to his employer, as well as to himself. On leaving Outram he went to Dunedin, where he entered the Grand Pharmacy of Mr. S. S. Bannister, who soon learned to repose entire confidence in his employee, which was shown by entrusting the latter with the manage ment of his business during the proprietor's absence. Mr. Sutherland has had considerable experience in the profession, having been at different times manager of several businesses in Dunedin, and two in other parts of Otago. The present business is of long standing, having been established about 1874; the present proprietor assumed control early in 1894. The premises are large and imposing, affording a total floor space of about 3000 square feet. The building is of galvanized iron, and is two stories in height. The pharmacy is handsomely fitted up with glass show cases on all sides, as well as on the counter, Mr. Sutherland is a direct importer of drugs, patent medicines, toilet requisites and perfumery. The drugs used by him in dispensing are of the very best quality obtainable, and are true to name. As the science of dispensing has been his life study, all prescriptions sent out may be relied upon for accuracy. Mr. Sutherland has a number of preparations which he is introducing with advantage to his numerous customers, and at no distant date there is reason to believe they will be largely in demand. One of his preparations is known as Circassian pomade: it is of most delightful aroma, and will be found very useful. Another is the Circassian hair cream, which is claimed to be a valuable specific for baldness as well as greyness Mr. Sutherland also prepares a carbolic dentice for cleaning the teeth effectually. He has also some veterinary medicines, which are considered to be of great utility. The trade is chiefly local, although there are a good many country customers who use the establishment.
Other Chemists.
Barraud and Son (Edward Cohen), Chemists and Druggists, Molesworth Street, Wellington. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This business was established about the year 1849, and has been conducted by the present proprietor since 1898.
Berry, John, Chemist, 81 Cuba Street, Wellington.
Brontè, John, Chemist and Druggist, Tory Street Medical Hall. 70 Tory Street. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. This business was established by the present proprietor in 1887.
Elson, George Edward, Chemist and Druggist. Te Aro Pharmacy, 79 Courtenay Place. This business has been established and conducted by present proprietor since the year 1889.
Evens, Edwin Charles, Chemist, Druggist and Dentist, 19 Manners Street. Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. Established and conducted by present proprietor since 1876.
Giesen, Ernest William, Chemist and Druggist, 79 Willis Street. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Established 1888 and conducted by present proprietor since 1895.
Hustwick, Thomas Hopper, Analyst and Consulting Chemist, 15 Featherston Street. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Private residence, Macdonald Crescent. Established 1895.
Sheehy, Michael, Chemist and Druggist, 80 Courtenay Place. Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. Established and conducted by present owner since 1880.
Tonking, W. O. H., Chemist and Druggist, 67 Lambton Quay. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. This business was established by Mr. Tonking in 1896.
Wilton, George William, Chemist and Importer of Chemical and Scientific Apparatus, 53 Adelaide Road, and at 215 Upper Willis Street. Private residence, Upper Willis Street. Established business in November, 1886.
Woods, William Edward, Chemist and Druggist, 3 Cuba Street. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand (Te Aro Branch). Private residence, 45 Cuba Street. Established 1891.