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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Grace, Clarke and Co
Grace, Clarke and Co. (James Grace, Alfred Clarke, Oscar Hewett, and others), Sewing. Knitting, and other Machine Importers, 13 Manners Street, Wellington, with depôts at Palmerston North, Napier, Auckland, New Plymouth, Hawera, Danevirke, Pahiatua, Masterton, Carterton, Greytown, etc. Cable address, “Triplex, Wellington.” Bankers, Bank of Australasia. This firm was established in 1889, and does the entire trade in the famed “Wertheim” sewing machines throughout the North Island, and likewise in the “Harrison” knitting machines throughout the Colony. They are also vendors of the “Jones” and “Pearson” sewing, and the “Griswold” and “Chemnitz” knitting machines, while a splendid English-made wringer and mangle sold by this firm has become very popular of late. All their importations are direct from the manufacturers in England and the Continent of Europe, their business enabling them to procure machines of the best and latest construction with despatch, while at the same time the volume of business being done ensures the keeping of large stocks from which purchasers may select their requirements. The members of the firm firm all well known as men of experience and business ability, always up-to-date with their class of goods, while ready attention is ever given to the needs of the public.