Information Regarding Smith, Patterson Co. of Boston, Massachusetts

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BOSTON

Robert Cruikshanks, formerly with the Smith Patterson Co., has started in business for himself at 120 Tremont St.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th October 1929

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PROVIDENCE

Frank Elliott was in this city the past week calling upon the trade of the Smith, Patterson Co. of Boston.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st May 1912

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The plate glass window on the corner of Summer and Arch Sts. of the Smith Patterson Co. cracked during the period of totality of the eclipse. The window is the second largest in the city. The break was due to the settling of the building. Workmen on Friday installed a new window.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th February 1925

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D. C. Smith, of the Smith-Patterson Co., who returned with Mrs. Smith from Europe last week on board the George Washington, had booked his passage on the Titanic three weeks before she sailed and fully intended to return to this country on the ill-fated vessel, but at the lost moment —in fact, only two days before the Titanic sailed—changed his mind and transferred to the George Washington so as to leave before Easter.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th April 1912

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The Smith, Patterson Co. employes to the number of upward of 50 observed the last Saturday half-holiday of the season, Sept. 14, with an outing and dinner at the Lynnway Club, Point of Pines.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th September 1912

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To Quit Wholesaling

Smith Patterson Co., Boston, to Retire from Wholesale Business Jan 1, but Will Continue to Manufacture and Retail

Boston, Mass., Nov. 23—The Smith Patterson Co. is about to retire from the wholesale jewelry business, after maintaining such a department for upwards of 50 years. Relinquishment will take effect Jan. 1.

Just what disposition will be made of the wholesale business has not yet been determined. There is a possibility that it will be carried on as a separate concern by some member of the Smith Patterson Co., who will be given an opportunity to acquire the business, and operate it under his own name.

Almost half a century ago the wholesale business was founded by M. N. Smith, president of the Smith Patterson Co. Since that time, under his direction for years, it grew to be one of the largest and most important wholesale establishments in the country, covering the whole of New England and farther afield and reaching out to Canada, where the company maintains a large retail establishment. In later years the wholesale department was in charge of Carl D. Smith, who passed away some years ago. During his management he was ably assisted by J. Aubrey Gilmore, Victor Day and others and during the last three or four years it has been in the hands of H. A. Martin as manager Mr. Martin has been in the department for 30 years.

The firm established a policy many years ago to the effect that it would confine itself entirely to wholesale transactions and not in any way engage in retail business. That policy was one which the concern cherished and maintained with the most rigid exactness.

The manufacturing end of the business will continue as in the past. The retail business will also go on as usual.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th November 1929

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M. N. Smith, president of the Smith, Patterson Co., is chairman of the Boston Chamber of Commerce committee on badges and decorations in connection with the International Chambers of Commerce convention.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd October 1912

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Carl D. Smith of the Smith, Patterson Co., returned last week from a brief outing trip to New Hampshire.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th June 1906

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Alterations in the store of the Smith, Patterson Co., since the concern leased the entire building at 52 and 54 Summer St., have been in progress steadily, and the handsome first floor retail department, now nearly completed, is one of the finest in the city. The changes have been made without interruption to business, although the store has been operated, of course, at a disadvantage. The wholesale department, formerly at the rear of the retail department, and in the basement, is now on the second floor.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st August 1906

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The Smith, Patterson Co. has moved from St. James St. to new premises on St. Antoine St., Montreal.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th May 1906

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Andrew Mackenzie, formerly in the employ of the American Waltham Watch Co., Montreal, hut more recently commercial traveler for the Smith Paterson Co., died recently at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, as the result of a fall.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th May 1906

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H. W. Patterson, of the Smith-Patterson Co., was in Baltimore last week attending the National Association of Credit Men’s convention.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 20th June 1906

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M. N. Smith, of the Smith-Patterson Co., is on a vacation trip to Georgia and other points south for a couple of weeks. Henry W. Patterson, also of the company, is at Bermuda for a brief outing.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st April 1908

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H. H. Dodge, formerly with the Smith Patterson Co., but more recently in business on Arlington St., has joined the watchmaking force of the Thomas Long Co.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th October 1912

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John Swenson of the Watch Department of Smith-Patterson Co. has left to go back in the Army Air Corps, and Jack Carter, who for the past 20 winter seasons has been associated with the watch sales department of the same store has turned “Golf Pro” for the summer, as usual, at Bethel Inn, Bethel, Maine. He will return to Smith-Patterson in October.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - May-1948

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Carl D. Smith, of the Smith, Patterson Co., who has been at home suffering with double pneumonia during the past fortnight, is convalescent.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd February 1916

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Howard A. Martin has been appointed manager of the wholesale department of the Smith, Patterson Co. He will have supervision of the silverware, diamond, clock, glass, china and other departments comprised in the wholesale phase of the business. Mr. Martin entered the company’s employ 27 years ago and has risen through various stages to the position he now occupies. He is also a director of the company.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th May 1928

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