Andrell, Thomas William, Hairdresser, Tobacconist and Perfumer, 17 Willis Street, Wellington. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. Private residence, Courtenay Place. This business was founded about the end of July, 1895. The shop is well situated, not far from the Evening Post corner, and has a capital show window, which is filled with new and attractive stock. The saloon contains two barber's chairs, and is otherwise well appointed. Mr. Andrell makes a specialty of hair work for ladies and gentlemen. The proprietor was born in Blenheim and served his time with Messrs. Aldous and Son, of Wellington. Having completed his apprenticeship on the 24th of May, 1888, he entered into business on his own account in Blenheim, and conducted a steady trade till July, 1892. At this time he accepted a position in the establishment of Messrs. Wise and Speed, Wellington, and remained with that firm until April, 1894, when he returned to the firm with whom he learned his trade, remaining till the present business was established.

Batkin Edwin Charles, Tobacconist, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. This business was established as far back as 1864. The premises, which are particulary well situated, are built of wood, two stories high, and contain about 3200 square feet of floor space. The shop is well stocked with the best brands of cigars, tobacco, and fancy goods, some of which are imported from Heyde, Todman and Co., of Sydney, from Loewe and Co., and other London houses. Mr. Batkin is sole agent for New Zealand for the celebrated Egyptian Cigarette, the “Nestor Gianaclis.” Various brands of tobacco are a specialty of this establishment, a large quantity being cut on the premises by a Melbourne-made machine, driven by a three-horse-power water motor. The energetic proprietor claims New Zealand as his birth place. He was articled to a local legal firm, and later on entered the Government service. Having a strong desire, however, to start business on his own account, he resigned after thirteen years' service. He took over the above business in 1888, and has worked up a good trade. His trade mark, is a “star,” and his motto, Semper Refulgens. Mr. Batkin takes a prominent part in sporting matters, and for eleven years held the responsible position of secretary to the Star Boating Club, which now boasts of a roll of 353 members, perhaps the strongest club of its kind in Australasia. He is also identified with yachting and athletics, at present holding the office of starter to the Wellington Athletin Club.

Hyde, Daniel Dee, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, 9 Lambton Quay. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Branches at Napier and Hastings. Private residence, Kent Terrace. Mr. Hyde is a native of the Colony, being apprenticed to the trade in Wellington, and completing his term 1875. The business was founded in 1864, and was purchased by Mr. Hyde in 1876, since which time he has successfully conducted the same. The premises are of wood, two stories in height, affording 2700 square feet of floorage space. In 1890 the branch at Napier was opened, the shop being in the centre of the town, and, like the premises in Hastings, which were established two years later, giving about 800 square feet of floor space. Mr. Hyde's premises in Wellington are most centrally situated; they are likewise beautifully appointed, the saloon being fitted with the most modern appliances, and lighted by electricity. A large stock of tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, pipes, and fancy goods, including cricketing, golf, tennis, and other sporting accessories, is always on hand. Mr. Hyde imports all classes of goods from London from such firms as Hovenden and Sons, Osborne, Garrett and Co., general merchants, and others. He holds a special agency for the celebrated X.T.C. tobacco, from Motley and Co., of Reidsville, North Carolina. On the second floor Mr. Hyde has the latest special machinery for cutting tobacco. He employs thirteen hands in connection with his business

Richards, Albert, Te Aro Hairdressing Saloon, 73 Cuba Street, Wellington. Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand. The proprietor is a native of London. He came to this Colony in 1874 with his parents by the ship “Caroline.” Whilst residing at page 659 Hokitika he partly served his apprenticeship to the trade with a Mr. Robeck, but, removing to Wellington before his term expired, he completed his term with Mr. Bowley, and, after further experience, he purchased the above business in 1892, which was established in 1879. The premises are situated in a busy part of Cuba Street, and contain about 1000 square feet of floorage space. On the first floor there is a commodious room used by various friendly and trade societies as a lodge-room, etc. There is also a neat well-appointed hairdressing saloon. The shop is well stocked with cigars, tobacco, and fancy goods, a large quantity of tobacco being freshly cut on the premises, for which purpose there is a special machine driven by a one-horse-power water motor. There are two hands employed, and customers receive every attention and considertion. Mr. Richards takes a lively interest in Friendly Society matters, at present holding the important position of treasurer to the British United Order of Oddfellows, Aorangi Lodge, Wellington. He is also a member of the Pacific Lodge of the United Ancient Order of Druids.

Te Aro Swimming Baths, Clyde Quay, Wellington. Mrs. Meech, proprietress. The baths were opened in 1862, and have been the property of Mrs. Meech since 1870. The swimming bath, which is formed by enclosing part of the harbour, is 165 feet long by 73 feet wide, and the depth varies from two feet to eleven feet at the deepest end. The baths are securely protected from the visits of sea monsters. Around the swimming bath there are some thirty-seven rooms, thirty-four of which are dressing rooms, the others being used for refreshment rooms, where refreshments are always obtainable. Shower-baths are provided in one or two of the dressing rooms. The baths are open daily: for ladies, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and for gentlemen, outside these hours. Adults are charged 3d., and children 1d., for the use of the baths.

Wise, Frank William, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Willis Street, Wellington. Telephone 586. Bankers, Bank of New South Wales. This splendid establishment is about the oldest in Wellington, dating as far back as 1869, its business being confined to hairdressing and tobacco selling, but it has undergone wonderful changes since then. In 1879 it was fitted up with hot and cold baths. These have been increased to ten in number, and other improvements have been made under the new proprietorship. The premises, a two-storied brick and wood building, containing about 3700 square feet of floorage space, are centrally situated in Willis Street, and the spacious and elegant saloon is fitted up in a most luxurious manner, including four comfortable plush seats and lounges. The mirrors are unequalled in the Colony, there being two in particular, twelve feet by eight feet, whilst others, extending from one end of the room to the other, form a complete crystal wall, in front of which are four of the latest American hairdressing chairs. In the centre of the saloon there is a most important feature, a very beautiful service-bowl washstand, marble throughout, costing, without fittings, over £150. Altogether, this saloon is admitted to be one of the best in the Colony. Hairwork is a specialty, and the quality of workmanship is recognised by the patronage of professional and amateur theatricals. There are seven hands employed in the various departments. The shop front always presents an attractive appearance, and the shop is supplied with a large and varied stock of the best brands of tobaccos, cigars, and other tobacconist goods, mostly imported direct from such well-known page 660 houses as Blake, Hovenden and Son, Osborne, Garrett and Co., and other leading London and Australian houses. A goodly quantity of tobacco is out on the premises by one of the largest machines in the Colony, this being driven by steam power. The present proprietor, Mr. F. W. Wise, is a native of New Zealand, his parents arriving in the early days, 1842. Mr. Wise's chief experience in this trade was with the late Mr. Aldous, with whom he was in partnership for several years. He next purchased one of his branch shops, and in 1890 took over the above business, upon the successful management of which he is to be congratulated. In sporting Mr. Wise has taken an active part. He was a member of the Wellingion Rowing Club, acting for two years on the management committee; for a like period he was on the sports committee of the Caledonian Society, and was associated with the early career of the Poneke Football Club.

Hairdressers, Tobacconists, Etc.

Abel, Julius, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Manners Street, Established 1893.

Aldous, Mrs. Priscilla, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, 107 Lambton Quay.

Aldous and Co., Hairdressers and Tobacconists, 22 Manners Street.

Chr[gap — reason: deleted]isteson, Louis Peter, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, 23A Willis Street. Private residence, 213 Willis Street.

[gap — reason: deleted]corrneal, William Henry, Tobacconist and Hairdresser, 88 Courtenay Place. Established 1890. Private residence, 34 College Street.

Crilly, William, Tobacconist and Hairdresser, corner of Woodward Street and Lambton Quay. Established 1895. Private residence, Oriental Bay.

Daniel, Edwin Thomas, Tobacconist, 141 Lambton Quay. Established 1895.

Dentice, Vincent, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, 102 Adelaide Road. Established 1886, and conducted by the present proprietor since 1892.

Downes and Turner (Joseph Downes and Thomas Turner), Hairdressers and Tobacconists, 4 Willis Street.

Grant, Henry, Hairdresser, 13 Ingestre Street.

Haynes, Charles, Hairdresser, Molesworth Street.

Herman, John, Hairdresser, 49 Cuba Street.

Hunter, Mrs. Deborah, Tobacconist and Hairdresser, corner of Tory Street and Courtenay Place. Established 1890.

Miller, G. J., Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Willis Street.

Mills, Harry W., Hairdresser, Cameo Hairdressing Saloon, Willis Street.

Morris, Jacob, Cigarette Manufacturer and Tobacconist, 20 Willis Street. Established 1895.

Piper, William, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, 48 Manners Street. Established 1895, and conducted by the present owner since 1892.

Reid, Charles, Hairdresser, 75 Taranaki Street.

Simpson, B., Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Willis Street. Established 1896.

Solomon, Frederick Myer, Tobacconist, Charlotte Street. Established 1893.

Turner, John Lawrence, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, 85 Tory Street.

Wahren and Staub (Gottfried Wahren and Jacob Alfred Staub), Hairdressers and Tobacconists, 173 Lambton Quay. Established 1886.

Webster, George, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, 48 Riddiford Street, Established 1892. Private residence, 64 Daniel Street.

White, George Stewart, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, 50 Manners Street. Established 1898.