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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Commercial And Industrial

Commercial And Industrial.

Kent-Johnston, C. J., Secretary of the Loyal Unity Lodge, I.O.O.F., M.U., and Press Correspondent (representing the Wairarapa Standard and several other papers) in Featherston, was born in 1868 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England. His father, Colonel J. Kent-Johnston, late A. C. G. of the C. and T. Staff, was an officer in the British Army, who after over thirty years service retired with a colonel's commission, and is now a resident of Melbourne. When the subject of this notice was but a year old, his father was sent to Dublin, remaining there for nine years, when he was sent on foreign service. Mr. Kent-Johnston was educated at St. Lawrence's College, Bruges, Belgium, and at Mannamead School, Plymouth, England. Mr. Kent-Johnston went to sea as a midshipman in the barque “Hampshire,” in 1885, and followed a page 855 C. J. Kent-Johnston seafaring life for four years. In 1889 he came to New Zealand, and after spending two years in the Wairarapa district went to Tasmania, where he had some experience in a mining agent's office, and subsequently served a year on the staff of the Zeehan and Dundas Herald. Returning to New Zealand in 1892 he settled in Greytown and subsequently acted as manager for Mr. Coleman Phillips for over a year. In 1893 Mr. Kent-Johnston was married to the only daughter of Mr. F. H. Wood, the well-known auctioneer of Greytown, and has two children. Mr. Kent-Johnston occupies a residence in a central position in Featherston, and he takes an active part in the social and public life of the district, being treasurer of the Featherston Public School Committee, secretary to the vestry of St. John's Church, secretary of the Featherston District Rifle Club, Past Master Workman of the local assembly of the Knights of Labour, and a member of the Featherston Tennis Club.

Smith, David A., Fruiterer and Confectioner, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This business was started in 1881 by Mrs. Hill, who in 1889 was married to Mr. Smith. Mrs. Smith continues her old business, thus enabling Mr. Smith to work in his own line. Mr. Smith was born in Auckland and learned his business with Mr. Philcox, carpenter, etc., of that city. He subsequently worked in Auckland, Taupo, and Wellington, being in the latter place for over five years. He is a staircase builder, a most important branch in the building business, and as such has held several special appointments. Nothing in the building line comes amiss to him from the preparing of the plans to their execution in every detail.

Benton, William, Builder, Contractor, and Undertaker, Revans Street, Featherston. Telegraphic address, “Benton, Featherston.” Mr. Benton was born in Wellington, and established himself as above in Featherston in 1879. His workshops are large and conveniently fitted, the machinery comprising a universal wood-worker, band saws, circular saws, mortising machines, etc. The power for these is derived from a six-horse-power horizontal steam-engine, Mr. Benton is much respected by the people of Featherston, and consequently does a large trade. He is the favourite undertaker for the district, and does all the best work in that line. He is one of a syndicate of three who are the patentees of a reversible window known as Coose's patent. This cleverly designed and useful window has been patented all the world over, at a cost of over £200. It is said to be far ahead of anything of the kind that has yet been attempted, and certainly the model submitted to the writer's inspection was indeed wonderfully perfect. Though so easily reversible, the sashes are rain and dust proof, and as strong as ordinary windows. The convenience with which these windows can be cleaned, and their security against dust, rain, and burglars, should make them a favourite window. A most extensive sale is anticipated. Architects who are alive to the interests of their clients are already specifying them for new buildings. Mr. Benton is a member of the town board of Featherston, and secretary of the Featherston district Rifle Club. He is a good marksman, and always does well at the meetings. He was formerly lieutenant of the Featherston Rifles.

Bicknell, A. C., Building Contractor, Featherston Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Established 1893. Mr. Bicknell is engaged principally in building houses and shops. He is conductor of the local town band, further mention of him being made in that connection.

Donald, A., Builder and Undertaker, Featherston.

Robertson, John, Carpenter, Revans Street, Featherston. Established 1880.

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Spackman, William John, Wheelwright, Featherston. Private residence, Fitzherbert Street. Mr. Spackman, who claims to have been the first European boy born in the Provincial district, was born at the Lower Hutt in 1840, his father, Dr. Spackman of Otaki, having but just arrived in the Colony. Mr. Spackman has had experience as a sawmiller, as a builder and general contractor, and as a wheelwright. He has erected many buildings, including the Mungaroa schoolhouse, several of the Government buildings along the railway line between Featherston and the Upper Hutt, and Mr. W. Burt's sawmill in Featherston. He served in the militia at the Hutt, and was at one time a member of the volunteer forces. He is an Oddfellow of twenty-three years standing. As a member of the Featherston School Committee he has served three years.

Featherston Co-operative Dairy Co. was formed in 1895. The shareholders, who number twenty-two, are all settlers in the district, and reserve to themselves the exclusive right of serving milk to the factory, which is erected at South Featherston. The wooden building on the main road to Kaiwaiwai, which is fitted up with the most modern cheesemaking plant, was erected at a total cost of about £900. The manager's residence adjoins the factory, the area of land being about one-and-a-half acres in extent. There is a plentiful supply of the purest water. The factory is replete with all the latest appliances, including vats with a capacity of 1900 gallons, and a ten-horse-power boiler and engine. About 1320 gallons of milk are being made into cheese daily at the time of writing. The factory, which is of large size, is worked all the year round, and in 1895–6 turned out 100 tons of cheese, which brought a good price in the London market. The Government brand for the factory is 360. The Company has resolved to start butter making at an early date. The directors are:—Messrs. M. J. H. Jackson (chairman), J. S. Cundy, J. Bicknell, R. Burt, W. Fuge, John Murphy, J. Tidswell, and W. Hodder, junr., and Walter Bock (secretary).

Mr. Harry Day Dawson, Manager of the Featherston Co-operative Dairy, was born in Woodlands, Southland, in 1873, and spent some time on his father's farm before learning cheesemaking with his brother, Mr. James Dawson, then manager of the Waikouaiti dairy factory, and now at Belvedere factory, Carterton. After a year at Waikouaiti, Mr. Dawson was appointed manager of the Tapanui factory, a position which he held for three
Mr. H. D. Dawson's Cheese Factory, Featherston.

Mr. H. D. Dawson's [unclear: Cheese Factory], Featherston.

page 857 years. In Dunedin he was engaged in a large co-operative factory in Moray Place for one year. After further experience under the Crown Company at Otakeho, Mr. Dawson was appointed in 1895 to his present position. In 1894 he was married to Miss Isteed, of Tapanui, and he has one child. In cricket and football in the district he takes an active part. The clean state of his factory and its surroundings reflects great credit on the manager, who is at present quite unassisted.

Donald, James, J.P., Grazier and Farmer, Dairy Factory, Featherston.

Proctor, Thomas, Draper and Clothier, Fox Street, Featherston. This business, which was opened in 1892, is carried on as a branch of the main business at Wellington. It is under the management of Mr. Walter Spackman.

Cookson, Miss Lucy Ellen, Dressmaker, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. Miss Cookson occupies a leading position as a dressmaker in Featherston. Her shop, which is next door to the Bank of New Zealand, is a wood and iron building, having a frontage of about twenty feet. Miss Cookson is a daughter of a well-known livery stable-keeper in Ashburton. Born in the City of the Plains, she was educated at a private school in Ashburton, and after leaving school commenced business as a dressmaker in that town. Subsequently she gained considerable experience in the well-known establishment of Messrs. Lonargan and Co., in Christchurch. Arriving in Featherston in 1894, Miss Cookson established the present business, in which she is assisted by three apprentices.

Auld, Miss, Dressmaker, Featherston.

Conway, Miss, Dressmaker Festherston.

Hall, Miss Elliza Annie, Dressmaker, Featherston. Established 189.

Waterworth, William, Tailor and Habitmaker, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. After serving his time with Mr. Waddell, of Oamaru, where he remained for eight years, Mr. Waterworth was employed for two years n Wellington by Messrs. Kirkealdie and Stains, and worked in several other leading houses in the Empire City. Previously Mr. Waterworth was in Lusinss in Hokitika and at Martinborough.

Pauling. W., Tailor and Habitmaker, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. Bankers, Bank of New Zeland. Established 1892.

Empire Hotel (John Card, Proprietor). Telegraphic address, “Empire, Featherston.” Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This favourite hotel was built about fifteen years ago. It is situated quite close to the railway station and Post and Telegraph offices. The coaches for Martinborough, after leaving the station, stay at the door of the “Empire” for a few minutes before starting. The “Empire” is the hotel selected by the Commercial Travellers' Union as their hostelry for Featherston. This is a distinction of much importance—for. none know better than “commercials” how to appreciate a good hotel. The accommodiation for families and tourists is most complete and comfortable. Everything is scrupulously clean and inviting, the whole establishment being under the critical eye and excellent management of Mrs. Card, who is thoroughly qualified, having had a long experience of hotel life. The bedrooms number twenty-seven, and there are six or seven commercial-rooms, drawing-rooms, and parlors, besides a fine billiard-room, fitted with one of Allcock's best tables, and a splendid diningroom, capable of great extension when occasion requires. From the balcony a most picturesque view is obtained of the surrounding township, Black and white photograph of the Empire Hotel with the bush-covered hills behind, and the Wairarapa Lake in front. Shooting parties and other visitors at the “Empire” are provided with boats on the lake during the season. Mr. Card is also proprietor of the livery stables, and is able at all times to accommodate his patrons with buggies, waggonettes, and saddle horses. The Wairarapa Racing Club holds all its meetings at the “Empire.” Club-rooms, sample-rooms, stabling and paddocking are all provided by Mr. Card, who looks well after the interests of his visitors. Mr. Card was born in Wiltshire, but emigrated to South Australia in 1847. He was at this time thirteen years old, and his brother, who was his only companion, was his senior by a year and a half. Though so young and inexperienced, they worked hard and saved their earnings, and in a few years were able to send for their parents and younger members of the family. In the meantime they had worked in the Burra Burra copper mines, an I on the goldfiel of Victoria and New South Wales. In '61, Mr. Card joined in what was known as “Gabriel's Rush,” for the Otago goldfields, and '64 found him on the West Coast, where he lived for over twenty-seven years, mining, storekeeping, hotelkeeping, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Card and family then left the “Coast” for Wellington, and for thre; years prior to purchasing the “Empire,” they kept the Star and Garter Hotel in Cuba Street, Wellington. From experience, past and present, the writer has every confidence in recommending the “Empire, Featherston' as in every way a first-class hotel.

Royal Hotel (W. Buckeridge, proprietor), Revans Street, Featherston. Telegraphic address, “Buckeridge, Featherston.” Bankers, Bank of Australasia. The Royal Hotel is in the centre of the old established part of Featherston, and has been in existence upwards of twenty years. In 1893 it was rebuilt to the order of the 1 resent proprietor by Messrs. Meyer and Son, of Wellington, from the plans by Mr. W. C. Chatfield. The Royal Hotel contains forty-five rooms, of which twenty-six are bedrooms. The billiard-room is lited with one of Allcock's best tables, and the commercial-rooms, sample-rooms, etc., are all that the travelling public can desire. There is good stabling and paddocking, and a livery stable in connection with the hotel where buggies, waggonnettes, and saddle horses may be had at any time. There is also a large brake for commercial travellers, There are two bath-rooms, and no less than five lavatories all fitted up with hot and cold water. The property is Mr. Buckeridge's free-hold, in itself a guarantee that the place is well kept. In addition to the hotel Mr. Buckeridge has a large bottling business, page 858 and his trade for Dunedin bottled ales and stout extends throughout the whole of the Wairarapa valley; in fact, he not infrequently supplies to orderin Wellington. He has his wines, etc., direct from the bonds, and is well provided with cool cellars for their reception and storage. Mr. Buckeridge was born and educated in Wellington, and had previous experience in the Victoria Hotel, Featherston. He has been a member of the Featherston Town Band.

Cundy, William, Blacksmith, Ironmonger, and Livery Stable Keeper, Revans Street, Featherston. Bankers, Bank of Australasia. This business, one of the oldest in Featherston, was established in 1861. The freehold property of two acres includes stables, smithy, shop, and dwelling, the buildings being of wood and iron. Mr. Cundy acts as sub-agent in Featherston for the South British Fire and Marine Insurance Company. He was born in 1840 in the Hutt district, his parents having arrived in the Colony per ship “Duke of Roxburgh.” As a member of the Featherston Town Board, Mr. Cundy served from the institution of that body till the year 1894. He was also for several years a member of the local school committee. In 1887 Mr. Cundy was gazetted a Justice of the Peace. He has shown considerable interest in sport, having acted as a member of the Wairarapa Racing Club for some years.

O'Neale, A.E., Plumber and Painter, Bell and Harrison Streets, Featherston. Telegraphic address “O'Neale, Featherston,' Mr. C'Neale is a native of Dublin, Ireland, but early left his native land, and in 1862 arrived in Dunedin, New Zealand, having prior to that time learned his business with Mr. Ackroyd, of Melbourne. After a residence of some three years in Dunedin, he came on to Wellington, subsequently carrying on business in Greytown for about three years, and finally in 1877 establishing himself in Featherston. His premises are in a good situation and are freehold. The building was erected by Mr. Bell from plans prepared by Mr. Donald. Mr. O'Neale is agent for the Mutual Life Association of Australasia, and for the past fifteen years has been agent for the Liverpool, London and Globe Fire Insurance Company. He does a good business, the plumbing for many of the largest and most important buildings having been executed by him. At a distance of about two miles from Featherston Mr. O'Neale has a farm of some forty acres, all under eultivation, and being successfully worked by his sons.

Allen, G. A., Blacksmith, Featherston.

Burt Bros. (H. S. Burt and C. W. Burt). General Blacksmiths, Featherston. Private residence, Donald Street. Bankers, Bank of Australasia, Estab. 1875.

Unwin, Henry James. Blacksmith, Fesatherston. Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Established 1890.

Keys, Louis Freeman, Bootmaker, Featherston. Mr. Keys, who was born in Featherston, learned his trade with Mr. J. Tocker, and established himself in business in 1895. He is W.F. in the Featherston Assembly Knights of Labour, and is a prominent member of the local football and cricket clubs.

McCarty, J. A., Saddler and Harness Maker, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr. McCarty's shop, which was opened in 1891, is centrally situated, and has a frontage of about twenty feet to Fitzherbert Street. The single story wooden building comprises shop and dwelling. There is a capacious show-window, in which is a neat display of saddlers' goods and leatherware. Mr. McCarty does a considerable trade, repairing and harness-making being leading lines. Only the best articles are imported and kept in stock at this establishment, and the prices compare favourably with those of the city. Mr. McCarty wash born in Taranaki. He is prominent as an active member of the Featherston Football Club. He also belongs to the local Oddfellows' Lodge.

Tocker, James, Bootmaker and Importer, Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Revans Street, Featherston. Telegraphic address, “Tocker, Featherston.” Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr Tocker was born at Tauherenikau, a few miles from Featherston, and was one of the first born in the district. The whole of his life has been spent in this province, and his trade extends throughout a very large district. Mr. Tocker learned his trade in Wellington, and subsequently was engaged in business in Carterton for about a year, and then opened as above in 1884. His premises, which are freehold, are a good size and centrally situated. The buildings are of wood and iron, and two stories in height. They were erected by Mr. D. Cadenhead, of Featherston, from plans prepared by Mr. Charles Tringham, the well-known and successful architect of Wellington, but now retired and living on his estate near Featherston. Mr. Tocker has a complete bootmaking plant, and is thus enabled to manufacture as well as import all kinds of boots and shoes. Among his specialties may be mentioned riding boots, jockey boots, and boots of every kind for ladies and gentlemen. Of course his stock includes all the best varieties in New Zealand made goods. Up to recently, Mr. Tocker has carried on a drapery business in connection with his boot and shoe trade, but through the progress of the district the boot and shoe branch has so much increased that he has now dispensed with the loft goods.

Fry and Sons (Daniel Thomas, Henry Arthur, and Walter Fry), Bootmakers, Revans Street, Featherston. Bankers, Bank of Austrplasia. Estab. 1860.

Bale, A., Butcher, Featherston Butchery, Revans Street Featherston. Telegraphic address, “Bale, Featherston.” Bankers Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Bale commenced business in 1884, and took over a connection which was even at that time well established. The shop is a good one and the premises altogether are freehold. The building was erected by Mr. Adam Donald. Mr. Bale does an extensive business throughout the whole of the district, and is the proprietor of a freehold farm of sixty acres, just out ide the town boundary. This farm is mainly used for the purposes of bringing into condition sheep and cattle required for the business. Mr. Bale does his own slaughtering, another point in favour of the quality of his meat. The sausage machine is driven by horse-power. Mr. Bale is a native of Ilfracombe, Devonshire, but left there in 1879 for Wellington, per ship “Zealandia,” having previously [gap — reason: illegible] his business with Mr. P. Gammon, of Ilfracombe.

Buckeridge, Richard T., Butcher, Featherston. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This business, which was established in 1880, has been conducted by the present proprietor since 1892. The shop, with dwelling attached, stands close to the main street and is convenient of access. The slaughteryards are about half-a-mile away. The freehold premises are well known in the district, and Mr. Buckeridge is famed for keeping the very best meat procurable. A large part of his business is done by means of a cart, which travels the district. Mrs. Buckeridge attends to the shop in the absence of Mr. Buckeridge, who devotes all his time to business matters, and does not take much part in public affairs.

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Burt, William, Sawmiller, General Storekeeper, and Baker; store and bakery, corner Waite and Revans Streets, Featherston; sawmills at Whitmanuka and Clareville. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Burt's business, which is one of the largest of its kind in the district, was established in 1879. His store, a substantial wooden one with a fine two-story dwelling attached, stands on a freehold section of three-quarters of an acre. The shop, which has a floor space of 750 squate feet, is heavily stocked with groceries, soft goods, hardware, and, in fact, all lines that are usually kept in a country general store. At the bakery behind the shop, bread of a first-class quality is produced, and commands a large sale in Featherston and surrounding districts. Mr. Burt, who employs five hands in the store and bakery, has also a complete rope-making plant, and keeps a heavy stock of rope. Formerly he manufactured rope, but finding the business unremuneiative since ceasing to dress flax, the trade was discontinued. At one time a large manufacturer and an exporter of flax to the United Kingdom, heavy losses induced Mr. Burt to confine his energies to sawmilling and storekeeping. In timber he does a considerable trade, and is prepared to export in large quantities for paving, building, or other purposes. The Whitimanuka sawmill is fitted up with a fourteen-horse-power engine and the usual machinery, twelve men being employed. The Clareville mill, recently erected in new country, has a twenty-horse power engine and all appliances, bullock teams being used for bringing in logs. Tun men in all are employed. The timber, which is chiefly sold in Wellington, embraces totara, matai, red and white pine, and black birch. The output from the mills, which includes rusticated weatherboards and dressed flooring and lining, totals about 80,000 feet per month from each sawmill. Mr. J. Thompson manages at Whitimanuka, and Mr. W. Croucher at Clareville, Mr. Burt was born in 1852 at the Lower Hutt, where he was educated. He first commenced storekeeping in the Upper Hutt, but, following the progress of railway construction, removed to Featherston. From a small store, his business has developed to its present large dimensions. In addition to his other businesses, Mr. Burt is a nurseryman and seedsman, and his gardens are well stceked with fruit and ornamental trees for sale. His exhibits of fruit, flowers, and vegetables have gained prizes at local shows. Mr. Burt is a trustee and steward of the Wesleyan Church, and fills the office of superintendent of the Sunday school.

Gilpin, William, General Storekeeper, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. Branch, Midhurst, Taranaki. Telegraphic address, “Gilpin, Featherston.” Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Mr. Gilpin is a native of London and left there in 1876 for Wellington per ship “Adamant,” arriving in the Empire City of New Zealand in 1877. The business of which Mr. Gilpin is proprietor was established in 1887 by Mr. Andrew Anderson. Some six years later Mr. Gilpin purchased it and has since conducted it with considerable success. The premises are of wood and iron, and all the property is freehold. His trade extends all over the district, and he imports all kinds of drapery. Mr. Gilpin is agent for the Northern Fire Insurance Company. Of public offices, Mr. Gilpin has persistently fought shy, it being a maxim with him while in business to attend to it thoroughly. This maxim he has carried out to the letter, and he may certainly be regarded as one of the prosperous men of the district.

Kelly, Mrs., General Storekeeper, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. Private residence, The Camp. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mrs. Kelly was previously in business in Taradale, removing to Featherston in 1895. The present shop is occupied temporarily, pending the erection of larger premises.

Toogood, W., General Storekeeper and Direct Importer, Featherston Store, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. Branch, Martinborough. Telegraphic address, “Toogood, Featherston.” Bankers; Bank of Australasia. This old-established business was founded in 1860 by Mr. J. G. Cox. In 1875 Mr. Toogood purchased it, and has since then rebuilt the premises on their present extensive scale. The property is freehold, built of wood and iron, and two stories in height. The contract for the building was carried out by Mr. D. Cadenhead, from the plans of Mr. W. C. Chatfield, of Wellington. His trade extends over a very large district, including Tauherenikau, Kahautara, Cross Creek, Matarawa, South Featherston, Morrison's Bush, etc. The delivery of goods to these places is made by the conveyances belonging to the firm. The lines imported embrace all the requirements of the trade. The agencies held include the Commercial Union Insurance Company, The Alliance Insurance Company, the Santonine Balsam Company, etc. For the manufactures of the last-named there is a good demand, especially for the sheep remedy and the bot fly exterminator. Mr. Toogood is a native of Hull, and left there in 1859, as third engineer to the s.s. “Victoria,” arriving in Dunedin in 1861. He was apprenticed to Mr. Samuelson, engineer, of Hull, completing his term shortly before leaving for the colonies. Before commencing in Featherston, he was for nine years engineer at Kebbell's mill in Manners Street, Wellington. Mr. Toogood still devotes considerable attention to his old trade, and has invented no fewer than four flaxdressing machines, each machine being an improvement upon its predecessor. Mr. Toogood is a member of the local school committee, and a useful man in the district.

Hunter, Samuel, Storekeeper, Featherston. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand Established 1871.

Walker, Mrs. A., General Storekeeper, Featherston. Established 1884.

Hawkins, John, Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Hairdresser, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. Telegraphic address, “Hawkins, Featherston.” Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Mr. Hawkins established himself as above in July, 1894, since which time between the several branches of his business, he has been fairly well employed. Watch cleaning and clock repairing are among his specialties, and he is agent for the New Zealand Graphic, Auckland Weekly News, Canterbury Times, and other papers and periodicals. He was born in Wellington, spent ten years of his life in Auckland, and the last ten in Featherston. He is a young man of good business habits, and should do well.

Crampton, Frederick Herbert, Photographer and Painter, Wallace Street, Featherston. Established 1893.

Roberts, J. W., Picture Framer, Featherston.

Skipage, Charles, Painter, Featherston.

Hutt, E. J., Hairdresser, Fentherston. Established 1894.

Bailey, F., Boardinghousekeeper, Clyde House, Lyon Street, Featherston. Established by present proprietor in 1894.

Davidson, Mrs., Featherston Boardinghouse, Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. Established 1894.

Tait and Co. (M. B. Tait and E. A. Cox), Carriers and Forwarding Agents, Featherston. Private residences : Mr. Tait, Revans Street; Mr. Cox, Bell Street. Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Established 1894.

Dunn, William Thomas, Settler, Featherston. Mr. Dunn is a native of London, and arrived in Wellington in the year 1840. He learned the bakery and confectionery business with Mr. Maxton, of Wellington, and in 1854 started for himself in page 860 Greytown. In 1879 he removed to Featherston, and some years later was in business at the Blue House, Wellington, having married the widow of the late Mr. G. Towersey, the former owner of that establishment. Preferring the country life, however, Mr. and Mrs. Dunn disposed of the Blue House to Mr. Varcoe and returned to Featherston, where they for some time carried on the principal bakery of the district. Mr. Dunn retired from business in 1895, and now follows the quiet life of a settler, in which he finds rest after the arduous labours of his career. While in business he was always noted for the splendid quality of his brown bread, and also for his special brand of wine and lemon biscuits.

Hodder, Walter, Senr., Settler, Featherston Born in Somerset, England, in 1818, this old settler landed in Wellington from the ship “London” in 1812. After living at Kaiwarra, Island Bay, and at Pakuratahi—where he kept a wayside inn. for nineteen, years—Mr. Hodder bought the farm in the Featherston district on which his son Walter now resides, removing in 1884 to the six-acre site in the township which he now occupies. The subject, of this notice was married in 1839 to Miss Emma Gooding, of Somerset, and has had fifteen children, of whom five sons and three daughters survive. The grandchildren number sixty-six, and great grandchildren fifty-one.