Edmonds And Williams (John Edmonds and Thomas Williams), Coal and Produce Merchants, corner of Durham and Victoria Streets, Christchurch. This firm's business was established in 1887, and has been conducted by the present members ince 1890. Mr. Edmonds was for twenty years yardsman with the late Mr. J. Goss, and Mr. Williams was in business in Durham Street for several years prior to joiningin the partnership. The firm deals in firewood, drain pipes, fire bricks, etc., and has a large connection as produce merchants.

Richardson And Stokes (Daniel Richardson and Arthur Thomas Stokes), Coal and Firewood Merchants, 5 Cashel Street, Christchurch, and 7 Cashel Street, Linwood. The business was founded in 1881, the senior partner having been actively engaged in the firm since its inception. Mr. Stokes joined the concern in 1888, when the style of the firm was altered as above. Messrs. Richardson and Stokes have large accommodation for the storage of firewood and coal, the yards being about half an acre in extent. They keep a well-assorted stock of fuel, and are in a position to supply their customers in any part of the city or suburbs on the most advantageous terms.