Scott Bros., Limited (John Lee Scott and George Scott, Directors), Engineers and Iron Founders, Atla Foundry, Manchester Street, Christchurch. Telephone 255; P.O. Box 261. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Private residences: Mr. J. L. Scott, “Elvaston,” Colombo Road South; Mr. G. Scott, Scott, Opawa. This large and important firm was established in 1871 by the present partners, together with another brother, who retired from the business in 1884. The premises, which are erected on freehold land, include a two-storey brick building fronting Manchester Street, which forms the show-room and offices of the firm; behind this is the machine-shop, a single-storey building, which includes the boiler-making department and blacksmith's shop. Further back on the section is a three-storey brick building, on the ground floor of which is the fitting shop, the pattern-making and brass-finishing shops being on the first floor, and the pattern store on the upper floor. At the extreme rear of the allotment is the moulding shop, constructed of timber and galvanised Iron. There are two cupolas, which have a combined capacity equal to providing molten metal for a casting of six tons weight. Messrs. Scott Bros, have had two contracts for the erection of railway engines, of which they completed twelve. The firm are makers of the celebrated “Peerless,” “Victor,” and “Record” ranges, which are in demand in all parts of New Zealand. General engineering work of every description, including steam-engines of all kinds, and the general manufacture of machinery are within the scope of the operations of the firm, which employs 120 men.