Buchanan, Robert, Ironfounder and Engineer, City Foundry, 147 St. Asaph Street, Christchurch. Mr. Buchanan was born in Scotland. He arrived in New Zealand in 1870, and established his business eight years later. His premises have over 14,000 square feet of floor space. Mr. Buchanan has a complete plant for the manufacture of all kinds of iron work and general castings, and does a large trade. A very important part of his business is the manufacture of ornamental ironwork of all descriptions. Mr. Buchanan has been interested in the Industrial Association of Canterbury since its inception; he has been a member of the committee for many years, and has been vice-president.