Best and Towne (Mr. John Fletcher Best), Cycle Importers and Manufacturers, Manchester Street, opposite the Clock Tower, Christchurch. Branches at Ashburton and Leeston. Mr. Best is the manufacturer and sole proprietor of the well-known Khaki Bicycle, which is a very popular machine. It is both light and durable, and obtained the One Mile Championship of Australasia at Sydney in January, 1902. The trade mark is “Khaki.” The machine is furnished with all the latest patents, and the parts are specially manufactured at Home to the firm's order. Mr. Best is also sole Canterbury agent for the Raleigh bicycle, manufactured by the Raleigh Cycle Co., of Nottingham, one of the oldest bicycle factories in England; the “Raleigh” is reputed one of the finest bicycles made. Messrs Best and Towne keep a large stock of motor bicycles and parts, including the “Werner,” one of the most up-to-date French bicycles. English motors are attached to the firm's own manufactures, and trailers are made also for attaching to motor bicycles. A large factory situated in Lichfield Street is used in manufacturing the firm's bicycles, and fifteen hands are constantly employed. The display of machines in the firm's showrooms, Manchester Street, is one of the finest in Christchurch.