Toomer, Albert Frederick, Boot Manufacturer, Tuam Street East, Christchurch. Mr. Toomer started his prosperous business in 1895. The premises occupy a space of about 7,000 superficial feet; they are equipped with the most up-to-date machinery, and the owner employs about sixty hands. page 320 Mr. Toomer began his business in a very unpretentious way, and at first he only employee. about five hands; but with capable management, his success has been very great, and his property now stands as one of the leading factories of Christchurch. Mr. Albert Frederick Toomer is the fourth son of the late Mr. Henry Toomer, who founded the Excelsior Boot Factory, for many years a leading business in Christchurch. He was born in England, and accompanied his parents to New Zealand in 1869. Mr. Toomer learned his trade with his father, and for many years had charge of the making department in the Excelsior Boot Factory. Owing to changes in the original firm, Mr. Toomer started his present business in 1895, and is now assisted by his two sons. He is an Oddfellow of over twenty-eight years' standing, and has a ways taken a great interest in the Order.