Matheson, Andrew, Grocer, Provision Merchant, Woolbroker, and Coal Merchant, Mackay Street, Greymouth. This business was established by Mr. Matheson in the year 1878. It is conducted in a wood and iron building, which contains a verandah, and a double-fronted shop with offices. Mr. Matheson also owns, on the opposite side of the street, a large wholesale store, which has a wool and skin department. He is further referred to as a former Mayor of Greymouth.

Truscott, John, Grocer and Provision Merchant, Tainui Street, Greymouth; private residence, High Street. This business was established in the year 1895 by the firm of Rowe and Truscott, and has been conducted by Mr Truscott since 1902. The premises consist of a wood and iron building, which contains a verandah, a large double-fronted shop with offices, and an extensive store room behind. Mr. Truscott imports largely from England and America, and goods are delivered throughout the district. Mr. Truscott was born in the year 1865, in Cornwall. England, and came to New Zealand with the parents in 1873. He was educated at the Thames, Auckland, and was brought up to a mercantile life. Mr. Truscott settled in the Greymouth district, where he found employment until 1895, when he established his present business. He is a member of the Order of Druids. In the year 1899, he married a daughter page 577 of Mr. Henry Williams, of Herbert Street, Greymouth, and has one daughter.