James, Charles Robert, Painter, Paper-hanger, and House Decorator, High Street, Dannevirke. This business was established by the present proprietor. The premises have a fine frontage to High Street, and behind the shop there is a large workshop. A good stock of imported materials, including oils, colours, paper-hangings, and other decorative requisites is carried. Mr. James has undertaken many important contracts, employs six men, and has an excellent reputation for reliable workmanship. He is further referred to as band-master of the Dannevirke Citizen's Band.

Mr. C. R. James' Premises.

James, George, Painter, Paper-hunger, and Sign-writer, Miller's Road, Dannevirke. This business was established in High Street in the year 1903, by the present proprietor, and was subsequently removed to its present site. The premises, which were specially erected by Mr. James, contain a larire well-lighted shop, suitably fitted up, and a private residence. A heavy stock of paints, paper-hangings at the latest designs, and decorators' materials is carried. Mr. James conducts a large and increasing business, and gives constant employment to twelve men. He was born on the 5th of April, 1874, and is the fourth son of Mr. John James, an old settler of Nelson. He was educated at the Nelson public schools, and afterwards apprenticed to the painting trade, under Mr. Frank Payne, of Blenheim. He then started in business on his own account in Blenheim, and two years later was joined in partnership by Mr. Ernest Freeth. Mr. James subsequently sold his interests to his partner, and in 1903 removed to Dannevirke. He is a member of the North School Committee, and the Donne-virke Jockey Club, and has passed through several chairs in the local lodge of Druids. Mr. James is married, and has two sons and two daughters.

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Mr. G. James.