Spurdle and Bond (F. M. Spurdle and T. R. Bond), Iron and Hardware Merchants, Direct Importers, Victoria Avenue, Wanganui. This business was established in the year 1905, by Messrs. Spurdle and Bond, and is conducted in a two-storeyed brick building, which has a thirty feet frontage, and a depth of sixty feet. On the first floor of the premises there is an extensive show-room, and at the rear of the shop there is a large store. A complete stock in all lines is maintained, and special attention is given to electro-plated and other goods suitable for wedding gifts.

Mr Frederick Maurice Spurdle, of the firm of Messrs. Spurdle and Bond, is a son of Mr. F. M. Spurdle, manager of the Wanganui Sash and Door Factory. He was born in Wanganui, where he was educated, and afterwards learned his trade with Messrs. J. Thain and Company. He subsequently went to London, England, where for two years he gained further experience with Messrs. J. Petrie and Sons. He then returned to New Zealand, and, in conjunction with Mr T. R. Bond, established his present business.