Hill Edward, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturing Confectioner, 155 and 157 High Street, Christchurch. This business was established in 1882 by the present proprietor, and occupies premises in High Street opposite Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.'s warehouse. Besides manufacturing for the trade generally, Mr. Hill does an extensive retail business. His special lines are well known throughout Christchurch, and considerable quantities of his manufactures are sent to the surrounding districts. Mr. Edward Hill, the proprietor, is a native of Wiltshire, England. When seventeen years of age he joined the Royal Navy, in which he served twelve years, during which he took part in an engagement at Cape Hayti, San Domingo, which lasted ten hours and a half. After sinking two of the enemy's ships, H.M.S. “Bulldog” accidentally ran ashore, under the forts; but during the night she was blown up by the captain's orders, after the crew had taken to the boats. Mr. Hill arrived in Dunedin on the 5th of April, 1873, and immediately entered the firm of Messrs Hudson and Co., manufacturing confectioners, with whom he remained for eight years, and while with the firm he worked at the first steam pans imported into the colony. Shortly after leaving Dunedin, he started his present business, which is now firmly established.

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Mr. E. Hill.

Robson, W. A., Confectioner, 164 St. Asaph Street, Christchurch, Mr Robson is a native of New Zealand and was first employed as a confectioner by Mr. Salvatora Lessa in Christchurch about twenty years ago. After being four years in Mr. Lessa's service, Mr. Robson became foreman with Messrs Clarke and Co., confectioners, also of Christchurch, and remained with that firm for fourteen years. He then began business on his own account and has been thoroughly successful. Indeed, his ability and energy have been such that the increase in business has made it necessary for Mr. Robson to put up more machinery and employ more hands. Practically, all kinds of confectionery are manufactured on the premises, and Mr. Robson makes specialties of boiled dry chocolate and gelatine goods.

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Mr. W. A. Robson.

Sutherland, D., Baker and Confectioner, Tuam Street East, Christchurch. Mr. Sutherland was born in Timaru in 1879. He was educated at the Timaru public school, and was then apprenticed to his father's trade. Mr. Sutherland, senior, was an exceptionally expert tradesman, and as the son was a diligent and eager learner, he soon became a first-class hand. He was afterwards for some time with Mr. Hiorns, baker of Linwood, and later on he entered into business on his own account. Mr. Sutherland's skill as a tradesman and his businesslike methods are enabling him to reap the sure reward of success.