Whitehead, Alfred J., Watchmaker and Manufacturing Jeweller, 261 High Street, Christchurch; branches at 64 Colombo Road, Sydenham, and West End, Kaikoura. Mr. Whitehead established himself in business in 1890, and met with success at the outset, his connection gradually widening, and now he has three shops, each of which does a considerable business. The premises in High Street are Mr. Whitehead's headquarters, where the manufacture of jewellery is carried on. There is a fine display of all kinds of jewellery and electro-plate. Amongst the jewellery there is a great variety of New Zealand greenstone, mounted in gold, and of the latest and most exquisite designs. The interior of the shop is so tastefully arranged that a visitor sees at a glance the quality of the stock kept on the premises—in gold and silver watches, clocks of all sizes and designs, plated goods, field glasses, and other lines. Mr. Whitehead does a very large trade in repairing. At his Sydenham shop Mr. Whitehead has a good general stock of watches and jewellery, and this branch also has a large connection for repairs. The branch at the West End, Kaikoura, has recently been opened under the management of the proprietor's brother, Mr. E. Whitehead, and contains a general stock of watches and jewellery and plated ware. Mr. Whitehead's special line, namely, greenstone goods of his own manufacture, is also well represented at the Kaikoura branch. Mr. Whitehead is a son of Mr. G. J. Whitehead, of the Christchurch Post Office; a very old colonist, who arrived in Canterbury in 1852. He has been connected with the post office for over thirty years, and is now chief of the mail room staff.