Skerman, Sidney, M.R.C.S., L.S.A., Physician and Surgeon, High Street, Marton. Further information regarding the career of this gentleman appears in the pages devoted to the Marton Borough, of which Dr. Skerman was for some time mayor.

Tytheridge, Walter Robert, M.R.C.S., England, L.R.C.P. and L.M., Edinburgh, Physician and Surgeon, Grey Street, Marton. Dr. Tytheridge was born in Bayswater, London, in 1849, and after having practised in England for some years, removed to New Zealand in 1895, settling in Marton the following year. He is a member of the British Medical Association, and was Police Surgeon to the V Division of the Metropolitan Police, surgeon to the Civil Service Rifle Volunteers, London, and held an appointment on the staff of Epsom Cottage Hospital. He is a member of the Freemasons and Foresters' orders.

Kilgour, Harry Morton, Dentist, Broadway, Marton. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. Mr. Kilgour was born at the Thames, Auckland, in 1871, his father being Mr. James Kilgour, M.D., of Auckland. He was educated at the Thames High School and at Queen's College, Auckland, and was apprenticed to Mr. H. F. Windsor, dentist. Mr. Kilgour passed the New Zealand Dental Surgeon's examination, and gained his diploma. He came to Marton and took over his present business from Mr. A. H. Tripe, in 1895. The premises are leasehold, and the establishment is supplied with a complete dental outfit. Mr. Kilgour enjoys a rising country practice.

Darby, Bernard Francis (late M. H. Wilton), Chemist and Druggist, Broadway, Marton. P.O. Box 2. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This old-established concern, which is referred to under the name of the former proprietor, was acquired by Mr. Darby in March, 1895. Under his management the business has steadily progressed, the customers being satisfied with the care and attention which they always receive. The new principal, who is a son of Mr. Patrick Darby, well-known in the city of Auckland as an old and enterprising settler, was born in the northern city in 1870. He was educated at the Auckland Grammar School, and on the completion of his educational course he was indentured to Mr. John Edson, a leading chemist and druggist in that town. After serving the full term of his apprenticeship—four years—Mr. Darby, who had acquired a thorough knowledge of the profession, was invited to continue with his master. During the ensuing five years he remained in Mr. Edson's employ, gaining an extended experience in the business. Mr. Darby only left his situation when he had agreed to purchase the present business. He keeps a large stock of the purest drugs and chemicals, and may be relied upon, too, as a competent dispenser.

Wilton, M. H., Chemist and Druggist, Broadway. Telegraphic address, “Wilton Marton. Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Agents London, Messrs. Evans, Lescher and Webb, manufacturing and exporting druggists Darlington, Messrs Ness and Co., manufacturing chemists; Wellington, Mr G. W. Wilton, chemist and druggist, Adelaide Road. This business was established in 1874 by Mr. H. Lyon, who carried it on until 1881, when the present proprietor purchased it. The shop is a very fine one, as will be seen by the accompanying picture. It is of wood and iron, and of two lofty stories in height, being erected under the direction of Mr. Wilton himself from plans drawn by Messrs. Atkins and Clere. It is a large business, gives employment to four hands, and supplies the whole of the district. Mr. Wilton imports all his drugs, chemicals, and druggists' sundries from the Old World. He is agent for Messrs. Ness and Co., manufacturing and exporting druggists, of Darlington, England. Mr. Wilton has had a most extensive experience, and evidently enjoys the confidence of the Marton public. He has been a member of the Pharmaceutical Society for half a century. He is a native of West Riding, Yorkshire, and was apprenticed to his brother, Mr. John Wilton, chemist, etc., of Castleford, Yorkshire, completing his term in 1845. In 1847 he established himself in business in England and continued there until 1879, when he left for New Zealand, arriving in 1880 per ship “Portland.”

Remington, Frederick Charles, Chemist and Druggist, Broadway, Marton. Bankers, Bank of Australasia. Established 1890.