Ross, D., Shoeing and General Blacksmith, Otarai Road, Martinborough. This centrally situated smithy was established in 1881 by Mr. John Hodge, junior, who sold out to the present proprietor. Mr. Ross's acquaintance with the district is of a very much longer date, he having lived there for many years. He was apprenticed to the former proprietor, Mr. Hodge, but finished his term in Sydney, where he resided for some seven years prior to returning to Martinborough, and commencing as above. His trade extends throughout a very large district, and his specialties are shoeing and general jobbing work. Mr. Ross is a native of Walls, one of the Orkney Isles, but left there in 1873 for Wellington. He holds the position of auditor to the Public Library, and is a member of the managing committee of the Presbyterian Church. He has worked up a fine business, and appears to have the confidence of the public of Martinborough and surrounding district, his general disposition making him a favourite with all.

Evans, Arthur, Blacksmith, Waitapu, Martinborough.

Leppein, Ernest, Blacksmith, Pirinoa, Martinborough.