Barr Brown, R., Land and Estate Agent, Hotel and Share Broker, and General Commission Agent, Exchange Lane, Auckland; branch at New Plymouth (G. [gap — reason: illegible]. Mitchell, manager). P.O. Box 202. Telephone 1134. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Mr. Barr Brown was born and educated at Auckland, and is a son of the late Mr. Barr Brown, of Waiuku. He started his present business about 1895, having had a previous experience in valuation and general commission work—an experience which is now of inestimable value to him. His business increased so much that he was requested by a number of clients to start a branch at New Plymouth, where he has already formed a large connection. Mr. Barr Brown is known in Auckland as a most energetic and trustworthy business man, and he is sure to earn a similar reputation in Taranaki. He was well known in his earlier days as an athlete, and he is still a keen sportsman. Mr. Barr Brown is married and has one child.