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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Neill, Henry

Neill, Henry , Importer, Watchmaker and Jeweller, 22 Rattray Street, Dunedin; P.O. Box, 188; Bankers: National Bank of New Zealand. Private residence, Elm Row. This is an old established business, having been originally founded in 1868; Mr. Neill was interested in it from the beginning and has been sole proprietor since 1878. A considerable manufacturing trade is carried on, the special line being masonic jewellery; and the business is conducted in premises on the ground floor of a brick building, in a large workshop and show room. Mr. Neill is a large importer, and has connections throughout the entire Colony, through which he makes periodical trips to interview his customers, from Auckland to the Bluff. He was born in 1843, in Leith, Scotland, where he was educated, and subsequently apprenticed to the business in Edinburgh. After seven and a half years' experience, he removed to Dundee, where he remained for three years and a half before coming to Port Chalmers in 1867 by the ship “Resolute.” Mr. Neill arrived under engagement as watch-maker to Mr. George Young, but at the end of twelve months commenced business on his own account. He is a member of the Masonic Order, attached to Lodge Kilwinning, S.C., of which he was secretary for about five years; on resigning that position in 1886, he became district grand secretary. He is also grand superintendent of the Scottish royal arch chapter. Mr. Neill was a member of the Scottish volunteer corps until its disbandment. He is a widower, and has three daughters and one son.