Mr. Bacon was born in Debden, Essex, England, in April, 1841, and arrived in New Zealand in 1858 by the ship “Nourmahal.” Before establishing his business he was engaged in lightering in the harbour with a small vessel owned by himself. In 1868 Mr. Bacon established his present business, and now claims to be the oldest livery stable proprietor in Australasia. As a Freemason, he is a member of Lodge Otago Kilwinning, 417, Scottish Constitution. Mr. Bacon resides at 10 Cargill Street, and has a family of two sons and three daughters. [After these articles were linotyped, Mr. Bacon's business passed into the hands of Mr. James Jeffs.]