Stark, Robert , General Blacksmith and Farrier, Balfour. Mr Stark established his business in 1900. His dwelling-house, and a large shop, both constructed of wood and iron, stand on an acre of freehold land. The shop contains two forges, and Mr Stark undertakes general repairs to implements of all kinds. Mr Stark was born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1872, and when a boy of six was brought to New Zealand by his parents in the ship “Christian McCausland.” He was educated at Mataura, and learned his trade at Riversdale, where he served an apprenticeship of seven years. Afterwards he worked as journeyman until 1900, when he established his business at Balfour. He is a member of the Balfour school committee, and holds a seat on the committee of the Balfour Caledonian Society. He is also captain of the Balfour Football Club. Mr. Stark was married, in 1895, to a daughter of Mr John Brown, of Taieri. Mrs Stark died in 1901, leaving two sons and one daughter.