Artist Davis' drawing of the Hipwell Store (Doeler's General Store) in Bond Head. The Hipwell Store was built in 1881 on the land of Joel Robinson's first general store (est. 1828). The previous store was destroyed by fire.
Copy of a Family Bible printed in 1880, with custom-ordered embossed leather binding, with gilt decoration on front. Pasted on the inside of the front cover is a leather book label with gilt lettering that reads: " Presented to the Mount Pleasant Branch of Christ Church by the junior members of the church as a token of affectionate remembrance of a dear friend". This is likely in reference to Ena Stoddart, who moved away from the area after her marriage in 1888. This is likely the Bible that was presented in her honour, as reported in The Witness. The book contains many engraved illustrations, including a coloured frontispiece. At the back there is a board for family portraits, decorated with illumination and with the portrait spots left empty. The edges of the text block are also gilded.
" In memory of John J. Stribling, Who died April 3(?) 1884, Aged 49 Years 4 Mos. & 8 days also William H., son of the above, died Nov 9, 1881, Aged 21 Yrs ... Mos & 14 days"
