BIRTHS.

ARMSTRONG —On August 2, at Titahi Bay. Wellington, to Ngaire (nee Guy), wife of Aircraftman V. F. Armstrong—a son. Premature. Both well. BRAIN—On August 12, at Palmerston North, to Ivy and L.A.C. Clifford Brain, R.N.Z.A.F. —a son. DOIDGE—On August 7, at “The Grace.” Christchurch, to Marion (nee Mackay), wife of Aircraftman R. F, Doidge—a daughter. KELLOCK —On August 13, at “St. George’s," to May, wife of R. B. Kellock, Hawarden—a daughter. LINDLEY—On August 12. 1943, at Greymouth, to Mr and Mrs L. C. Bindley—a daughter. Both well. McEVEDY—On August 9, 1943, at “Glen Mavis.” Oamaru, to Esma, wife of Corporal E. J. McEvedy, R.N.Z.A.F.—a daughter. SMITH—On August 12, at "Malvern,” Ashburton, to Nancy (nee Wells), wife of Pilot Officer G. S. Smith—a daughter. SPARKS—On August 13. 1943, at “Glendower,” to Mr and Mrs Basil Sparks, Tal Tapu—a daughter. Both well. WATSON—On August 11, at “Lewisham,” to Margaret, wife of L. A. Watson. Ham road—a daughter.