NEW KNIGHTS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 210, 3 June 1935, Page 10

NEW KNIGHTS

Birthday Honours For Dominion LIST OF RECIPIENTS Acting-Prime Minister Receives K.C.M.G. 5y Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, June 2. The Governor-General, Viscount Galway, has announced that the King has been graciously pleased on the occasion of his Majesty’s Birthday to confer the following honours in recognition of services rendered to the Dominion. Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (G.CM.G.)., HON. SIR CHRISTOPHER JAMES PARR, K.C3I.G, High Commissioner for New Zealand in London. Knight Comniander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (K.C.M.G.). HON ETHELBERT ALFRED R ANSOM, Minister of Lands and acting-. Prime Minister. Knight Bachelor. FRANCIS VEBNON FRAZER, formerly Judge of the Court of Arbitration. HENRY HORTON, of Auckland. Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KJJ.E.). BRIGADIER-GENERAL HERBERT ERNEST HART, Administrator of Western Samoa. i Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.). PROFESSOR JOHN RAWSON ELDER, Professor of History at the University of .Otago, Dunedin. THOMAS CHARLES ATKINSON HISLOP, Mayor of Wellington. Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (C.8.E.). DR. ERNEST MARSDEN, Secretary of the Departmetn of Scientific and Industrial Research. DR. MICHAEL HERBERT WATT, Director-General of Health.. Oilicer of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (0.8JE.). JOHN WILLIAM COLLINS, Trade and Tourist Commissioner for New Zealand in Canada. CHARLES FREDERICK GOLDIE, of Auckland. MRS. LUCINDA HENRIETTA WILSON, of Auckland. Honorary Office of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Honorary 0.8JE.). MAKEA HARIKA TAKAU, of the Cook Islands. MATA’ AFA SALANOA MULIUFI, of Western Samoa. Member of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (M.8.E.). JOHANNES CARL librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington. ARTHUR KINGSLEY BELL, of Wellington. WALTER BROMLEY, deputy-chair-man of the Unemployment Board. REV. JASPER CYRIL AUSTIN, CALDER, City Misisoner, of Auckland. MRS. MARY HOBHOUSE CHATFIELD, of Wellington. MRS. ANNE ISOBEL FRAER, of Christchurch. DR. DORIS CLIFTON GORDON, of Stratford. MISS EDITH ANNIE HOWES, of Dunedin. , WILLIAM ALFRED JAMES, New Zealand Government agent at Vancouver. MRS. MARIAN CAUGHEY PRESTON, of Auckland. Companion of Imperial Service Order (1.5.0.). ALFRED ERNEST ALLISON, formerly Commissioner of the Government Insurance Department. DR. GEORGE CRAIG, formerly Comptroller of Customs. Military List. Knight Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.BJE.). MAJOR-GENERAL SIR WILLIAM LIVINGSTONE HATCHWELL SINCLAIR-BURGESS, General Officer Commanding the New Zealand Military Forces. Companion of the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C. 8. COLONEL FRANK SYMON, A.D.C. to the King, of Wellington. Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (C.8.E.). COLONEL WILLIAM HENRY CUNNINGHAM, of Wellington. COLONEL HERBERT CLARENCE HURST, of Christchurch. Officer of the Military Division of the Most Excellent' Order of the British Empire (0.8. E. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL WILLIAM ROBERT LANG, of Walpu, North Auckland. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL ROBERT GRACIE MILLIGAN, of Auckland. Member of Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (M.8.E.). FLIGHT-LIEUTENANT MAURICE WILLIAM BUCKLEY, of Christchurch. CAPTAIN GEORGE DITTMER, of Auckland. CAPTAIN PETER WILLIAM GORDON SPIERS, of Dunedin. WHO’S WHO IN HONOURS LIST Some Biographical Notes Following are brief biographical notes of recipients of King’s Birthday Honours, Sir James Parr, G.C.M.G. The Hon. Sir James Parr, K.C.M.G.. G.C.M.G., is the High Commissioner for New Zealand in London. He was born at Cambridge in the Waikato in 1869, and was educated at the local school, winning

a district: scholarship, which took him. to the Auckland Grammar School. He completed his education at the Auckland University College, and was admitted as a barrister in 1890. For some years he practised in Auckland, where he took a keen interest in local affairs. He was Mayor of Auckland from 1911 to 1915. He was elected to the House of Representatives as member for Eden, and represented that electorate until 1926. He was Minister of Education from 1920 to 1926, and at various times held the portfolios of Health, Justice and PostmasterGeneral. He was appointed High Commissioner for the first time in 1926, and again following the retirement of Sir Thomas Wilford. Sir James has frequently represented the Dominion on the League of Nations at Geneva, and has been a member of the Imperial Defence Commission, Empire Marketing Board, and the Imperial Shipping Commission. Before returning to New Zealand in 1931 he lectured in Britain for the Empire Trade Crusade. He was Leader of the Legislative Council in 1931. Hon. Sir Alfred Ransom, K.C.M.G. Tlie Hun. E. A. Ransom, K.C.M.G., who now will be known as Sir Alfred, Minister of Lands, Commissioner of State Forests, Minister in Charge of the Valuation Department, and Acting-Prime Minister, is 67 years of age. He was born in Lower Hutt on March 19, 1868, the son of Robert John Ransom, one of tlie pioneers of that district. As a boy Mr. Ransom was educated at Lower Hutt public school. At an early age he was apprenticed to the saddlery trade, _ and proved that “there’s nothing like leather.” He established a very lucrative business in Dannevirke, from which he retired in 1920. He married Antoinette Katinkn Sondergaartl, daughter of Mr. A. E. Sondergaard, of Ashhurst. When a young man Mr. Ransom was prominent in football and tennis. lie also took a keen interest in the local volunteers, being a lieutenant in Ruahine Mounted Rifles. Sir Alfred’s career in public affairs over a long period has been a notable one. his activities being marked with energy and enthusiasm. He was thei first president of the Dannevirke Chamber _ of Commerce, and was Mayor of Dannevirkc

from 1910 to 1919. For the same period he was vice-president of the Dannevirkc Agricultural and Pastoral Association. In addition he was chairman of the Dannevirke Fire Board (1911-1920), and was a member of both the Dannevirke High School Board of Governors and the 'Hawke’s Bay Hospital Board. For some years he was chairman of the Efficiency Board of Trustees during the Great War, and also chairman of the Hawke’s Bay War Relief Association in 1920-1921. For several years he was chairman of the Dannevirke Electric Power Board. In politics the Acting-Prime Minister always has espoused the Liberal cause. At the general election in 1919 he stood as Liberal candidate for the Pahiatua seat in the House of Representatives, but was not successful. In 1922 he stood in the same interests and defeated the late Mr. A. McNicol, who had held the seat as a member of the Reform Party. When the United Government came into office in 1928 Mr. Ransom was selected by the late Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Ward as his Minister of Public Works. On the formation of the Coalition Government in 1930, he relinquished the portfolio of Public Works and accepted his present portfolios. During the absence of the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes at the Imperial Conference from May, 1930, to January, 1931, Mr. Ransom undertook the responsible position of Acting-Prime Minister and Leader of the House of Representatives. After his retirement from business in Dannevirke Mr. Ransom became interested in farming, and now owns a sheep station at Akitio, on the East Coast. Sir Francis Frazer, K.B. Sir Francis Frazer, K. 8., who recently retired from the position of President of the Arbitration Court to become' deputy-chairman of the new Executive Commission of Agriculture, was born in Dunedin in 1880. He was educated at Nelson College and Otago and Canterbury University Colleges, taking the degrees of M.A. and LL.B. He was admitted as barrister and solicitor in 1906, and

practised in Christchurch, Milton, and other centres. In'l9ll he was appointed a stipendiary magistrate. During his active career he was chairman of the Public Service Appeal Board and the Post and Telegraph Appeal Board. He was Assistant Public Service Commissioner in 1920. In 1921 he was appointed President of the Arbitration- Court, and was Acting Judge of tlie Supreme Court in 1928. He has served on many important commissions. Sir Henry Horton, K.B. Sir Henry Horton, K. 8., is chairman and managing director of Wilson and Horton, Limited, publishers of the “New-

Zealand Herald” and the “Weekly News,” Auckland. He is the eldest son of the lute Mr. A. G. Horton, n pioneer newspaper mini of New Zealand. Mr. Horton was born at Tiuiaru in 1870 and educated at Christ’s College, Christchurch, and Auckland University College,

graduating B.A. He spent his adult life in practical newspaper work first as a journalist and later in the direction and management of the firm. He has been for 47 years in active newspaper work. He is chairman of the New Zealand section of the Empire . Press Union and chairman of the United Press Association of New Zealand. In addition to newspaper work he has many outside activities. He is a member of the council of Auckland University College, a director and former chairman of the New Zealand Insurance Company,"and a local director of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, Limited. He has been a member of the Auckland Patriotic Association siuce its inception, and is a member of the Auckland Rotary Club. lie is a keen angler and golfer. Sir Herbert Hart, K.B.E. Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Ernest Hart, C. 8., C.M.G., D. 5.0., K.8.E., has been Administrator of Western Samoa since 1931, but will retire from that position next month. He was born at Carterton in 1882 and was educated in that district. He adopted law as his profession and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor. He has had extensive military experience, serving in the South African

War from 1900 to 1902. In 1912 he held the rank of major in the Seventeenth Regiment. In 1914, when major of the Wellington regiment, he went on active service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and served throughout the war in Egypt, Gallipoli and France, returning iii 1919. He gained the Distinguished Service Order in 1915 and was promoted to the rank of brigadier-general. He received the C.M.G. in 1917 and the C.B.E. and Croix de Guerre in 1919. He was mentioned in dispatches five times. After the war he practised his profession, in the Wairarapa and was the first president of the Masterton Rotary Club. He was honorary A.D.C. to Viscount Jellicoe when that noted admiral was GovernorGeneral of New Zealand. In 1903 Bri-gadier-General Hart married Minnie, daughter of Mr. Roger Z. Renal], They have one son and two daughters. Mr. T. 0. A. Hislop, C.M.G. * Thotnas Charles Atkinson Hislop, C.M.G,. Mayor of Wellington, was born in Wellington in 1888, the son of the late Hon. T. W. Hislop, and a grandson otj the late Hon. John Hislop. LL.D., F.R.S. He was educated at Wellington College and the University of Cambridge and was called to the bar as a barrister-at-law of the Inner Temple. Loudon, in 1911. He is a partner in the firm of Brandon, Ward and Hislop, barristers, solicitors

and notaries public, Wellington, which he joined in 1912. He enlisted for service in the Great War in 1914, served on Gallipoli and in France, was twice wounded, and returned to New Zealand in 1919 with the rank of captain. Mr. Hislop Was first, elected to the Wellington City Council in 1913. subsequently resigning for war service. He was reelected in 1927 and 1929, topping tiie poll in both cases. He was elected Mayor of the city in 1931 l and again in 1933 and again last month. Sir William Sinclair-Burgess, K.B.E. Major-General Sir W. L. 11. SinclairBurgess, K.8.E., has been General Officer Cpinninnding the New Zealand Defence 'Forces since 1931. and was created a Knight Bachelor in the New Zealand, honours list of 1934. He was born in 1880 at Longsight. England. He joined the Defence Department on March 17, 1911. In 1913 he was stationed in Tasmania, having proceeded there under tlie system of interchange of officers then in vogue, and lie served with the Australian ■Forces during the war. returning to New Zealand in October. 1919. when he was appointed artillery staff oflicor for the Wellington military district. Iu April, 1922. lie was transferred to general headquarters as Director of Military Training and Intelligence, and was appointed Chief of the General Staff two years later. Sir William had a distinguished military career with the Australian Forces. On September, 11. 1919. the Military Board of Australia wrote to the G.0.C.. New Zealand Military Forces, expressing its appreciation “of the excellent services rendered to tlie Australian military forces by Brigadier-General Burgess.” For his service in tlie'war lie was decorated with the Croix d’Officier Legion d’Honneur. and the American Distinguished Service Medal. He also holds the 1914-15 Star, and has received the decorations of D. 5.0.. C.M.G. and C.B. In October, 1928. lie was appointed an additional A.D.C. to his Majesty the King. Professor J. R. Elder, C.M.G. Profes’sor John Rawson Elder. C.M.G.. who holds tlie chair of history at tlie University of Otago, Dunedin, was/born in Gibraltar in 1880, the son of James Elder, of the Highland Light Infantry, A.S.C. He was educated at the Robert: Gordon's College. Aberdeen, and at Aberdeen University. talcing high degrees and honours in English language and literature and history. From 11)02 to 1912 lie was th 1 ’ English and modern languages master at Robert. Gordon's College. In 1914 lie was appointed lecturer in modern history at the University of Aberdeen, from 1908 to 1920 he was a grantee under tlie Carnegie Trust research scheme. In 1912 he took tlie degree of doctor of literature, Aberdeen. As historian and writer he the author of many books. He wits appointed to the chair of history at the University of Otago in 1920. Dr. G. Craig, C.M.G., 1.5.0. Dr. Gordon Craig. C.M.G., 1.5.0., recently retired from the position of Comptroller of Customs, a position he had occupied since 1923. He received his ear.lv education at the Boys’ High School, Dunedin, and later.continued his studies at Victoria University College. Tn 1891 lie was appointed a cadet in the Customs Department nt Timarii. He took his LL.B, degree in 1910, his LL.M, in 1915 land his doctorate in 1928, iu which year

he had the honour of C.M.G. conferred upon him. He was a member of the Tariff Commission in 1927, and. with the Hon. W. Downie Stewart, was largely instrumental in piloting the. revision through the House. . Dr. Craig visited Honolulu in connection with the New Zealand-Canadian trade treaty aud also ■was a member of the delegation to Ottawa. Dr. Craig was chairman of the 1933 Tariff Commission. Dr. E. Marsden, C.B.E. Dr. Ernest Marsden, C.8.E., secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, was born in 1889 in Lancashire, England, and educated at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn, aud the Universities of Manchester and London. He was a fellow of the University of Manchester, 191213, and was lecturer at the University of London, 1911-12. He came to Wellington in 1914 and a year later was appointed professor of physics at Victoria University College, a position he held till 1922. From then till 1926 he was Assistant-Director of Education, when he was appointed to his present position. Enlisting for the Great War, he served with the New Zealand Divisional Signallers as a major. He was mentioned in dispatches twice and was decorated M.C. He is president of the Wellington Philosophical Society, and is a member of the Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute. Mr. J. W. Collins, 0.8. E. Mr. John William Collins, 0.8. E., Trade and Tourist ommissioncr for New Zealand in Canada and the United States of America, was born at Wellington in 1877. He was educated at The Terrace School, and took a course in economics at Victoria University College. He was later elected a fellow of the Australian Institute of Secretaries. Prior to joining the Civil Service in 1894 he was employed with a Wellington firm of merchants and gained legal experience, with a firm of solicitors. In 1894 he joined the Department, of Labour, and was there for 22 years. He was promoted to chief clerk and deputy-registrar of industrial unions, and in 1916 was secretary of the newly-constituted Board of Trade. He was later promoted to secretary of the Department of Industries and Commerce, and in 1929 was appointed to his present position. Dr. M. H. Watt, C.B.E. Dr. Michael Herbert Watt, C.8.E., Director-General of Health, was born in Dunedin, and educated at Otago Boys’ High School and the University of Otago, where he graduated M. 8., Ch.B., in 1910. He won a travelling scholarship in that year, and in 1912 received his M.D. degree. He was lecturer at the Otago

Medical School for a time., and was appointed district health officer ip 1917. .In 1918 he was appointed a director of the Department of Public Hygiene, and in 1925 took the position of Deputy-Director of Health, and in this capacity attended the League of Nations medical conference in Japan. He was also an examiner in physiology at the Otago Medical School. He was appointed to his present position in 1931. Mr. 0. F. Goldie, 0.8. E. Mr. Charles Frederick Goldie, 0.8. E., was born in Auckland in 1870 and was educated at Auckland College and Grammar School. He studied art in Paris under Bduguereati, Ferrier. Constant, and Doucet. He was a medallist of L’Ademie Julian, Paris, and has been represented by works in Auckland, Wellington. Nelson, Christchurch, and Timaru galleries. He has also travelled in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, and Italy, Mrs. Lucinda Wilson, 0.8. E. Mrs. Wilson, 0.8. E., is the wife of Mr. W. R. Wilson, a director of Wilson and Horton, Limited, publishers of the “New Zealand Herald,” Auckland. Among her activities are infant work at the Door of Hope Home. She did much war work in raising funds and soldiers’ comforts. She is the founder and first president of the Auckland Women’s Club, now the Lyceum Club, and is now life president. She started the Girl,Guide movement in New Zealand, and was chief guide for the Dominion for 12 years. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wilson recently gave their homo at Takapuna as a home for crippled children. Mr. Johannes Andersen, M.B.E. Mr. Johannes Carl Andersen. M.8.E.. the well-known New Zealand poet mid author, is librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, He was born at Jutland, Denmark, in 1873, but was educated as boy and youth in publie schools in Christchurch and Canterbury College. He entered the Public Service as a cadet in 1887, and served as commissioner’s clerk until 1914, when he joined the staff of the General Assembly Library at Parliament Buildings. In 1918 he was appointed to take charge of the Turnbull Library of Pacific Publications and English literature. He was honorary editor of the Transactions of the New Zealand Institute from 1920 to 1929. Ho was elected a Fellow in 1923. and became joint editor of the Journal of the Polynesian Society. As a poet he came into prominence in 1903 when he published "Songs Unsung.” In 1906-7 lie won the prize for the best ode. which was sung al the New Zealand International Exhibition at Christchurch His numerous publications include:— "Lamp of Psyche,” “Jubilee History of South Canterbury.” “Maori Tales,” "Bird Song and New Zealand Birds,” “New Zealand Tales,” and “Myths and Legends of the Polynesians.” Mr. A. K. Bell, M.B.E. Mr. Arthur Kiugwley Bell, M.8.E.. who is a member of the Wellington Magistrates Court staff, held an administrative post in Western Samoa for some time, lie is a New Zealander and served throughout tlie World War, being on active service at Gallipoli and on the Western Front in France. Mr. Bell, who has had constabulary experience in Australia, is a trooper in the Legion of Frontiersmen.! For a time he was chairman of the legion’s- benevolent committee. Mr. W. Bromley, M.B.E. Mr. Walter Bromley, M.8.E., deputychairman of the Unemployment Board, was born in Manchester in 1886 and has been prominent in the Labour movement in New Zealand. He arrived at Greymouth in 1912, and during the war was employed rationing at Eccles. Lancashire. Returning to New Zealand, he became secretary of the engineers’ union, amalgamated engineering union and the Wellington Trades Council. He has been chairman of the Miramar School Committee, of the Wellington Trades and Labour Council, and assistant secretary of the New Zealand Labour Party. He was d delegate representing the workers on the national industrial conference in 1928. Rev. Jasper Calder, M.B.E. Tlie Rev. Jasper Cyril Austin Calder. M.8.E.. is Anglican City Mistsioner, Auckland. He is the eon of Hie Ven. Archdeacon Calder, and was born in ]

Auckland in 1885. He was educated at the Auckland Grammar School and King’s College, London. He was curate of Whaugarei 1910-1914, and of St. Matthew’s Church, Auckland, from 1914 to 1919, when he was appointed city missiouer. He has been a. probation officer for the Auckland Racing Club since 1920 and has taken a keen interest in hunting, boxing and in exhibiting show horses, having secured 20 prizes. For many years Mr. Calder has been prominent: in social and relief work. Mrs. Mary H. Chatfield, M.B.E. Mrs. Mary Chatfield, > M.8.E., is a daughter of very early residents of Wellington, the Rev. 11. E. Tuckey and Mrs. Tuckey, who came from the Old Country about 1860. For eight years Mrs. Chatfield was honorary secretary of the Victoria League and later became its vicepresident. She was prominent in war work and was one of the founders of the Soldiers’ Club in Syduey Street. She was also a founder of the Community Club lor cadetsand territorials; a foundation member and secretary of the War Graves Committee for some years, and then its vicepresident. She is a member of the National War Memorial Carillon Society, and was instrumental iu obtaining the Mercantile Marine Bell, "The Seven Seas.” She was a foundation member of the Pioneer Club, the Wellington Women’s Club and .the English Speaking Union. At present Mrs. Chatfield is president of the Wellington branch of the National Council of Women, and of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children. In addition, she is vice-president of the New Zealand Borstal Society (women’s branch), and of the Amalgamated Fine Arts Society. She has been a justice of tlie peace for about six years. For the past 20 years she lias been Lady Editor on the "Evening Post.” Dr. Doris Gordon, M.B.E. Dr. Doris Clifton Gordon, M.8.E., is a medical practitioner at Stratford. She was born in Victoria, and was educated at the University of Otago, where «he took the M. 8., Ch.B. ■degree in 1915. She was on the staff of the Dunedin Hospital and Lecturer in Bacteriology at the Otago Medical School during 1916-17, Dr. Gordon took up general practice in Stratford in 1918. and has always beyii specially interested in maternal and infant welfare. She was the first woman in Australia and New Zealand to secure a Fellowship of a Royal College of Surgeons, she and her husband, Dr. W. P. P. Gordon, securing an .Edinburgh fellowship simultaneously in 1925. She founded the Obstetrical Society (New Zealand branch of the British Medical Association) in 1927 and promoted and organised the Obstetrical Endowment Appeal which resulted in the raising of £31.750 in 1930. Miss Edith Howes, M.B.E. Miss Edith Howes, M.8.E., was born in London, and brought as a small child to New Zealand, being educated in Kaiapoi and in Christchurch. She joined the teaching profession and taught principally in Gore and later in Wellington Girls’ College. She first wrote children’s stories and verses for the “Otago Witness” and “Canterbury Times,” and the "School Journal.” These were later collected and sent to England, where they were published under tlie title “The Sun’s Babies.” The book had a remarkable sale, and was extremely well reviewed in the English papers. Subsequent publications in England, America and New Zealand were "Fairy Rings.” “Rainbow Children,” "The Cradle Ship,” "The Singing Fish.” “Maoriland Fairytales,” and “The Dream Girl’s Garden.” “Silver Island.” "The Enchanted Road.” "Sandals of Pearl.” "The Long Bright Land,” “The Great Experiment," and “Mrs. Kind Bush.” Miss Howes is at present a resident of Dunedin. Mr. W. A. M.B.E. Mr. W. A. James, M.8.E.. has been New Zealand Government Agent nt Vancouver for some years. He is best known for his services to New Zealanders travelling through Canada. Colonel F. Symon, C.B. Colonel F. Symon. C. 8., has been connected with artillery since he was 19 years of age, when he joined the Royal .New Zealand Artillery as a cadet. Since then ho has held a vast number of posts and appointments, reaching the position of Director of Artillery. General Headquarters. in December. 1925. He is a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George and a Companion of tin' Distinguished Service Order. Colonel W. H. Cunningham, C.B.E. Colonel W. 11. Cunningham. C.8.E.. a well-known Wellington barrister. He was educated at Wanganui High School and Wanganui College. He had war service in France, Belgium, Egypt and Gallipoli. His commands included the Fourth (Reserve) Battalion, tlie temporary command of the New Zealand Infantry (Reserve ) Brigade and the Third (Reserve) Battalion. He gained the Distinguished Service Order and the Order of St. Stanislaus. third class, a Russian decoration. Flight Lieutenant M. W. Buckley, M.B.E. Flight Lieutenant M. W. Buckley. M.8.E.. is one of (lie best-known officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. He served for four years in the Great War with Hie Royal Naval Air Service and tlie Royal Air Force. When tlie New Zealand Air Force was established n 1923 he was one of its first officers, and in 1926 he was appointed to the permanent Air Force as flying instructor at Wigram Aerodrome, which appointment he still holds.