Five gentlemen, exclusive page of Sir G. M. O'Rorke, K.C.M.G., have occupied the position of Speaker of the House. The first was Sir C. Clifford, Bart., who held office for seven years. For eleven years afterwards Sir D. Monro, Kt. Bach., occupied the chair. Sir F. D. Bell, K.C.M.G., C.B., succeeded him, remaining in office four years. The only other occupants of this high position were Sir W. Fitzherbert, K.C.M.G., and Major the Hon. W. J. Steward. The present popular Speaker has held office for a longer period than any of his predecessors.