Mr. J. H. Hudson, Headmaster, is a son of Mr. J. H. Hudson, J.P., of Kaipara Flats. He was born at Kaukapakapa in 1866, and was educated mainly at the Warkworth school. After a short trial at farming, during which he was following up his scholastic studies, Mr. Hudson began teaching at the Port Charles school, from which he was transferred to Waiheke Island in August, 1894, and was appointed to his present position in October, 1897. He devotes his leisure to University study and literature. Mrs. Hudson, who conducts the local post office, is a daughter cf the late Captain Beckend, well known as a trader to the South Sea Islands.