The Rev. Arthur Hugh Norris, M.A. (New Zealand), Curate of Holy Trinity, Avonside, is a son of Mr. T. C. Norris, of Christchurch, and was born in Surrey, England, in 1876. He came with his parents to New Zealand in 1880, and was educated at Christ's College Grammar School, and at Canterbury College. Mr. Norris graduated B.A. in 1899, M.A., with honours, in 1901, and was ordained on the 22nd of December, 1901, by the Bishop of Christchurch. During his college career Mr Norris was an enthusiastic volunteer, and in January, 1900, went as a lance-corporal of the Second Contingent to South Africa, and served with his company continuously through the campaign, returning as a sergeant in May, 1901. He is entitled to wear, with the South African war medal, the four clasps, “Johannesburg,” “Diamond Hills,” “Orange Free State,” and “Cape Colony.” Mr. Norris completed his theological course after his return, and then received his ordination.