Major D'arcy Chaytor , of the First Battalion Nelson Mounted Rifles, was born in Marlborough, in the year 1873, and is the third son of Mr. J. C. Chaytor, of “Marshlands,” Marlborough. He was educated at Nelson College, and at Clare College, Cambridge, England; afterwards learned farming; and is now (1905) manager of his father's estate. Major Chaytor joined the Marlborough Mounted Rifles as lieutenant in the year 1895, succeeded his brother as captain of the corps in 1901. and was promoted to his present rank in 1903. He is one of the most popular and capable volunteer officers in the district; served with distinction in South Africa, in the early part of the Boer war; was in the celebrated ride to the relief of Kimberley, and has a medal and five clasps.