Mr. A. R. Guinness (Chairman of Committees),

Grey.

Mr. A. R. Guinness (Chairman of Committees),

Arthur Robert Guinness was born at Calcutta in 1846, and came to New Zealand, with his parents, when a mere child. His father was a well-known figure in Christchurch politics for many years, until his death about five years ago. The present member for Grey was educated in Christchurch, and learned his profession as a barrister and solicitor in the offices of Garrick and Co. When quite a young man he removed to the West Coast, and soon began to take an active part in the political arena. He held office in the Provincial Government prior to abolition, and has held many other positions in county, educational and local matters generally. He was first returned to the House in 1881, and has sat continuously since. The Chairmanship of Committees being rendered vacant in 1893 by the resignation of Mr. W. L. Rees, through the "Rees-Cadman" incident, Mr. Guinness was appointed to the office, and was re-elected in 1894, when the present Parliament assembled.

Votes recorded, 3450; number on roll, 4633. Women on roll, 1376, of whom 1198 voted.