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Of the six members of the Upper House who reside in the Empire City, one, the Hon. Mathew Holmes, belongs strictly to the Provincial District of Otago, of which he is a representative. He resides in Wellington for personal reasons. The honourable gentleman was called to the Council nearly thirty years ago, at the same time as the late Hon. W. B. D. Mantell, Only four members now occupying seats in the Chamber were nominated prior to Mr. Holmes. The Hon. Dr. Grace, C.M.G., was appointed in 1870, and the other four members were appointed respectively in 1885, 1891, 1892, and 1893. The Hon. Sir P. A. Buckley, K.C.M.G., who was appointed in 1878, has now retired, having accepted the position of Puisne Judge for Wellington, vice the late Judge C. W. Richmond.