Brookes, Alfred H., formerly a Boot and Shoe Dealer and Importer, Jervois Road, Ponsonby, but now a commercial traveller, was born in Auckland, in 1871, and gained experience under his father, the late Mr. C. Brookes, who was in business in Queen Street for many years. In 1887 the business was removed to Ponsonby, where it was carried on successfully by Mr. Brookes for a number of years. Mr. Brookes is a member of the Ponsonby Bowling Club, and has carried off many prizes and trophies, including the champion bowls of 1896–7, and a fine pair of bowls presented by the Auckland Bowling Association in 1897.