Wilson, Leonard Mariot, Fruitgrower, Chaney's Corner, near Belfast. Mr. Wilson is the youngest son of the late Mr. William Wilson, one of the oldest and most prominent of the early settlers of Canterbury, referred to elsewhere in this volume as the first Mayor of Christchurch. Mr. L. M. Wilson was born in Sydenham, and received his education at Warwick House School under Mr. C. Cook. He was afterwards apprenticed to the engineering trade at the Canterbury Foundry. After being seven years at his trade, he took up his present holding of twenty-five acres of first-class land, which is planted with a choice selection of pears and apples, the majority of which are in full bearing. Since acquiring the property Mr. Wilson has carried on considerable improvements in planting and building. His cool store, which is built of brick with double walls and specially ventilated, has room for the storage of three thousand cases, and gives him a distinct advantage as an extensive dealer in fruit. He exports a considerable amount of fruit to Wellington and Dunedin, in addition to supplying the local demands. Mr. Wilson resides at his orchard, and personally superintends the pruning of the trees and packing of the fruit.