BIRTHDAY HONOURS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 544, 26 June 1909, Page 5

BIRTHDAY HONOURS.

NO PEERS. 1.5.0. FOR NEW ZEALANDERS. A LENGTH! LIST. (By Telegraph.—Press Asooelatlon.—OopyrisM.l (Rec. Juno 25, 10.50 p.m.) . London, June 25, Tho King-has been pleased to confer tho* following honours upon tbo occasion of His Majesty's birthday.— Privy Councillors. Sir Hudson', E, Kcarley, formcrly Parliamentary Secretary to tho Board of Trado, and now first chairman of tho London Port Authority. Mr. Jas. Stuart, Liberal member for Sunderland, who is closely identified with tho University' Extension' movement. Mr. J. X. Morrinuui, Premier of Cape Colony. And two others. ' , Baronets. ■ Mr. E. H. Hokfen, Literal M.P. for HoyWood division, of Lancashire. Mr. T. W. Nussey, Liberal MJ. for Pootefraot.

Mr. 0. D. Rose, Literal M.P. for Newmarket division of Cambridgeshire: Mr. T. T. L. Soarisbrick, Liberal.M.P. for South Dorsetshire., Mr. A. Osmond-Williams, Liberal M.P. for, MorionoJ/hshiro. Mr. Archibald Williamson, Liberal M.P. for Elgin and- Nairn. Sir Dye© Duckworth,, tho eminent physician (who was knighted ia 1886). Mr. C. J, Longman, publishor and «■ President of the Publishers'; Association. Mr. Hy. Morris,- President of tho Royal College of Surgeons of England, and hoc. treasurer of tho Imperial Cancer Research Fund. ■ ' ' Thoro are throe other Baronets, making twolvc in all. Knights. Thoro are 35 new Knights, including 'Mr. Francis Galton, P.R.S.,•explorer and scientist, now 87 years of ago. ( Mr. Ilcary W. Lucy, the woH-known ParKa.montary journalist (the "Tofcy M.P." of "Punch,") Mr. Arthur W. Pinorb, dramatist. Mr. Herbert Beerbohm Tree, actor-man-agcr. - ■

Mr. F. J. Campbell, LL.D., F.R.G.S., Principal of tlio Royal Normal Collogo and Academy of Music for tlio Blind. Mr. W. Alexander Smith, founder of tho Boys' Brigade. Mr. Edwin Pears, Constantinople correspondent of tho "Daily News," who wroto' notable letters concerning tho Moslem' atrocities in Bulgaria in. 1876.' v K.C.M.C. Tho following are created Knights of St, Michael and St. Gcorgof— Major-Gonoral Hany Barron, tho new Governor of Tasmania. Mr. J. 6. Davics (CM.G, 1901), Speaker of tho Tashianian Assembly. ' • Among tho now Knights Baoholor are tho following ,— Mr. H. Bason, 'Agent-General for 'West Australia. Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Aottng-Chief Justico of Now South Wales. Mr. Walter Kcnnaway ' (C.M.G., 1891), Secretary to the High Commissioner forvjfovr Zealand in London .. Tho Hon, Thomas A'Beckett, Judge of this Supremo Court of Victoria sinoe '1886. Imporlal Sorvlcfl Orttor. Among the Companions of tho Imperial Servioc Ordor are: | Colonel 11. J. Collins, Now Zealand Pay-master-General. Mr. W. 0. Kensington, Under-Seewrfcary of tho New Zealand Lands Department. Mr. Jas. Logan, Suporintondont of Now Zealand Telegraphs. Mr / Edward March, Fiji. No Peerages aro conferred.' i THE HONOURED. Privy Councillors. ' Sir Hudson E. Kcarley, formerly Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, and now first chairman of the London Port Authority, lias a great nunc os an administrator. He woiked his wav up through tho provision business, entered the Commons, and reconstructed tho Royal Patriotic Pund. He had a lot to do v ith tho passing of the Port of London Bill. Mi Jas. Stuart, Liberal M.P. for Sunderland, is oloscly identified with the University Extension movement, whioh aims at bringing the results of university education to the very doors of the people. Ho was formerly Professor of Mcohamcs at Cambridge. Ho married a daughter of Mr. J, J. Caiman, of mustard famo Mr. J. X Mcrriman, Premier of Cape Colony, wont;to South Africa in 1849, and entered politics in 1869 He was a member of the Cape Jameson Raid Committee, and dren up the report. BaronoU. Mr. E H Holden, Liberal M.P. for Heyweod division of Lancashire, born in 1848, is a Lancashire man, who has made his mart in banking in London. Ho brought about the amalgainition of tho Midland Bank with the City B-\nk. Mi. T W, Nussey, Liberal M.P. for Pontofract, has lcprcscutcd that constituency since 18*13 Ho is a Home Eulor. Mr C, D. Row, Liboral member for Newmarket dnisiDn of Cambridgeshire, won that seat in 1903 Ho is a Liberal Imperialist, and lost two sons in the Sonth African War Mr T. T. L Saansbnok, Liberal M.P. for Sonth Dorsetshire, wen that seat from the Unionists in 1908. He is a lieutenant in the Lancashire Hussars Yeomanry. Mr. A. Osmond-Williams, Liberal VLB. for Merionethshire: won that seat in" 1908. Mr C. J. Longman, publisher, and exiPresident of tho Publishers' Association, was editor of "Longman's 1 Magazine" from 1882 to 1905. Sir Dyco Dnckwoith, the eminent physician, has contributed much to medical literature. Ho nas honorary physician to the King when Prince of Wales. Mr. Arohibald Williamson, Liberal M.P. for F.lgin and Nairn, wrested that soot 'from tho Unionists in 1906. He is a partner m a mercantile firm. Mi. Ey. Morris, President of tho Royal College of Surgeons of England, and hon. treasurer of tho liuporial Cancer Research Fund, is the author of various publications on surgery, including " Tho Tr '* nt of Inoperable Canoer," Knights. Pranois Galten, F.Rik, exploror and soientist, now 87 years of age, explored Damnraland as long ago aj 18S0. He has been described as a link with Livingstone His publications aro numerous nod diverse,; and so are his honours and decorations. Ho litis boon secretary of the British Astooiation and president of various sections of it. Mr. Hy. W. Lucy, the well-known Pariiamjntarj journalist (the " Toby M P.f of "Punch") is 03 >cais of ago As long ago as 18S0 ho reined thf editorship of tho London "Daily News" to go b.ick to Parltnmentarj press gallon' work Ho is well known by his nooks on politics and politicians, as well as by his journalism. Mr. Arthur W Pinoro, dramatist, aged 53 spent *ix j oars on tho stage, then turned Ms attention to writing faroical comedies, afterwards 'o scuous drama, notably "The Beoond Mr* Ttmquoiuyi" " The Gay Lojcd Qaoax," and "The TKcTutrTboii," ns»dwtd.in.ilSS,

Mr. Herbert Beedbohm Tree, actor-manager, in 1837 opened His Majesty's, which ho niau--o£es with peat distinction. On April 28, 1907, ho completed his tenth year at His Majesty's and bis twenty-first year as theatrical manager with a record of 76 plays , ' N«w Zealanden Honoured. Lieut-Colonel Robert Joseph Collins was bom at Cavan, Ireland,,™ 1849, and was the son Of Captain' Robert Collins, of lI.M. 57th m *^ H f *!* o<hl<sat «d in Ireland, India, and Mow Zealand; entered tho Government Sorvioe in 1865; , 6ub-storakeopor, Public Works l)e- •, Bartmont, 1885-77; Store Audit, 1877-78; clerk m tho Treasury, 1878-79; first clerk of tho , Treasury, 1873-85; clerk in charge, 1885-90: accountant to the Treasury, 1890-1006; Assistant Secretary, 1303-0; Secretary to tho Treasury. Pnyinastor-Goncral, and Eecoiver'Goncrul, since 1900; aIBO finance member of tho Council of Defence dnoo 1906. His volunteer service lies boon as follows:—Sergeanl-Mnjor, 1865-77; lieutenant, Wellington City. Rifles, 18S5-8G; captain, 1886-96; major, 1896-99; officer commanding Ist' Battalion Wellington Rifles, 1898-1907; lieut-colonel, 1899, and liout.-colonol N.Z.M.', for services rendered , in connection with the enrolment of the South' African contingents; ereoutJTO of' New Zealand Rifle Assooiatioa since 1870; statistical officer, 1886-1903 (' chiot executive officer Now Zealond Rifle Association since 1904: commandant New Zealsnd Bisloy riflo team (winners of Holaporo Cup), 1904 ;,■■ awardod' Imperial Volunteor decoration, 1902. Mr.' William Charles Kensington, Under-Sce-retary Or Lands and Immigration, was born at Cricoieth, North Wales, on August 2,1845, and was educated at Grosvcuor School, Bath, and King's feheol, Bruton, Somerset, England. He entered tho New Zealand Government Service 1 iu 186-1, Hi" volunteer service was as follows:— Sorvcd as volunteer in tho East Coast campaign. ISGS and 1864; gswtled ensign in Ist Battalion New Zealand Militia, 1865; captain, Auckland Rifle Brigade 187 L - * Mr; Taiw.s Kennedy Logan,' Superintendent of Eleetrio Lines, was Lorn May 8, 1844, at West Kilbride, Ayrshire, and was educated at Chalmers' Private Academy, Paisley. Ho joined tho British itnil Irish Magnetic Telegraph Company's service in Paisley m August, 1856, and was' tolegrapuist and officor-in-charge at -various towns in Scotland Ho arrived in Dunodiu in' 1884, , and took part in tho construction ot tho Dun- " cdin-Christchurch line; ontered Duncdin office ai assistant in 18C5; appointed Inspector 'of Tolcgraphs. undor Provincial Government September 25, 1865; erected line through goldficida ■ to. Quechstown; and,had charge of it tin 1869; whon lie was appointed inspector; of Dunodiu district under the General- Government. ■■■ Ho was appoiutcd Superintendent of Eleetrio Lines of New Zealand on January 1,1894. ' . , Mr. Edwin Pears settled . in_ Constantinople in 1873, practising as a lawyer in tho Consular; Courts. : Tvo of his letters, as correspondent of tho "Doily.News,", on tho Bulgarian atrocities of 187G, wcro published in British pin© Boobs, and'led to popular demonstrations. Other Decorations. The Hon. Thos.. A'Beckett - has ; - been''» Suprome Court judge in Victoria since 1886, ■ • and is 72 years of age. Ho was bora in London. The Hon. A. H. Simpson was appointed a Supremo Court judge in New South Wales in 1896. Ho arrived in Australia in 1881. ' ' Mr. Walter'Kennaway arrived in New Zealand in 1853, and was a member' of tho Canterbury Provincial Council: and i Provincial Sec-; rotary. He was appointed to the AgentGeneral's Department in London,in 187*. Major-Gonoral Harry Barron was born on August H, 1847, tho son of Charles Robert Barron, of Denmark Hill, Surrey. He mar- ■ ricd in 1877 Clara Emily, daughter of MajorGcncral T.> Conynghnm Kelly, ' C.8.; their family is ono eon and one daughter, He was a cadet at Woolwich in 1865; lieutenant Royal Artillery, 1567; .captain, 1879; major, 1884; > licut.-coionol, 1894; colonel, 1898; major-gene-ral, 1904; adjutant Ist Forfar •Artillery Volunteers, 1880-84; Chief Instructor School of /Gunnery, Shooburynesa, 1837-1900.