MAY 21.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1209

Volunteer Officer resigned.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by

Captain WILLIAM REEVE HASELDEN, Active List, New Zealand Volunteers,

and with effect from 27th April, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned, and transferred to Retired List.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 18th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by

Lieut.-Colonel HENRY FELDWICK, V.D., New Zealand Field Artillery Volunteers,

and to approve of his transfer to the Retired List with rank of Colonel, and with effect from 9th May, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned, and transferred to Battalion.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of

Captain WILLIAM HENRY SCOTT KINSEY

from the Heretaunga Mounted Rifle Volunteers, and to approve of his transfer to No. 2 Battalion, Wellington (Wairarapa) Mounted Rifle Volunteers, as Adjutant, with rank of Captain, and with effect from 23rd April, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by the undermentioned officer :—

Masterton Mounted Rifle Volunteers.

Lieutenant Henry Robson Wood. Date of resignation, 1st March, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by the undermentioned officer :—

Hawke’s Bay Mounted Rifle Volunteers.

Lieutenant William Eugene Whiteley. Date of resignation, 1st March, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by the undermentioned officer :—

Hastings Rifle Volunteers.

Lieutenant Henry Lloyd Loring. Date of resignation, 25th March, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by the undermentioned officer :—

1st Battalion, South Canterbury Mounted Rifle Volunteers.

Captain (Adjutant) Bruce Gillies. Date of resignation, 14th March, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by the undermentioned officer :—

Civil Service Rifle Volunteers (Christchurch).

Lieutenant William Henry Adams. Date of resignation, 21st March, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 18th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by the undermentioned officer :—

Ashburton Guards Rifle Volunteers.

Lieutenant Robert George Shearman. Date of resignation, 22nd November, 1902.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned, and transferred to Active List.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission of

Captain CROSBY MORRIS, Otago Hussar Volunteers,

and to approve of his transfer to the Active List with rank of Captain, and with effect from 31st March, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned, and transferred to Active List.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission of

Lieutenant PERCY BAKER RICKETTS, Waimea Rifle Volunteers,

and to approve of his transfer to the Active List with rank of Lieutenant, and with effect from 26th March, 1903.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.

Award of the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 13th May, 1903.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve of the award of the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration to

The Very Reverend Dr BENET HOVELL, Honorary Chaplain, 3rd Battalion, Wellington (East Coast) Rifle Volunteers,

he having a total efficient commissioned service to 28th February, 1903, entitling him thereto.

R. J. SEDDON,
Minister of Defence.