The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. William Mace Luxford
Mr. William Mace Luxford, Manager at Pipiriki for Messrs. A. Hatrick and Co., is a son of Mr. W. N. Luxford, of Wellington, and has had considerable mercantile experience. Born in 1869 in the Empire City, he studied at Thorndon School. For a time at Waverley he was engaged in farming, and for five years at Greymouth he was employed by Messrs. S. Roulston and Co. In 1895 Mr. Luxford was appointed to the position he now holds. He has been prominent in football and cricket circles, and was for some time a member of the Wairoa Light Horse at Waverley. Mrs. Luxford is a daughter of Mr. John Ivo Gerse, of Wanganui.
Pipiriki Hotel (Arthur E. Huddle, proprietor), Pipiriki. Conducted by present proprietor since 1891.