Wilson, Arthur P., Architect, 306 and 307 Victoria Arcade, Auckland. Mr. Wilson was born in London, and educated at the Godolphin school, Hammersmith. He was, first as a pupil, and afterwards as an assistant for ten years, with Mr. William Oakley, F.R.I.B.A., of 29 Charles Street, t. James Square, London. While Mr. Wilson was with him, Mr. Oakley carried on various large and important works in many parts of England. Mr. Wilson at the same time studied architecture at the London University, under the leading professors of the day. On leaving Mr. Oakley, he practised for two years on his own account at No. 3 Duke Street, Adelphi. He had always, however, had a wish to visit the colonies, and came to New Zealand. After spending some time in the principal cities of the North and South Islands, he decided to make his home in Auckland, and practise his profession. In this he has been most successful, and some of the most important buildings in the city of Auckland have been built from his designs. The list includes the Northern Steamship Company's new offices; the Strand Areade, probably one of the largest edifices in the city; Messrs Kempthorne, Prossor and Co,'s large warehouse, adjoining the Star Hote!; Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen's additional premises in Durham Street West; and Messrs Briscoe, Maeneil and Co.'s iron and metal warehouse. Mr. Wilson also acted as superintending architect for the “New Zealand Herald's” new offices and printing establishment, one of the finest newspaper offices in Australasia. He is architect for the Auckland Racing Club, and has erected many of the most striking private residences in the suburbs of Auckland.