Mr. Francis David Kesteven, Agent for the Marks' Trust, was born at Akaroa in 1866, and was educated at Christ's College, Christchurch. During twelve years he had an experience in Custom-house and shipping agency business with Messrs. Cuff and Graham. Mr. Kesteven has always been interested in athletic sports, and is secretary of the Canterbury Cricket and Sports Ground Company, Limited, New Zealand League of Wheelmen, and holds important positions in several other athletic institutions. Mr. Kesteven is further referred to elsewhere as a land, estate, and commission agent.