Mr. Walter G. Atack, Editor of “The Canterbury Times,” joined the staff as reader in April, 1878. Subsequently he was promoted to the sub-editorship of the journal, and since 1894 he has occupied his present position. Apart from his literary duties, Mr. Atack has been an influential worker in connection with athletic sports and pastimes. Since 1880 he has been a member and a strong supporter of the Union Rowing Club, and has filled various offices for the past fifteen years. He was also associated with the East Christchurch Football Club, and for two years was chairman of the League of New Zealand Wheelmen. At the present time (1902) he is a member of the Council of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, and of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association, as well as a member of the Executive of the Christchurch Regatta Club, and for years has taken a leading part in all the progressive movements in athletic governing bodies. Mr. Atack married, in 1896, a daughter of the late Mr. Henry Atkinson, of Christchurch, and has one son and one daughter.