Tauherenikau Hotel (James Cress, proprietor), Tauherenikau. This popular hotel is situated near the entrance to the racecourse, and about two-and-a-half miles from Featherston. The buildig which is large and commodious, contains thirteen rooms besides the bar. The landlord is an all-round sport, and owns several racehorses, his colours being blue and gold. He has a large bottling establishment at the back of the house, where he undertakes this branch of his business.

Wilkinson, Alfred Macey, Farmer, Tauherenikau. The subject of this sketch was born at Salisbury, England, in 1837. Coming to New Zealand in 1873, he soon afterwards settled in the Wairarapa. His residence is situated at the junction of the Moroa and Greytown Roads. Mr. Wilkinson is a large holder of property in the district, including the local hotel, which he personally conducted for ten years, but has now leased the premises to the present licensee, Mr. James Cress. In connection with the hotel he conducted a bottling business in ales and stouts, his drinks being well known in the Wairarapa as the “Racecourse Brand.” The local post-office is under the charge of Mr. Wilkinson, mails being received and despatched three times a week. As chairman of the local school committee, Mr. Wilkinson shows his interested in educational affairs. In racing matters he is deeply interested, and acts as a steward of the Tauherenikau Jockey Club. From his arrival in New Zealand till lately, he took deep interest in politics, having been a strong supporter of the late Mr. Bunny. In farming matters Mr. Wilkinson has acted as secretary of all the ploughing matches held at various times throughout the Wairarapa. These have fallen through since Mr. Wilkinson ceased to take an active part in them. Mr. Wilkinson is married, and has a family of two sons and one daughter.

Mr. A. M. Wilkinson.