Hoby, Arthur

- bn New Plymouth 24 November 1852 d. 15 January 1947. Layman. Member, Life Deacon, and long running Treasurer of Vivian St. Union Committee 1893-1910. Vice President Union 1892/3. President Union 1897/8. Board of Introduction and Advice 1903-1906. Executive Committee 1917-1920. N.Z.B.M.S. Treasurer 1898-1916. N.Z.B.M.S. Committee 1916-1922. N.Z.B.M.S. Finance Committee 1920-1923. Hoby studied dentistry in England and returned to N.Z. with his new wife (see separate entry) in 1881, establishing a well regarded practice in Wellington and becoming thoroughly involved in Baptist life. He founded the Baptist Young Men’s Bible Class Movement in 1905, was its first President, and led a Senior Young Men’s Bible Class at Vivian St for 30 years. He was a Y.M.C.A. Director, and Treasurer of the N.Z. Alliance. Refs: Obituary: NZB February 1947, 32; NZB October 1948, 285.