Background
HARPER, Walter was born on January 12, 1848. 8th son of late Most Reverend H. J. C. Harper, Primate of New Zealand.
HARPER, Walter was born on January 12, 1848. 8th son of late Most Reverend H. J. C. Harper, Primate of New Zealand.
Studied at Christ’s College, Christchurch, New Zealand. Trinity College, Oxfordshire.
Ordained Deacon and Priest by Bishop of Chester. Curate of Bebington, Cheshire, England, 1873-1875. Vicar of Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand, 1876-1882.
Vicar of St. Michael’s, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1882-1893. Principal of Upper Department of Theological College, Christchurch, and Honourable Canon and Sub-Dean, Christchurch Cathedral, 1893-1900. Dean of Christchurch since 1901.