TAKANINI.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 423, 5 November 1918, Page 3

TAKANINI.

DEATH OF MR. ALEX. MUIR As briefly reported in our Friday's issue the death occurred at a private hospital in Auckland on Wednesday last of a member of a family exceedingly well known and highly respect ed throughout the Waikato in the person of Mr Alexander Muir, of Takanini. The deceased gentleman was the eldest son of Mr Alexander Muir Senr., of Mangere, and was 52 years of age. He was born at Papakura and was educated at the Papakura and Waiuku public schools. Upon leaving school Mr Muir engaged in farming pursuits at Papatoetoe and continued there for a number of years. He then purchased a farm at Takanini and took up his residence there, moulding the little propeity into shape until it became one of the finest sections in the district. About a fortnight ago he was taken suddenly ill, being found on the Takanini road in an unconscious condition. He was removed to a private hospital in Auckland where he was successfully operated upon for an internal complaint. At first he made excellent progress and gave indications of a speedy recovery but at the beginning of last week he took a turn for the worse and at 11 a.m. on Wednesday last passed peacefully away

The deceased took a very keen interest in local affairs and was a very popular member of the Manukau County Council, representing the Papakura riding on that body. He was also an active and keen member of the Auckland A. and P. Association. He was also a known figure at stock sales, which he regularly attended in all parts of the district. Some 24 years ago he married Miss Elizabeth Wyllie, daughter of the late Mr Thomas Wyllie, of Papatoetoe, by whom he is survived, there being no children. Mr Muir sen, is still alive and is 85 years of age, having come to New Zealand in 1842. The deceased's brothers are Messrs John Muir (Aka Aka), George Muir (Te Puke), T. F. Muir (Onewhero), and Private Edward Muir on active. His five sisters are Mrs A. Hull (Aka Aka), Mrs J. Carruth (Te Puke), Mrs C. Lindberg (Mangere), Mrs Henry Eyre (Onewhero) and Miss Olive Muir (Mangere). The sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to the bereaved parents and relatives in their sad bereavement.

The funeral took place at Otara Cemetry, Papatoetoe, on Friday last, the cortege leaving the house of the deceased's parents at Mangere bridge. The service at the cemetry was conducted by the"Rev Porter, (Presbyterian Minister). There was a very large attendance, including the chairman, members and office members of the Manukau County Council, representatives of the Auckland A. and P. Association, Papatoetoe Road Board, Papakura Town Board, Manurewa Town Board and the Franklin County Council. The Auckland Condemned Stock Board, the Auckland Provincial Master Butchers Association, Messrs Alfred Buckland and Son's Ltd and a number of Auckland firms were represented, setrlers coming from far and near. Messages of sympathy were received from all over New Zealand. A motor lorry followed the hearse was filled with wreaths sent by many sympathisers.