OBITUARY.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20256, 27 July 1937, Page 8

OBITUARY.

MR. A. W. CIRSS. The death occurred in Hamfiton yesterday, of Mr. Alexander William Birss. aged 67. Mr. B : rss was horn a! Coldstream, Canterbury. He went to live at Dannevirke. where he was engaged in business as a cordial manufacturer with Mr. T. M'tchell. In 1895 he was married and left to reside at Ransiora, where he followed his trade. While at Rnngiora he was a member of the howling club, fire brigade and Caledonian Society. From Rangiora Mr. Birss moved lo the Wairarapa and then to Wanganui, and later to Hamilton. He was a member of the Masonic order, belonging to St. Mark’s t odge No. 53. Carterton. A , keen sportsman. Mr. Btss had many i interests in this field. He Is survived i by a widow, one son and two daugh- , tors. His eldest son. Lieutenant A. C. Birss. was killed In action at Passchaendale. The surviving children are Mesdames S. Mansnn Auckland' and B. Mullins Wanganui) and Mr. F. 5. Birss (Hamilton . MR ROBERT V. TROTTER. (Dy Telegraph.—Press OAMARU, Monday. Tin lea Hi has occurred of Mr Robert Y. Trotier hi , a farmer, of Kurow, a well-known competitor at dog trials. He was first president of the South Island Dog Trials Associailoo ind also a vie • president • •!' .in North Otago Crown Tenants Association. chairman of tin* Waltaki Farmers’ Preening «:on pany and patron of Hie North Otago Miniature Rifle Association.