OBITUARY.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 61, 13 March 1929, Page 11

OBITUARY.

MR. A. A. ALEXANDER. One of the few remaining band of pioneers of the Waihou Valley, in the person of Mr. Alfred A. Alexander, died at his residence. Waihou Valley, last week. aged 88 years. Prior to settling in the Waihou Valley Mr. Alexander was a partner with Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Cook in a flour mill venture at Waimate North, taking over the gristing plant of Mr. J. Bedggood in 1860. Owing to the unsettled state of the country the settlers could not produce enough to keep the mill working, when Mr. Alexander left the business and returned to the South for a short period. When he returned to Waimate he took a farm that is now part of the Northlands estate. He subsequently disposed of this property and acquired Mr. Davis' property, "Swarrowlon," in the Waihou Valley, which he farmed very successfully until he retired. Mr. Alexander was held in the highest esteem by all during his strenuous life, and his decease will be keenly felt by all in the locality. He is survived bv four sons and three daughter?. Messrs*. W. E. and G. Alexander. Okaihau, K. Alexander, Auckland, and H. Alexander. Pakotai, Mrs. A. Graham, Waihou Valley, Mrs. Ferguson, Auckland, and Mrs. W. Austin, Utakura iHokianga). The interment took place at Waimate North on Friday, amidst a large gathering of mourning friends, the Rev. W. E. Connelly performing the* last rites at the grave side.

MRS. ELLEN PARFITT. A coloiii-st of over 52 years. Mrs. Ellen Parrltt died on March 10 in a private hospital in Hamilton, after a short illness, at the age of 83 was born in Middlesex, England, and came to New Zealand with her husband in 1877. Mr. F. J. Parfitt, of Rlverton, South Island, died P.H years ago. Mrs. Parfitt had lived at Christchurch, Lawrence and Riverton before -he came to the Waikato 22 years aero. She enjoyed excellent health until a few days prior to her death. She is survived by one son, Mr. A. G. Paifltt. of Gcrdonton. DR. G. T. GIRDLER. At the advanced agr of S2 year.*. Dr. George Tuu-*ant Girdler., L.R.C.P.. L.R.C.S.. Edinburgh, and L.S.A.. London. died on Monday at his home. '"Glenesk." Alexander Avenue. Mount Albert. Dr. Girdier retired from active practice a numotj of year? ago. He was for a long period resilient in Kn\ ber Pas?, and had a big practice, being highly estevmed by his fellow practitioners. He took a keen interest in the volunteering movement and was medical military attendant to more than one coinpany. Intermert was private at Purewa Cemetery to-day.

MR. DANIEL C. MITCHELL. Last week the death occurred of Mr. Daniel (.arline Mitt-hell, of Belle Vue Road. Mount Eden. He was born at Brunner 43 years ago. being a son of Mr. David and Mrs. Mitchell, of Coromandel. For 2"> years ?,Ir. Daniel Mitchell had been in the employ of the NewZealand Railway Department, and was stationed at Te Kuiti, Hamilton. Papatoetoe. and Auckland. He is survived by Mrs. Mitchell, a daughter of Mrs. Bell, of Belie Vue Road. Mount Eden. The interment took place this afternoon at HilisLuro' Cemeterv,

MR. G. T. DAVOREN. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) TAURAXGA. Monday. Mr. George Thomas Davoren, a Maori War veteran, is dead, aged 86 years. Born in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, in 1843, he joined the Royal Artillery and then emigrated to Australia in 1863. He came to New Zealand in the same year and joined the Waikato Regiment. He saw service in various engagements and ultimately settled in Tauranga and opened a grocery and drapery business. He also established the first business at Te Puke. Mr. Davoren enjoyed excellent health till a week ago, and his tall military figure, walking briskly, was a familiar sight. His wife predeceased him in 1911. He leaves three sons and two daughters —Messrs. Alfred and Westby Davoren, of Tauranga, Mr. Joseph Davoren, of Auckland, Mrs. Queenin, of Kohukohu, and Mrs. Xesbit, of Ellerslie.

MR. F. H. KILGOUR. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) GREYMOUTH, Tuesday. The death took place on Monday evening of Mr. Frederick Hamilton Kiljrour. manager of the '"Evening Star," j (ireymouth, aged G4 years. He became : il! suddenly while at work, was taken to the hospital, and died there. Mr. Kilgour was born in Dunstan, Otago. and had been on the staff of the "Star" for 38 years. He had served on various public bodies, and was acting-coroner for four years. He is survived by Mrs. Kilgour, three daughters and three sons.