Death of Mr David C. Buik
Old friends in the bookbinding and printing trade in Dundee will learn with regret of the death of Mr David C. Buik, 26 Birthwood Place, Logie, which took place yesterday in Dundee Royal Infirmary.
Mr Buik was one of the original members of the staff of Burns and Harris Ltd., when the firm was founded 50 years ago. The firm celebrated its jubilee the day before his death.
A skilful bookbinder, Mr Buik was foreman of that department of the firm’s activities for many years, ultimately leaving to start business on his own account. For a few years he occupied premises in the Old Town House Buildings, High Street. Later he was associated with his daughter, Miss Annie Buik, is a tobacconist’s and newsagent's business at 207 Hawkhill.
In his younger days Mr Buik was well-known in musical circles as a tenor singer. He is survived by his daughter and two sons, one of whom is employed by Burns and Harris.
Saturday May 30th, 1936