BIRCH, Ernest Woodford (PERAK), C.M.G., 1900; British Resident; b. April 29, 1857, e. s. of J. W. W. Birch, Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements and British Resident of Perak, who was assassinated by the Malays in November,. 1875; in. 1882, Margaret, d. of Laurence Niveu. Educ.: Elstree-School; Harrow. Served in Colonial Office, 1876-78; cadet in the Service of the Straits Settlements, 1878; served in various capacities in Singapore and Malacca till 1892; has previously acted as British Resident of Perak and Selangor; British Resident of the Negri Sembilan, 1897-1900; employed on a special mission in H.M.S. "Espoir" to the Cocos, Keeling Islands, 1885; Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Labuan, B. North Borneo, 1900-4; present post, Feb. 10, 1904. Recreations: Most field sports. Clubs: Sports; Windham; M.C.C., London. Address: Taiping, Perak, Federated Malay States.