Another. old. China hand has joined the majority. On the 4th inst Mr. Gerald Slade, partner in the old and well-known frm of Gilman & Ao, died at the Peak Hospital, irom affection of the liver with complications. Mr. Slade, who was only 46 years of age, first came out to China some twenty-ive years ago, but spent most of his time at the branch at Foochow. He only arrived out from home last April to relieve Mr. A. McConachie, who then went home for a year to recuperate, and unfortunately has not lived to welcome his return, Mr. Slade [our Portu was much respected by all who knew hira, and his untimely demise is greatly deplored.
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