Amidst the general rush of sport and geniality comes the inevitable touch of sorrow. Lieutenant Newton Allen a much-respected officer of H.MLS. Grafton, died yesterday. He was in fall activity but the other day and his sudden decease is a shock to us all. Additional sympathy i felt owing to his relationship to those of his own name who are and have been so well respected in the Consular service in China: rear grief is felt for the widow now due ere.
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