The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, at the New Cemetery, of the late Mr. Percy Wheen, who was seized with cholera shortly after tiffin on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased gentleman was Worshipful Master of the Royal Sussex Lodge of Freemasons in Shanghai, and also a member of "B" Company, Volunteer Corps. He was well-known and greatly esteemed amongst a large circle of acquaintances in Shanghai, and his sudden death came as a painful shock to all those who knew him. An impressive funeral service was held at the Masonic Hall at half-past four o'clock, numerously attended by brother masons of the deceased, and a later service was also held at the Cemetery. The masons attending the funeral were clothed in full regalia costume. There was also a muster of volunteers who had served with the deceased during his lifetime, clad in summer uniform and carrying sidearms. The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths, the last offerings of numerous friends and acquaintances, and all the members of the family of the deceased were present at the graveside.
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