The universal respect in which the late Chief-Inspector Howard was held was full evidenced by the large gathering at the Old Cemetery (Pahhsienjao) yesterday afternoon on the occasion of his faneral. A Masonic service was held in the Mazonic Hall at three o'clock in the Ancient Landmark Lodge, the members of which afterwards proceeded to the Cemetery, where they. were joined by a large number of friends of the deceased, members of the other Masonic Lodges, representatives of the various departments of the Municipal Council, the Fire Brigade, and the volunteers. Among those present were Messrs. H.S, Wilkinson (HI BIN, Chief Justice) H. P. Wilkinson British Claims Commissioner), J. Prentice, J-0.P. Bland, John Goodnow, L. Moore, the Rev. J. R. Hykes, D.D., Prof. Lacey Sites, and others, in addition to Major Mackenzie, Captain Boisragon, Mr. K. J. McEuen, in their official capacities, the various Police-Inspectors, and detachments from the foreign, native, and Indian police, and several members of the Fire Brigade.
'The coffin was borne to the grave by Inspectors Ramsey, Matheson, Bourke, Wilson, Collins, Aiers, and Chilver, and Mr. K.' J' McEuen, and at the graveside the service was read by the Hon. J. Goodnow, 8. W. of the Ancient Landmark Lodge, Prof. Lacey Sites, and the Rev.
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