The death occurred of Mr. John Bell-Irvimg, of Milkbank. Whitehill, his 80th year. He was the 17th laird of Whitehill, and a descendant of the famous Jock of Milch, mentioned in one of Sir Walter Scott's novels. He succeeded to the estate of Milkbank on the death of his elder brother 20 years ago.
After serving in an accountant's office in London, he proceeded to China and joined the firm of Jardine Matheson and Ca. He remained there till he was 40 years of age. He was a member of the Legis-stion in Hongkong and director of the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank. On his return to this country he took great interest in fox hunting, otter hunting, and botany.
'He is survived by Mrs, Bell-Irving, one son, Captain J. Bell-Irving, and two' daughters.
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