Mx. John Wilson left Hongkong Jon August 14, retiring after 25 years' service "with. Messrs Butterfield & Swire in the Far East, in the course of which he has been stationed at several different ports, prominent as a fine rugger player ind made many trends. He was
in his early days in Shanghai, and was a member of the Fire Brigade, Fame. During the Great War ho! but a serious riding accident prevented further parti sports and compelled him to live "very quietly. He has been an invalid lately, but a few friends entertained him a¢ tiffin before leaving, taking the opportunity to present {him' with' a silver cigar box and leigarette case as a mark of esteem.'
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