SHORROCK, It is with great regret that we have to record the death on Saturday anorning of Mr, Samuuel H. Shorrock, from acute dysentery. Mr. Shorrock had beet about as usual only two days previously, and his death came ay a great shock tchis friends, many of whom did not Mr. Shorrock first came out here, we bel 1897, when he started busi machinery importer and consulting. engineer. Since 1903 lo has dealt more particularly in electrical supplic and as agent for Messrs. Bruce. Po Ca.. La., he was largely responsible for securing them the tramway concession. A native of Lancashire, prior to his arrival in Shanghai he vue member of the old' established firm of R. Shorrock, Darwen. Sine came out has been prominent member of the Association of Lancastrians in China. He figured largely in the social of the Settlement, but perhaps it will by his enthusiasm for sport of all kinds that he will best be remembered. He took the keenest interest in the English walking team, for whose training he made himself almost entirely responsible. Furthermore all volunteers will rene ber the many enjoyable contests, oper to all companies, for the Shorrock Cup. He followed local affairs closely, and but for his connexion with the tramway Original from
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