It is with deep regret we have to record the death of Mr. Ernest Barnard, of the Shanghai Land Investment Ca., Ld. Deceased was very well known in the Settlement of which he had been a resident for over 20 years, and his demise will be mourned by a wide circle of friends. Mr. Barnard came out to the Far East about 1898 for Messrs. Hall Holtz and remained with that company until a few years ago. He was then with the Customs for a year or two after which he joined the Shanghai Land "Investment Ca., Ld., as clerk of works in which capacity he has worked for the last three years. He was very proniinent in Masonic circles being Master of Chinkiang Lodge and having held other offices. Mr. Barnard, who was 43 years of age, was unmarried. He was a native of London where his mother is still living and in her bereavement she will have the deep sympathy of deceased's many Shanghai friends. As a token of respect the harbour race of the Yacht Club was abandoned on receipt of the sad news.
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