Mr. H. E. Campbell left Shiai Saturday by the R. M. Empress of Asia. and he is not e: pected to return to China, having retired from business. Mr, Campbell has had a long and intimate acquaintance with the East, having first arrived in 1893. In that year he went to Japan, joining a' tea firm which is now defunct, and in 1897 he came to Shanghai for the firm of Ibert & Ca., with whom he has since been. During these years he has taken a goodly. share in the work of the community, not only business but likewise in other affairs. For some years he was a member of "A" Coy., S.V.C., and after resigning from that unit was in the Reserves.. He has done important work as a Land Commissioner, while his services in connexion with the British and General Chambers of Commerce have been of the greatest value. While he has ranked as one of the best known and most capable business men of the port. his connexion with sport has also been noteworthy. He was a member of the Gun Club, but he is better known to the public as a racing owner. in the meantime in particular as part owner of Old Bill. During the war when officers were required for the Chinese Labour Corps. Mr. Campbell volunteered, and did useful work with the coolies in Europe. returning to China after the close of hostilities. His departure will be much regretted by a very large circle of friends, who, however. will wish him the best of times in his future home in Devonshire.
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