We regret to record the death of Capt. F. A. Moody, a director in the firm of Little Brothers, Ld.
Capt. Moody came to Hongkong 10 years ago, and after spending some time with Messrs. Butterfield Swire went to Australia, On his return he proceeded to Tientsin and joined the Eastern Trading Ca., Ld. When war broke out ho travelled to England and obtained his commission with the Irish Fusiliers. His service included Ireland, France, Palestine and Egyptian rebellion. His death can be attributed to the aftermath of the war, for he was wounded in the leg and gassed. His leg wounds troubled him a great deal, but gas was his greatest trouble and was probably the cause of his death. He returned to China in 1919. During the summer of 1920 he was far from well, and gradually got worse. His doctor was of the opinion that his only chance was to go for a long sea voyage and have a complete rest. He left on the str. Rhesus on January 15 last- A cable from England dated February 25 announces the sad_ news that Cant. Moody died in the Red Sea on February 7, 1921.
He was very much in love with Palestine and had intended spending two or three months there before going on to England. To him it was "the Promised Land," but like the prophet of old he. was not allowed to attain his goal. He had all the faith in the world in tha return of the Jews, and was tirmaly. convinced—despite adverse criticism of the repatriation scheme—of the commercial success of the scheme.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to his relatives in the Homeland, and to his sfriendy in Shanghai.
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