It is with very deep regret we learn that news was received here last Friday morning of the death at the Rockefeller Hospital, Peking, at the age of 39 years, of Mr. Francis Low Fearon, following upon a severe operation. Mr. Fearon, who was the son of the late Mr. J. S. Fearon and Mrs. J. Fearon and had been in poor health for some time. About three weeks ago he underwent an operation, which appeared successful, but later it was found that a further operation was necessary. This was performed on the 4th inst., and first reports were satisfactory, death occurred early last Friday morning.
The late Mr. F. L. Fearon was for man; ears a resident "f Shanghai. when he was connected with the firm of Fearon, Daniel Ca., and was very popular here, especially in sporting circles, for he was a very good jockey and a first rate shot. He won—several races on the Shanghai Race Club's nourse, riding principally for the Quebec stable, and among his many stecesses was his victory on Celtic in the Autumn Champions of 1905. He was one of the prominent members of the Shanghai Gun Club and won many prizes for clay pigeon shooting.
Mr. Fearon left Shanghai for Tientsin about ten years ago, and was a director of the firm of Fearon, Daniel & Ca. and more recently manager of the branch office there of Messrs. Arnhold Bros. Ca. In Tientsin also he took 1 keen interest in racing, and though unable to ride in races owing to the state of his health, he always had several ponies in training.
His mother, his wife and two children—a son and a daughter—and his married sister, Mrs. C. R. Burkill, survive him, and to them the deepest sympathy is extended in their bereavement.
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