We regret to announce the death of Mr. Frederick Claude Evans, of Messrs. Caldbeck, McGregor Zo., which took place on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Evans (who was only twenty-six years of age) was taken ill on Chistmas day and went to the Victoria Nursing Home fering from typhoid. Peritonitis act in, and he died as stated. His loss will be keenly felt among a wide circle of friends, and by his employers who regarded him as a most promising young man. After serving in the ondon office of Messrs. Caldbeck, McGregor, Mr. Evans came out to the Shanghai branch as assistant in 1909, and soon gained in esteem and popularity. He took a keen interest in the Fire Brigade and was The repointed firet assistant of the Mih Ho Loong company. He also took a leading part in Rugby football, and was a member of the Committee of St. Patrick's Society.
The decenssd was married in September, 1913, to Miss Boyd, of Shanghai. and the deepest sympathy will be felt for her in this sudden bereavement, as well as for the members of his family in Enj land, his father—a retired Captain in the Royal Navy, his mother and sisters, who were expecting him on home leave in March.
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