Very much regret will be felt in Shanghai upon receipt of the news of the death of Mr. A. E. Algar which occurred at Dr. Fearn's Hospital early on Thursday morning. Mr. Algar returned from a prolonged stay at Home only a few months igo, and this return has been attended by the most tragic circu stances. Just over a month ago his wife became ill, and died following an operation, while pneumonia at-_ tacked Mr. Algar about a fortnight ago. He gradually became worse, and, as stated, passed away yester= day morning.
Mr. Algar, who had long been a: sociated with Shanghai was born in Quebec on January 9, 1874, and came here at a very early age" He was educated at the Chefoo School.
He took up the profession of architecture and was a Licentiate of the Royal Institute of British Architects. was articled to Mr. T. W. Kingsmill in 1888, and veniained with him until 1896.
1897 he was appointed by the then Imperial Maritime Customs, as engineer to superintend certain construction work at Hangchow. In 1897 he established himself architect and Jand agent, and the
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