The Archive · 1922

THE LATE MRS. JAMES JOHNSTON

One of Shanghai's Oldest Lady Residents The funeral took place at Bubbling-well Cemetery on Monday of Mrs, James Johnston, one of. the oldest lady residents in Shanghai.

Mrs. Johnston, whose. maiden name was Ewan, came of an old{ Glasgow family and married at that city in 1870 the late Mr. James Johnston, who was for nearly half a-century a well-known figure in local engineering and shipping circles. His wife came to China in 1871. She was a most lovable personality and esteemed by a wide circle of friends. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Genier Walter and Mrs. Max Hoerter, both of whom are at present in Europe, and 13 grandchildren.

The Rev. A.N. Rowland officiated on Monday at the cemetery and the pall-bearers were six of the oldest residents in the

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