The death has occurred of Mr. Alfred Derby, for many years a resident of China. He came to the East in 1902, joining the American Trading Ca., in whose service he remained until 1906. He then joined Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg Ca., with whom he remained for four years. In 1910 he transferred his services to Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Ca., and was employed by this firm unti] 1919. During these years he held important appointments in places other than Shanghai, having been stationed in Tsingtao and Canton. He went Home..on leave in 1919, returning at the beginning of the present year for Messrs. Robert Roxburgh (China) Ld. His death at the early age of 48 is regretted by a large circle of friends and business acquaintances, for not only was he personally very popular, but he on China produce.
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