We regret to announce the death which occurred on Tuescay evening at the Victoria Nursing Home of Frederick John Hinton, managing director of Messrs. S. Moutrie Ca. Mr. Hinton has passed away under distressing circumstances, his own untimely death at the age of 45 and his wife's, which took place at the same nursing home on June 13, having caused the bereavement of their four children, one of whom is still an infant in arms.
Mr. Hinton joined Moutrie's over 12 years ago, coming from another well-known musical firm, Messrs. Darters of Capetown. Two years ago he succeeded his brother as managing director of Moutrie's, and has since had charge of the firm. Under his direction its busi-nese increased, by leaps and bounds, as was testified in the directors' recently published annual report. Of a retiring disposition, Mr. Hin-ten yet made a large circle of friends, by whom his loss will be very deeply felt. He had a passion for golf, and for many years was on the active list of the Volunteers, but not long ago transferred to the reserve with corporal's stripes.
Last year Mr. Hinton went home on leave. He was taken suddenly ill on arrival in Canada, where he received medical attention, and was unable to continue his journey to England. His health began to decline steadily after his return to Shanghai, but he remained nevertheless bright and cheery, and res of a serious illness failed to may his friends, when he went. into the Victoria Nursing Home some eight weeks ago.
The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at the Bubbling Well Cemetery and a large number of friends were present to pay their last respects to the deceased.
The Rey, C. E. Spencer, Sub-Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, officiated, and the pall-bearers were Messrs. Watson, Lord, Teesdale, Reddick, Dowie, ud Rutherford. The son and daughters of deceased were chief mourners, A great number of wreaths was sent. of blue and white prints by electricity, a large room being provided this purpose where electric copying machines of the most modern type are installed.
All the floors of the building are of concrete covered with Singapore hard-wood planking, and the partition work for the various rooms 13 carried out in oak and glass panelling. Each floor is provided with hot and cold water service and the whole building is heated on the hot water system whereby the temperature can be evenly regulated at all times. All the offices have steel casement windows of generous proportions, assuring the maximum light and air. Automatic telephones are installed throughout the main offices and works, giving rapid and reliable inter-communication tween the various departments.
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