Hankow, July 6, Another of Hankow's old and. well-known members, this time of the French" Community, passed away during the weekend. Dr. Joel Mesny, who was 64 years of age was a well known figure to the poor and sick Chinese for whom he did wonderful service and he was responsible for the establishment of a Womens Refuge Home, for which he did particularly good work. The funeral took place yesterday at the International Cemetary, the service being held at the Cathedral in the S.A.D, No. 3. Although it was teeming with rain 4 large number of friends paid their last tribute and a guard of honour was formed of Annamite soldiers, police and sailors.
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