Israel's Messenger," the local Jewish organ, will pay the following. tribute to the late Dean Symons, in its issue of February 3rdi—"It is with a senso of deep regret that we learned of the death of the Very Rev. Dean C.F.J. Symons of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, which removes. a great moral force from our midst, "The late Dean was old resident of Shanghai and had a large following. Ie took a great cal of interest in the philanthropic activities of the place, and did much to alleviate suitorings and sorrow. His conception of "humanity was broad and nothing human was for-feign to him. When the Beth Tharon Synagogue was dedicated in June last year, the late Dean Symons wrote a fine letter to the donor thereof, expressing his Joy at the auspiefonsness of the day and his regret at his inability to attend the ceremony owing to a sudden call. of duty elsewhere, The deceased had enjoyed the friendship of many members of our community who respected him for his high idealism and catholic views, "He believed good deeds and thereby made way for the great harmony that envelop-fed him like a cloud. His passing away is a distinct long to the ternational community of Shanghai, and all those who know him, irrespective of race or creed, will mourn his death. We extend our condolence and sympathy to the bereaved family, the committee and the Trastees of the Cathedral, over their irreparable loss."
At the request of the Trustees, after consulation with Bishop Molony, the Rev, W. G. Godson, M.A., Will take charge of the: ser-viees and other duties connected with the Holy Trinity Cathedral until the arrival of the Sub-Dean, the Rev. A. C, 8. 'Trivett, who is expected in' Shanghai on February It was mentioned last week that the late Dean Symons descended from three generations of seafaring men, and it is of interest to lenin in addition that two: of iis groat-grandfathers fought in the battle of Trafalgar, For the greater part of Saturday and Sunday, Shanghai was enveloped in a' very good imitation of the famous London fogs, a most unusual occurrence in this. part of the world, despite the fact that forrs are common in the estuary and along the China coast. At times; especially yesterday, the for was s0 thick that, from the offices, of the "North. China Daily News," the outline of the new Customs Building, possibly: not much, more than 100 yds. away, barely could be seen, whilst the imposing dial -of Big Ching wag invisible,
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