His many friends will regret to Jearn that ill-health hax again necessitated the departure from Shanghai of Mr. W. M, Stewart, chief of the Vacuum Oii Ca., and it is generally understood that. it not his intention to return, This means that a connection of over a quarter of a century with the Far East is being severed, but after these strenuous years spent here and in Japan, it ix the hope of all that Mr, Stewart will enjoy a recovers of his health at Home.
Mr. Stewart's connection with the Far East commenced 26 years! ago in the Federated Malay States, after a short stay there he proceciled to Hongkong. From there came in Shanghai. and then took:
appointment in Yokoham with Messrs. Samuel's which he held for a number of years, On relinguish'ng: that he returned to Shanghai, where for a short time he carried on un import and ¢x-port business, and then about 1913 ho. joined the Vacuum Oil Ca, as assistant general manager. He held this post Tee, when, upon the retirement of Mr. Hallam became general manager.
About the middle of last year Mr. Stewart found himself in an. indifferent state of health, and towards the end of the year went to America for treatment. Feeling Jvery much improved he returned here last April, but the summer affected hint, and on the advice of his medical advisers he has agai gone to America for further treatment, leaving by the Empress of Russia on Sept. 1. From th United States he intends to proceed Home.
Mr. Stewart will be greatly mi ed in Shanghai, for his activities have been numerous. Among tiiest it may be mentioned, was the posi tion of Chairman of the Shanghai Club which he held for some time.
Ir is said that, asa result negotiations, the' Municipal Police on duty at the Chinese Post Office are to be withdrawn and that mem-
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