Mr. Ryde had always token an interest in educational matters, ard did admirable service as Hor Secretary of the Public Scheel Commitice during the headmastership of the late Mr. George Lannin, For a number of years he served on the committee of the Shanghai Club, and was." member when the important decision was taken to purchase the ground on which tae stub stands and to re-build.
Always active in sport. Mr. Ryde was a keen cricketer in his younger Gays here, and although falling far short' of interport honours, proved himself a useful of the Cricket Club's side. his attention was taken golf, and he was doth the Hungjio and Kiangwan Clubs; he was also for many years a member of the Country Club.
Allgood wishes will go Mr, Ryde on his return to En; coupled with the hope that Reyde's health will be cory restored.
Tue Chinese papers that, arrangements are now being' made to remove the Salt Gabelle 7o Nanking.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.