Departure for Home After 32 Years' Residence Alter 32 years residence in Shang-hal, Mr. R. J. Bowerman, of Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Ca, Ltd, left on Sunday by the s. Sarpedon for Eng-and, Mz. Bowerman ts well known, to the foreign community of Shanghai, especially perhaps to the ladles, Owing to his exceptionally long ex-Perlence in the importation of goods for which his firm is famous and which come, we believe, exclusive:
from foreign lands.
But quite apart from his business connections, Mr. Bowerman will certainly be missed in the field of sport. Like most juniors he joined the S.V.C. shortly atier his arrival in 1902 and torved for some. years in the Artillery; in later years he has made 'a name for himself as a golfer and has represented St. George's Society, of which he is a committee member, {fn its annual matches against other societies; the Lawn Bowls Club will iso be short of a good bowler, for, partnership with Mr. Gordon Wright, Mr. Bowerman won the Club championship at least two years in Succession. He is also a member of the Shanghai and Race Clubs, in the fatter a keen follower of " racing and part owner of a stable.
Mr. Bowerman will join his wife and daughter at home, neither of whom have lived in Shanghai for many years. His elder son, also, at Home, is a lieutenant in the East Yorks Regiment, and won his cap fast season at Tugger, playing for the Army. His younger son re~ turned to Shanghai about two years ago and is on the staff of this paper.
The good wishes of many old friends will accompany Mr. Bowerman on his departure home, where he intends still to Keep in touch with the business world in another capacity.
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