News has been received from Hongkong of the death in England of Mr. John E. CJock") Hope, of the well-known London firm' of Messrs. John G. Hardy & Ca, manus facturers of tweeds and woollen hoods, of which the deceased was a director.
The late Mr. Hope, who was 67 years of age, was extremely well. known in alt parts of the East, from India to Japan, having made annual visits, 32 in number, in' connection with his business. "He was a popular figure on the racecourses, and is said to have been present at the English Derby, the Vicerory's Cup. in Caljcutta, and the Hongkong Champions, without missing for something like 30. years.
He had been in somewhat indifterent health for about a year, but he was able to make his customary visit to the East last winter, renewing acquaintances all round. "He was of a most affable disposition and his loss will be keenly felt,
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