The death occurred eatly on Friday morning of Bf. Lucien Lion, one fof the best-known members of the French community: of Shanghai, who passed away suddenly at his " residence 523 Avenue clu Rol Albert.
The late M. Lion, who was 60 years of age, came out to Shanghai in 1901 and in addition to his commercial activities he was prominently connected with many phases of French communal life. One of the oldest members of the community, he was member of the French Municipal Gounell, served for years as Presi dent of the Alliance" Francaise and President of the Cercle Francais in Route Vallon. He was also. keenly Interested in the Foyer clu Marin et clu Soldat, the French sailors' and soldiers' club, which developed successfully "under his direction. He was also a member of the Caisse des Guvres d'nteret Public.
In other ways the late M. Lion was distinguished for he "had unrivalled knowledge of pearls and antiques and was an expert in Chinese curios. He was credited with possessing one of the best collections of varies in the Far East.
in accordance with his will, no funeral service will be held for the late Mr, Lucien Jacob Lion, a prominent member of the French com-
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