Magill & Ca.
On the occasion of his 60th birthday, and his retirement from the positions of managing director of James Magill" & Ca, Ltd, and manager of the Whangpoo Tug and Lighter Ca, Lid, Mr. H. Wyatt was entertained' by the staffs of these companies on the night of July 22 the Wei Yah Restaurant when the office staffs presented him with wristlet watch, the coolie staff with loving cup, and the lighterman with a silver sunk.
Acknowledging the gitts, Mx, Wyatt said that the success of Messrs. Magil's had only been possible through the goodwill, efficient and. loyal support of "all hands and the cook." As an old friend of the "bottom dog." he expressed himself particularly pleased with the tift from the lighterman, whom he Geseribed as the "toughest bunch this side of heaven," and said that although the board of directors had retired him solely on account of his age, he felt young in spirit and after well-earned and much-needed hol @ay in Japan hoped to see them all again about Christmas time, Mr. Wyatt first came to China in 1603, and was for many years in the Customs Service.
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