Another link with old Shanghai severed with the death of Mr.
James Holliday, in his Fist year, at the General Hospital on September 15. The deceased had been an invalid for the past fifteen years and during th Fast fortnight complications set in hich caused "his death.
The late Mr. Holliday was born on November 2, 1865, and was a native of Birkenhead, Chester.
"The exact date of his arrival in China isnot known but it was about 45 years ago, and shortly after his arrival he Joined the Customs service. He remained in the Customs for 38 years and at the time of his retirement, he was manager of the Shanghai Cotton Anti-Adulteration Association, having received from the Inspectorate-General thie special appointment customs at Peking in 1921.
Since his retirement from active life and during the period of his illness, he never failed to keep up his good spirits, and was always eager to recount his reminiscences of the good "old days."
Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. H. M. Holliday, who was his constant companion and nurse during his illness, The funeral service was held at Jthe Bubbling Well Cemetery on September 19 with Father Farmer, those who sent messages were Gen, Chiang Kai-shek; Mr. Vu Vu-ien, President of the Control Yuan; Mr. Tan Cheng, Vice-President of Legislative Yuan; Gen. Chang Chun, Minister for Foreign Affaire and Gen. Wu Chun-hsing, Chairman of the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs: Commission.
One of the revolutionary leaders Gen. Hsu was known for his victory over the troops of the Manchu General, Chang Hsun. After his retire ment, he devoted himself to a study of Chinese classics. He died Sunday, at the age of 76
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