The Archive · 1926

Mrs. A. E. Algar

It was with deep regret last Fri. doy that we anngpneed the death of Mrs. Algar, wife of Mr. A. E. Algar of Messrs. Algar & Ca., Ld.

Mrs. Algar wag taken sudden ill on Saturday 9th instant and removed to the General Hospital for an immediate operation for appendicitis, Unfortunately peritonitis subsequently set in and despite all that medical aid and attention could do, she passed away on Thursday the 1dth instant, Deceased was born in Shanghai and had spent the past six years in England with her two daughters who had been attending school there, returning with them and her husband "about three months ago, Besides these members of her family ved by two sisters, Mrs. also a brother Mr. C. 'A. Skinner, Prior to her departure for England Mrs, Algar was a prominent social worker in Shanghai, being particularly interested "member of the King's Daughters' Society. Her kindly disposition will be greatly missed by her many friends both in Shanghai and at home to whom her death has come as a rear shock.

The funeral took place on Saturday at Bubbling Well Cemetery, the service, which was conducted by the Very Rev. Dean C. J. Symons, being attended by a I deceased's friend: chief mourners were Mr. A. E. Algar, Mr. and Mrs. C. A, Skinner, Capt. W. E. Kent, Mr. N. E. Kent any 'Mr. Ronald' G. "Macdonald. The pall bearers "were Messrs. Grighton, G. E, Griffin, C. Hollend, W. B. 0. Middleton, A. P. Nazer and E. 8. Wilkinson. A very large, number of wreaths was received.

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