The death of Mrs. J. 7. Ford came, during the week-end, as a great shock to the British community and, indeed, to all communities in Shang-hal. Taaspecial sense Mrs. Ford had distinguished herself by active work jin furthering those social contacts which minister 30 admirably "to Understanding and" beneficent ach-Fevement here, Into the labours of the British Women's Association she had thrown herself for many years with a whole-heartedness which took little account of her own convenience or physical suffering. She had a ively intelligence combined with a Jhigh sense of public duty and wa: Jalways anxious to ensure that her own community played its full part contributing "to civie welfare activities in Shanghai. She was able to link gifts of social leadership with personal solicitude for deserving causes. Many acts of kindness were performed by her without estenta-Hon but with an unerring perception fof the propriety and timeliness of the relief oF pleasure which they were designed to bring. Exceptionalinher own family Ite, she was never too busy to give Thought to the troubles and dim-Jeulties of others, In the last few years she was affected much by iNlhealth but her indomitable courage carried her through engagements which would have fully taxed the energy of more robust constitutions, To her. husband who has s0 brilliantly and effectively identified himself with the progress and welfare of Shanghai, both civically and socially. and to her [two children, in their great bereavement, deep sympathy is being ten Jdered by all who had the privilege fof knowing a very gallant and [charming Indy.
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