Shanghai, Sept. 16, the midst of one of the worst crises which Shanghat has seen. in the course of a history which has neluded many " dark periods, Mr. Harold Browett yesterday celebrated {80 years" residence in thie troubled ity.
'Gri September 13, 1887, he Arst set eyes on the city' which has been his home ever since." Mr. Broweit who describes himeelf ax a. "family Solicitor" will celebrate another proud anniversary on the 26th this! month, when me will lieable fo claim halt'a century of practice Shanghai. "it was on this day 80 years' ago that he was admitted to HBL Supreme Court for China The occasion will be commemorated by a reception. which will be giver hig honour la. Sir Allan Mossop's {chambers on September 27 by members of the British Bar.
"At one time or another, he has belonged. to. all the representative clubs and societies in 'Shanghai, me inding the British Bar Association, 'St. George's Society. one of the oldest members of the Shenghai Club, and the China Branch of the Roy Asiatic. Society, the 'Masonic Club, the Swimming' Bath Club, Rowing fand Race Clube. An ardent sports: man in his day, he has always taken keen interesi_in the Cricket and Lawn Bowls Clubs. "Mr. Browett a native of Birmingham. He will be'75 years old on October 6.
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