the very early hours February 1, in the London to hich gone' only. a year ago, 'Hearne passed to his long rest. He Hhad a heart full of affection for his friends, for the humble coolies' and the colleagues mourn his loss, for life in all its best aspects. lis hi Faugh Iwas infectious, and he had a rare gift for friendship. Whether in the shooting field, and he was one the best snipe shots in 'China, or in the club; im his home where open Rouse was'the rule, or when he stood between his staff and ex: treme "danger, "Alfred "Hearne radiated strength and' cheery comlence.
He was born in India, and educat-led in Scotland, where he graduated a civil engineer at the University The South African (Case to be Heard in the Soochow High Court Nanking, Mar, 3.
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