Mr, Norman Leslie's departure eaves a real gap in the business and Social life of Shanghai, As the head of one of the most important British organizations here, Mr. Lesije natural ly held a responsible position among his fellow-countrymen and was called upon to discharge public duties of a varied kind in consequence. His own personality made his performance Particularly valuable. One of the arly beneficiaries of Cecil Rhodes: magnificent scholarship scheme, Mr. Leslie from his Oxford days onwards, brilliantly justified the foresight which inspired that bequest. To his business ability, his career with his company is suMicient testimony. Shangha: will sorely miss him on general grounds. On the British Chamber of Commerce he has been u sage counsellor and broad-minded exponent of sound principles. On the Shanghai Mun!- cipal Council he has been authoritatively described as one of the ablest Members ever to be elected to that body. On the Watch, Finance, Public Utilities and other Committees he gave admirable advice and his decisions were clear-cut and independent. He never played to the gallery and his sense of justice was always alert in forming his judgment on problems coming before him, In his earlier days in China he was a notable sportsman tennis, for example, he won several championships—and in the social life of Shanghai he exercised hhis influence with discernment and Benefit to the community generally. Those who had the privilege of intimate acquaintance with Mr. Leslie will gratefully recall the satirical humour, the unassuming comradeship of his leisure moments. That completed the man whom the public chiefly pictured as an efficient and sympathetic, relating, leader of the community. Every good wish will accompany Mr. Leslie on his way Home to England, where Mrs. Leslie, to whose labours reference was recently made in these columns, is awaiting him. Regret at Iosing him is tempered daly by the knowledge that his place is being filled by Mr. A. E. Jones, a Shanghullander of many years' standing, for whom general esicem is felt and in whom every confidence is places.
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