One who will be remembered as tone of the most outstanding personalities of his day in Shanghai, Mr. W. A. C, Platt died in England on April 7."it was learned by his old firm, Messrs, Platt, White-Cooper and [Ca on Thursday, Mr. Platt was born on July 7. 1859, and he first came to Shanghai in the latter part of December, being admitted to practice on January 5. 1894. On arrival, he joined the firm of A, P, Stokes and Platt, and on Mr. Stokes' retirement soon afterwards formed the firm of Platt. Teesdale and Macloud.. Mr. Teesdale retired, and the late Mr. Platt then changed the firm into Platt, Macloud and Wilson. After the death of Mr. Wilson. the firm eventually became known as Platt, Macloud, Gregson and Ward. After the retirement of Mr. Platt. and hhis subsequent return to England on February 1920, the firm. became known as Platt and Company. until finally it was amalgamated with the firm of Platt, White-Cooper and Ca, Mr. Platt was a man of particular personal charm, which was felt by all
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