'The death is announced of Mr. 'T. W. Bowern, one of the best known business men' in shipping circles in [Shanghai, Mr. Bowern has been in [Shanghai' for about 46. years, and previous to his arrival "here had been a seaman, obtaining most of his training in' sailing ships. Atter settling in Shanghai, he set up business as an import and export merchant, and broker, and eventually moved into offices at 313° Kiangse Road, where he carried on business lup to the time of his death. Mr, Bowern was very well-known in Shanghai, and was prominent among those engaged in the shipping busi-Ines, amongst whom he had" many friends. An acquaintance described him as a "real old sailor, and a, very likeable man."
'A_ cremation service was held in Bubbling Well Cemetery Chapel on Friday afternoon in presence of a large attendance of friends and business associates of the deceased. The chief mourner was the son, Mr. C.-A. Bowern, who was accompanied by Mr. W. J. Moyling from Chunking. 'The ser-according to the rimal of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite was conducted by Bro, Joseph' Kirichok, Wise Master of Chapter Rose Croix, No. 3, Shanghai, assisted by the officers of the Chapter, Deceased, who had been a Police Special since 1919 and who had vivid experiences during the Boxer troubles, held' the rank of subinspector, but owing to illness, elected to go on Reserve, In February, 1932, and on previous occa law was de-
Bowern was considered tone of the most loyal and devoted members of the Specials. Prior to going on Reserve, Mr. Bowern was attached to the Range staff. Senior officers attending the funeral were Mr. R. G. MacDonald, Deputy Commissioner in charge of the Specials, Mr. William Gande, Assistant Com: and Supt, C. J. Merritt,
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