Judge Mossop on Death of Mr. G W. King 'A warm tribute to the late Mr. Gilbert Walter King, former As ant Judge of H. M. Supreme in Shanghai, was pald here on Dec. 2 by. Judge Sir Allan "Mosse 'Judge Mossop said, prior to a hearing. that before the court proceeded with the business of the day he would Uke to say a few words regarding the death of Mr. King, 'Recalling that the sad news hod come to Shanghai during the holidays. Sir' Allan said that he was certain that the members of the bar would share with the judges and stof of the court the great sense of loss which was felt at Mr, King's passing.
Served as Assistant Judge Mr, King served as Assistant Clerk, Chief Clerk" and "Assistant Judge over a period of 28 years, Sir Allan "recalled, adding that during this time ho gave a service that was both loyal and faithful, and at the same time endeared himself to many people in Shanghai with whom he came in contact, Judge Mossop said that he had personally known Mr. King as a colleague' and friend for over 25 years and felt the loss very keenly. On behalf of the judges and stof? of the court, he said, he wished to take the opportunity ' of extending to Mrs, King the sincerest sympathy, Mr, 'M- Reader Harris, who was present in connection with the case At hand, arose and replied—most appropriately on behalf of the mem= bers of the bar, Mr, King began his career Shanghai in 1903 and @nally retired to England in 1931, after having been Assistant Judge here for about four years.
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