The news was received by telegram on February 16 of the death of Mr. A. P, Richards, who was for many years connected with the Asia-tie Petroleum Ca, (North China) Lid, fand who had a wide circle of friends oth in Shanghai and other parts of China. Known far and wide ax a ood companion, a pleasant and witty comrade, and a loyal friend,—Mr. Richards died at the age of 47, after a long battle with ill-health which, he stoutly refused 0 allow to come between him and his work, Educaled at King's School, Coven try, and at Pembroke College, Cambridge, he won scholarships. at both, and at university had a distinguished career, taking Clasties, He also made 8 reputation for himself as a Rugby player. He came out to China 1913 to join the Asiatic Petroleum Ca, and was stationed at. various times in Shanghai, Nanking, tientsin and Hongkong.
Later, he held the post of manager in "Nanking and Tientsin, and was subsequently "onthe: management my to London Position with Me, Richards was extremely popular Shanghai, being universally liked wherever he' went, and more particilcarly with his fellow snembérs in -Uhe Shanghai Club, the Countey Club and ja0 Golf Club, He was very keen rider, and as' polo player Was considered' a very useful man, Although he was gor took activities hai Light Horse, of which he member, Surviving Wi hie wite andi two.
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