After a long and distinguished career in China, Mr. H. W. P. M Meekin retired recently from his pos tion as managing Director of Messrs. Tibert & Ca, and will sail for home to-day of board the s, Glenbeg. Mr. McMeekin jóined Ilbets in London at the end of 1913, after leaving Cambridge, where he obtained an honours degree in classics. He came to Shanghai in the spring of 1914 to join the Shanghai office of the same firm. and was appointed managing director in 1928, serving in this capacity for the past ten years.
Mr. MeMeekin joined the volunteer Fire Brigade, being attached to the Mih-ho-loong, soon after his arrival Out here, and became Foreman in 1917. He was awarded the S.M.C. Long Service Medal for five years service, and was also the recipient of the Míh-ho-loong' Distinguished Service Medal He served with the volunteer firemen until they were disbanded in 1919.
Always a keen sportsman, Mr. McMeekin represented Shanghai at cricket, hockey and rugger, being captain of the Shanghai rugby team from president of the SR.U.F.C., having 1921 to 1924. He is senior vice-been appointed a vice-president in 1925.
Director of Many Companies Mr. McMeekin has been a member of the Shanghai General Chamber of Cómmerce since 1927, and has been chairman for the past nine years. He has also been Chairman of the Trustees of the Recreation Ground for the last 11 years, and Chairman of the Recreation Ground Committee for the past two years. He was a member of the Shanghai Club, the Country Club, the Hungjao Golf Club and the Shanghai Race Club. Mr. MeMeekin has been a director of a number of companies in Shanghai, including the Anglo-French Land Investment Ca, But Plantations The Consolidated Rubber Ca, S. Moutrie & Ca. and Hall Holtz. He has also been a member of the Advisory Board of the Shanghai Power Company.
Mrs. MeMeekin is also well-known in local circles, and she has been especially energetic in her charitable activities. Mrs. McMeekin was formerly, chairman of the musical section of the B.W.A, and was for many years on the executive committee of the Kings Daughters Society. She was also chairman of the K.p.5. Convalescent Here. Mrs. McMeekin has been a prominent member of the A.D.C, and is well-known locally for her vocal talent. Ireland, having been born at Doagh Ca. Antrim on May 6, 1891.
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