Shanghai, May 23.
Mr, Richard C. Veir, 33-year old British employee of the Shanghat Waterworks Ca. Ltd., collapsed at the intersection of" Keswick and Great Western Roads shortly before 930 am. yesterday. "He was rushed to the Country "Hospital emergency ambulance but was cer tinted dead on arrive Mr. Veir was on his way to Hung-where he intended to spend the Gay, since sandwiches and other refreshments were found near him at the time of his demise. His death all the more tragic because only became engaged to Miss Mona Dudley early in March, ud was intending to got married in the near fature, 'A Shanghai boy, Mr. Veir went to the Public School for Boys until 1927, when he joined the Shanghai Waterworks Ca, and in his earlier days was well-known in local sport-circles.
He is survived by his mother and two married sisters.
An inquest was opened yesterday afternoon, evidence of identification being given.
Funeral arrangements have not yot been "made known.
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