Shanghai, May In presence of a large attendance lof mourners representative of all sections of the community, the re-Jmaine of the late fr. Willie Blythe JOshorne Middleton were laid to rest in the family plot in Bubbling Well panied by Mr. R. D. Murray, Vice-[President of St. Andrew's Society. There was a large representation from. St. Andrew's Society, St [David's Society, St. George's Society, ISt.. Patrick's Society, the United [Services "Association "and various Jother. public bodies. The coffin was! thorne to the grave by Mr. J. Brand, Mr, Hugh Martin, Dr. A. C. Bryson, Mr. R. G. MacDonald, 'Mr. [Norman Macgregor and Mr. Ranald JG." MeDonald. A. beautiful floral! Jcross-from the family was lowered' Into the grave with the coffin, At the close of the service at the there was a request that no flowers the "Although sent and that contributions in-[stead be forwarded to St. Andrew's Society.
An Appreciation It is not well for us that we] should lose at such a time as this man like Willie Middleton whose Jexperience, judgment and staunch faith in Shanghai are so valuable.
We mourn with family irreparable loss: those friends who knew him best will greatly miss this rusty companion, but, all of us are the poorer for being deprive Jadvice, aid, and robust attitude of mind towards the perplexing prob-ems of the present day. Mr. Mid-Jdieton had an almost unique record, for he was at school here and his whole life has been spent amongst lus, setting an example of determina-fon, zeal, and fair dealing in every Jairection of his business, social, and sporting life.
His determination and courage Jwere well demonstrated when he accepted the onerous duties of Presi-Jdent of St. Andrew's Society for this year, when most men would have Jdectined on the justifiable ground fitishealth, for, of late, his friends had observed with sympathy that he iwas gallantly struggling against inlereasing disability, His father, Mr. Osborne Middleton, bought the focal interests of Messrs [Dickesen Jones Ca., In 1010, and was the founder of the firm of Middleton Ca. Wille Middleton became Direcior with his father, and manag-Ing director on his father's retire-Jment from China. In 1920 his frst Jassociation with Messrs. A. R. Bur~ kill & Sons commenced when they became secretaries and general managers of Middleton & Ca, Ltd.
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