Shanghai, Mar, 17 Mr. T, D. Davy. printing manager of the *North-China Daily "News," died suddenly of heart-His death came as a blow to his colleagues in all departments of the paper, for he was a kindly man, and. respected greatly for his many qualities, He was 61 years old, and served for nearly thirty years with the paper. His death occurred after his boy had tried in vain to wake him up yestermorning, and. after twenty minutes sent for assistance. Neighbbours in the apartment house sent for doctor, but by the time the doctor arrived. Int, Davy had passed away, Mr. Davy was one of the oldest employees of the "North-China Daily News." He was a Londoner by birth, and at the age of 10 joined a firm of commercial printers in Hackney to be instructed in the art and craft of printing. He served with various firms in and around London until at ye of 33 he was engaged to of been employed. most of the time as manager of the. printing Mee, for 28 years. During this perla Mr, Davy made several trips: fo England on leave with his wife and son, and always seemed to enjoy geod health, His son wax educated at the Cathedral School, and afterwards at Magdalen College' School, Oxford, Joining the R.A. P. a year ago, He received the D. F. C. for distinguished service in a flight over North Gers many some months ago.
Davy made his work his chief tin life, and latterly lived a retired life, In his early days Shanghai he was a keen member of the S. V. C, serving in the Artillery Battery and tater in the Light Horse. He was also a Mason being a member of the Sussex Lodge. He is survived by several brothers, in England, and hig son. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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