Chungking, Jan. 22.
Forty-eight officers and men, comprising half of the crews of the British river gunboats Falcon (374 tons) and Gannet (310 tons), under Cmdr. A. F. St. G. Orpen, are leaving today and tomorrow in two groups by truck for French Indo-China, via Kunming. One of the two gunboats is to be laid up.
Mr. Antoniof Koutsomitis Funeral services for the late Mr. Antoniof Koutsomitis, aged 65 years, who met his death on Saturday morning in the New Deal Bar, were held yesterday afternoon at the Lokawei Cemetery, with the Rev. Father Igumen Gabriel, of the Russian Cathedral officiating, assisted by the Rev. Deacon V. Konovaloff. Many friends were in attendance including representatives of the Greek community. The casket was borne to the grave by Messrs. J. Shelton, W. B. Meeks, L. Chiurco, R. Neeley, T. Yenellevich and F. Smith.
Among those sending floral tributes The remaining half of the crew will remain in Chungking. The gunboat which is being laid up, will be tied up at the installation of the Asiatic Petroleum Comprny, with two sailors Bar em guard.
Since the party. Is not travelling in uniforms and wi any other suitable clothing, the British sailors pre- Chelmis sent an unusual appearance with their Pa long beards and wearing long Chinese Dr. Johnston was an accomplished gowns.
It is also learned here that members the crew of H.M.S. Sandpiper (185 tons) are at present travelling overland from Changsha to Shanghai. They are due in Ningpo very shortly. 155
—Reuter.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the International Funeral Directors.
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