We regret to have to record the death of Mr. J. D. M. Pringle, which occurred from pneumonia at the Victoria Nursing Home, Shanghai, on Monday, after a brief 1- ness. The deceased's parents, who died only recently, were well known in both Tientsin and Shanghai, and for three years prior to his death the father was employed in the Public Works Department of the Municipal Council, latterly at Pingchiao Quarries. The son was practically brought up in China and was a member of the Field Artillery, $.V.C., during the early years of the War, afterwards going Home on war service. At Home he married, and returned to Shanghai several months ago. Since then he has been in temporary employment. To his wife and child deep sympathy is extended in their sudden bereavement.
A MILITARY TRIBUTE BY THE S, The funeral took place at Bubbling Well Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Deceased being a member of the British Inifantry Reserves, S. V. C., military honours were accorded. A firing party was provided by his. own company, while a gun carriage A firing party was provided by his own company, while a gun carriage was detailed by the Field Artillery Battery to carry the coffin. The cortege left the Public Mortuary in Fearon Road and passed through Range, North Szechuen, Szechuen, Nanking and Bubbling Well Roads. At the cemetery it was met by the band and other members of the Corps.
The service was conducted by the Rev. T. W. Hall, m.a., and the pall-bearers were members of deceased's Company in the Volunteers. The chief mourners were his widow and brother. The "Last Post" having been sounded, the firing party fired a volley.
Many beautiful floral offerings were sent.
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