Death Of Mr. C. H. G. Honson

Mr. C. H. G. HONSON, a highly re spected Chinese member of Suva’s business community, died on Novem ber 20, after an illness of some months.

He was 58.

He went to Fiji from the Kwangtung Province of China in 1908 to join the firm of Sang On Tiy, of Suva, banana ship pers and general merchants.

When that firm ceased operations, he joined Mr. C. F. Sang, in 1919, under the firm name of Jang King Loong, which went into liquidation in 1940. He then became managing director of the asso ciated firms of Joong King Loong Co., Ltd., and Honson, Ltd.

Mr. Honson was widely known for his genial and hospitable nature and his ready generosity. He is survived by his widow and 13 children.

In November, Mr. T. E. Warburton, manager of Messrs. Burns Philp & Co.

Ltd., Madang, New Guinea, went South on leave. Mr. N. A. Wettig is acting manager.