BABINGTON PATH.
OBITUARY DEATH OF OLD HONGKONG RESIDENT.
Mr. A. Babington.
The death occurred at his home Bucknell Manor Bicester on October 1, of Mr. Anthony Babington, a former resident of Hongkong. The late Mr. Babington was one of the older generation of residents, and at the time of his death was 69 years of age. The end came suddenly from heart failure. He was the youngest son of a distinguished father, Lieut.-Colonel W. Babington of the 7th Hussars and came out East in his early twenties, serving in Japan for some time before settling down in Hongkong.
Mr. Anthony Babington first arrived in China in the Eighties and was for some time connected with National Bank of China, being for several years thereafter manager of this Bank's branch in Yokohama. About the year 1892 he joined Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Company in Hongkong and retired in 1910 when he went home to England.
The deceased was a very keen polo player, and was popular in social circles besides doing a great deal of entertaining himself. He married after leaving China, and settled down in Bicester. He is survived by his widow.
In Hongkong the late Mr. Babington made his residence at the "Castle" in Caine Road, and it is interesting to note that Babington Bath, which is close by, was named after him.
Page 32
BABINGTON PATH.
OBITUARY DEATH OF OLD HONGKONG RESIDENT. Mr. A. Babington.
The death occured at his home Bucknell Manor Bicester on October 1, of Mr. Anthony Babington a former resident of Hongkong. The late Mr. Babington wasone 66 the older · generation of residents, and at the time of his death s 69 years of age. The end came suddenly from heart failure. He was the youngest son of a distinguished father, Lieu.. Colonel W. Babington of the 7th Hussars and came out the East in his early twenties, serving in Japan for some time before settling down in Hongkong.
Mr. Anthony Babington first arrived in China in the Eightie and was was for some time connected with National D.nk of China being for several years thereafter manager of this Bunk's brunch in Yokohama, About the year 1892 he joined essrs. Shewan, Tomes and Company in Hongkong and retired in 1910 when he went home to England.
The deceased was a very keen polo player, and was also pólur in social circles besides doing a great deal of en- tertaining himgèlf. He married after leaving China, and settled down in Bicester. He is survived by his widow.
In Hongkong the late Mr. Babington made his residence at the " Castle in Caine Road, and it is interesting to note that Babington Bath, which is close by, was named after him.
32
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.