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A.
Typhoon Relief Committee.
The present Directors of the Tung Wa Hosiptal to whom are added:---
Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G.
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Messrs.
Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.G.
Fung Wa-chun,
Lau Chu-pak. Ho Kom-tong, Ng Hon-chi, Li Yau-tsun, Li Fung-shan, Mak Fuk,
Tam Hok-po, Chan Lok-chun,
Chan Tin-shan, Li Yue-tong, Wong Shiu-tong, Tsui Chung-yik, Chan Chenk-hing, Ng Shau-shang, Cheung Tseung-chi, She Tat-tsoi, Tse Sz-ping, Tse Shui-cho, Hung Chi-leung, Cheung Sz-kun, and Li Mau-chi.
(No. 124.)
B.
Translation.
Hon. Mr. E. A. IRVING.
Po LEUNG KUK, HONGKONG, 11th August, 1908.
SIR, During the typhoon of the 27th ult, the cutter lowered by H.M.S. Astrœa was the cause of saving the lives of many persons from those junks which were late in making for shelter. We understand that an Officer and 12 sailors showed the greatest bravery in risking their own lives at a time when the sea was high in order to save the lives of others. This deed of heroism is greatly admired by all sections of the Community of the Colony. In our letter No. 115 we stated a desire to make a small presentation to them as a token of our appreciation. We regret to learn from your letter No. 194 that the cruiser has already returned home thus preventing us giving effect to our desire.
The Officers and crew of H.M.S. Astrea have gained a wide reputation for their disinterested bravery. Being endowed with love for their fellowmen, they used their energy to save the lives of others, and, in picking up the drowning, gained honour for themselves. Although we cannot requite them with a presentation, this act of humanity will for ever exist in our memory. We shall consider it a great favour if you will be so kind as to convey for us our sense of gratitude.
We have, &c.,
Tung Wa Hospital Committee
and Representatives of the Community.