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years. One first class, two second class, and three third class medals for long service were awarded, and three men received special commendation.
TUNG WAH HOSPITAL AND MAN MO TEMPLE.
(Tables IX to XIV).
(Ordinances 31 of 1930 & 10 of 1908).
31. The following gentlemen served on the Committee for 1937:
Mr. Chau Shiung,
Dr. Li Cho-yau,
Mr. Kong Chi-nai,
Mr. Chan Lai-chan,
Mr. Lam Pat-nam,
Mr. Li Shau-nam,
Mr. Fung Tsz-ying,
Mr. Wong Ching-yau,
Mr. Sin Hon-yat,
Mr. Tong Yau-chun,
Mr. Lam Yuen-fong.
32. A detailed report on the medical work of the Hospital, by the Visiting Medical Officer, will be found in Annexe B.
33. The typhoon which occurred in the night of September 1st-2nd, caused much suffering especially among the boat population and in the villages where the type of building is less substantial than in the city. About 2,000 boats were sunk or badly damaged. Losses of boats and personal property in respect of which claims were allowed totalled over $210,000.
34. The Tung Wah Hospital undertook the work of relief and raised nearly $9,800 by voluntary subscriptions including $4,600 realised by a flag day and $470 from a fund opened for the purpose by the South China Morning Post.
35. Grants of over $20,500 of which Government contributed $10,885, were made to sufferers. Further sums of $4,115, making $15,000 in all, were granted by Government towards similar claims put forward by the District Officer North and to cover further claims which might come in.