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of all computers at the Royal Observatory, and for the issue of all factual
meteorological information in English and in Chinese for the public and for
shipping.
In 1964 his devotion to duty ensured the continued functioning
of the storm warning service in very difficult conditions and contributed
greatly to the safety of life at sea and ashore.
MRS. I.M. DE L. SOARES DA ROSA. M.B.E. (Civil)
Mrs. da Rose joined the Government immediately after the war and has
served continuously in the Secretariat as Secretary/Stenographer to a variety
of senior officers. Her efficiency and loyalty have been of the greatest
assistance to all the officers for whom she has worked and by whom she has
always been highly regarded.
MR. CHAX SHING-TSIK, M.B.E. (HON.)
Mr. Chak Sing-tsik joined the Fire Services Department in 1932 as a
Sub-Officer and is now a Senior Divisional Officer, His work has been of a
high standard and the example which he has set has been an inspiration to his
colleagues. In addition to his normal duties he has for ten years voluntarily
undertaken the essential duties of Fire Service Welfare Officer.
MR. MA KAM-MING, M.B.E. (HON,)
Mr. Ma Kam-ming has served Hong Kong in many fields including the
Board of Directors of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and the Po Leung Kuk
Committee. His work for the Po Leung Kuk was particularly notable for the
very considerable administrative reforms which he introduced. He has also
worked for the public good through his connections with the Confucian Hall,
the Chung Sing Society and various Hong Kong Chiu Chow associations, amongst
others.
MR. TANG CHI-KEUNG, M.B.E. (HON.)
Before his retirement on August 1 this year Mr. Tang was chiefly
concerned with the Subsidised Schools Section of the Education Department and
as senior officer in this section he worked with exceptional energy and
/initiative.