The Order of Knighthood of Danneborg Though the news is somewhat belated—partly owing to a delayed message and partly to Capt. S. will be no fewer and no less ere con gratulations when it is learnt that, besides knighting Capt, Bahnson and Mr. Vilhelm Meyer (as previously reported), H.M. the King] of Denmark. has bestowed the Order of Knighthood of Danneborg on Capt, Jorgensen for distinguished services rendered by him in the interests of hi country, Capt. Jorgensen is one of the best known members of the Shangts Association, and, Captain JORGENSEN, amongst his many activities at the present time on behalf of his own nationals, he offciates as a member of the committee of the Danish Association and as president of the Danish School Society. When the Danish Royal party recently visited Shanghai, it was, of course, only fitting that Capt. Jorgensen should pilot the Fionia both in and out of the port, and he was a guest of the party during their to Nanking.
Capt. Jorgensen came to. the Far East in 1897 and he hi continuously connected with the China Coast and Shanghai since 1900. He has always taken the greatest interest in navigation facilities on the Whangpoo and in the harbour, and it was his scheme which started the ball rolling in connection with the berthing" a commodation improvements. 1926, He was connected with the Whangpoo Conservancy Board from its inception, firat as assistant surveyor, and then for seven years as superintendent. He left the 1917 to join the his early years in Shanghai, he served as an officer on the Great Northern Telegraph Co's. cable-steamer, In his spare time, Capt. Jorgensen dabbles in almost every pastime that man has ever devised. Art is one of his particular hobbies and the walls of the clubs with which hho is associated and the rooms of, those 20 fortunate as to be friends bear delightful witness his skill in depicting maritime scenes on the panelling. Another great hobby of his is the Mer cantile Marine Officers Club, bat only the members and himself can adequately describe all that he has J done for that cheery and hospitable place.
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