FUNERALS, Capt. 8. Vincent O'Kane News has just been received of the dearn. of Captain S. V, O'Kane, an old China Coast. affeer and later fsupetintendant of the Standard Oil Ca, in Shanghai, at Hastings, England, where he made his home several years ago upon his retirement. He Teaver a widow and a son, who is a clever and talented musician, and has Taken a prominent part in musical rivals in Hastings, Captain O'Kane was born at Millisle, County Down, his father being the late Capiain Francis O'Kene. For many years he was. with the Standard Oil Company, first sea captain and later as super~ intendent with headquarters at! Shanghai, On his retirement some: ]years ego he took up residence in Hastings.
During his period at sea, he had many experiences. In 1918, while feapiain of the vessel Mei Ang, he was responsible for the rescuing of fearly 300 Jives at the time of the sinking of the EMS. Kiangkuan, fatter a collision with the Chu-tal in 8 terrific storm.
The oficial recognition of the bravery displayed is recorded in Chinese on a large framed parch-tment, the translation of which {follows:—"Tho President of the Re Public of China has been pleased to fonter upon you the insignia of the Fourth Class of the Order of the Excellent Crop in recognition of the valuable services rendered by you in rescuing life (here follow details." [This was accompanied by the actual insignia together with a warrant Dearing the signature of his tate Majesty King George V granting permission to wear some.
Tu addition, the Ministry of Navy of the Republic of China sent the fallowing:—"Captain Vincent O'Kane will please to accept the accompanying memorial (a huge solid silver sup) as a faint expression of our profound gratitude for and highest appreciation of the heroic act of imonily you had so displayed in the rescue of many lives, The chief pastime of Captain lovKene "was yachting. "His yacht, the Viking, was well known in Chinese waters, and his skill and_prowess resulted in the winning of many valuable prizes.
Mrs. A. Lil. Cheek The death occurred here last Wednesday moming of Mrs. Augusta
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