William Hornell, retiring Vice-Chancellor of the Hongkong University, narrowly escaped drowning at Repulse Bay recently, being taken unconscious from the water. Sir William was entertaining some Chinese students from the s. Victoria, on their way to London to study, They ited Repulse Bay and before tea went in for a swim.
Whilst by the "Lido Lady," Sir William got into difficulties and in answer to his cries, Miss May Witchell, secretary at the University, swam to his side, but both disappeared beneath the water. A sudden gust of wind then swung the "Lido Lady" round and hit Sir William on the head, causing a severe scalp wound. He was eventually rescued and taken to the Queen Mary Hospital
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