“ We trust that the noble conduct of Messrs. Dempster will meet with a fitting recognition. Twenty miles at sea, and under the circumstances in which they rendered successful assistance, it would be a difficult matter to say too much in praise of their gallant efforts. ”

“ On the capsizing of the lifeboat, another boat manned by two of the Messrs. Dempsters, passengers by the "Georgette" came to the succor, and by exertions beyond all praise, succeeded in rescuing eight persons, we understand, from a watery grave: according to our informant these are Mrs. Simpson and child, Mrs. Stemmers and two children, cabin boy Nunan, mate of the "Georgette" known as Scotty, and a sailor named Archy. Those lost by the disaster are already known ”