MESSAGE FROM THE KING
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The Mercantile Marine Service Association, Liverpool, having informed
the King that Mr. Bruce Ismay had contributed £25,000 for the purpose of
founding a National Mercantile Marine Fund, have received the following
message from his Majesty's private secretary:---

"The King has learnt with much pleasure of Mr. Bruce Ismay's generous
gift to the National Mercantile Marine Fund. His Majesty feels sure that
this tribute to the splendid services rendered by the officers and men
of the British Mercantile Marine will be much appreciated."