Suitable awards were also made to Messrs. Ward and Patry by the Royal Humane Society.
The Mayor, in making the presentation, congratulated Captain Andrews on being the recipient of these honors from so noble a society, as well as being one of three citizens of whose bravery Toronto was proud.
This is, the fourth recognition by the Royal Humane Society of Andrews' bravery in life-saving from drowning.
March 4th, 1884.—The circumstances of this' rescue having been reported to the Minister of Marine, the act of the three brave men recorded received the marked approbation of the Dominion Govern ment, who unanimously voted in the open House that a suitable testimonial be presented to each. This testimonial took the form of Binocular Glasses, with inscription on Captain Andrews' pair as follows : "Presented to CAPTAIN W. D ANDREWS by the Government of Canada in recognition of his humane exertions in saving life on Toronto Bay, 27th July, 1883." The presentation took place in the council chamber at a regular meeting. The Mayor, in making the presentation, said that he hoped they might each live long to enjOy the glory of that hazardous rescue, and than when again required they might be equally successful in their attempts to save human life. Each of the men made suitable replies.
In addition to this proud distinction, the DOlphin Swimming Club also presented Captain Andrews with a magnificent gold medal suit ably inscribed ; the design being a round gold life preserver with lines attached, suspended by a gold clasp bearing the "TORONTO." This medal was presented by Captain J. L. Rawbone in the Club Rooms, 95 King St. East, on behalf of the general body of members.
During the Semi-Centennial year, 1884, Captain Andrews fre quently distinguished himself in saving life from drowning, each rescue being suitably acknowledged by the Minister of Marine. The following is a copy of one of the letters : "Sin,—The Department has noted with much satisfaction a para graph in the Toronto Mail of the 8th July last, in which reference is made to your action in rescuing two persons who had drifted out towards the eastern gap in an apparently helpless condition, and I am to convey to you the thanks of the Minister of Marine fox the services rendered on the occasion referred to.
August 5th, 1884.—Captain Andrews plunged in with all his clothes on to the rescue of a young lad named Edward. Lawson, who was in danger of drowning in Toronto Bay, near the eastern point of Island. On this occasion, the gallant little fellow, burdened with the weight of his wet clothing, especially his boots, which had become filled with water, sank with the boy, who was nearly as large as himself ; rising to the surface, however, he struck out again for the shore, pluckily retaining his hold of the boy whom he risked his life to save.
Reaching shallow water, he was met by Captain Ward, who waded out to meet him, in company with Mr. J. B. Marshall. The boy was taken to Mrs. Marshall's restaurant, where he received every attention, and speedily recovered. Before leaving, the boy thanked the Captain kir saving his life, and subsequently Andrews received suitable acknowledgments from Edward Lawson the rescued lad, David Mills his companion, and the Hon. Win. Smith, Deputy Minister of Marine.
August 18th, 1884.—Captain Andrews jumped in with all his .clothes on, and rescued a little girl clear the same place.
August 25th, 1884.—Rescued a lady from drowning in the Bay near the ferry wharf.
July 1st, 1885.—In company with Captain Ward, went to the assistance of four persons capsized from a small boat on Lake Ontario, about a mile and a half from the eastern point of the Island. After a long, hard pull, they reached the scene of the accident, where they found a number of boats collected, one of which contained the two survivors, a lady and gentleman. They were taken in tow. Immedi ately on reaching the shore they were transferred to Ward's Hotel, where Captain Andrews put in operation the rules for reviving the apparently drowned, and in less than half an hour succeeded in restoring them to consciousness. After receiving every care and attention from Mrs. Ward, they left for home the same evening. Sub Buffalo.