It is very seldom that Fire Brigades in the Far East have the pleasure of welcoming gentlemen from Home who are connected in any way with the fire service the but last Friday evening Sir mond Dennis, K.p.e., and Mr.. W. E. Hobbs, o.u.e., were the guests of the Shanghai Fire Brigade mess at a dinner at the Hongkew Fire Station.
'A very enjoyable evening was spent, and in proposing the health of the visitors, Chief Officer Pett paid a tribute to the great aid rendered not only to the Shanghai Fire Brigade, but to fire services throughout the world, by the apphanoes produced by the firm of Dennis Bros., Guildford,—_of which Sir Raymond Dennis is one of the managing directors. Appreciation was also expressed of the honour which had been conferred on Mr. Hobbs for his services during the Great War.
Sir Raymond Dennis and Mr. Hobbs each responded to the toast, and stated their pleasure at the welcome they had received.
The remainder of the evening was devoted to music.
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