A disastrous fire took place on the Pootung side of the River on Friday last.
4 50 the Shanghai Fre Brigade received a telephone message asking for assistance at a fire which was taking place at Jardine, Matheson's godowns at the Li Na Wharf. The float was promptly manned, but owing to some repairs which' were being carried out, was slightly delayed in getting away. However, Mr. M. W. Pett, the Chief Officer of the Brigade, with his men arrived just in time to be able to get a powerful stream at the back of what are known as Jardine's Old East Godowns where the back of godowns A,.B, C, and D were in flames.
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