It seems hardly necessary to draw si tention to the bravery, determination and_resourcefulness of the Shanghai Fire Brigade's conduct in coping with the exceptional situation produced by the alt-aid on September 18. The narrative speaks for Itself. Facing new dangers in the ropping of Incendiary bombs the officers, and brigade appeared to treat the situa ion their" professional routine. " The organization 'Which could take such an adventure in its stride' fas It were deserves the highest possible com. mendation. Where. all_ were so. splendid. it would be invidious to single out any for special mention in the course of appreciate comment. the. main object which willie warmly Japptouded by all the community is to show the Fire Brigade that its exploits have been gratefully and admiringly noted. It put in an eve-ting of splendid work by which Its previous performances during this crisis were well Underlined and. its long-established traditions immeasurably enhanced.
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