FIRE BRIGADE REUNION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21224, 2 July 1932, Page 11

FIRE BRIGADE REUNION.

HAMILTON PRESENTATIONS. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Friday. The annual reunion of the Hamilton Firo Brigade was held last evening, the superintendent, Mr. A. Craig, presiding over a large gathering, which included representatives of brigades in other centres. The Minister of Health, the Hon. J. A. Young, Captain T. J. Watts, travelling advisory superintendent of fire brigades, the Mayor of Hamilton, Dr. F. D. Pinfold, and members of the Borough Council and Fire Board were also present. Service awards and trophies won during the year were presented by Captain Watts, who also handed to Superintendent Craig a framed diploma of the Fire Brigades' Officers and Members Institute. The Dynes Fulton Efficiency Cup was presented to the winning team by Mr. Fulton and the remaining trophies were presented by Mr. \ oung. Following were the awards Service clasps, Mr. W. G. Davics, secretary, total service 15 years; Firemen A. S. Mathieson, 17 years; I. W. St. Clair, 17 years; W. A. Bryant, nine years; V. E. Forster, seven years. Five-years' service medal, Fireman S. Hague. Three-years' service certificate, Motorman li. A. Webb. Dickey Memorial Cup and trophies, Fireman W. E. Mathieson and Motorman H. A. Webb. Dynes Fulton Efficiency Cup, Firemen Y. E. Forster, C. Cooper, C. Stead, W. G. Davies. Loughlin Cup and trophy, Motorman 11. A. Webb. Gold medal fot fastest time in Loughlin Cup competition, Fireman S. Nolan.