greater detail for the discipline of its members and establishing a welfare fund. The new enactment, the Fire Brigade Or- dinance, No. 32 of 1954, came into force on 12th August, 1954.
WELFARE FUND
44. In accordance with Regulation 14, Part IV of the Fire Brigade Ordinance No. 32 of 1954, a fund known as the "Fire Brigade Welfare Fund" was established.
The total receipts derived principally from charges for services rendered to the public in the form of duties per- formed at theatres, etc. amounted to $5,760.13 and, after deducting two payments of $847.65 and $400.00 in connexion with the welfare of the members of the Brigade, a balance of $4,512.48 remains. Statement of accounts and Balance Sheet are shown as Annex V.
ELEMENTARY ENGLISH CLASSES
45. With a view to raising the existing standard of education of serving firemen and thus facilitate promotion to the rank of Sub Officer from the rank and file as vacancies occur, arrangements were made with the Director of Education for the establishment of two Elementary English Classes for Firemen. These classes, each consisting of 30 students, com- menced at Central Fire Station and Kowloon Fire Station during September, 1954. Classes were held for 13 hours twice weekly and satisfactory results were obtained.
LAVATORY AND CLOAKROOM FACILITIES
46. The native type lavatories on the 2nd floor of Central Fire Station for the clerical staff and the Sub Officers were converted into the Western style lavatories. Cloakroom facili- ties are also provided. The small store room on the 2nd floor of Central Fire Station was altered into Sub Officers' bathroom, including the provision of hot water.
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