Old Hall Green
Fire at St Edmund's College
On Monday, shortly after midnight, a fire broke put [sic] in the old part of the College connected with the servants' quarters. The cause is unknown.
The alarm was quickly given, and the Ware and Hertford fire engines, well manned, were at the scene as early as possible. Fortunately the well directed efforts of the students, with the College manual fire engine, were such that the fire was now completely under control. The damage has been estimated at upwards of £200.
The Right Rev. Mgr. Ward, President of the College, issued on Tuesday the following report: "The President regrets to report that a fire broke out in the College last night soon after midnight. He is glad to say there were no casualties. The boys were all out of the College within a few minutes of the alarm being raised. The College fire engine was at once put into play, being worked by the students who have regular fire drill at intervals. They were thus able to get to work in a few minutes, and within an hour the fire was under control.
Great praise is due to the students for the excellent manner in which they did their work. The damage is chiefly in the servants' quarters. It is less than might have been expected, and the regular work of the college will not be interrupted.
[Note - this is from the Herts and Cambs Reporter]
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