FIRE BRIGADES' ASSOCIATION.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9364, 13 March 1896, Page 3

FIRE BRIGADES' ASSOCIATION.

BIENNIAL DEMONSTRATION. Patron—Lord Glasgow, Governor ot New Zealand Chairman—His Worship the Mayor. Hon. Treasurer—Mr D. Craig. Executive—His Worship the Mayor, Messrs K. V. Bishop, O. K. Hart, a Louisson, U. N. Martin, t, Smith, \V. W. Charters. Keferee—Mr B. C. Bobbins, President U.F.B.A. Judges and Examiners—Messrs J. Cow, B. O. AshDy, W. Ban.ett, E. W. Turton, K. C. Bishop, Superintendent Heuisworth, Captain Stewart, Superintendent E. S.. JtU, Mr J. K. Triggs, Superintendent Lucas, Mr P. M. Johnstone, Captain BeUrin-er, Mr J. G Gilbert, G ptain MischeJ, Cr. W. E. aaaiuei. Ambulance Judges—Dr. Murdoch, Dr. Palmer, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Murray-Aynsley. Starter— Jlr J. C. Cusack. Handicapper, Mr J. C. Cusack. Timekeepers — Messrs a. F. Francis, H. Goodwin, M. Sandstein, C. H. Joiies, G. Jones, M. Henrickseu, A. V. Loivrv. Ground Marsliall—Mr C- Samuels, l-'ield Seer tary —ilrU. Peugeliy. Clerk oi Time Koaru—Mr Jti. Lightband. Hou. Secretary—Mr 1;. McMillan. The biennial demonstration in connection with the New Zealand Fire B: igades Association commenced at Lancaster i\»rk yesterday under auspice 3 not the moat favourabio. At. the outset the weather was wet, the rain and wind bemg from the south-west, but towards noon the heavy clouda dispersed, and in the afternoon the sun shove with appreciable warmth. The arrangements for carrying out the competitions weie complete a* f»r aa they weno, but they were insufficient to get through the events mapped out for the first day, and as a consequence the Committee is unfortunately beuiud with the programme, which includes two new corneal:), the horse manual and the bicycle, hose and hydrant competitions. Tue former, unfiuished yesterday, was timed as a trial by Mr VV. P. Harwood's electrical timing apparatus, which answered remarkably well. The challenge ehield, presented by Meeara Shand, Mason and Co., whicn is held by the team securing the greatest number cf points, is aD present in the possession of the Napier Brigade. Yesterday atternoon the atleud*uce was fairly large. The Garrison Ba.nd contributed music, while the "Poo" Muff Band attached to the Spit team provided amusement, and their "Drum Major" collected 10a o£d, which was handed over in trust for the Hospital Destitute Patients' Relief Fund. Appended are the results of the completed events:— Manual Engine (Dby), One Man—Man to start '20yds from front of engine, in full working uuiform ; at signal given, run to engiue, lock fore-carriage, turn over, secure, and unlock leveis, connect one length of suction hose to engine (strainer to be previously attached), connect to engine, and run out 50ft of canvas hose aud iix branch, run back to engine and give one stroke of levers on beat blocks. Delivery hose to be made up in coil and strapped, and with branch detached, placed iv body of • engine, not on rocking shaft. Suction to be in side pockets. Lids closed, all caps on. Prizes, £5 (aud medal presented by Mr Collins, Napier), £2 103 *(aud Mr Sandateiu'e trophy), and £1 Ss. . Christchurch—Foreman W. Juries, 36 2 s'-hsec ... ... ... ... 1 Ashburton —Fireman J. D'iua, 37aec (laec) .« .~ 2 Spit— Fireman Riddell, 39sec ... ... 3 The Christchurch repieaeutawve was put back a yard for breaking, and the Ashburton was penalised a second for a half turn in the hose. The following Brigades competed, the figures in parenthesis before them representing a yard penalty for false starting, the figures in parenthesis behind them representing in seconds, which are included in the ti.nes, the penalties for bad performance. (1) Hokitika,* 53 l-sth sec; (1) Greymouth, 45sec; (1) New Plymouth, 49aec; Gisborne, 45 2 sth sec ; Greytowu, 47iec (1); Timaru, 41 l-sth sec- ; Masterton M, 68 3-sih sec ; (1) Hastiug*. 47 2 sth sec; Duaediu, 48 2 sth sec (2) . Pate«, 53 2-5.h s.-c (1) ; Napier, 46 1-oih sec; VVoodviiie, 42 2 stn sec ; R*ngiora, 39 3 sth sec; Waipawa, 45 l-sih sec (1) ; Hawera, 45sec ; Kumar*, 48ieo (3) ; Palmeratou North, 41 2 sth sec ; Mouuo tiden, 60aec; Temuka, 48 2-slh sec (1); Gore, 44 2 sth sec (1).

Ladder Kescpe for Two Men—Two men to , ruu 25_> da to ladders, pick up and ruu 25yds to plaifoim, splice and raise ladder taplatform'; one'uiairto ascent!,' rescue baby, and bring it safely to grouud. Platform 20ib high, ladders 13fc each, lungs of ladder to be 10in rise. Bad} to be about 161b weight. Any man dropping the baby before being dismissed by the Judges will be, disqualified. Prizes, £5 (and trophy presented by Mr R..0. Robbing), £2 lOs, and £1 os. Kumara—Lieutenant E. Mulville and Jforeraan Kugg, 26 2-slh see ... 1 Ashburton—Branchtnan R. Dorm and Fireman J. Dorm, 27 2-sth sec ... 2 Greymouth—Firemau Deere and P. Kennedy, 28 2 sth sec ... ... ... 3 Kumara were put back two yards for breakiug. The following competed, the figuree in parenthesis in front representing yards penalties for false s v ,art :—Napier, 31 l-sth sec; Hastiugs, 33 2-sth sec ; Danedin, 35* ec (disqualified); (2) Hokitika, olsec ; P*lmers'ton, 41sec; MountEden,37sec; VVoodville,39 sec; Hawera, 31sec; Timaru, 36sec; Temuka, 41 2 sth aec; Wanganui. 33 2 sth sec; Greytown, disqualified; New Piymouth, disqualified; Waipawa, 30jee; Gore, 37 4-sth eec; Manterton M., 28 3-sth aec; Gisborne, 41 3-sth sec; Spib and Christchurch failed to* finish. The disqualifications were on account of the very careless manner in which the " baby " was rescued.

The demonstration will be resumed at 9 a.m. to-day with two events which, at a quarter-past six o'clock, were uncompleted, viz., the horse manual for five men (Uunedin the next team on the list), and ho3e reel flat for five men (Mouut Eden nest on the li«t).

The water picnic arranged for last night by the Entertainment Committee in connection with the Firo Brigade* Demonstration was a complete success. The night was calm and atill, though frosty, and the effect of the coloured fires in •-he procession of boats was excellent. The banks were lined with spectators, and round the C.R.C. sheds, and on the aides of the river, there were crowds of people. The trip was from the Chester street Station to the lawn of the C.R.C. Here Mr Stokes had erected a set piece, and also a number of other very excellent fireworks. The visitors were greatly impressed with this display of local industry, and the fireworks were certainly well worthy of the praise. After the fireworks display refreshments were served to the visitors. The members of the C.R.C. very kindly life op the shede and rooms of the Club, and the visitors were conducted over tbe building and inspected the boate, &c. The Garrison Band played daring the evening, and altogether the affair was a great success. The competition will be continued at Lancaster Park to-day, when the programme will be completed. The first event will start at 9 a.m. In the .evening the banquet and presentation of prizes will take place at the Art Gallery, when his Worship the Mayor will preside and distribute the prizea won at the competition.