FIRE BRIGADES DEMONSTRATION

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 19 February 1913, Page 6

FIRE BRIGADES DEMONSTRATION

PRESENTATION OF HONOURS. (Ukitsd Press Association/ WANGANUI, Feb. 18. The U.F.B.A.' conference concluded to-day, when the special committees' reports on" medal decorations, whistle signals, gold stars, and benevolent fund were discussed, and the remainder of the remits were dealt with. The president presented gold stars (for 25 years' service) to the following: Foreman-F. (Hokitika), Fireman F. McGregor (Hokitika), Fireman C. R- F. Dummolin (Rangiora), Secretary Li: Anderson (Hastings), Fireman A. Armifc (Roslyn), Fireman J. Holland (Timarii), Fireman E. Townsend (Wanfanui), Fireman W. Blaydon (South )uneain), Fireman T. Pickard (Southbrook). ' The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Superintendent' Spriggins (Wanganui); vice-presidents, Captain Campbell - and Vice-President Salmond ;. treasure rand secretary, Mr. Scantlebury; auditor, Mr P. R. Fraser. The .delegates were to-day entertained at a citizens' luncheon.

The Accident Assurance Cc'mpany held its 21st annual meeting, the president, Mr Bellringer (New Plymouth) being in the chair. The annual report stated that though the claims have been heavy, the funds had increased, and there "was now a satisfactory, balance. Ninety-five brigades were affiliated, with a membership of 1762 . The revenue last year was £320 15s 6d, an increase oT £47 6s sd. The total payments were £193. The society's accumulated funds totalled £BSO 19s 9d, an increase of £127 lis Sd. The heaviest claims made on the society were from brigades employing permanent men, •whose claims totalled £l5B 15s.

.It was decided that the financial year should end on December 31st, in accordance with the friendly societies' annual returns..

iCaptain Rolston (Inglewood) was elected president unopposed, and Lieut. Mulvihill, and sub-Superintendent Wildish were elected vice-presidents. Messrs Scantlebury, T. J. Watts, and P. R. Fraser were re-elected treasurer, secretary, and auditor respectively. THE COMPETITIONS. " . "WANGANUI, This Day. The .unUed fire brigades' competitions started to-day in splendid weather. Results:^-' One-man ladder: Oamaru 1, Hawera 2,'Tnvercargill ' Railway 3,. Roslyn 4, Spit 5, Dunedin City *6. Seventy com peted; time, 7 3-5 seconds.