FIREMEN AT WORK

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 27 October 1941, Page 2

FIREMEN AT WORK

DEMONSTRATION AT MOTUEKA NEI.SON MINS IOIIDSON SHIELD PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES \NI) SERVILE BARS The eighth fire brigade demonstration under the jurisdiction of the Nelson. Marlborough and Golden Bay Sub- ' Association of the U.F.B.A. was held on Saturday at the Cricket Ground. Motueka. In spite of unfavourable weather there was a large attendance of the public who displayed keen interest in the events. The programme was not finalised until 7 p.m. owing to the number of teams competing being more than usual. The Municipal Junior Band, under the leadership of Mr Gerald Green, was in attendance and rendered a number of The championship < Fordson Shield 1 was won by the Nelson team and the Nelson E.P.S. team were the runnersup. annexing the Robertson Shield, while the third place was taken by Motueka. EVENTS AND WINNERS The programme consisted of eight events and the fact that the eight comevent must have been most gratifying to the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade who were responsible for staging this year’s demonstration. The events and winners were as fol lows:— One Man ( ouplm ß Blenheim. R. Bush, TOsecs 1 Nelson. H. Oliver. 72secs 2 Motueka. J York. 81 1 ssecs 3 Nelson E.P.S.. R Chapman (85)). Pie ton EPS.. C. H. Tmvnshend <92>: Pic ton. A Law *95); Richmond, G. Schwass (100) Kaikoura, B. Norrie (.177 1-5). * Two Mon Dry j Nelson. H. Oliver and R. Watson, 47 i seconds 1 Motueka, A. Stuart and N. Harvev, 51 2-ssecs 2 Nelson E.P.S.. J. Wallace and R. | Chapman, 53 3-ssecs 3 i Kaikoura, T. McDonald and I. Strahl *55 4 5); Picton. J. Horrey and W. Bush '6O 2-5); Picton E.P.S.. J. Sutton and G. Townshend (66); Richmond, G. McGregor and W. Mclntosh (67 2-5); Blenheim R. Rose and R. Bush (78). Three Men Wet Nelson. R. Watson, H. Oliver, R. Mcßride, and Richmond. G. McGregor. G. Schwass, W. Mclntosh, 62 secs each, equal 1 Blenheim. R. Bush, R. Rose, A. Clare j 67 l-ssecs 3 Nelson E.P.S.. L. Horncastle, R. Chapman. J. Wallace (68). Picton. J. Horrev, J. Fredericks. T. Gullery (68 2-5). Kaikoura. T. McDonald. C. Ferry, I. Strahl (72 4-5); Motueka, J. York, A. Stuart, N. Harvey (76); Picton E.P.S.. J. Sutton, L. Jackson, T. Ivamy (97). Two Men Wet Nelson, R. Watson, H. Oliver. 50secs 1 Picton. T. Gullery, J. Fredercks, 50 4-ssecs 2 Blenheim, R. Rose. R. Bush, 52 1-ssecs 3 ; Picton E.P.S.. G. Townshend. J. Sutton (60); Motueka, A. Stuart. N. Harvey *63); Richmond. G. McGregor, G. Schwass (65 1-5); Nelson E.P.S., R. Chapman, B. Lane (72); Kaikoura. J. Strahl. T. McDonald <B2 1-5). Three Men Disabled Nelson, R. Watson, H. Oliver, R. Mcßride. 62 l-ssecs 1 Motueka. N. Harvey, J. York, A. Stuart. 74 2-ssecs 2 Blenheim. R. Bush, A. Clare, R. Rose, 77 1 -ssecs 3 1 Nelson E.P.S., R. Chapman. L. Horncastle, J. Wallace (83 2-5); Richmond. W. Mclntosh, G. Schwass, G. McGregor (84); Picton, J. Horrey, J. Fredericks, T. Gullery (92); Kaikoura, T. McDonald. I. Strahl. C. Ferry (120); Picton E.P.S., C. Townshend. T. Ivamy, L. Jackson (blowout). Four Men Wet Motueka, A. Stuart. J. York, R. Proffitt, N. Harvey, 53secs 1 Nelson, H. Oliver. R. Watson. R. McBride. Cross. 57 3-ssecs 2 'Nelson E.P.S. R. Chapman J. Wallace L. Horncastle. B. Lane, 59 2-ssecs 3 Picton, J. Horrey, J. Fredericks. T. Gullery. J. Law (71 4-5); Blenheim. C. Bush, R. Rose, R. Bush. A. Clare (73 2-5); Richmond. G. McGregor, W. McIntosh, G. Schwass. Kerr (76); Picton E.P.S., G. Townshend. J. Sutton, L. Jackson, T. Ivamy (78); Kaikoura, T. i McDonald. C. Ferry. I. Strahl, B. Norrie (no test). Three Men Motor, Draw for Places Kaikoura, T. McDonald, C. Ferry. I. Strahl, 51 2-ssecs 1 Nelson E.P.S., L. Horncastle. J. Wali lace, R. Chapman, 52 l-ssecs 2 Richmond, W. Mclntosh, G. McGregor, G. Schwass, 54 4-ssecs 3 Motueka, J. York, N. Harvey. A. Stuart (56 2-5); Picton. J. Horrey. T. Gullery, J. Fredericks (58 2-5): Blen- • heim, R. Bush, A. Clare. R. Rose (61 4-5 | secs); Nelson. R. Watson, H. Oliver, Cross '6B 4-5 ': Picton E.P.S., J. Sutton. T. Ivamy, G. Townshend (85 3-s'. Four Men Motor : Nelson E.P.S.. R. Chapman. J. Wal , lace, L. Horncastle, B. Lane, 52sccs 1 Nelson, H. Oliver, R. Watson, R Me ’ Bride, Cross. 57 4-ssecs 2 . Richmond, G. McGregor, W. Mclntosh. G. Schwass. Kerr. 60 4-ssecs 3 Blenheim. C. Bush. R. Rose, R. Bush. - A. Clare (67 3-5); Motueka. A. Stuart. J. ' York, R. Proffitt. N. Harvey (72): Pic I ton. J. Horrey, J. Fredericks, T. Gullery, J. Law (72); Picton E.P.S., G. Town- . shend. J. Suton. L. Jackson, T. Ivamy ; , (80); Kaikoura, T. McDonald C. Ferry. . I. Strahl. B. Norrie (no test), r; The officials responsible for the meth i odical and successful carrying through I of the various events were: Deputy . Superintendent M. T. Simpson, chief 1 - judge; Mr V. Powell, starter; Messrs J. r Robertson, S. Low and Superintendent A. Canton, timekeepers: Firemen R. V. . Bylhell and J. Dayman, coupling ancl . bowling judges; Captain M. Coster, j dressing and disc judge Lieut. H. Har- . rison. standpipe and bowling from 1 standpipe: Fireman Leo Coppins. judge’s assistant; Messrs E. Pearce, P. G. Craig and L. Lessels, field secretaries. VISITING FIREMEN ENTERTAINED In the evening members of the visiting teams were entertained at a dance , held in the Institute Hall at which there ; | was a large attendance of the public. • ' During an interval the Mayor, Mr W. , J. Eginton, on behalf of the people of j Motueka, extended a cordial and heartv : welcome to the visiting firemen. It wa* j particularly pleasing, he said, to see s< .many teams taking part in the competi- . ; lions that day. He felt that competitions ’ | this kind made for greater efficiencv j in view of the crisis through which % I the world was passing it was necessary • j that firemen should be able to give ol their best. In making reference to the i j part that firemen had played in EngI land the Mayor stated that they bac ; shown the world a glorious example ol j j courage and fearlessness, and had earn,ed the nation's gratitude. Mr Eginton said that all were aware of the distress and suffering that coulc _ jiesult from an outbreak 0 f fire and add , cd that it was upon the resources ant ! j efficiency of fire brigades that life anc I property largely depended. When lie ' assumed office as Mayor he had prom | i ised Motueka more efficient fire fighting ! plant, and he was pleased to say tha 1 . in less than three weeks Motueka woulc be in possession of such a plant. The I | Mayor congratulated the winning team: . | in the competitions and to the losers he I wished better luck next time.

PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES | Trophies won during the day were presented to the successful teams by Deputy-Superintendent T. Simpson who extended to the recipients hearty congratulations. The trophies and winners were: Bythell Shield, donated by Fireman R V. Bythell, Blenheim (one man coup- ; ling): Fireman R. Bush, Blenheim, who] also received the Motueka Brigade’s medal. Hislop Cup, donated by Hislop and Co., Wellington (two men dry). Nelson team. Oliver Cup, donated by Mrs J.' Oliver, Nelson (three men wet), Nelson and Richmond tied. Coxon Cup, donated by Mr Coxon. Kaikoura (two men wet). Nelson. Whit well Cup, donated by Mr H. Whit well, Motueka (three men disabled), Nelson. Picton Publicans’ Cup, donated by Picton Publicans 'four men wetMotueka. Stevens’ Cup, donated by Mr T. B. Stevens, Motueka (three men motor), Kaikoura. Price Cup, donated by Price and Son, Christchurch (four men motor ». Nelson E.P.S. Championship, Fordson Shield, (donated by Ford Dealers. Nelson and Marlborough), Nelson. Runners-up, Robertson Shield (donated by Mr J. Robertson. Motueka >. Nelson E.P.S. The Levy Cup 'donated by Levy and Co., Wellington) for coach of winning team, was presented to Firemen H. Oliver, Nelson. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS The Mayor, who presented service bars to members of the Motueka Fire Brigade, spoke of the splendid service that had been rendered by the recipients, especially by Supt. A. Canton. Fireman O. C. Wilkinson, and Treasurer G. H. Goodman who had records of 29 years. To these members the Mayor handed gold bars. Silver bars went to Secretary R. Primmer, 23 years; Fireman L. Kelling. 21 years; Fireman W. Robinson, 7 years; Fireman N. Harvey, 7 years; and three years certificates to Motorman A. Stuart and Fireman J. York. The recipients were accorded musical honours. Fireman R. V. Bythell. Blenheim, appealed to the residents of Motueka to support their Brigade in every way possible as the members were giving their services voluntarily and whole heartediy for the benefit of all. He was, he said, impressed with the live young Mayor that Motueka possessed, one who was taking a great interest in fire brigade matters He was pleased that the trophies that day had been well distributed and that new organisations had competed successfully against seasoned firemen. I Lieut. El. Harrison. Kaikoura, briefly ; thanked the people of Motueka for the ) hospitality that had been extended to ; the members of his team, i Messrs L. Allred and L. Gray provided the music for the dancing and , Deputy-Superintendent T. Simpson officiated as M.C. An iced cake competition was won by E. A. King. A delicious j supper was dispensed by an energetic ] ladies’ committee. j On Sunday the visiting and local firej men paraded at the memorial, High 'street, where church service was coni ducted by the Rev. T. Coatsworth. Later ! the visitors were motored to Kaiteriteri where they were entertained.