A COLONIAL HEROINE REWARDED.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 850, 15 June 1888, Page 33

A COLONIAL HEROINE REWARDED.

We were shown (says the N.Z. Herald) by Mr G. P. Pierce, manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company, presentations which lie is about to make on behalf of his company, One of these was a very handsome chain pattern gold bracelet with a plain shield at the opening where the lock is inserted. This is encased in a beautiful case of red morocco, the lid of which has on it'a silver plate bearing tlie following inscription neatly engraved : —Presented to Miss Mary L. Curtis, by the New Zealand Insurance Company, in appreciation of the presence of mincl disjilayed by her in extinguishing the lire, oil May 4, 1888, ” This was accompanied by another present, a massive silver collar of chain pattern, the fastening of which bears the inscription A gift to Floss, from the New Zealand Insurance Company.”: The explanation of all this is that the Insurance Company have recognised the service rendered them in saving for them property worth. LISOO (insured) and appreciated the cool courage displayed by the young lady and the sagacity of her clog. It appears that on the night of the 4th of May, Miss Curtis was with her family, and ■ retired to rest at the usual hour. During the night she . . was awakened by her dog Floss licking her face and attracting her attention. At first she took no notice, but tlie dog persisted, and was not only satisfied with awakening his mistress, but 'by yelps, barks, and other canine movements he showed that he desired her to accompany him. Miss Curtis followed the dog downstairs, and in the kitchen she found that a fire-log had tumbled out of tlie fireplace and set fire to the floor. She'did nfit scream or sing out, or hurriedly open the doors and windows to admit as much draught as possible ; but, like a cool, self-possessed girl, slie.procured a few buckets of water from the nearest tap, put out the. fire thoroughly, went back to-bed, and told her mother of wliat-had taken place:in the morning. It i 3 pleasant to find tlie New Zealand Insurance Company recognising the presence of mind so aptly displayed, and there is full consideration of the sagacity of the dog Floss, which is thoroughly deserved, and which will ho doubt make him or her a canine celebrity.