MEN OF THE RIPPLE
REFERENCES IN THE CITY. NEED FOR WIRELESS STRESSED. References to the loss of the crew by the Ripple were made by the Salvation Army at the Dixon street comer last evening. Officers of the Army referred in- kindly terms to the men who had lost their, lives, and expressed sympathy with the relatives. There was a big crowd present on the comer during the proceedings. The Army band played "The Garland of Flowers.” At the Sailors' Friend Society' also reference was made to the men of the Ripple. The miseioner, Mr Moore, delivered an address l on “Hope,” which was designed to make a special appeal to sailors. During the evening Madame Mueller sang, “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth.” NEED FOR WIRELESS.
At the conclusion of -the memorial servioe the following motion, moved by Mr H. T. Johns, and seconded by Mr James Moore, mißsioner to seamen, was carried unanimously: “We present at this meeting, consisting of seamen and relatives of seamen, would strongly urge the Government to have wireless installed on all vessels trading on the New Zealand coast, as a means of safeguarding the lives of those who go down to the sea in ships.”
Captain Mclndoe (secretary to the Merchants’ Guild) and Mr B. Wames spoke in support of the motion.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11910, 18 August 1924, Page 6
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