BRIGADES CONFERENCE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 43, 19 February 1913, Page 6

BRIGADES CONFERENCE.

FINAL DAY’S BUSINESS. (Per PreSa Association.) Wellington, February 18. The United Fire Brigades’ Association’s Conference concluded to-day, when the special committees’ reports on medal decorations, whistle signals, gold stars, and the benevolent fund were discussed and the remainder of the remits dealt with. The president presented gold stars (25 years’ service) to the following: Foreman F. Eggling (Hokitika), Foreman F. McGregor (Hokitika), Fireman C. R. F. Dumoulin (Rangiora), Fireman A. J. Miller (Rangiora), Secretary L. Anderson (Hastings), Fireman A. Armit (Roslyn), Fireman J. Holland (Timaru), Fireman E. Townsend (Wanganui), Fireman W. Blagdon (South Dunedin), and Fireman T. Pickard (Southbrook). The election of officers resulted: — President, Superintendent Spriggens (Wanganui); vice-presidents, Captain Campbell and Vice-president Salrnond; treasurer, Secretary Santlebury; auditor, P. R. Fraser. The delegates were to-day entertained at a citizens’ luncheon. The Accident Assurance Society held its 21st annual meeting, President Bellringer (New Plymouth) being in the chair. The annual report Stated that though the claims had been heavy, the funds had increased and there was now a satisfactory balance. Ninety-five brigades were affiliated, with a membership of y I7G2. The revenue last year was £B2O 15s, an increase of £47 2s sd. The total payments were £193, and the Society’s accumulated funds totalled £IBSO 19s 9d. The heaviest claims made on the Society were from brigades employing permanent men, whose claims totalled £l5B ss. It was decided that the financial year should end on December 31st, in accordance with the Friendly Societies’ annual returns. Captain Rolston (Inglewood) was elec ted President unopposed and Lieut. Mulvihill and Sub-Superintendent Wildish were elected vice-presidents. 'Secretary Scantlebury T. J. Watts and P. R. Fraser were re-elected secretary, treasurer, and auditor respectively.