LIFE-SAVING SOCIETY.
I SUMNER BRANCH. Tho Sumner branch of the fioy&l Lifesaving Society mot in tho pavilion Imt \ night. Mr H. Buttle presided, i The question of putting the ge?r in order I iras fully dealt with. Stress v"As_ J bid. on tho necessity for using only well tested ropc>s on the and en the motion of Mr W. H. Benson it was agreed that the mover and Mr Pamham should taio the necessary steps to have all the reel ropes properly tested by an expert in Christchurch, and, where necessary, procure now ones. The use of tho new canvas and kapoa belt was unanimously supported,' and the oaptsi® and secretary were instructed to purciffiSß four belts of a suitable size. . It was reported that six of the club members, Messrs H. Cossina, W. H. Benson, A. C. 0. Allen, W. Millar and G. Alexander, had this year qualified for tho bronze medallion a.wardod by the society, and arrangements were made -to continue instruction for the examination, Mr Benson, vica-cap-tain, offering to train candidates deeumg to en * er '
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 12063, 19 July 1917, Page 7
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