UNITED FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION

Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1929, Page 6

UNITED FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION

JUBILEE DEMONSTRATIONS, GASS SQUARE, HOKITIKA. SATURDAY’S WIND-UP. The weather was all that could be desired for the wind-up to the Demonstration on Saturday. The firemen were early astir on Cass Square, and bln.- man,foment, hurried on the events. Tho morning was a busy and interesting one, and was enjoyed by the growing attendance of the public. J3y the afternoon about 1,500 civilians were on the ground enjoying the proceedings in which such excellent proficiency was displayed. It was about o o’clock when the last run in the final—the baby rescue —was held. About 7.30, the public began to gather on Cass Square for the last official act of the visit—the presentation of the prizes. When the proceedings commenced there was a large gathering of several hundred people in front of the gaily lit pavilion, and the prase-winners were loudly applauded. 13v nine o clock, the visitors and their lady friends were moving towards the Soldiers’ Hall, where a fatewell dance was held. There was another large gathering, and to the appreciated music of Messrs Ross Bros and Miss Giese, all went merrily. Mr H. Davidson was M.C. At 11.30, by special request, Miss Ann Duff- sang “Will He No Come Back Again,” to • hearty applause. The last waltz followed to the tune of “ Home Sweet Home,” and the music breaking into “ Auld Lang Syne,” the assemblage stood three deep round the hall with with hands clasped and sang heartily. ■The National Anthem followed, and then rousing cheers and a vociferous haka concluded the gathering, Captain Watts speaking briefly in appreciation of all the ladies bad done for the men during their memorable visit. ; SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED.

In the afternoon there was the largest attendance of the series, their being a good many country spectators and the holiday in town helped to add to the number. The events were rapid - ly run off, and by 4.15 p.m. nil events were concluded, except the two men rescue event, which was finished at ■) p.rn. Throughout the. three days’ events went off without the slightest bitch and there was an absence of accidents. 'flic Matron of \\*6stland Hospital had kindly sent down an ambulance outfit, and her thoughfulness was appreciated by the Executive. Luckily it was not required, except lor an occasional small (rut.

During the afternoon, Hawera team gave an exhibition of the Hose. Reel and Ladder 5-Men event (which in the competition they had won in 40 sees! but without competition conditions and 15 yards short. They finished in Jls l-o secs, a’fine exhibition that was very heartily -applauded, the assemblage, appreciating the teams’ response to a special request. Points in Ambulance Event.—Onehunga 12. Whangarei 9; Gore 7, Dannovirke 5, Hawera 4, Addington Railway 3.

SIXTH EVENT

THREE-MEN DISABLED HOSE EVENT.

JUBILEE EVENT.

Three men to run ten yards, pick up standpipe, one branch, and three 50ft. lengths of wet hose, coiled oil the biilit and properly strapped, run 2o yards to plug, ship standpipe, connect and run out one 50ft. length of hose, fix branch, and strike the disc with water, disconnect branch, run out and connect a second (50ft. length of hose, fix branch, and then strike disc with water; then replace the first 50ft.. length of hose as a disabled length, •and strike disc - with water through the 100 ft. length. Time to be taken when third water strikes disc. Knot to be tied in female end of disabled length. Replace length not to unstrapped or run out until second disc is broken.

I First prize £9, and 3 gold medals: second, £G; third, £4 10s; fourth, £3. Total £22 10s. Gore, 50secs (1 secs pen.) 54 secs. Dargaville, - 55 secs. Featherston, 65 secs. (2 secs, pen.) 67 secs. Otira Railway, 50 1-5 secs. (11 secs. pen.) 61 l-o secs. Papakura,. 62 2-5 secs. Lyttelton, 55 4-5 secs. Rotorua, 48 secs. Takapuna, 68 secs. (10 secs, pen.) (8 secs.

Tamaki, did not finish. ’.Petone, 47' 1-5 secs, (i secs, pen.) 54 1-5 sees. Te Awamutu, 70 3-5 secs., disqualified Milton, 76 23 sec-s., disqualified. Matamata, 65 3-5 secs., disqualified. Denniston; 58 2-5 secs. (]3sec-s. pen.) 71 2-5 secs. Lower Hntt. 47 secs, disqualified. Woodville, 68 4-5 secs, no test. Waitara, 56 secs. New Brighton, 59 2-5 secs. (20 secs. pen.) 79 2-5 secs. Foxton, 66 secs., no test. Stratford, 53 3-5 secs. Kumara, 61 secs., no test. Hokitika, 52 secs. -Kumara, 61 secs, no test.

Westport, 54 3-5 secs. Girpymouth 66 1-5 secs, no test, Te'Kuiti, 5(5 1-5 secs. Thames, did not finish. Devon port, 59 3-5 secs, no test. Pnkekobe, 51 2-5 secs. Cobde.n, .57. secs, •no test. Addington,Railway, 50 2-5 sees, Hokitika, 52l\secs. Otorobanga, 53 4-5 secs.

Alexandra,, did not finish. Eastown Railway, 63 2-5 secs, no test. Papntoloe, 75 sees, no test. Taihape, 59 3-5 secs. Eketahima, GO secs, no test. Oarnnru, 51 1-5 secs. Damievirke, 53 sees, no test. Carterton, 56 secs, no test. Maslerton, 47 3-5 secs. Hawera, 42 secs. Sumner, 53 secs. Cambridge, 59 4-5 secs, no test. Taumaranui, 46 secs. Mosgiel, 54 1-5 secs. Blenheim, 55 secs, no test. Wliangaroi, 48 secs 0 sec), 49 sees, Te Aroha, 52 4-5 secs. Waihi, 65 secs, no test.

FINAL RESULTS

Hawera, 42 sees, 12 points, ... I Taumaranui, 46 secs, 9 points ... 2 Maslerton. 47 2-5 secs, 7 points ... 3 Rotorua, 48 sees, 5 points 1 Whangarei, 49 secs, 4 points Addington RTy, 50 2-5 secs, 3pts 6

TENTH EVENT.

FIVE- MEN HOSE, REEL AND LADDER EVENT.

Five men to run 10 yards, pick up reel, run 40 yards with reel to ping, ship standpipe, run out and connect a UjOft. length of hose, break coupling fix branch, and strike disc with water; disconnect branch run out and connect a 53ft. length of hose, break coupling fix branch run out and connect a oOtf. length of. hose, break, coupling, fix branch, raise and extend ladder, take lead on to platform, and strike disc with water. Extension ladder to he lying with heel 6 feet from front of platform. Reel to pass mark ‘25 feet from standpipe before last coupling is broken . Reel to carry 2001. of wet hose, one standpipe and one branch Time taken when disc on platlorm is broken. First Prize, £l7; Second. £l2 Third, £7; Euurlh, £4. Total£4o. RESULT. Hawera. 40 secs, 20 points 1 Hillside R’l’y, 42 sees, 16 points ... 2 Gore, 43 secs. 12 points ••• Taumaranui, 44 4-5 secs, 8 points 4 Stratford, 45 2-5 secs. 6 points » ... 5 Carterton, 45 3-5 secs, 4 points ... 6 Waihi, 53 secs, no test. Tailmpe, 48 3-5 secs. Onehunga, 44 4-5 secs, disqualified. Hillside Railway, 42- secs. Taka puna, 59 3-5 secs, no test. Masterton, 44 3-5 secs, disqualified. Clreymouth, 47 2-5 secs. Stratford, 45 2-5 secs. Whangarei, 45 2-5 secs (4 secs), 49 2-5 secs. Otombanga, 49 2-5 secs, no test. Alexandra, 46 3-5 sees, no test. Otira Railway, 48 4-5 sees, no test. Te Kuiti. 52 1-5 (1 5ee).,53 1-5 secs. Taumaranui. 41 1-5 secs. Carterton’. 45 3-5 secs. Dargaville, 46 1-5 secs. Devonport, 48 1-5 secs (13 sees). 61

1-5 sees. Addington. Railway, 51 secs (5 secs) 56 secs. Hawera, 40 sees. Petone, 4(5 secs, disqualified. Thames, 54 2-5 secs, no test. Gore, 43-sees. Port Chalmers. 61 secs, no test. Hokitika, 50 4-5 secs.

ELEVENTH EVENT,

FIVE-MEN HOSE AND STANDPIPE EVENT (DRESSING).

Five men, each dressed in shirt and trousers, with cover, to he lying on stretchers 30 yards from plug, clothes hanging on- pegs 2 yards Irom head ol stretchers. At- signal from starter, to get up and dress, putting on tunic (of which four buttons must be fastened), boots, helmet, belt (end of which must, be in keeper), and spanner. Run 10 yards pick up four 50ft. lengths of properly strapped wet hose, standpipe and two branches, all to be detached and lying fiat' on the ground. Run 20 yards to plug, ship standpipe, connect two leads of two 5011 lengths of hose to each delivery of standpipe, fix branches and strike two discs with water. Hose to be coiled on the bight, male coupling inside. Two branch lengths to he taken to 5011 mark from plug before being run out. lime to be taken when last disc is broken. First prize, £l2; second, £9; third. £6; fourth. .£4. Total:—£3l. RESULT. Hawera. 33 2-5 secs, 20 points ... 1 Hillside- Railway. 36 secs. 16 points 2 Whangarei, 39 1-5 sees. 12 points 3 Addington ET’y, 39 3-5 secs, 8 pts 4 Te Kuiti, 43 secs, 6 points 5 Dargaville, 44 secs, 4 points ••• 6 New Brighton, 50 4-5 secs (4 secs). 54 4-5 secs. Port Chalmers, did not finish. - Onehunga, 42 1-5 secs (2 secs), 44 1-5 secs. Pahiaiua, 70 secs (II secs). 81 secs. Addington Railway, 39 3-5 sees. Stratford, 47 1-5 secs. Hawera, 33 2-5 secs. Whangarei, 39 1-5 secs. Dargaville, 44 secs. Taumaramii, 43 1-5 secs, disqualified. Carterton, 49 .secs. Otira Railway, 49 sees (3 secs), 5.2 secs. Hillside Railway, 35 secs (1 see), 30 secs. Te Kuiti, 43 secs. Mosgiel, did not finish.

TWELFTH EVENT

TWO-MEN RESCUE EVENT.

Two men to start 50 yards from platform, pick up and carry ladder, lying with its heel 25 yards from platform, raise and extend ladder, Ixvth shoulders are level with window sill and pass dummy (6 stone) to second man; dummy to be lying parallel with window sill, not less than 5 feet from the front of platform; both men to descend and cross line 5 yards from

loot of ladder. Sliding down ladder with dummy, or allowing dummy to touch ground, will cause disqualification. Window sill to bo .2 loot- from the bottom of the platform floor, opening up to 611. <iii. x 311. 4i n. trout to be boarded up. To he rim against time. Extension ladder to be used. First Prize* £6; Second, £3; Third, £2 . Fourth, £l. Total: - £l2.

RESULT

Stratford, 36 1-5 sees, 9 points ... 1 Taumaranui, 37 1-5 sees, 8 points ... 2 Te, Kuiti, 37 2-5 secs, 6 points ... 3 -Masterton, 38 sees, 4 points 4 Hawera, 38 4-5 sees, 3 points ... 5 Dargaville, .12 sees, 1 point 6 Otorolianga, 42 secs, 1 point 6 Hillside Railway, 45 secs. Otira Railway, 47 sees. Onehunga, 45 sees. Cambridge, 45 secs. Addington Railway, 45 4-5 sees. . Thames, 45 secs. Westport, did not finish.

THIRTEENTH EVENT

FOUR-MEN MOTOR EVENT.

Four men .o get to work wir.h two deliveries of 100 ft. each from a standpipe and strike two discs with water. No. 1: Near side front —brakeman. No. 2.; Off side front assistant branchman. No. 3: Near side rear— messenger on lead.

No. 4: Off side rear— slandpipeinan. Men will draw for places at the plug and take lip their respective positions on tin* motor. Eivent will be started by pistol. and teams will carry out their duties as outlined in the programme. Motor will be stationed on mark 40 feet in front of plug. -1 feet to the right of the direct line of lead, with back end facing plug. ■MOTOR HOSE BOX.—Approximate height of box from ground, 3ft. 10in. Hose to be flaked in edge across the tray. Lid at near side of Motor and opens upwards only. Hinged at top and hold in open position by sedginent iron stay turn buckle fastened at Lottom of door. (Same principle ns Dennis Fre Engine in use in the Dominion) HOSE IN TRAYS. —Size of Gay approximately 4Oin. x3Biu. Approximate depth of tray 3in. Clearance between trays. 3in. from top of bo.se. Trays to slide in fillets.

Standpipe on rear step, 14in. I.rom the ground. Duties.—No. 1 takes bis brunch to scene of fire, and when in position across the 94-feet mark, and sees lbat lie has sufficient slack, gives the order to turn on. No. 2 pulls out hose from locker breaks coupling at first joint hands female coupling to No. 3 '.who must remain within 6 feet of the plug) and (hen becomes assistant branebman standing within 3 feet of No. I a mist assisting. No. 3 finds, opens and clear plug, receives coupling from No 2 couples up to standpipe, sees hose is clear, and acts as messenger on lead. No. I takes the standpipe from motor .ships in plug, turns spi.jidle down until lie feels the bell of the standpipe touch jug the ball of the plug, and awaits the order to “Turn on.” The order must he passed from No. 1 to Nos. 3 and 4, when the will turn on the water, ami the branchman strikes the “first disc;:’’ , /. Getting to work with second delivery When first disc is broken, Nos 1 and 4 continue working the first lead. Nos. 2 nod 3 return to the motor. No. 3 hands branch and male coupling 4 o No 2, who proceeds to the scene of fire and when across the 94-feet mark gives the order “Turn off.” No. 3 pulls hose out. of locker, breaks coupling at firstjoint, proceeds to standpipe, after passing mark 6 feet from plug, gives older “Turn oil” makes coupling to second delivery of standpipe, gives the order “Turn on” No. 1 repeating ami acting. .Ail orders must >o given in a loir.i distinctive manner. The standpipe and one branch will be placed -oil rear step ol motor, 25011. of be‘e (branch attached), flaked in tr .i'.i'os- machine, and taken from near -ule of box. . Men to draw for places on the mark and each mo.u'ier of the team must carry " ii the duty allotted to the nwm her which ne draws. PENALTIES. No. I—Giving order “Turn on” before- being- in position across the 94-ft mark—Penalty: Dis'qjaliueatuni. No. 2—Giving 'order'‘'Turn off” before crossing 94-feet mark with second lenght-—Penalty : Disqualification. No. 3—Not remaining within 6 feet mark at plug uirtil receiving coupling! of first length from No. 2—Penalty Disqualification. No. 3—Giving order “'I urn cm’ to No. 4 before both hands arc free o. couplings—Penalty, 3 seconds ‘‘ti'-h breach. No. 3—Giving order “'luru oil before crossing 6-feet mark from l ),u t r with female coupling of second length —Penalty: Disqualification. No. 4 (standpipeman)— Turning water ON and OFF before -'eceiving order from No. 3—Penalty: Disqualification. No. 4—Working at oouplings-r-Ben-alty: Disqualification. Giving orders in wrong rotation Penalty; 5 seconds each breach. Each man out of position when disc is broken—Penalty: 5 set-onus breach. Remaining hose and couplings must he returned to hose box alt l ' l ' "ist length and second lengths have been taken out—Penalty if out: .» seconds each breath. Draw for places. Not mi vying on. duties . alloted —penalty: IBsquafife ntioii. [First Prize. £10; Second, £i . Third £3; Fourth. £B. Total: —25.

RESULT. Hawera. 47 secs, 16 points 1 Damievirke, 53 3-5 secs, 12$points 2 Hillside R’l’y, 54 2-5 sees, 9} points 3

Stratford, 56 1-5 secs, G) points'... 4 j Rotorua, 57 3-5 fcees, 5 points ... o ! Taumaranui, 58 secs, 3) points ... 6 Addington Railway, 55 2-5 secs (2 see), 57 2-5 secs. New Brighton, 65 secs. Takapuna, 65 secs, disqualified. Carterton, 50 3-5 secs, disqualified. Waihi, disqualified. Fahiatua, 70 2-5 secs (5 secs), 75 2-o secs. Petone, 52 4-ssecs, disqualified. Masterton, did not finish. Westport, 57 1-5 secs, disqualified. Taihape, 59 3-5 secs (10 secs), 69 3-5 secs. Gore, 60 secs, disqualified. Thames, 57 secs, disqualified. Whangarei, 61 secs, no test. Sunnier, 58 3-5 secs, (5 secs), 63 3-5 secs. Stratford, 56 1-5 secs. , Greymouth. 59 secs (5 sees), 64 secs. Onehunga 56 4-5 secs, disqualliied. Te Aroha, 61 secs,-no test. Pukekohe, 58 4-5 secs, no- test.

CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD. Points. Hawera 135 Hillside ‘>3 Addington Railway Te Kuiti 43 Whangarei 42 Masterton ••• 38 Taumaranui 34} Stratford 40 Petone 28} Carterton 24 Gore 21} D.umevirke ... 4<-J-Onehungn 45 Greymoutli ... 14 Rotorua 14 Lower Hutt 42 Da rguville '} Thames 1 Tailiape ° Otira Railway 4 Te Aroha ••• 4 Devonport -i Waitara - Uamaru ••• * Otorohanga 4 HIGH PRESSURE SHIELD. Points. Hawera 423 Hillside ... 59 Addington Railway ' 45} Te Kuiti 37 Whangarei ... 31 Masterton 28 'Taumaranui 2(5} Stratford 21 Gone )m» 44} Rotorua 13 Dannevirke 42} Dargaviile 45} MANUAL SHIELD. Points. Hawera 39 Masterton ... 2(5 Petone 23 'Taumaranui 23 Whangarei 22 Addington Railway IB Oneliunga 15 Lower Hutt 12 Si rat ford 14H Rotorua 4) Hillside 9 Gore ' Te Kuiti 5 Tailiape 3 Dannevirke 5 Otira Railway 4 Te Aroha 4 Waitara 2 Oamaru H Dargaviile 1 Otorohanga 1 The Gilherd .Memorial Shield was won by .Masterton. Duplex Shield (four-men motor, event), and Camel Shield (three-men motor event) were both won by Lawera. THE PRIZE MONEY. The amounts won by the several Invades were as follows: — £ s. d. Hawera S 7 4) 0 Hillside Railway ... 37 10 0 Addington Railway ... 2(5 0 0 -Masterton 21 10 0 Whangarei 19 10 0 Te Kuiti 1" 144 4) Petone 4" ** 4) Carterton 4' () *1 Taumaranui 15 10 0 Stratford H 4) 0 Gore H <> 4) Oneliunga 144 4) 0 Gre.v nioutli ... 45 10 0 Dannevirke 9 0 0 . Lower Hutt 3 1° 0 Rotorua ... 3 0 0 Otira Railway 2 10 0 Tailiape 2 0 0 Thames ... 2 0 0 Total £325 0 0 Hawera also received three gold medals. -Masterton received a gold medal lor the one man event.

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

There was a large gathering at the front o'f the pavilion in Cass Square, on Saturday night at 8 o’clock tilien the presentation of prizes and trophies took place. The Mayor (Mr G. A. Ferry) addressing the gathering said they had now come to the close of one of the most important and success! u 1 ■ •’ ings held here. The weather had been extremely favourable and had enabled the Demonstration to he the success it had been. Everyone seemed very well pleased, except those who bad not been as successful as they bad Imped to be. One team had been an outstanding one, and had won many successes. He had pleasure to calling on the owners to come forward to receive the prizes they had won. The presentation then followed of the money pnzes u ' oll - il

Wuilii trio causing an amusing interlude by-dancing a liaka on their reception of prize money.

Captain Watts (Secretary ol the l .E.M.A.) addressing the assemblage said lor the lirst time the Executive of the Association had drawn up a programme to contorm with modern Jire-lighting methods. It had had a trial and he could safely say if Inn been an unqualified success. It. was not perfect of course, but lie thought they would all agree that, it was a veiy fine programme. There was only one little fly in the ointment, a very excellent team had stood out against all competitors. 1o that team they should all take their hats off. To Superintendent Morrison and his team he extended his sincerest congratulations on their very fine suceesslul efforts. The\ all appreciated their kindness in stagin- their exhibition run, which was so successful. If Hawera can do it. there was no reason why other teams coub not do it, if they put in the same .amount of attention and training. ' Captain Watts said he wished on behalf of the Executive to convey thenmost sincere thanks to the people ol Hokitika for their very great kindness. Since they had arrived they had had nothing but hospitality showered on them. He had been ’-ere IB years ago and had looked forward to renewing old friendships: He had found he had not only retained the old ‘ :, es bet had made many now ones. Por-onal-lv he wished to thank many k”d friends for many kind references V' himself that lie had received during yesterday and to-day. The Mayor then presented the winners with the several trophies they had won. the Hawera team receiving a I except the Gilherd Memorial. Shield, which was won by Masterton. Captain Watts then took the occasion to thank Mr Hislop, as representative of Mr Reddeway, for the presentation of the “Camel” Shield, and asked him to personally present it. Mr Hislop (Wellington) thanked the

Association for the invitation to come to Hokitika to present the Shield, the gift of Mr Frank Reddeway. of Manchester, whose object was to stimulate members to reach a high stale n efficiency. Addressing Supt. Morrison. Mr Hislop expressed his pleasure at His winning for the first time th s Shield. His team had set a standard that other teams should make every effort to reach. Supt. Morrison thanked the assemblage for the wonderful reception given his team. This was the third occasion they had been successful in winninsc the" Shield and they were very proud of retaining it. They had been practising for the last, five or six months, and had done afclieir best to bring l( hack. He thanked Mr Hislop for the “Camel” Shield and the sentiments

expressed. Captain Watts, addressing the firemen. said they all recognised that they had had a wonderful time in Hokitika and he thanked the people most heartily. To sbow N their appreciation he called for three cheers which were heartily given, a special tribute then being paid tbe ladies. Captain Hugo, as representative of the Minister of Internal Affairs, who had been present. would- have very great pleasure in reporting to the Minister that this Demonstration had been an unqualified success; that the Executive deserved every credit lor the piogramme drawn up, which was quite a great advance on previous programmes, and that he had heard no complaints. He would he able to report on the very practical assistance and the kind manner in which the people of Hokitika had assisted, and the general efficiency of the arrangements. He wished the Association every success in its future

programme. Captain Watts wished also to say that on no previous occasion had the Association had a ground in such good order. Hokitika could he complimented on having such a Well appointed ground on which to run a Demonstra-

tion. The proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem and the Conference and Demonstration of 1929 came to a highly successful con elusion.