IN THE SURF

NZ Truth, Issue 1108, 24 February 1927, Page 14

IN THE SURF

(From "N.Z. Truth's" New Plymouth Rep.) ' Keen interest was:, taken m New Plymouth m the annual competition for the Nelson Shield held, under the. auspices of the Royal Life Saving Society: TNDEED the work was an eye opener 1 ,to those riot familiar 'with lifesaving methods and the public should feel thankful that the most populous beaches are guarded by self -sacrificing bodies of men. Six teams competed and the . shield was won by Canterbury with 157 5/6 points. Maranui was next with 157 2/6 points arid Lyall Bay third with 153 2/6 points. Taranaki scored 144 % points, Milford 138. points and Wanganui 136 5/6 points. ' :■ „ Lyall Bay had nearly 2 points lead m the land work,' but dropped 6 points m tlje water.. work. Taranaki ,wori the march past championship m which. Canterbury 'did not start. Maranui were second, Milford third and rLyall Bay fourth.