FIRE BRIGADE CONFERENCE

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 232, 19 February 1913, Page 5

FIRE BRIGADE CONFERENCE

FfXAL DAY'S JU'SIXESS. T>y Telegraph —Press Association. Wanganui. Last Night. The I'nited Fire Brigades Associations' Conference concluded to-day, when the special committee's reports on medal decorations, whistle signals, gold stars, and the benevolent fund were discussed and tlie remainder of the remits dealt with. The president |iresenled gold stars (25 years' service) to the following:—Foreman F. Eggiing (Hokitika). Foreman F. McCrcgor (Ilokilika). Fireman C. R. F. TVunoulin (Rangiora), Fireman A. J. Miller (Rangiora). Secretary L. Anderson (Hastings). Fireman A. Armit (Roslyn). Fireman T, Holland (Timaru). Fireman E. Townseiul (Wanganui), Fireman \V. Plagdon (South Dunedin), and Fireman T. Pickiird (Southbrook). The election of officers resulted:—President, Superintendent Spriggens (Wanganui): vice-presidents. Captain. Campbell and Vice-President Salmond: treasurer, Secretary Scantlebury; auditor, P. R. Eraser. The delegates were to-day entertained at a citizens' luncheon. The Accident Assurance Society held its 21st annual meeting. President Rellringer (Xew Plymouth) being in the chair. The. annual report stated that though the claims had been heavy, the funds had increased and there was now n satisfactory balance. Ninety-five brigades were affiliated, with a membership of 17(12. The revenue last year was £.T2O 15s. an increase of £-17 2s "(1. The total payments were £10:5. and the Society's accumulated funds totalled £IBSO 10s Od. an increase of £127 Us od. 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 31. in accordance with the Friendly Societies annu.'il returns. Captain Pulsion (Tnglewood) was elected President unopposed and Lieutenant. Mnlviliill and Sub-Superintendent Wildisli were elected vice-presidents. Secretary Scantlcbury. T. J. Walts ;,„,! P. P. Eraser were reelected secretary, treasurer and auditor respectively.