LIFE-SAVING SOCIETY.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 August 1917, Page 8

LIFE-SAVING SOCIETY.

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the North Taranaki head centre of the Royal LifeSaving Society was held in the Soldiers' Club last night, Mr. D. .). Hughes presiding over an attendance of about 20 members. A number of apcflogies for absence were received. The chairman stated that though, owing to the war, its operations had to be curtailed, the centre had done remarkably good work during its first year, particularly among the schools, this work would be extended during the coming season, when it was hoped to visit several of the schools and give demonstrations of life-saving on land, prior to the opening of the season. He expressed his pleasure at the interest taken by many of the teachers in the Society's work. He referred to the keen interest taken in the Eltham school, where practically every child could swim. He expressed gratification at the large increase in membership, and mentioned that a large number of members had gone to the front. Referring to the fact that .CO Ss _7d had been granted by the Dominion executive, with a recommendation that I it he utilised for providing a pennant' trophy for annual competition anions schools, he stated that he himself would donate £.3 Ss for another trophy /or a similar purpose. ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the executive stated that at a largely attended meeting held in the town hall in 191G, the head centre was formed with an initial membership of 4!) and 2 alliliatiuns. In scltc of so many of our members and award holders (being away on active service, t.'.'c year has been productive of remarkably jjood results, the membership ha-ving increased to 100 and !) affiliations, while a total of 182 awards have ■been issued. Special mention must be made of Mr. N. A. Christiansen, who obtained the Society's diploma, his aggregate marks being !7L and Miss E. White, who gained the award of merit with 93 points. It was proposed parly in the season to arrange for a touring demonstration team to visit most of the schools in the centre's district, but this project had to be abandoned. Demonst.'ations were, however, given jit Fitzroy, East End. Waitara, Eltham, mid, on several occasions, at the municipal baths. A combined demonstration and lecture, followed by a practical exhibition and instruction at the baths, was given to a- gathering x of about 300 school teachers, a few of whom subsequently gained their certificates. A special grant of £0 Ss 7d had lieen received from the Dominion Executive, with a recommendation that a pennant or cup be provided for annual competition among pupils of primary and secondary schools. With the institution of such a competition, strenuous efforts should be made by the school teachers to have their schools represented, and at the same time to give their pupils the opportunity of learning the valuable j art of life-saving. Classes of instruction had been held by the following affiliated bodic, schools, etc.:—East End BaMiintr Reserve. Fitzroy Improvement Societv. Chetwode Private School, Boys' Tlio-1, School. Eltliam District High School. Central School, school teachers, 'Miss E. White's privtite and other classes composed of members of the

society. , Fitzrov—Owing to tlio lateness m llie season when the Fitzrov -society commenced activities in li'leaving, very littic practical work could lie done. class was formed amongst the ril/.i-oy scouts, and pupils will he ready for examination early next season. Xumeronpracticcs were held with the surf reel. which proved its usefulness on one occasion when a swimmer was brought in IvV Messrs AT. J. Walker and J. L. firav. East End.—Member* of the East End Pathing Reserve must he commended on the eiiieirnt manner in *'hicli they carried out their life-saving weak. Patrols had been on dntv on holidays and crala days, much practice work with the surf reel having been made and instruction (riven, their memhers pairing IS awar-ls. For Hie third successive year the Tabor Shield fell to their team, which was thU year captained by Sir. X. Winter. A rescue was effected on the beach with the aid of the surf red. manned by Messrs S. Stroud. X. AA'intcr, and C. Roebuck, a small girl, who was using water wings in the surf, being carried seme distance out before being rescued. AA 7 aitava The AA'aitara Seaside Society (inc.) had this year carried out practices with the surf reel, receiving much information from a head centre team which visited them in January. Efforts were made to secure the Tabor Shield, and a team for this purpose was sent to Xew Plymouth. Eltham steadilv carried on 'with the pupils of the District High, School, with the result that 4 medallions and 20 proficiency certificates were secured. . Bovs High 'School.—The tfew "Plymouth Bovs' nigh School has done very well indeed, the classes under their own hon. instructors obtaining 71 'awards, including " teachers' and 2 hon. instructors' certificates.

SEASON'S AWATCDS. Diploma.—X. A. Christiansen. Award of .Merit— Elsie White, X. W. J Winter, W. J. 11. Walker. Honorary Instructors' Certificates.— Evelyn L. Bowling, N. W. J. Winter, C. M'Kav, Ji. doss, B. Johns. Bronze Medallions.—Doris ■Harrison, Moua .lackson, Dora Ileal, Florence Evans, Joan Cooke, Leila Huvlc, Ailecn Jenkins. Ethel Frothy. Olive Streeter. Lilian Whiting, Hilda Tail, Roy Frclhey, Maurice Osborne, lan Renaud, Basil GravliiifT, Stuart Spenco. Koy Wills. Claude Ivvngdon, Brie.n Johns, D. Denny--; Brown, Frederick Train, Bercsford Sturievant. Re". Howell. Philip Atkinson Edward Pope. Edward beeves, Codric Zinslie. Liona 1 O'Halloran, Donald •Bonn Hush 'Brveo. Patrick Plannaj.mii. William Jarvis, William Davis. John Oartwright. ' Stanley Bridgcr, Royce Hooker. Proficiency Certificates—Fred Anderson V, Wilis, P. Bridgci'. I'. Andrews. T). Den'nv-r.rown. W. Jarvis. V. Laurent, E. Pope' T. Renaud. S. Velvin. T. Forbes. 0 Fool<es, Rita Whiting, C. 'Smith. H. Booh, Constance White, A. Balkiit.ne. C Kvn'Mon, Veda Streeter. E. C.uillos«on. Tt. Howell, Violet Hurle, J. Rogers. T! Boon, Helen Atkinson. L. White. F.. Williams. Florence Evans. Olive Henn. C. T/raH, -loan Cooke, Frances Bnrdett. W. Dean.' RHa, Henipton, Marjorte Birkett. !Ror Foster 3. Cartwright. Fre<la Hirst. V) ' .Tones, M. Osborne, Doris Harrison, jfc Taylor, D. Msik}?, ©ora Heal, 0.

Kates, K. Ducket", Aileen Jenkins, Kita Frethey, Mabel Lash, W. Davis, iP. Atkinson, May Smart, P. Flannagan, IT. Bryce, Elma Carthow, L. Rawson, I. Watkins, Claudino Norman, E. Smart, A. Sims, Leila Hurle, -S. 8 pence, E. Oolding, Zeta Brauntl. P.. Horner. Elementary Certificates.—Doris Harrison. L. Frethey, R. Boon, Claudine Norman, TT. Twreihlt. T. Forbes. Elma- Carthew, C. Rmitli, F. Williams, Florence Evans, K. Taylor. C. Duckworth, Dora IToal, M. Osborne, T. Watkins, Leila ITurle, 1. Ronaud, C. Smith, Joan Cooke, A. Walter. S. Allemaun, Aileen Jenkins, C. Smart, P. Flannagau. Zeta Rraund, T). Moiklo, W. Jarvis. Rita Homptou, ('. Fookos. ,T Carl weight, May Smart. E. •Smart. W J. Davis, Violet TTnrlo, K: Thicker. S. P.ridgor, Dorothy Watkins, TT. Boon. C. lTn«onsou, O T.vall, S. Spcnce. €. Hill. W. Dean. P. Wills, C. Wood, A Sims. ('. Kyngdnn, V. Holding, 0. Oven don. P.. Honicr,' T. M-Hardy. TT. Hoffmann. P. Train. D, P.allantyne, E. Hoffmann, D. Penny-Brown. L. Allen, P. Way. P.. TTowell, ('. Collin*. L. Jenkins. P. 'Atkinson, T. Logic. L. Abbott. E. Pope. Affiliations. -r-Waitara Seaside Improvement Society fine.). Fast End Rethinz Reserve. Fitzroy Improvement Society. Chetwodo Private 'School. Boys' TTHi School (Now Plvmontr). Eltliam r.'.oh-iet. Hi-rli Seliool, Centrnl Seliool. Franklev Pond school, seliool teaehers' class, Hiss E. White's private class. The halanee-sheet showffd receipts tot.fiilinET £7l 12s oil (members' snbs, £l2 ins; application fees ;C3 lis (id; examination fees .€l4; donations £9 18s (id; grants, .-CIS 18s 7(1: sales badges a.id books '.en 14s 3d). The expenditure totalled £45 5s 2d, there being a balance in hand of £?fi 7s 3d. On ihe motion of Messrs S. G. Smith and J. Bennett the report and balancesheet were adopted. Mr. McElroy spoke in high terms of the work done by the society, especially in the schools. The chairman stated that the secretary wsa entitled to most of the kudos. Mr. Christens.en stated that the executive had endeavored to create interest, in life-saving matters in schools. Quite a number of schools had failed to reply to cimilars, but it was hoped that a visit to (lie schools might have the effect of creating enthusiasm, NEW MEMBERS. The following new members were elected: Miss E. Shaw, Messrs T. M. Avery, R. Paul, A, Bullians, R. Cunningham. OFFICERS. Officers were elected as follows: President. Mr. D. J. Hughes (re-elected): vice-presidents. Messrs W. C. Weston. A. H. Johnstone, W. fl. Moves. N. K. MeDiarmid, A. J. Arms. ,T. Mel.cod (reelected). E. Whittle. L. B. Webster, IT. S. Brookman. W. f!. Emeny; lion, secretary, 'P. A. Schwartz (re-elected): lion. Irciisnrer S. 0. Smith; committee. Misses J Mclsws, E. Wlilie, TT. White. Mcs;rP. J. Flanagan, P.. L MeElrny, J. Bennett. A. Milne. X. A. (Tirh.U-nsen, C. Bond, N. Winter, W. J. Walker. A. L. Hammond and G. Gilbert: auditors, Messrs C. T. Mills and E. P. Webster; trustees, Messrs, [). J. Hughes, J. Bennett, P .-L Flanagan (re-elected,, GENERAL. The secretary was voted an honorarium of ,t'f> Hs, members speaking in very eulogistic terms of his work and keen interest taken in'the society « welfare. The question of aflilialimr with the New Zealand Snrl' Association was referred to the executive with power to act. A committee comprising Mi.iscs E YUiite, J. McLaac, Messrs P. A. Schwartz,'P. J. Flanagan, and R. L. McElroy was set up to report lo the executive regarding the detail.! of competitions for the trophies to be awarded to schools. A vote oi" thanks was accorded to all who had assisted in the work during the seascn. particularly those who had -visited the schools, and the press. COMMITTEE MEETING. At a subsequent mooting of the committee, Mr. D. -I. wan appointed chairman, and Mr. S. 0. Smith vice, chair ma n. Drs. \X. P. Wade and D. Blackley will again be asked to accept the position of lion, medical examiners. The date of meeting was fixed for the second Wednesday in cadi month.