A MASONIC SIGNAL OF DISTRESS.
Captain Gaskill, of the coasting schooner Mary Louisa,,is a hero and a Mason. On the last run from New York to Newborn (North Carolina), his lookout discovered the wreck of the Clara Merrick, near Hatteras, with five men clinging to the rigging. The cap tain went forward and closely observed the signals made by the wrecked men, after which he ordered the boat to be lowered, and stated that ho intended to save them if possible. The wind was blowing a gale and the seas were running very high at the time, and one of his men asked : " Will you try to save them ?" The captain replied, " I will go to them or die in the attempt. I see the Masonic signal of distress displayed. Who volunteer to go with me?" Two of his men at once volunteered, and the three brave men stepped into the yawl and shoved off from the vessel. Their noble efforts were crowned with success. They reached the men, took them from their perilous position, and returned in safety to the Mary Louisa. The five men had been clinging to the rigging at the masthead about six hours.
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Temuka Leader, Volume 2, Issue 154, 14 June 1879, Page 3
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198A MASONIC SIGNAL OF DISTRESS. Temuka Leader, Volume 2, Issue 154, 14 June 1879, Page 3
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