CLARE—Bravery Rewarded
_ The thrilling rescues from the ' Leon XIII.' at Quilty in October of last year have been recalled by the presentations of medals and money prizes to the brave fishermen- of that sea-swepb village; also to several ladies; and gentlemen and some members of the K.I.C. and of the coastguard ;„ service, who lent assistance on shore. Mr. A. De Erins, French Consul in Limerick, who presided at an open-air meeting at Spanish Point, made the presentations, pre- J facing .the" ceremony with a neat speech, expressing his admiration foi the heroic conduct of the Quilty men, and the/ pleasure it gave him to be the medium of making ~the . presentation. Silver medals were presented to Dr. and Mrs. Healy, Berry Lodge: Mr. Reid,~D.l.; Dr. Blood, Mr. R. G. E. EHis, Mr. E. A. Ellis, Mr. H. R. Glynn, and Mr, H. P. Harris.
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New Zealand Tablet, 24 December 1908, Page 35
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144CLARE—Bravery Rewarded New Zealand Tablet, 24 December 1908, Page 35
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