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 CAPT. W. D. AND[^E\X/S, R.H.S.. G,C,V,, Etc. 
 
 GOLD LIFE-SAVING MEDALLIST Oi' THE FIRST CLASS. 
 
 (From a photograph by S. J. Dixon, Toronto). 
 
THE LIFEBOAT 
 
 A^^D OTHEE POEMS 
 
 BY 
 
 CAPTAIN W. D. ANDREWS, R.H.S., G.C.V, Etc. 
 
 Toronto Harbor Life-Saving Crew, 
 
 TRUE HEROISM 
 
 " We honor our soldiers, but what of the n;en 
 
 Whose deeds of cool daring in fire and in flood 
 Have saved precious lives, yes, again and again, 
 
 For these can we say we have done what we could ? 
 The brave fellows thrilled with humanity's cry. 
 
 Have plunged in the water, or rushed through the flame, 
 And quick to the rescue to save life or die. 
 
 Are heroes who never need blush at the name." 
 
 — Robert Awdb 
 
 • - TORONTO 
 WILLIAM: BRIQGS 
 
 WESLEY BUILDINGS 
 MONTREAL: C. \N . COATES HALIFAX; S, F. HUESTIS 
 
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 PREFACE. 
 
 •* He that saveth a human life is greater than one that taketh a atj/."— Confucius 
 
 THE author of this charming little work recently became 
 blind, after over eighteen years' service devoted to the 
 saving of life ; many persons of various nationalities owe 
 the preservation of their lives to his courage and humanity. 
 It would require a special volume to contain all his sublime acts 
 of heroism. We have, hov/ever, made a few selections from the 
 Buffalo Sunday Express and other newspapers, which will con- 
 vey a good idea of his valuable services. The poetry contained 
 in this work is entirely original. 
 
 The Captain is best known as one who has been instru- 
 mental in saving the lives of many people from drowning, even 
 at the risk of losing his own, and for which he has received 
 special recognition at the hands of his country and the rescued. 
 Gold life-saving medals of the first class adorn his breast on 
 festive occasions — from the city of Kingston, 1869; the city of 
 Owen Sound, 1873 5 the city of Toronto, 1878 ; the Dolphin 
 Swimming Club, 1881 ; Cross of Valor, 1881 ; the Royal Hu- 
 mane Society, 1881 ; with clasps, 1882-83 ; the Schlochow Life- 
 saving Medal, 1883, and the Royal Order of Kapiolani of the 
 first class, 1890. In addition to the above, he has received 
 many other life-saving testimonials^ and has been recommended 
 for the Albert Medal of the first class by H. R. H. the Duke of 
 Connaught, in recognition of his many daring acts of bravery in 
 saving life from drowning. The afHiction from which he 
 suffers was caused by exposure to weather and water while a 
 member of different life-saving services. This humble effort the 
 Captain presents to the public, with the hope that they may 
 find herein some words of comfort and cheer. 
 
 — Chas. Pearson. 
 
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ONE OF THE MEN WE KNOW. 
 
 A GREAT CANADIAN SWIMxMER, A CANDIDATE FOR 
 
 THE ALBERT MEDAL OF THE FIRST CLASS — 
 
 DEVOTED TO A GRAND WORK. 
 
 {Extract from the Buffalo Express^ and other newspapers^ 
 
 It is alv/ays a pleasure to know a man who stands at the 
 head of any line of endeavor. A man who excels in the 
 particular direction to which he has turned his energies is 
 sure to be a man worth knowing. Such a man is Capt. W. 
 D. Andrews, the great Canadian swimmer, whose many 
 deeds of heroism have made his name honored in this coun- 
 try and in Europe. 
 
 In Buffalo and Cleveland, where he passed much time, he 
 has made many personal friends. It would require a volume 
 to describe all his sublime acts of heroism. Lakes Ontario 
 
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 and Erie have been the principal scenes of his exploits, and 
 his fame has spread throughout the entire Lake District. 
 
 His recent recommendation by H. R. H. the Duke of 
 Connaught for that most distinguished honor, the Albert 
 Medal of the first class, in recognition of his many daring 
 acts of bravery in saving life from drowning, gives timely 
 interest to the following sketch of his career : 
 
 Capt. W. D. Andrews was born in the city of Kingston, 
 Ont, Canada, May 19th, 1853. From his boyhood up he 
 has been employed in one way or another upon the water, 
 and happily for him and many others, he early in life acquired 
 a thorough knowledge of the art of swimming. 
 
 Capt. Andrews' exploits in saving life date from the year 
 1869, and from that time he has always been ready to risk 
 his own life to save the lives of others. 
 
 The danger incurred in plunging overboard is very great. 
 Many expert swimmers shrink from it. Andrews has en- 
 countered this risk under almost every variety of circum- 
 stances. He has followed the drowning under rafts of tim- 
 ber, under vessels at anchor or in docks, from great heights, 
 and often to the bottom in great depths of water, and, what 
 is very remarkable, always successfully. 
 
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 From his brilliant record are selected the following deeds 
 of bravery, any one of which should entitle him to the 
 highest honors this world can bestow for saving life. 
 
 Kingston. 
 
 July 22/d^ 1869. — The first deed of bravery to which 
 attention is called occurred in his native city. When only 
 sixteen years old he rescued a lad of eleven years of age who, 
 while playing on a raft of timber opposite the Commercial 
 
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 THE LIFEBOA T, 
 
 wharf, at the foot of Princess Street, accidentally fell into 
 the bay. Fortunately, Andrews, who was writing in an office 
 upstairs, heard the cry, and taking in the situation at once, 
 on reaching the wharf plunged in with all his clothes on and 
 rescued the boy, who had sunk twice before assistance arrived. 
 
 For this and other acts of gallantry Captain Andrews was 
 awarded the gold life-saving medal of the first class, with 
 clasps. 
 
 September ^th,i2>6g. — Andrews commenced steam-boating, 
 which occupation he followed for many years successfully. 
 Captain Andrews is the very beau ideal of a sailor, slightly be- 
 
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 low the medium height, with a form so perfectly proportioned 
 that he has frequently stood as a model for both male and 
 female artists. He possesses a handsome face somewhat 
 bronzed by exposure, with dark hazel eyes, and a finely 
 formed head, surmounted by a luxuriant growth of black 
 curly hair. His cheerful disposition and courteous manners 
 soon made him a favorite with officers and crew, while his 
 devotion to duty and his thorough seamanship gained him 
 rapid promotion. 
 
 Owen Sound. 
 
 April 22nd, 1873. — Andrews performed an act of daring 
 and hardihood worthy of the highest honor. While the 
 Royal Mail Steamer Waubuno^ of which Captain Andrews 
 was an officer, was lying at her moorings on the west side of 
 the Sydenham River, opposite the city of Owen Sound, he 
 rescued an old man who attempted to cross the river on 
 some floating timber (the swing bridge being in course of 
 rep^Hrs at the time). When about mid-stream the man fell 
 into the water, where he was struggling for life, when Captain 
 Andrews' attention was called to the circumstance. He 
 instantly sprang into the river, just as he stood in full uni- 
 form, and swimming out to the drowning man, caught him 
 as he rose again to the surface, and swam with him to the 
 Owen Sound side of the river, where he landed him in 
 safety. Then, finding it impossible to procure a boat, and 
 feeling his clothes stiffening about him in the frosty air, 
 Andrews again plunged into the ice-cold water and swam 
 back to the steamer, where he was received with cheers by 
 the officers and crew, who fully appreciated his courage and 
 humanity. For this Captain Andrews received the Owen 
 Sound gold life-saving medal, with clasp. 
 
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 Toronto. 
 
 In July, 1874, Andrews removed to Toronto, where he 
 soon became celebrated as a first-class swimmer. On 
 July 10th, 1878, Andrews performed another deed of 
 bravery in saving the life of an Englishman, named 
 William Waghorne, aged twenty-seven years, weighing one 
 hundred and ninety-eight pounds, who was bathing in the 
 River Don and got into peril in twenty-seven feet of water. 
 His brother and a number of companions after making 
 several ineffectual attempts to reach him, called loudly for 
 assistance. Captain Andrews heard the cry for help, ran to 
 the spot, plunged in and saved the man. Mr. Waghorne 
 
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 recognized Andrews' invaluable services by making him a 
 suitable present. In addition, the city of Toronto awarded 
 the Captain a gold medal bearing a suitable inscription. 
 
 Passing over a number of rescues, all of which were fully 
 described in the press at the time, we come to one of his 
 most brilliant acts of heroism. On July 29th, 1881, while 
 at practice near Harjlan's Point, he swam out to the assis- 
 tance of two young men— about five hundred yards distance 
 —and brought them safely ashore. For this he received 
 the bronze medal of the Royal Humane Society and certifi- 
 cate of honor, presented by Mayor McMui rich in the City 
 
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 Hall, November 4th, 1881, in the presence of the members 
 of the City Council, the two rescued persons, and a large 
 number of spectators. 
 
 September 5th, 1881, Captain Andrews was awarded the 
 
 gold cross of valor, in recognition of his many daring acts of 
 bravery in saving life from drowning, which was presented 
 in the City Hall by Alderman Boswell, on the 4th of 
 November, 1881, in the presence of a large assembly of 
 citizens. 
 
ANOTHER GALLANT RESCUE. 
 
HONOR--HEROISM—HVMA NITT. 1 3 
 
 HONOR- HEROISM— HUMANITY. 
 
 To Captain W. D. Andrews, R.H.S., 
 
 President, * 
 
 Dear Sir, — We the undersigned omcers and members ot 
 the Dolphin Swimming Club, have much pleasure in pre- 
 senting you with the accompanying gold medal in recogni- 
 tion of your many daring acts of bravery in saving life from 
 drowning. To your courage and humanity many of our 
 citizens are indebted for the preservation of their lives. We 
 deem it our duty, therefore, to publicly acknowledge your 
 many acts of heroism which has called forth the admiration 
 of every citizen of Toronto, and justly entitles you to the 
 highest honors this Club can confer. Through your inde- 
 fatigable exertions, and impartial administration of its affairs, 
 
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 this Club has risen from comparative obscurity to its present 
 prominent position. 
 
 We hope, therefore, you will accept this token of our 
 esteem with our best regards. Wishing you long life and 
 continued prosperity. 
 
 We are yours respectfully, 
 
 The Dolphins. 
 
 Signed on behalf the Club, 
 
 G. L. Plumb, ist Vice President, 
 Alfred Potter, 2nd Vice President, 
 J. L. Rawbone, Managing Director, 
 Chas. Platts, Treasurer, 
 G. F. Webber, Secretary, 
 Ed. Lawson, jun.. 
 
 Arthur Price, 
 F. Price, 
 
 G. GOLDSTONE, 
 
 Committee 01 
 Management, 
 
 Toronto, November 4th, 188 
 
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 July 22nd y 1882. — Captain Andrews was appointed swim- 
 ming master at the Wiman Island Baths, which position he 
 filled for four years. 
 
 The Captain's class-book contains the autographs of 189 
 ladies and 99 gentlemen, besides a great number of boys, 
 whom he has taught this useful accomplishment. Captain 
 Andrews' efforts have been rewarded by many testimonials 
 from his pupils at the close of each season, among which is 
 a handsome watch chain presented by some of his scholars. 
 
 July 2^th 1882. — In company with a young man named 
 McBean, in response to a " distress " signal, Andrews went 
 to the assistance of six young ladies, whose over-crowded 
 boat had shipped so much water that they were in danger of 
 drowning. When Andrews and his companion reached them 
 the water had already reached the thwarts, and was still 
 coming in over the weather side ; by constant baling and 
 careful management the ladies were brought safely to shore, 
 though there was a considerable sea on at the time ; but 
 with the exception of a thorough drenching, and the neces 
 sary confinement at the Wiman Baths while that inconve- 
 nience was being remedied, the ladies were nothing the worse, 
 although their position for a time was exceedingly dangerous. 
 
 In addition to this gallant a^t, he rescued many other per- 
 sons from drowning, many of them ladies, during his four 
 years' connection with the Wiman Baths, for which he re- 
 ceived the following testimonial from J. J. Withrow, Esq., 
 President Wiman Bath Trust : 
 
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 LEARNING TO SWIM WITH THE AID OF A TEACHER. 
 
WIMAN ISLAND BATH TRUST, 
 
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 WIMAN ISLAND BATH TRUST. 
 
 JOHN J. WITHROW, Esq., President. 
 Erastus Wiman, Esq. W. B. McMurrich, Esq. 
 
 R. W. Elliott, Esq. 
 
 J. B. BousTEAD, Esq. 
 
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 To Captain W. D. Andrews, R.H.S., 
 
 On behalf of the Wiman Island Bath Trust, I have 
 I much pleasure in presenting you with this certificate of your 
 skill as a swimmer, and your ability to instruct others in that 
 useful accomplishment, but more especially in recognition of - 
 your numerous acts of bravery in saving life from drowning. •. 
 [Wishing you continued success, 
 
 I am, yours faithfully, 
 
 John J. Withrow, 
 
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 September 25///, 1882. — Capt. Andrews plunged into To- 
 ronto Bay, and swam out to the assistance of a young man 
 who was seized with cramps, and was in danger of dro wan- 
 ing ; he w^as safely brought to shore. For this Andrews 
 received the Royal Humane Society's bronze clasp and cer- 
 tificate of honor, presented by Mayor McMurrich, in the 
 City Hall, December i8th, 1882, in the presence of a large 
 assembly of people. 
 
 May ist, 1883. — Captain Andrews, in company with 
 Island Constable Ward, organized the Toronto Harbor Life- 
 Saving Crew, to man the life-boat recently transferred from 
 the Harbor Trust to the Dominion Government, under the 
 control of the Minister of Marine. Since its establishment 
 this crew has been instrumental in saving a large number of 
 persons from drowning, which services have been suitably 
 rewarded by the presentation of valuable binocular glasses 
 from the Dominion Government, and medals and clasps 
 from the Royal Humane Society, besides many other life- 
 savinp; testimonials. 
 
 /ufy 2']th^ 1883. — During a tremendous storm, exceeding 
 in violence anything that has been seen on Toronto Bay for 
 many years, Captain Andrews, in company with William 
 
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 Ward and John D. Patry, accomplished another noble rescue. 
 While the storm was at its height these three brave men put 
 out in Dr. Oldright's ooen skiff, at the imminent risk of their 
 lives, to the rescue of Professor Schlochovv, a German music 
 teacher, whose boat was capsized in the storm, and who was 
 clinging for his life to the keel, while every wave washed over 
 his head. His companion. Miss Lauretta C. Mendon, a beau- 
 tiful and talented young lady, to whom he was engaged, was 
 unfortunately drowned when the boat was upset. The Profes- 
 sor, who had made several attempts to rescue her, but without 
 success, managed, however, to cling to the boat until the life- 
 saving crew arrived. In their eager efforts to reach the drown- 
 ing man the stroke oar was broken, which threw the boat into 
 the trough of the sea, when the next wave filled her com- 
 pletely, and they had to run ashore at Sandy Point to empty 
 her. Nothing daunted, however, they dragged the boat 
 across the peninsula, and launched her again into the foam- 
 ing waters of the bay, and after the greatest exertion they 
 were successful in reaching the capsized craft, and taking off 
 the drowning man, placed him in the bottom of the boat, 
 and pulled for the shore again. ' ^^ - 
 
 Owing to the fury of the gale, they were obliged to run 
 before it out through the eastern gap into Lake Ontario, 
 eventually landing on the lake side opposite the shelter after 
 a pull of nearly three miles. Over five hundred persons 
 witnessed this rescue, and it is still regarded as the best case 
 of life-saving that has ever taken place on Toronto Bay. 
 Such was the fury of the storm (the official report of the 
 Meteorological Office, Toronto Observatory, places the speed 
 of the wind at eighty miles an hour) and the rolling of the 
 sea, and so enormous were the troughs into which the boat 
 momentarily fell that she could only be seen from the shore 
 
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 when she rose buoyantly upon the crest of the waves, and 
 the heavy rainstorm which prevailed at the same time added 
 greatly to the perils of the situation. In recognition of his 
 bravery on this occasion the Royal Humane Society for- 
 warded the bronze clasp of the Society and their certificate of 
 honor to A. R. Boswell, Esq., Mayor of Toronto, who pre- 
 sented it to Captain Andrews at a pubjic meeting held 
 January i8th, 1884. 
 
 Suitable rewards were also made to Messrs. Ward and 
 Patry by the Royal Humane Society. 
 
 The Mayor, in making the presentation, congratulated 
 Captain Andrews on being the recipient of these honors 
 from so noble a society, as well as being one of three citizens 
 of whose bravery Toronto was pro -d. 
 
 March ^th^ 1884. — The circumstances of this rescue having 
 been reported to the Minister of Marine the act of these 
 three brave men recorded received the marked approbation 
 of the Dominion Government, who unanimously voted in 
 open House that a suitable testimonial be presented to 
 each. This testimonial took the form of Binocular Glasses, 
 with the inscription on Captain Andrews' pair as follows : 
 
 " Presented to Captain W. D. Andrews by the Govern- 
 ment of Canada, in recognition of his humane exertions in 
 saving life on Toronto Bay, 27th July, 1883." 
 
 The presentation took place in the Council Chamber at a 
 regular meeting. The Mayor, in making the presentation, 
 said he hoped they might each live long to enjoy the glory 
 of that hazardous rescue, and that when again required they 
 might be equally successful in their attempts to save human 
 life. 
 
 In addition to this proud distinction, the Dolphin Swim- 
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 life-preserver with lines attached, suspended by two gold 
 clasps bearing the words " Schlochow, Toronto." 
 
 This medal was presented by Captain J. L. Rawbone, in 
 the Club Rooms, 95 King Street East, on behalf of the 
 general body of members. 
 
 During the Semi Centennial year, 1884, Captain Andrews 
 frequently distinguished himself in saving life from drowning, 
 each rescue being suitably acknowledged by the Minister of 
 Marine. The following is a copy of one of the letters : 
 
 " Dominion of Canada, 
 
 "Marine Department, 
 
 " Ottawa, 22nd September, 1884. 
 
 " Sir, — The Department has noted with much satisfaction 
 a paragraph in the Toronto Mailoi the 8th July last, in which 
 reference is made to your action in rescuing two persons, 
 who had drifted out towards the eastern gap in an apparently 
 helpless condition, and I am to convey to you the thanks of 
 the Minister of Marine for the services rendered on the 
 occasion referred to. 
 
 "lam. Sir, i /- 
 
 " Your most obedient servant, 
 - "William Smith, 
 
 ^'' Deputy Minister of Marine, 
 
 " Captain Andrews, 
 
 " Life Saving Station, TorontoJ\ 
 
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 For our ninth case we select one of these rescues, as it is 
 particularly worthy our mention : 
 
 Wednesday, August ^th, i884.~Captain Andrews plunged 
 in with all his clothes on, excepting his coat, and at 
 great personal risk, rescued a young lad named Edward 
 Lawson, aged fifteen, who was in danger of drowning in 
 
 Toronto Bay, near the eastern point of the Island. 
 On this occasion the gallant little fellow, burdened with 
 the weight of his clothing, especially his boots, which 
 had become tilled with water, sank with the boy, who 
 was nearly as large as himself. Rising to the surface, 
 however, he struck out again for the shore, pluckily retain- 
 ing his hold of the boy whom he risked his life to save. 
 
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 Subsequently Captain Andrews received suitable acknow- 
 ledgments from Edward Lawson, the rescued lad, David 
 Mills and Victor Lee, his companions, Jas. B. Marshall, 
 manager of the Wiman Baths, and the Honorable William 
 Smith, Deputy Minister of Marine. For his conspicuous 
 gallantry on this and many other occasions, he has been 
 recommended for the Albert Medal of the first class, by His 
 Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught. 
 
 THE ALBERT MEDAL. 
 
 August i?>th, 1884. — Captain Andrews jumped in with all 
 his clothes on, and rescued a little girl near the same place 
 under somewhat similar circumstances. His gallant conduct 
 on both occasions was duly reported to the Royal Humane 
 Society by several eye-witnesses. 
 
 August 25M, 1884. — Rescued a lady from drowning in 
 the Bay, near the ferry wharf. On this occasion he encountered 
 great personal risk, the lady throwing her arms around his 
 neck, and clinging to him in such a manner as greatly to 
 
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 impede his efforts to save her. After considerable difficulty 
 he managed to free himself from her embrace, and catching 
 hold of her long hair, towed her ashore in safety. 
 
 /uly isf, 1885. — In company with Constable Ward, he 
 went to the assistance of four persons capsized from a small 
 boat on Lake Ontario, about a mile and a half from the 
 eastern point of the Island. After a long, hard pull they 
 
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 reached the scene of the accident, where they found a 
 number of boats collected, which had been cruising in the 
 vicinity, one of which contained the two survivors, a lady 
 and gentleman, named Miss Ethel Mountstephen and Mr. 
 Frank Otter. They were taken in tow by the life-saving 
 
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 crew, and immediately on reaching the shore they were 
 transferred to Ward's Hotel, where Captain Andrews put in 
 operation the rules of the Royal Humane Society, lor the 
 
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 restoration of the apparently drowned, and in less than hall 
 an hour succeeded in restoring them to consciousness. 
 After receiving every care and attention from Mrs. Ward, 
 they left for home the same evening. Subsequently Captain 
 
 
 Andrews received a Christmas present from the young man, 
 bearing the following inscription \ 
 
 '" To Captain W. D. Andrews, 
 In grateful remembrance, 
 Frank J. Otter." 
 
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 The following year this young couple were married, and 
 removed to Dayton, Ohio, U.S. ' 
 
 July 2\st^ 1885. — Rescued a young man from drowning 
 in the Bay, near the eastern gap. 
 
 August 11th, 1885. — Jumped in with all his clothes on, 
 and rescued a boy from drovvning near the Wiman Baths, 
 receiving the thanks of his parents, both of whom were 
 present. 
 
 In addition to these rescues, there are many others, re- 
 plete with the same good qualities, and doing equal honor 
 to this sturdy saver of lives. 
 
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 In the fall of 1885, Captain Andrews resolved to devote 
 himself to a worthy m.ission. He came to Buffalo, in order 
 to acquire a practical knowledge of the methods adopted 
 and in use by the United States Life-Saving Service in 
 rescuing the shipwrecked. v , 
 
 In this city. Captain Andrews was received by Captain 
 D. P. Dobbins, the courteous Superintendent of the Ninth 
 District, in whose company he visited Kingston's boat-build- 
 ing establishment, where he witnessed one of Captain 
 Dobbins' celebrated lifebow^ts in process of construction. 
 
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 He visited the Buffalo Life-Saving Station, where he im- 
 mediately entered on his mission, attending all the drills and 
 exercises daily, and soon acquired a sound theoretical know- 
 ledge oi every detail of the service. Believing, however, 
 that the only way to obtain a thorough practical knowledge 
 of every branch of the service would be by entering the 
 Life-Saving Service as a regular surfman, he resolved to do 
 so, asking as a special favor to be sent to the most dangerous 
 port on the lakes, where he would be most likely to see 
 plenty of genuine lifeboat work. Being a British subject, it 
 was necessary for him to obtain special permission from the 
 Government at Washington to join any American life-saving 
 crew. This was readily granted, and his application was 
 turned over to Superintendent Dobbins, who assigned him 
 to duty at . . . ./ * S 
 
 Cleveland. / 
 
 Here Captain Andrews' services were almost immediately 
 called into requisition. "Shortly after midnight, on the 
 very night of his arrival, in company with the other members 
 of the life-saving crew, he was summoned to the rescue of 
 the schooner y! R. Felton, of Cleveland, bound from Toledo, " 
 O., for her home port in ballast, with a crew of five men, 
 which dragged her anchors during a heavy north-east gale 
 land was rapidly drifting on the beach. Both vessel and 
 |Crew were brought into harbor in safety." 
 
 Subsequently, Captain Andrews, in company with the 
 [Cleveland lifeboat men, rendered valuable assistance to the 
 (propeller, E. S. Sheldon, and others. 
 
 December 15///, 1885. — Captain Andrews received a "first- 
 :lass certificate of competency " from Keeper Goodwin, of 
 :he Cleveland Station, and on the i8th, a certificate of pro- 
 iciency from Superintendent Dobbins, who declared him 
 '* qualified for any position in the life-saying service." 
 
 
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY. 
 
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 Ninth U. S. Life-Saving District, 
 
 Cleveland Station, Dec. i^th 1885. 
 
 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY. 
 " First Class." 
 
 This is to certify that Captain W. D. Andrews passed 
 
 a first-class examination in the International Code of signals, 
 
 restoring of the apparently drowned, and the Lyle gun, 
 
 [which includes the use of the lite-car and breeches buoy, for 
 
 :he rescue of shipwrecked persons from stranded vessels ; 
 
 ind that he possesses a thorough practical knowledge of 
 
 jvery branch of the " United States Life-Saving Service," 
 
 ^hich qualfies him for any position in the "Life Saving 
 
 
 )ervice. 
 
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 Superintendent of Ninth U. S. Life-Saving District, 
 
 Buffalo, N.Y., Dec, \Zth^ 1885. 
 
 CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY. 
 
 This Certificate is awarded to W. D. Andrews, for 
 his skill and dexterity displayed at the oar in the lifeboat 
 and in handling the Lyle gun and beach apparatus, which 
 includes the use of the life-car and breeches buoy for the 
 rescue of the shipwrecked from stranded vessels, and his 
 ability in restoring the apparently drowned, and his intelli- 
 gence in communicating with distant vessels by means of 
 the International Code of Signals. This knowledge, com- 
 bined with his other talents and uniform good character, 
 qualify him for any position in the Life-Saving Service. 
 
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 While a member of the Cleveland Life-Saving Crew, Andrews 
 devoted his leisure time when off duty to sketching the various 
 life-saving apparatus (many of which adorn his books), in use at 
 the station, making copious notes regarding their utility, etc. 
 As No. 2 surfman, Andrews had charge of the Lyle gun and 
 beach apparatus. 
 
 Captain Andrews has made this his life-work, and has 
 perfected himself in every essential requirement necessary to 
 the very best results. Although not of very large stature, he 
 
 is a strong and fearless swimmer, with a quick eye and a cool 
 head, which enables him to go to his work in a confident 
 and ready manner. 
 
 Since his return to Toronto he has again been instru- 
 mental in saving life. ^ ■ 
 
 November ^th^ 1886. — Captain W. D. Andrews entered 
 the Civil Service Examinations for the Dominion of Canada, 
 held in Richmond Hall, Toronto, receiving a certificate, 
 January 7th, 1887; in addition to the above, he has won a 
 number of educational certificates and prizes for general pro- 
 ficiency, besides numerous rewards of merit, illuminated ad- 
 dresses and other testimonials. 
 
SAVED ! 
 
A PATIENTS RETROSPECT, 
 
 41 
 
 In the spring of 1888, he had the misfortune to lose his 
 sight through an injury to the optic nerve, caused mainly 
 through exposure, after over eighteen years' service devoted 
 to the saving of life. Finding himself unable to continue 
 his humane work, he reluctantly resigned his position on the 
 Lifeboat, and turned his attention to the publication of 
 several valuable works of instruction for others in regard to 
 swimming and life-saving. It was not till after he lost 
 his sight that he discovered he possessed the power of 
 composing poetry. His first poem was composed during 
 the tim^e he was a patient in the Toronto General Hospital, 
 December 25th, 1888, entitled, 
 
 A PATIENT'S RETROSPECT. 
 
 Upon a plain hospital bed 
 
 A restless patient lay, 
 All night he tossed his aching head, 
 
 And prayed for dawn of day. 
 
 His comrades lying by his side 
 
 Were slumbering peacefully. 
 While his thoughts travelled far and wide 
 
 Out o'er life's stormy sea. 
 
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 On the swift wings of thought they fly 
 . To the city of his birth, , • , ;.. 
 
 In this broad land of liberty — ; - ^,;.:f 
 The sweetest place on earth. ,- . . 
 
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 The Limestone City comes in view, 
 With its old forts so gray, 
 
 Its harbor of the deepest blue. 
 On which the sunbeams play. 
 
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 THE LIFEBOAT. 
 
 In thought he treads those busy streets 
 
 Which he oft trod before, 
 And many old-time friends he greets, 
 
 As in the days of yore. 
 
 He sees again the old roof-tree 
 Where, in his childhood's days, 
 
 Beside his saintly mother's knee. 
 He learns to sing God's praise. 
 
 His godly father's counsel, too, 
 
 Still in his memory burns, 
 Accepting them as good and true, 
 
 The prodigal returns. 
 
 The voices of his sisters fair 
 Are now more doubly dear. 
 
 As borne upon the midnight air. 
 They sound so sweet and clear. 
 
 Around the family altar there 
 His younger brothers meet. 
 
 To join in that sweet hour of prayer 
 Before the mercy-seat. 
 
 And thus his Christian teaching gives 
 His conscience power to plead. 
 
 And he resolves that while he lives 
 A better life he'll lead. 
 
 While repeating the preceding lines in the morning to the 
 Doctor, who was writing them down, a carpenter who was 
 putting a bolt on the wardroom door, paused in his work to 
 listen to the poem, and said, " You never composed that, 
 Andrews ; it sounds like Goldsmith's." Andrews asked, 
 " Will you kindly give me the names of the tools you have 
 in your kit at present, and I will endeavor to give you a 
 piece o^ poetry including them all, in the morning, which 
 will, I hope, convince you of its originality." 
 
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THE DOUBTING CARPENTER. 
 
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 THE DOUBTING CARPENTER. 
 
 Perhaps, when you see these lines you'll say 
 
 ' They're not original ; 
 From what you told me yesterday, 
 It seems quite possible. 
 
 Therefore oil axe you like a man 
 
 If this adze to your case ; 
 Brace up and auger, if you can, 
 
 Where I the bit shall place. . 
 
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 And so, my knight oi saw 2ir\dplane^ 
 
 You thoughtto chisel me ; 
 Don't try to hammer me again. 
 
 Or use your nails so free. 
 
 Your spirit-level will disclose 
 
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 All things that are noX. plumb, 
 For if you punch and gouge your foes, 
 An old file you'll become. 
 
 May be it is th^ planes you use 
 
 That shave your conscience bare ; " 
 
 If so, your conduct I'll excuse, ;J-^>. 
 And we will call it square. 
 
 There may be others like yourself, 
 Who with edged tools would fool ; 
 
 They'd better leave them on the shelf 
 And try the golden rule. 
 
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Medals and Clasps of the Royal Huma.ne Society of England, 1774. 
 
 (From a photograph). 
 
 Presettted to 
 CAPT, W. D. ANDREWS, 
 
 In recognition of his vmn^ larinrf acts of bravery in 
 ^ saving life fromldromin^. 
 
''SWIMMING AND LtFESAVtNO:* 
 
 45 
 
 April 23rd, 1889, St. George's Day, he published his cele- 
 brated book, ** Swimming and Life-Saving," containing the 
 most complete rules for acquiring the art of swimming, with 
 over one hundred illustrations drawn direct from life, together 
 with the history of the lifeboat and its work, notices of the var- 
 ious Humane Societies and Life-Saving Institutions through- 
 out the world, with many copies of their medals, clasps, 
 etc. This work has met with general favor everywhere, and 
 has already been translated into five languages. Captain 
 Andrews has received over one hundred and eighty testi- 
 
 MEDAL FROM THE AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION OP 
 
 GREAT BRITAIN. 
 
 monials regarding its value, from the crow^ned heads of 
 Europe, and all the Humane Societies and Life-Saving In- 
 stitutions in the world, including one from the Amateur 
 Swimming Association of Great Britain, comprising 73 of 
 the principle swimming clubs in the United Kingdom, 
 and conveying the thanks of over 20,000 swimmers. 
 
 The second edition of this valuable work, in course of 
 preparation, will contain a complete history of our Life- 
 Saving Service^ together with those of Great Britain and 
 the United States, with numerous illustrations, the majority 
 
46 PRESENT A TION. 
 
 of which are from the Captain's own sketch-book, and are 
 life-like descriptions of the life-saving apparatus, scenes at 
 wrecks, etc. 
 
 December 27/^, 1889. — On the invitation of Captain D. P. 
 Dobbins, Superintendent 9th District United States Life- 
 saving Service, he visited Buffalo, N.Y., to attend the 
 re-union and sea-banquet given by that officer to the keepers 
 of the various life-saving stations in his district, where he 
 met with many old friends, who presented him with a hand- 
 some gold-headed cane as a token of their esteem. 
 
 Kind Words from a Great American Paper. 
 
 " The brave youth was the hero whose picture forms the 
 frontispiece of this brief sketch, and who is known now in 
 two hemispheres as the blind life-saver, Capt. W. D. Andrews. 
 He was awarded for this brave deed (saving a boy's life in 
 Kingston in 1869) his first life-saving reward, a medal, with 
 clasps, from the Dominion Government. This occurrence 
 decided the future of the young hero. 
 
 In April 1873, ^^ young man is again heard of as a life- 
 saver. During the interval he has saved a number from 
 death by drowning, and is known and honored among sea-far- 
 ing men for his dauntless energy in rescuing sailors from peril. 
 
 Though of slight build, Capt. Andrews was then of fine 
 physique, carrying himself with the fearless air of an accom- 
 plished athlete, yet gentle and modest in his manner, giving 
 truth to the poet's words : 
 
 ** The bravest are the tenderest, 
 The loving are the daring." 
 
 The eyes, now dim and sightless from exposure to the 
 elements, were then bright and full of hope. 
 
 In company with the Toronto life-saving crew Capt. 
 Andrews made many remarkable rescues, being always called 
 
FRIENDSHIP, 
 
 47 
 
 LIFE SIGNALS. 
 
 Number II. 
 
 FRIENDSHIP. 
 
 " True friendship links our hearts together P — 
 Darling. 
 
 The following lines were written upon the reception of a very 
 handsome GoldHeaded Cane, with the inscripion, " Presented 
 to Captain W. D. Andrews, by his Buffalo friends, January 
 25th, 1890," with the names of the donors engraved, m pairs, 
 between the floral ornaments surrounding the massive gold head: 
 
 Isaac H. Taggart, 
 W. Kernahan, 
 W. Reavey, 
 
 Capt. Sam. Shannon, 
 
 J. Walsh, 
 
 L Fort. Kort. 
 
 Note. — The flags D. M. K., in the International Code of Signals 
 signify, " Friends." 
 
 This sigfial from the fuaiti top truck 
 A FRIENDLY mcssage sends : 
 
 Success, prosperity, good luck 
 To all my Buffalo friends. 
 
 Your generous gift I'll highly prize 
 (True friendship was its source), 
 
 'Twill greatly aid my sightless eyes 
 T( ^ steer a straighter course, 
 
 'Twill be my compass and my chart, 
 
 To guide me on my way ; 
 Dear friends, your kindness fills my heart 
 
 With gratitude to-day. 
 
 Your friendly names are on its head 
 
 Of gold so rich and grand ; 
 // seems as though by you Fm led 
 
 When it is in my hand. 
 
 Your kindness forms another link 
 
 In friendships s golden chain ^ 
 It makes my heart feel glad to think 
 
 That we may meet again. 
 
48 A» A7 WA RD OF BRA VER Y. 
 
 on as an expert to go into dangerous places, diving under 
 piers and wrecks to rescue the drowning, a feat in which he 
 was always successful. For these services he was given the 
 honorary gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of l^ng- 
 land, l)esides three certificates ot honor, several gold medals 
 from corporations, and other life saving testunonials. 
 
 Capt. Andrews is now temporarily l)lind, and spends his 
 time in writing poetry, every line of which breathes in 
 nautical phrase a spirit of humility and resignation. It 
 would he strange indeed if he who has saved so many lives 
 should ever he permitted to want any comforts in his own. It 
 is hoped that his disability may he only a temporary affliction. 
 
 Afay 29///, 1890. — In company with the Army and Navy 
 Veterans, he was presented to H. R. H. the Duke of ('on- 
 naught by His Worship the Mayor of I'oronto, E. F. 
 Clarke, Esq, M.P.P., who informed H. R. H. of the Captain's 
 many darin:; acts in saving life, whereupon Prince Arthur 
 promised to recommend Captain Andrews for the Albert 
 Medal of the First Class in recognition of his valuable 
 services. 
 
 A local wit, who was present at the interview between 
 H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught and Captain Andrews, 
 remarked that the order of the /^a^/i would be a suitable 
 reward for a man who had so frequently ///^w^e?^ in/o the 
 water to save life from drowning. 
 
 May T^oth^ 1890. — Captain Andrew^s who is a well known 
 member of the Masonic fraternity, visited the Masonic hall 
 in Toronto, where 700 prominent members of the craft were 
 assembled to greet R. W. Bro. Prince Arthur, K.G., K.T., 
 G.C.M.G., etc., where he received a hearty reception from 
 the brethren present. In the course of his reply he recited 
 the following poem of his own composition : 
 
FHA TERNITY. 
 
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 LIFE SIGNALS 
 
 NUMBKR X. 
 
 FRATERNITY. 
 
 Honor a llmen, fear God, lm)c the brotherhood, honor 
 the king.— I Petkr, ii. 17. 
 
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 THE MASONIC FLACl. 
 
 God bless that glorious Flag of Blue, 
 
 The Mason's constant care ; 
 Long Hve its grand old emblems too, 
 
 The compass and the square. 
 
 Unlike the flags of modern days, 
 Which oft with blood are red ; 
 
 The ancient standard Craftsmen raise 
 Brings peace and joy instead. 
 
 Where'er the hungry and distressed 
 
 Call for the aid of man, 
 That banner with its golden crest, 
 
 Is foremost in the van. 
 
 Their noble acts the world records 
 
 Upon its scroll of fame, 
 Where acts speak louder far than ivords 
 
 We find their honored name. 
 
 Dear brethren of the mystic tie, 
 These generous deeds of love. 
 
 Witnessed by God's All-seeing eye. 
 Are registered above. 
 
 W. D. Andrews, M. M. 
 
 Doric Lodge, A.F.& A. M. 316, O. R. C 
 
HAWAIIAN COAT OF ARMS. 
 
 A Hero Decorated. 
 
 At the regular meeting of the Toronto City Council, on June 
 9, 1890, C«iptain Andrews was presented with the Royal Order 
 of Kapiolani, a full account of which is given in the following 
 extract from the Toronto Daily Globt\ June loth, 1890: 
 
 " An interval from business was then called for by the chairman 
 for the purpose of doing honor to a brave man. Amid loud 
 applause Mr. J. Enoch Thompson, consul for the Kingdom of 
 Hawaii, approached the Mayor's chair, accompanying Captain 
 Andrews, the now blind life-saving tar, whose fame has spread to 
 all lands. In a few words, Mr. Thompson stated what pleasure 
 it gave him, as representative of Hawaii, to present to Captain 
 Andrews the medal of the Order of Kapiolani. " The decora- 
 tions of this order," said he, "are conferred on those of either sex 
 who have distinguished themselves in the cause of humanity." 
 
 In his reply the captain said, " I am grateful to the King for 
 the kindness he has shown. It was not solicited. I hope, how- 
 ever, that it IS deserved." He was not accustomed to speech- 
 making, he continued, but recited instead the poem, " Show 
 Your Ensign," one of his own poems. Before he presented the 
 medal Chairman Boustead said he was always proud to stand 
 beside a brave man, and then told the story of one of the life- 
 saving exploits of the blind hero of which he himself was an 
 eyewitness. It was an impressive thing as the captain taking 
 the medal from the Chairman's hand, was led away. A century 
 ago — only that, and no more — the ancestors of the kingly donor 
 were cannibals of the lowest order, and now he presents to one of 
 the western voyagers, whose fathers brought civilization, a life- 
 saving medal. Surely the world never saw aught like it in the 
 earlier ages. 
 
LIFE SIGNALS, No. III. 
 
 UNITY. 
 ** Union is Strength^ 
 
 Note. — FIaj;s B. C. sij^nify in the International Code of 
 Signals, " Show your Ensign. ' 
 
 " Show our ensign " " raise our standard^^ 
 
 Long may /'/ wave o'er land and sea, 
 Keep // always in the vanguard, 
 
 // is the banner of the free 
 That glorious flag the world beholds 
 
 And Europe's subjects gladly come 
 To find beneath its sheltering folds 
 
 True freedom and a happy home. 
 
 They come from England's moss-banked rills, 
 
 From Ireland's vales of emerald green, 
 From dear old Scotia's heather hills. 
 
 And France's vine clad capes serene. 
 Their future lives with ours to link 
 
 Uniting in our National plan 
 And all their vain distinctions sink, 
 
 In the proud name "Canadian." 
 
 Then nail our colors to the mast 
 
 No foreign wars have stained their hue, 
 Where'er our changeful lot is cast 
 
 We'll stand by them like sea?nen true. 
 Long may that standard proudly wave 
 
 From where Atlantic's surges roar 
 To where Pacific's waters lave 
 
 Our great Dominion's western shore. 
 
 Upon our banner will be seen 
 
 The maple leaf our emblem dear, 
 While through its foliage bright and green 
 
 The rose of England doth appear. 
 Old Ireland's shamrock too is there, 
 
 And bonnie Scotland's thistle true, 
 While France's golden lilies fair 
 
 Adds glory to our flag of blue. 
 
 Then let us all with heart and hand 
 
 Unite in one great company, 
 Shoulder to shoulder bravely stand, 
 
 And fight for home and liberty. 
 A mighty heritage is ours 
 
 Stretching across from sea to sea, 
 May 6^^^ preserve its wondrous powers 
 
 To form a Nation grand and free. 
 
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THE LIFEBOAT. 55 
 
 THE LI FP: BOAT. 
 
 (Lines addressed to Hon Wm. wSmith, Deputy Minister of Marine, and 
 his old comrades in the Life-saving Service. ) 
 
 ** Peace hath her victories no less renowned than those of war.'* 
 
 — Milton. 
 
 Man the lifeboat ! " loudly they cry — 
 . I know that call right well — 
 
 Thou ark of mercv, how shall I 
 Thy deeds of glory tell ? 
 
 ' When, with my comrades brave and true, 
 
 We launch upon the wave, • 
 
 To rescue some shipwrecked crew, 
 
 Whose lives we seek to save. . ' ■ 
 
 What though tempestuous winds may roar, 
 
 And angry waves assail. 
 We pull still stronger with the oar, ^ . ' 
 
 Regardless of the gale. 
 
 And though the storm-king's forces do 
 Their utmost to defeat, ' ' 
 
 We'll reach the wreck, take oif the crew, 
 And make our work complete. 
 
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 God bless the lifeboat and her crew, 
 
 And may they ever be 
 
 Faithful and true, their work to do 
 
 Like heroes of the sea. 
 
 W. D. A. 
 
)£EEP A BRIGHT LIGHT BURNING, 
 
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 THE LIGHTHOUSE. 
 
 *'Let your li^ht so shine before men, that they, seeing your good 
 works, may glorify your Father which is in heaven." , 
 
 Upon a stormy rock-bound coast 
 
 A lonely lighthouse stands, 
 Its snow-white walls, the keeper's boast, 
 
 The work of his own hands. < 
 
 The strong reflectors brightly shine, ^ ' 
 
 Out o'er the ocean wide ; '* 
 
 Here all his energies combine. 
 
 The lamps his special pride. ^ 
 
 Out o'er the deep it shines afar 
 
 With steady light and true, 
 The roving seaman's guiding star, ; - 
 
 The safeguard of the crew. ' 
 
 What though tempestuous wave assail 
 
 This sentinel of the sea, 
 Secure amid each storm and gale, 
 
 It burns on cheerily. 
 
 So may my lamp keep burning still, - » 
 
 - . - Supplied with oil divine, - ; ^ ' T 
 
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 A CALM. 
 
 How calm and beautiful the sea 
 
 While in repose it lies ; 
 It seems, in its tranquility, 
 
 A mirror of the skies. 
 
 The sky is of a glorious blue. 
 Where scarce a cloud is seen, 
 
 The sea assumes an azure hue 
 Where erstwhile it was green. 
 
 The orb of day pursues his way. 
 
 From distant east to west, 
 The sea reflects each brilliant ray 
 
 Upon its peaceful breast. 
 
 And when at night the stars shine bright. 
 
 Like diamonds in the sky, 
 The sea reveals each point of light 
 
 As they appear on high. ^ 
 
 And when fair Luna's silvery light 
 
 Upon its bosom lies, 
 It seems to form a pathway bright 
 
 That leads up the skies. 
 
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 But oh ! how wonderful the change 
 When howling winds blow free, 
 
 When clouds in lines of battle range 
 Heaven's grand artillery. • 
 
 When thunders roll and lightnings flash 
 
 Athwart the midnight sky, 
 Amidst the tempest's fearful crash 
 
 We hear the seabird's cry, 
 
 As hurrying from all points they come 
 
 To their accustomed feast. 
 Where giant waves are lashed to foam, 
 
 And billows froth like yeast. 
 
 When ocean's mighty depths are stirrea 
 
 By nature's Stern decree, 
 A And mingled with the gale is heard 
 
 The minute-guns at sea, 
 
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 'Tis then v/e see the majesty 
 
 Of our Creator's form. 
 Who plants His footsteps in the sea ' : "7 
 
 And rides upon the storm. " 
 
 W. D. A. 
 
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 GUIDANCE. 
 
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 Note.— The flags P. T., in the International Code 
 Signals, signify " Want a pilot." 
 
 Voyager, o'er life's changeful sea, 
 For what port art thou bound ? 
 
 Should storms arise and winds blow free 
 Is thy barque safe and sound ? 
 
 Hast thou consulted well the chart ? 
 
 Is thy course known to thee ? 
 And art thou brave and stout of heart, 
 
 Like all seamen should be ? 
 
 If not, you'd better take on board 
 
 A pilot, good and true, 
 A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, 
 
 He'll steer the ship for you. 
 
 Then hoist the signal flags F. 2^., 
 While all is clear and bright ; 
 
 He'll come and pace the deck with thee, 
 And cheer thy watch each night. 
 
 Then should the storm-king reappear, 
 And billows overwhelm, :^--.-:.^-^^"-^-'^'^^^ 
 
 In danger's hour you need not fear. 
 His hand is on the helm. 
 
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 THE LIFEBOA T. 
 
 Capt. Andrews is an active member of the Amateur 
 Athletic Association. On one occasion he put up the ten 
 pound four ounce dumb-bells five hundred and fifty-five times 
 
 CAPT. ANDREWS ON HORIZONTAL BAR. 
 
 consecutively ; his specialty was the horizontal bar — frequently 
 breasting it twenty-seven times without resting — and his 
 clever gymnastic performances have frequently delighted 
 large numbers of spectators. 
 

 
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