Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 356
ll the fittingsare staunch and comfortable, as it is necessary theyshould be, since neither the keeper nor the surf-men are allowed to leave the station-house duringthe winter months. At this isolated place they areconstantly on duty, and very seldom unoccupied.From time to time they are drilled in… … LIFE-SAVING DRESS. storms. In fact, they are chosen for their recog-nized experience and valor as surfmen; and theyare drilled simply to keep their joints from stiffen-ing and their eyes from wandering. The manymanoeuvres of assisting a vessel in distress arepractised at least once a month, and…
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