Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-07-27
NEW LIFE SAVING STATION.
p'o'e"ents TOR the Better Protection
OF the Jersey Coast.

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ene Jersey Coast.
Some time since tba
a"afoeu a contract for the building q
seven new Life Saving Stations alone
Tue coast OF New Jersey and rioh,
loyaiiy mas the work been accomnlisbod
one OF these stations is located at CO.
SONS Inlet, and through the courtasv =,
oaptaln Godfrey we were granted tbe
privilege of an inspection of the bn;ld-
s Noth1ng has been omitted tba,
couio oe conceived for the comfort and
Convenience OF these brave men who
noid themselves in readiness at .
lhoments notice, to risk their lives fo,
'ne salvation of their fellow man Tbo
Haterlsis of which the BUILDING ;s oor-
slrucled are of the finest quality and orc
absolutely free from loose knots. The
poitico' at the main entrance. is in the
ooionlal style, and the door leads inro q
large nall, from which open a number
oi rooms. Offices, keepers iroom. etc !.
Inc dining room, kitchen and nan.
trles are furnished with eyervthino
lnat can be thought of to make life
Easy Perhaps the most noticeable
feature on the ground floor, is the mag
nincient boat room. This room is so ex-
'ensiVe that the fine woods are displaved
20 tne best advantage; like all the rest of
'ne moor, the ceiling is of Carolina nina
ana the floor is in three LAYERS hau
iock, asbestos and cypress, The laroe
uoois through which the boats are con-
oucted TO the ocean, are of double-thick.
ness, and extra heavy; made of vellow
pine outside, and white pine inside and
are SO adjusted as to be readily onened
oy one person. A number of new boo.s
are 70 be furnished before the hn;ldino
is ready for occupancy. The carnenters,
room and the flag room adjoins the boat
room, and everything is ready for ex.
peditious work. The windows are cover
eo with tne copper wire. The winding
stairs are of beautiful yellow pine, and
ieau 10 high tower, the windows of
wnich are of extra double thick French
glass, from these windows a fine view is
mad OF the surrounding country and a
"loe expanse OF ocean. In the second
story is a large store room, superinten-
dents room, and an immense room for
the crew. This room contains seven com
modious closets, one for each member of
the crew. and has windows on three
sides.
The outsides of the station, also or ,ba
new store building, are. covered. With
shingles, and have already had three
coats of paint. There is no lack of good
water, both hard water and soft being
furnished. The ground surrounding viii |
soon ee graded, and everything in readi
ness to receive the crew.
Al present, only the captain is in |
charge. At the beginning of August. the |
entire crew will be on hand, and regular
irlll VIII be commenced under the COM
nand of the worthy and genial Captain
Iodfrey, who has seen service at this
1ation for the past sixteen years. He is
| Mthful officer, looking well after the
| siests of the work to which he is as.
all " and he has endeared himself to
capacknow him, not Only in his official
late Caput as citizen. We congratu
and trust Godfrey on his new quarters
them, and ray long continue to occupy
mers be enawe may for many sum-
| greetings with \, to exchange kindly