On Monday the members of the crew are employed putting the station in order. On Tuesday, weather permitting, the crew are drilled in launching and landing in the life-boat through the surf.
On Wednesday the men are drilled in the International and General code of signals.
Thursday, the crew drill with the beach apparatus and breeches-buoy.
Friday, the crew practice the resuscitation drill for restoring the apparently drowned.
Saturday is wash-day.
Sunday is devoted to religious practices.
SALARIES OF THE KEEPERS AND SURFMEN.
The keepers of the life-saving stations receive $900 per year for their services, and the surfmen $65 per month.
In the early history of the life-saving service the keepers received but $200 per year, later their salary was increased to $400, then to $700, and, finally, to the present figure.
The surfmen in the early days of the service received but $40 per month, later it was increased to $45, then to $60, and, finally, to the present sum.