STRUCK BY A TREE

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22134, 2 July 1937, Page 4

STRUCK BY A TREE

MAN'S DEATH AT RAKAIA

INQUEST HELD AT ASHBURTON A verdict that William Robert Hamilton, of Rakaia, died of cerebral anaemia after injuries received when he was struck by the branch of a tree, was returned by the Ashburton Coroner (Mr E. C. Bathurst), at the inquest yesterday. Hamilton, who was aged 56, was cutting branches off a tree at his home on June 1 when one of the tree limbs fell on him, injuring his head. Jean Hamilton, wife of the dead man, said her husband was cutting branches off trees in the yard of his home. He called the witness, who saw him coming out from under the branch of a tree. He said he had been hurt and asked her to send for a doctor She heard her husband tell the doctor that the branch of the tree had fallen on him. Dr. B. G. Spiers,, house surgeon at the Ashburton Public Hospital, said Hamilton was admitted to the hospital with a severe scalp wound on June 1. He developed the signs of severe cerebral contusion. His condition improved temporarily for some days and then gradually declined until he died on June 14. A post-mortem examination revealed signs of generalised contusion and a considerable degree of cerebral oedema. He received the most modern treatment for his injuries. Death was due to cerebral anaemia after cerebral oedema.

FAREWELL SOCIAL AT RAKAIA

A farewell social was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W. Tatterson (Rakaia) recently, to honour Mr Lindsay Tatterson before his (departure for Australia. "~

The time was spent in games, competitions, and dancing. Competitions were won by Miss H. Shannon and Mr O. Croy, and novelty dances by Miss M. Rapley and Mr R. Douglas, Mrs W. Tatterson, and Mr J. Douglas. Music was supplied by Messrs R. Buchanan and W. Rapley.

Those present included Mr and Mrs R Harrison, Mr and Mrs R. Tatterson, Mr and Mrs W. Tatterson, Mesdames S. Smith and W. Wells, and Misses Peggy and Maud Rapley, Hilda Shannon, Norma and Daphne Cromie, Eileen Shannon, Olive Clark, Betty Crossley, Dorothy Douglas, Audrey Tatterson, Valmai Smith, Yvonne Tatterson, and Olga Wells.

DANCE AT RAKAIA

The Ladies' Lodge of the 1.0.0. F. held a social and euchre evening in St. Mark's Schoolroom recently. Cards were won by Mr R. Breach and Mrs T. Clark. Music for the dancing was played by Mr R. Buchanan, and a competition was won by Mrs S. Gaylor.

Football Team The Rakaia Football Club's senior team selected to play Public Works at Rakaia to-morrow, will be as fol-lows:—-L. Vessey, I. Rope, J. Doig, F. Ironside, I. Behrns, L. Sloan, J. O'Connor, C. O'Connor, W. Moore, A. Doig, D. Mead, M. Barnard, D. Doig, J. Slynn, V. Burrows; emergencies, R. oig, R. Harrison.

Personal Mr and Mrs W. L. Bushby (Opuawhango, North Auckland) are spending a holiday with Ilr and Mrs W. Shellock (Rakaia).

WOMEN'S HOCKEY AT HINDS

The following senior team will represent the Hinds Ladies' Hockey Club in a six-a-side tournament to be held at the Ashburton Domain on Saturday:—Misses Jeanne Davison, Jean Lowe, Freda Donaldson, Rose Donaldson. Winnie Lowe, and Muriel Watson.

WEATHER AT ASHBURTON

A frost of 10 degrees was recorded at the Ashburton Domain weather station yesterday morning. The weather was fine during the day. There was a light wind from the south-west.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

MOUNT PLEASANT

The third birthday anniversary of the Mount Pleasant Women's Institute was celebrated at "Stonycroft." Mrs Morten presided. Posies were presented to Mesdames Morten, Roberts, and Beck. The Mount Pleasant Playreading Circle presented a one-act play, "Moya Manages," produced by Mrs Edgar. Competitions were arranged by Miss Kent. The birthday cake was decorated by Mrs Woodford. A silver spoon was presented to Mrs T. Jamieson. The hostesses were Mesdames Morten, Hughes, Shepherd, Woodford, and Miss Morten.

OHOKA

The June meeting of the Ohoka Women's Institute was presided over by Mrs W. Richards. A travel talk was given by Mrs A. Brown, of Kaiapoi. Mrs W. Richards gave a demonstration of sunshade covering. Competitions resulted as follows:—Knitted bedjacket, Mrs M. Schroeder 1, Miss V. Stone 2, Miss Lucas and Mrs Mead equal 3; vase of flowers, Mrs Heron 1, Mr.s W. Martyn 2, Mrs Lucas 3; best bloom, Miss V. Stone 1, Miss I. Aschen 2, Mrs W. Martyn 3. The hostesses were Mrs B. Fairman and Miss D. Duff.

DOMETT

The monthly meeting of the Domett Women's Institute was held recently. Mrs A. Hyde presided. Competitions were won by the following: Pastry, Mrs S. Denton 1, Mrs H. Denton 2, Mrs C. Denton 3; flowers, Mrs H. Denton 1, Mrs S. Denton 2, Mrs C. Denton 3. The hostesses were Mrs H. Denton and Miss Childs.

LINCOLN

The June meeting of the Lincoln Women's Institute was held at the Public Hall. Mrs W. Hopley presided. Items were given by Mrs T. Foster, Misses Maureen and Bernadette Fallon and Alwyn Mills. Song charades were arranged by Mesdames A. Button and A. Moreland, and Miss D. Mori. Competitions were won bv Mrs Hartley and Miss D. Mori. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr and Mrs A. Birch.

Monthly competitions resulted as follows: —Morning tea tray-cloth, Mrs W. Jordan 1, Mrs A, Moreland 2, Mrs W. Templeton 3; specimen bloom, Mrs G. Peryman 1. Mrs W. Templeton 2, Mrs J. Payne 3; green tomato pickle, Mrs J. Payne 1, Mrs G. Peryman 2, Mrs W. Templeton 3. Mesdames Harvey and Fallon and Miss N. Ford were the hostesses.