WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 3 June 1942, Page 8

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). WESTPORT, June 2. Hiah Tides, Port of Westport: Wednesday, 3 —12.59 a.m.; 1.26 pjn. Thursday, 4—1.49 a - m -i 2.18_P- m - Friday, 5 —2.43 a.m.; 3.16 p.m. Saturday, 6—3.45 a.m.; 4.25 p.m.

Personal: . . x . Mrs Win of Nelson is visiting he ; i sister, Mrs M. Kingston, Cobden Sc. Mr J. W. Curtis has joined the journalistic staff of the “Westpoi Ncws. n Aircraftsman W. Dent has returned to camp after spending leave here with relatives. „„m r > ! r Mrs Prosser, at present teaching at Stockton, will transfer to Millerton School, owing to the closing ot the Stockton school. Hon. W. H. Mclntyre leaves ioi Wellington on Wednesday. . Miss H. Petrie of Nelson arrived yesterday and proceeded to K; A a ' met on a visit to her aunt, Mrs McGillivray, whose riiarriage to Miss Jean Watson* takes place to-day, was the recipient yesterday of a presentation from the staff of the “Westport News.” ■ Mr J; Bowden, in making the presentation, spoke of the harmony existing between Mr McGillivray and other members of the staff and offered him and his bride the best of good wishes in the new step they -were taking, and asked Mr McGillivray to accept as a token of their esteem and regard, a crystal vase. Messrs M. Robinson, J'. Skinner, J. HazeN dine, T. Parry and Miss S. Radford also endorsed the good wishes and Mr McGillivray suitably replied. Mrs G. R. Gibbons, who has been visiting Westport, has returned to Greymouth. The funeral, of the late George Hornsby took place at Orowaiti Cemetery. There was a large gathering of friends and relatives. Rev. McNeur hed a service at the Presbyterian Churph and at the grave. The pall-bearers were Messrs R. Collins, F. Collins, R. Diskin and H. Baker. The firing party was under Sergeant Dobson and Bugler Smith sounded the “Last Post.” There \vere many floral, tributes. The death occurred at his residence, Westport, of a well-known citizen, George Edward John Taylor. A native of Westport, he was 65 years of age. He was for a long period Railway Wharf Foreman, and for some years as a (Borough Councillor, t> member* of the Licensing Committee and Coroner for the district. MrTaylor was an enthusiastic member of the Salvation Army, one of the original, local members. He took a keen - interest in the Municipal Band, acting as auditor. He was a Past Master of the Phoenix Masonic Lodge, and Orange Lodge, a member of the School Committee and of the Sailors’ Rest Committee. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mesdames Dent, Campbell and Woodhead, and three sons, Bert and Jack (Westport), and Raymond ot Waihi. Also surviving are his mother, five sisters, Mesdames Lemon (Auckland), Nicholls (Hamilton), Greenwood (Wellington), Evans (North Auckland), and Russeli (Hastings); also five brothers, William, Walter and Jack (Westport), Frank (Masterton), and James (Petone). There was a large attendance at the funeral. Major Bridges of the Salvation Army conducted an impressive service at the graveside, the Army providing a guard of honour and played hymns that were the favourites of the deceased. Colonel Ebbs and Adjutant Morley made feeling reference to the deceased, who had accepted many responsibi • lities and carried them out cheerfully. Mr J. M. Robertson read a Masonic service, Wor. Bros. H. Bettzeman, P. Struthers, J. Watson and F. Morgan (Phoenix Lodge), and T. Whiteside (Salvation Army) and W. Dent, Junr., a grandson, were the pall-bearers. So many floral tributes were sent that special conveyance was necessary. Mr T. Muir of Denniston, returned on Saturday from a visit to Wellington. Mr John Dowgray has returned after attending a meeting of the Directors of the Bank of New Zealand. Scihoo! Consolidation:

Owing to shortage of teachers and to the fact that Stockton School attendance has fallen to 33, which makes it a sole charge school, householders of Stockton agreed on Sunday, after being addressed by the Hon. W. H. Mclntyre (Chairman of the Nelson Education Board), to the children being conveyed to Miller-

ton. The change-over v/ill take place to-day. Golf:

On Monday, in good weather, members of the Golf Club played matches which resulted as follows: Morning: Canadian Foursome: Dr. T/feCreath and J'. Bailey won on the count back from J. Queripel and J. Woodward, both pairs returned a card of 68 nett. The afternoon match was a Combined Canadian Foursome, this resulting in a win for E. Fair and Miss M. Lovell, who returned a card of 60 nett.

Compensation Court: The Compensation Court heard here a claim by Philip James Walsh, hushman, against Westport-Stockton Coal Coy. Ltd. Mr Lovell appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Kemp (Wellington,), for defendant. The plaintiff s case was that he was a bushmvii in the employment of the defendant company, and that on Friday, November 21, 1941, he sustained an injury by accident in the course of his employment, in that while assisting to place a log on the bench, to have it ‘‘broken down,” he suffered from a hernial injury, in consequence whereof he was obliged to undergo an operation in the Buller District Hospital. His weekly earnings were not less tnan £9 and he claimed the maximum weekly compensation for 16 weeks, during which he was totally disabled. The defendant admitted the employment and the disablement, but denied liability on the ground (1) that there had been no injury by accident, and (2) that notice of the alleged accident had not been given as soon as practicable after the alleged accident. Dr. Simpson (Granity), called for the plaintiff, said he had called at his surgery on December 13, and gave the history of the case—that, assisted by his son, he was getting a log into position on the bench, naving taken off the first flitch, and that while so engaged lie gave a lift which was followed by a sharp pain in the groin, ine pain ‘obliged him to cease work, and he h'ad to rest for a full half hour. This occurred about :2 p.m., and after testing, no more work was done for that week, but plaintiff went home. He felt well again on Monday, and so resumed work. He noticed a swelling, and while lifting during tnat day he felt a recurrence of the pain, and again rested for a halfhour. He carried on for the remainder of the week, though at times the pain recurred, but during the following week the swelling naving increased 'With recurrent intervals of pain, he took medical advice. The witness had no difficulty in diagnosing an indirect hernia, and he advised an operation. The history satisfied him that the condition had been caused by the lift, and accordingly he certified plaintiff for compensation. The plaintiff in evidence, said he was aged 51 and had never previously had" any injury of

the kind. When he felt the pain he had no ictea of ■ hernia, but thought he had strained a muscle, and When the pain passed off he felt that h° would be all right again. He made no mention of the incident when ha got home, because he* attached no importance to it, nor did he examine the part. He had not gone to the doetpr earlier because he was hoping tHat the condition would improve. He knew nothing about hernia, nor did he have any idea that he was suffering from this. Gordon James Walsh, son of the plaintiff, confirmed fv'hat plaintiff had. said relating to the incident. Dr. McCreath, who had performed the operation on January 9, vzas satisfied from appearance that the hernia was at least six months old, in that there vzas a thin-walled sac and adhesions. The hernia was large and had probably increased after the first onset of pain. Hernia was always in part due to a congenital defect, but the immediate cause might be due to injury following exertion. Here, however,. he was satisfied that there was more than a congenital defect in that there definitely had been a hernia of longer standing than that alleged. He agreed, however, that the condition may have been aggravated end it might well be that the pain was due to increased protrusion, z'fter counsel for both parties had addressed the Court, His Honour intimated that in view of the lengthy evidence, he would reserve his decision and would deliver a written judgment.

Rugby Union: Messrs F. J. McEnaney, T. Scanlon, H. Casey, J. Feehan, V. Goodall, J. Mason, H. Taylor, D. Lutton and W. A. Craddock (Secretary,) attended the weekly meeting of the Buller Rugby Union committee. The Town Clerk advised that the union had been granted use of Victoria Square for football on the same terms as last year, the Council to receive 10 per cent, of all gate takings, and collections, and arrangements to be made with any other sports bodies requiring the use of the Square. It was resolved that the E.P.S. be asked to call for. voluntary aid for 10 a.m. on Saturday next, and that the Union postpone play until 3 p.m. to enable any who were prepared to do so to help in. the way suggested. It was pointed cut that owing to recent bad weather, there had been very little football. Mr Feehan by request, brought forward a complaint concerning the state of Ngakawau ground. On the motion of Mr Feehan, seconded by Mr H. Taylor, it was resolved to bring the complaint under the notice oi: the Ngakawau authority. The secretary’s action in postponing the Rover v. Star third grade match was approved. Messiis T. Scanlon and VV. Craddock were appointed collectors for next Saturday. It was decided on the motion of the President seconded by Mr. Mason, that the Territorials who have had use of IRigby Union jerseys'for some time, be asked to secure a set of jerseys for themselves. Mention was made by Mr V. Goodall of the need for a better system of transport from Denniston. The secretary stated the question had been raised with the transport controller.