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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 6749, 22 February 1909, Page 5

At Masterton on Saturday afternoon, our correspondent telegraphs, a little boy named Harry Kavanagh, between six and seven years of age, a sou of Inspector Kavanagh, of the railway pernianenl way staff, while playing in the street, got under the wheels of a waggon laden with straw. A wheel passed over his body, inflicting shocking injuries. One leg had tp bo amputated at the thigh, and the other may have to go. The employees of Messrs John Buthie and Company, with their families, to the total number of about 180. made very merry on Saturday at the beautiful laidout grounds of Mr John Duthie, senr., at Nainai, Lower Hutt; the occasion being the firm’s annual picnic. Everything possible was done to make for the enjoyment of the pleasure-seekers, the whole of the grounds, conservatories, eto.. being thrown open to them. Sports were also held, the winner of the silver challenge cup being Mr C. Turnbull. The prizes were presented to the winners by the host and head of the firm, who was very heartily cheered by his employees as they set off on their journey back to town after spending a very gladsome day in the ipleasant country surroundings. LADIES’ TAILORS. Tho oldest, beet and largest firm in Australasia. New Styles in Coats and Skirts from M 5 ss; Skirt from Ml IDs. Kodino and Co.. 76, .Wellington terrace.