THE RECENT BATHING FATALITY.

Colonist, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11554, 15 February 1906, Page 2

THE RECENT BATHING FATALITY.

In some comments that have been made relative to the recent bnthing fatality an evident injustice has j been done. Mr Stewart, who dived | in 'and removed the body from the water, at once endeavored to restore animation. In reply to a question asked at the inquest, he said he had never had instruction in first aid, but that he had read the instructions given for treatment in such a case, and had acted in accordance therewith. Mr Stewart states, indeed, tbat on Dr. Andrew arriving on the scene he said, * ' You chaps are doing all ri-yht, only you are a little too fast." In this connection it may be well to state that whatever the method adopted to secure artificial repsi ration, the movements should be gentle, regularly, and perservingly .carried on at tbe rate of from ten to fifteen timeß in the minute— once in from s'x to four seconds. In the Nelson schools swimming is generally taught,and three-fourths of the boys attending the Central School can swim, although some of the boys are small, and at that school first aid is taught, the boys actually practising on one another. Atthe Girls' School, too, we understand that instruction is given. Artificial respiration should, if possible, be conducted in a warm atmosphere, and the application of heat, or vigorous friction is helpful. Recovery, however, is very rare after complete immersion for five minutes or more, but success has been met with in some cases after several hours work, though in others a medical man would be able to say that further effort was useless.

i-i.-.s. t'.r.d Classes. — A Suggestion. — At he coiKjlu-^ion ot* his evidence ;it thn inquest , resterday oa the body of Wilfred Human, vho was accidentally drowned in the rtfi'Lii on Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Andrew lrew attention tj the urgent necessity of j, lie establishment in Nelson of classes fov j instmcaoii in -first aid to thu injured. \lthough he did 'not think for orto minute tj that the life of deceased in this instance rookl have been saved, he thought first-aid „ classes should be established in the schools, ,- and lie was sure tho medical men of the i city wonld gladly assist in this direction. c Sergeant Dougan said they had these j classes in all the other principal towns in ( New Zaaland, and their usefulness had i been frequently demonstrated. The Sergeant also thought notice boards warnin" bathres of the dangerous pav<- , 0 , bathing holes should be „_, ef We] entpiaces. T»- *„.*.-eetes !a ¥«V*ni^A- 1 that th"- - _„_ Af tift*-£6roiVev promised ; .-w mMyb WouM be noted*. ' 'cc.— At a ntaeiittg of the Co^ege/ftovei.nfjrp ! yesterday,, it. whs •• 'resolved . . 'to c_£aM Dorothy Suffam ji Kcf&vk'fc Scholarship in connecfi^i \v*i'#- the Scholarship ex^ ia ina tione neid la3t December, *J; lC ffward being in consequence o£ Vn6 hiarks gained, ancf the favorab^ Mpoi . fc 0 f t i ie Examiners. iCfig-Laying Competition.— At the end of last week the Nelson competitors ftt the .egg-laying competition at Blenheim Vte're: credited v.ith the fo'ilt. wing, total af^ates. : ' -— W-. 'Hockey (bid^'A fcxS.hdrrts), .^S ; E. : ittA.osteii^Vlkii* leghorilsj, B*4; F-.Pli.mm' ii (niinrttcft.s), 79.0*; E. Newport .(sUVer Wvan- i 7 dottes, 677 '; W. HoclceV \bh.iik 6vpW£."(W<j).. i i 561. CricWe.r-.Tfei contest between, the Ath- ', letYfi Bnd Nelson Clubs, , for ihe Senior Cup • was finished last evening, and resulted in a: win for. .the former .by .an innings and 41 I j runs. The compile scpre-s fpr i|_ej|tt.*.tch' : i were r—Athlelips 196.(GhisfeftH;{K» Kiiapp ■ ;j-14, IVlv'f^k iKMiV.Eplson, iSC (Eowler 14, ; *: HaaS'c ii, Livick, 1-1,; Neale 10),' and 69 it (Louisson 27, Livick 13, Crawford 10). : Por the Athletics, Knapp, Bird, Chisholm, Butler and Crawford tfividocl-the bowling, while for ixelson, Neale, HansS'and LouisSOTk tyere the only bowlers to secnre wick ets. Nelson batted three short in the second innings. The fielding of the Nelson men was good nil through. Accountant Students' Society. — The monthly meeting of the Accountant Students' Society was held last evening in the Chamber o. Commerce. Mr MUner delivered an luldvesf* Oii " Fairflisll, oral and .written, in Sblatitm ta commercial Life." Tilt, speaker referred to the early j.rdVrai of the now called English language, and also the attention given to this department in tlie education departments of the States, The Mosley Commission was Also touched upon, and ct.irtrl-6i. eii'th's. slang, etc, were explalited-. Witli the humorous items "rhl l o\Vr_ into tlife. acidtess. arid the speaker';., wide range of subjects, members fold a highly instructive arid iiiteraiiing evening, Mr MagUinily. in moving a vote ; of thanks, po.n'ed jdiii li'ow applicable the ' subjecit .^s .'to Btnttehts, and stated it was a ' pity if.ai; the whole staff of the Education Board was not present. Mr Glasgow, in seconding the motion, pointed out how highly enjoyable the lecture was and had great pleasure in doing so. The motion having been carried with applause, Mr Milner replied. Motueka Licencing Coibhlfttee. — We underataftd. that Mr W. N. f Fratiki^n, who is at present a mooii ber oi the Motueka Licensing Committee, intends to seek re-election at the poll to be taken on the 13th March. The Harmonic Society.— The members of this Society will resume their ordinary practices, commencing this evening, when Mendelssohn's "Walpurgis Night" will be taken up. The Society will welcome additional voices, especially tenoi'a and bases. H Battery Art Union. — Owing to all the butts not yet being returned the H BattOry art union could not be drawn as advertised on Tuosday. Holders of butts of sold Tickets are requested to "return thettl to Aiessrs : Osboi-ne iand Cooke, the Secretaries, at once, as till all are in hand the drawing cannot be niade. Meeting at Tadmor.— On Saturday evening next a meeting of residents of Tadmor and surrounding districts will be held at the Tadmor Hall to urge upon the Government to run trains over tho new section to Tadmor. A large and representative gathering of settlers is expected . Physical Culture Lectures. — It will be seen by advertisement that Dr Greenwood, Medical Superintendent of Christchurch Consumptive Sanatorium, and Mr F. A. Hornibrook, a pupil of Sandow and Sandow medallist, will lecture on the above named subject at the Druids' Hall next Monday evoning at 8 o'clock. The leoture will be illustrated with limelight lantern pictures. The admission will be by silver coin. On Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, a lecture for ladies only will be given, when the admission will be free. Ths subject is of the highest importancs to each mdi vidual as affecting health, and there should be a large attendance at the lectures. Big Price for New Carnation. — Mr Eichard Witlerstaeler, of Cincinnati, has sold a carnation wliich he has pi-oduced and named " Aristocrat," to the Chicago Carnation Association for £'8000. It has a deep, rich pink color, and is a cross between the Lawson carnation, for which Mr Thomas W. Lawson once paid £COOO, and a carnation named Inquirer. I Annual Earn Fair.— Messrs Bisley Bros and Co. notify clients and others that all sheep, cattle and ram pens are now being allotted and those requiring space must apply early as entries are very heavy and are expected to exceed those of all previous years. The date is fixed for Faiday 23rd, commencing at 10 a.m. . 543 Every farmer knows ihat the MoCormick is the binder to buy. — Morrow, Bassett and Co., Chrlstohuroh. Choice new autumn and winter miterials now opening up. Place your Easter orders early witb Harford and Daly, tailors. Tyree's Buildings, Trafalgar street, over Huffam's. The summer make of -" VICTORY " BUTTER is unsurpassed for quality and flavor, best and sweetest on the market. Sold by leading Grocers. Mb G been wood, dentist, New Surgery, opposite M, M. Webster, Trafalgar-street. Collingwood, January 16tb,'17tb, and 18th Motueka, in Maroh. A Statement Verified.— Mr Lock, the well known Universal Provider aad Complete House Furnisher, hes frequently made statements through the Press tbat he holds the largest and most up-to-date stock of Furniture and Furnishings in Nelson. So, on the advice o . Mrs Mumbles, a visit was paid by Mrs Dooley to the^ great Emporium (where so many happy tomes bave b.eeo furnished). On ber return, she Baid _ " Lor' bless yer, it's a wonderful show, and j wuz astonished whan I see all the splendid stock on the ground fbor; but, oh, orikey 1 when I went to the show room upstairs and bobeld tbe vast array of lovelj goods, I wuz so amazed that you could h»ve knooked me down with a club." It's no wonder ' that uearly everyone furnishes at Look's, when the seleotion is the best, the prices the lowest, and the terms the easiest; The Timpbbatobb.— At hree .alo 3k this morning the thermometer*; > tfaid.. this office cegistered'sl degrees. ; flThorpe Stockyards.— On Wednesday, next, at 1 p.m., Messrs Eisley Bros and Co. conduct a special sheep and cattle sale, early entries of which are invited, for which the firm make no charge for advertising whether the entries be sold or unsold. 515 On Saturday next, at 10. "0, Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. sell at their city yards, damaged wire, paint, sheep-dip, vehicles, merchandise, clothing, etc. ; at 12 uoon, 20 water coio.s, including seascapes and landscapes; Wednesday next, at 1 p.m., at Thorpe Stockyards, all classes of sheep and young cattle; Friday 23rd, at 10 a.m., special stock sale at the Richmond Stockyards, including sheep and lambs, store cattle, pigs, horses, etc. ; at I o'clock, Annual Ram Fair, for which the entries are very large, including local and oucside bred rams from the leading breeders in the colony.