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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 698, 24 December 1909, Page 2

PUBLIC NOTICES. WELLINGTON PROVINCIAL. INDUSY V TRIAL ASSOCIATION. REPORT OF VISIT paid on the Bth'November, 1909, to the Factory, of 'Messrs. J. A. Packer and Son, Artificial Limb, etc., Makers, 188 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington. ~ . Your Committee have pleasure in presenting this report, which, is one to further, prove the diversity of New Zealand : irijihufact'ufes. " The senior partner of the''nboverttamed firm, Mr; J. A. Paoker, has .dov.oted tho past 50 years in manufacturing artificial limbs, and has studied carefully every particular whereby'' uso and comfort may be given'to'those unfortunate enough to require avtifioial aid. -Mr. Packer is well and ably assisted by his sou, who at the time of this visit was found in the workshop',' completing an artificial. foot. ; The, firm has been in their present premises for 14, years past. Mr. Packer, sen., claims-that'the artificial '.limbs liiadO' by - his firm are, '-'in' stylo,, construction, and finißh, superior in overy way; to those imported. They hold letters patent in England, America, and the Continent of Europe for their own designs. A distinct advantage oidimed is that tho requirements for each individual patient can bo studied, and any neces-. sary alteration 'made,;'whereas tho' 1 foreign manufaoturor has not tho same opportunities; Your committee is assured that. Now Zealand doctors fully realise: that -Messrs. Packer and' Son are'able,ito : give; the .'greatest satisfaction to their patients. Exhibits 'were-sent, to the Exhibition and 'Agricultural Show held last week at Paltnerston North. There were no awards.offered in this class of. manufacture, but several orders were' secured :by " Mr. , .Packer, jun„ -.who. Ajriw in' attendance there. 'Awards (some of which carried gold and silvor'medils); were securod;by thoifirm -as under:— . Jlolbourno International- Exhibition,' 18801881. v ; __■ ;- Nelson Art and Industrial-Exhibition,-1881., N.Z. International' Exhibition, Christchurch, 1882. ' • N.Z. International Exhibition, - Wellington, 1885.' ■ ■ ' Otago-Jubilee Industrial.Exhibition, 1898. *~ . Auckland . Industrial and Miniiig : Exhibition,' 1893-1893. / ,■ i \ .. ' -; , Canterbury jubileo Industrial Exhibition, 1900-1901. • . Wellihgtou- Industrial' Exhibition," 1898-1897.' - New Plymouth Industrial Art apd Curio Exhibition, 1897. ; ; ' Tho limbs nvo made adjustable, so as to allow for. growth .and easy alteration by- the wearer, ind' this; is found' highly satisfactory .' in the case of; growing, children.. Th'o firm has many letters add photographs proving the ;satisfaotory. nature of their manufactures. - One photo . shown, was that of a complete made fop. a patient suffering : from paralysis. .The framo was so constructed as to; allow the weight-of the body, to come on rings supporting the- body under tho; : armpits,'and-it consisted of ankle . joints, knee 'joints,and hip joints. I But 'the use of this frame, the.spine. of the,patient was', left quite free from any strain., Trusses, crutches, ■ and. invalid, phairs/are also being Specially'selected .willow is used in the manufac-. ture of. limbs, and-it is cut'itf the months of" ' Juno'to-August.' The' wood .is subjected".to a steainihg-(process', in: order:-tliiit; the sap' may bo .drivehiout,'. while the process' also toughens the wood. For main joints , nsh is used. : .Tho willow s is hollowed-'-'out ' from . the patterns ta'k«nj. and the limb is made ns light as possible, \yithfliit, unduly weakening'-, .it. ' When; ..completed tho limbs: are.'given a covering of, raw hide,: which' provcs.'slronger than leather,■ 1 The llriibV allow the ' v;eiirer.; to niovo in ' a ; natural way, whereas .the, old style;- which we understand is, still : imported, necessitates stiff .walking. ' The workshop' is -fitted' up,with all tho iicocssary maohinery,. including t. lathes, ~ .turning ;machines,' band, stiws, sorew cutting lathe, emery.wheel, eto„-the whole beiiig by .a 4-h.p, electriti Motor, the current being ; supplied 1 ; from ' the ' Wellington Qity' Electrio : Light .Statioii: ■ The only articles"- in ' this ipanufncture'are. steel' and . rubberi ' Parti- ■. cuVar^attention Is'also paid,by, tho firm to. jhi- , ported'JiuibSi and I 'whore' ; necessiiry '-in- mahy.oases, improve thovsame.'.by 'the' Addition;- of , 'their o.wu 1 ■ ' ' A, BLANTON, Ct, NORTON, W. M'UY, - ■; • ;- ' -' ■; . • Committee,. ,- ..' ' ; ll.' F.' ALtE?>', Secretary, i ~~ : REIICIOUS SERVICES. ' 'dl 1 ! y PRO-CVTHEDRAL. • - - -Mulgravo-Street. •' ; CHRISTMAS.DAY.' 1 . ! " ORftER.OF. SERVICES;. "" ; l; ; H6W-. Ojinmunion,. 7, , B,..and'' : ll • o'clock. '" •. ; at 11 .o'clock, - tho ißishop ;,of Wol- - liiigton. : i pifertories in .aid-ofr'the-Hospital-Chaplaincy Fund.'- '• .■ \ ■ .CAROL-SERVICE, , ' i '" SUNDAY'AFTER CHRISTMAS.. ...Holy, Communion, 8 a.m. •Matins, 10 a.m. . . . Choral Colobration and Sermon, 11. 'Preacher,Canon'Hooper,'D.D. > :■ ' T ; ( 'EvensonK,: with..Carols,..7-; -..vn .' yV: QT. PETER'S CHURCH,''Willis' Street: ° CHRISTMAS DAY. ' . ORDER OF SERVICES i , 7la.in. .arid 8 a.m.,.Early'''Communion. ~ ' - 11 a.m., Matins. . , 12.15 p.m., Holy Communion, v • j 7 p.m.,. Evensong, witli Carols. ': v"-'- ' ST.' MICHAEI/iC KELBURNE. ■ , 8, a.m., Holy Cqmtnunion,-., ; r . - , .11 a.m., Matins and Holy; Communion. ; ' TARANAKI STREET MISSION, i 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ' . . ST. PETER'S CHURCH, 'WILLIS 'STREET. ' Sunday After Christmas. ":V "' - B'a.m.,::Holy'.Communioii. ," . 11.; a.ui.i-Matins, Litany, • and Sermon. 1 ' a p.m., Children's Service, . ;■ ■ ,; ;' 7 p.m.,-Evensong aud Sermon. . : . . ST. MICH.VEI/i" KELBURNE. ' ■ Hblyi-Com'hiuniijn. ' ' : 7 p.m., Evonsong. ' -: ■ . ' TARANAKI STREET MISSION^ ■ .11 a.m. and . 7 p.m. .. ■ " - . npilE "■ ■ • MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. ; A CHRISTMAS DAY. '. -A Joyous Service at II a.m. Preacher, MIL JAMES MOORE, Jlissioner. ' - • Subject, "Tho Moaning; of ; Christmas!" v. CAROLS. . , , SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2G/1909. • ,' Morning preacher at - U ,, a.in., REV. J. D. RLSSELL. , - ' -• • • ■ ■ Holy C'omiiiunioh, at 12. • Bvewng/preftchor, •: at • 7 and 8.15 p.m., Mis- \ sioner./" -..'v.: 7 I Subject—l.-'"Facts' of. Note about" Christmas." J 2. "The Old Wish." : " | Solo -by Madame Muelor. ; ' CAROLS. t;: -'; - ST-. , JO HN:S- C HUR.C H, ::Willis Street - ' (Presbyterian). . CHRISTMAS DAY (TO-MORROW)- ■ -. Service,'.ll.a.m.-. . ■ i h REV. DR. GIBD. V 26th— Morning 11 a.m.—"God- With' Us." ' Evening 7 p.m.—"Tho End of the Year." REV. DR. GIBB. ' . QtT.. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ° ' WELLINGTON TERRACE; " . i SERVICES;" SUNDAY,. DECEMBER 2G. .; Morning at 11. \ Evening at 7. • l: ; rPrcachor—REV. 'J. GIBSON-' SMITH. ■ 1 " Evening—"Joys that Endure." '■ .;. f QHURCII ,OF. CHRIST, Vivian Stieet SUNDAY, 2Gth DECEMBER, 1909. Worship.— 11 a.m.' . v . - Biblo; 50h001.—2.15 p.m. ; - . Gospel Service.—7 p.m."-: \ Preacher, Mr. I). M'CRACKETT. - . Subjcct, "A-Royal Visitor." , I QIIURCH OF CHRIST (Riddiford Street). TO-MORROW. "■ 11 a.m.—Worship. / .. 2.45.—8ib10 School. ..... ... 7, p.m.—Gospel Service. PREACHER: MR. C. A. WILSON , . (From Molbotirhe), '. Subject: "GOD MEETING MAN'S NEED." [ TTIHE Usual -Annual Spiritual; Retreat for * Ladies will begin' at theiCbnyent of, tho Sacred Heart,"<- Island -Bay, ■ Wellington, -v onMONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3rd,' and will end on SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY Bth. Tho Retreatants, who wish, can board at tho Convent during the week. -\ Further particalara can be had on applicaUoarU): the . V;;