SHOCKING ACCIDENT.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10149, 20 December 1910, Page 5

SHOCKING ACCIDENT.

AT WAIRARAPA BACON FACTORY. MR HUGH WILSON RILLED. (Our Special Correspondent). Jhe town of Carterton was plunged into gloom this (Monday) afternoon, when the sad news was circulated that Mr Hugh Wilson, proprietor of the Wairarapa Bacon Factory, had met with a frightful accident, resulting in the loss of his right arm, and his subsequent death. It appears that Mr Wilson was ad justing the belt, which was driving a grinding stone, when his arm was drawn against the pulley and completely severed just helowjhe shoulder.

Assistance was soon available, and medical aid speedily in attendance, everything being done to relieve the sufferer, but Mr Wilson expired from shock about an hour later, just as he was being conveyed to his private residence. The late Mr Hugh Wilton, who was a native of Glasgow, was about 55 years of age, and a highly respected citizen. He came to the district a few years ago as manager for the Wairarapa Bacon Company; Ltd., and after holding the position for some time, leased the premises and plant from the Company, and built up a fine connection. In July the plant and premises were put up for sale, and purchased by the lessee, Mr Wilson, -vho had extensive alterations made. The late Mr Wilson had a very long connection with the bacon industry, and was regarded as one of the best bacon curers in the Dominion. He was associated with the establishing of the first bacon company in Wellington in 1885, which was known a3 Bruce and Wilson. He was the first professional man to establish the trade in New Zealand, and has won something like 135 awards of first quality for bacon and ham curing. Mr Wilson was very up-to-date in his factory methods, and was a great-believer m having animals Government inspected before being prepared for human consumption. * Although Miv.Wilson was keen Jn promoting the welfare "of ness, and the industry in particular, he devoted a little of his time ic public work, and was identified with the School Committee, and was a Borough Councillor at the time of his death. He leavei a widow and familyl whe. have the deepest the community in their lo9s'SndeT such sad circumstances.