CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 January 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

DEATH OF CHILD RESULT OF ASPHYXIA. (“Times-Age” Special.) The police received word on Saturday afternoon that a baby had died in its cot at Carrington. The child’s name was Graham John Currie Burton, aged 54 months. It had been put to rest in the usual way and had been visited by its mother and a maid who thought the child was asleep. Later it was again visited, by its mothei who became alarmed and called her husband. The child was found to be dead and Dr. W. J. C. Wells was called in. An inquest was held at the Courthouse. Carterton, yesterday morning before the coroner, Mr E. G. Eton, evidence being given by the parents and Dr. Wells. A verdict was returned In accordance with the doctor's evidence, that the child had died as a result of asphyxia. Much sympathy is expressed with the parents in their bereavement. The funeral took place at the Clareville Cemetery today. BOWLING There was a large gathering of bowlers on the Carterton green on Saturday and' some very excellent games were witnessed. Exciting finishes were recorded in three of the games. The green was on the fiery side, which made shots very difficult to get. Afternoon tea was provided by the club, and was presided over by Mrs W. Steven to whom a. very hearty vote of thanks was accorded. The following are the results of the games played: —Smith, Lynch, A. Thompson, Riggs (s) beat McCarty, Robertson, Bain, Hughan (s), 29/14; Harris. Underhill, Tucker, Hart (s) beat Newbould, Harrington, R. Thompson, Harp (s), 21/17: Hill, Campbell, Stent (s) beat Hawker, Clark, J. G. Sievens (s), 21/17; Rayner, W. Steven, Beale (s) beat Booth, Boyne, DeLacey Us), 24/23; J. Johnston, Kilmister, W. Hart (s) beat Dudson, Matson. Chatwin (s), 22/13. Personal Items. The marriage took place 'at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Wellington, on Thursday, December 28, of Florence, second daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Sims, Hataitai, to Noel Pierce, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Albert J. Parton, of Otahuhu, well known in Carterton, where Mr Parton was inbusiness as a plumber and tinsmith. Large Trainload of Lambs. Twenty-nine waggons of lambs left the Carterton Railway Station early this morning for Ngahauranga. They were from the property of Messrs J. Johnson (Parkvale) and C. Jensen (Waihakeke). A Hot Day. The excessive heat yesterday (over 82 degrees being registered in the shade) drove large numbers of people to the rivers. The Waiohine River at the main highway bridge was well pationised by swimmers and the Carter-' ton baths were also crowded.