Distressing Fatility. — Arthur George Couling, eldest son of Mr Geo. Couling, was struck on the side of the head by the ball while playing cricket on Wednesday last. He did not mention the incident to anyone, but feeling unwell dropped work and went home yesterday forenoon. Medical assistance was obtained but the youth expired at 11.30 last night. Deceased was a popular young fellow and highly respected. Great sympathy will be felt for his bereaved parents. -Southland Times, 2/11/1900.
Notes by Slip
It is with regret I have to record a death in Invercargill from the result of an accident in the cricket field. While playing on October 31 for the Northern Star against the Athletic Club, Arthur George Couling, who was wicket-keeper for his side, was struck by the ball on the left temple. The blow knocked him down, but he rose and continued playing till the completion of the match, and went home. He did not complain of the effects of the blow till late in the night, when he told his brother of what had occurred. He went to work as usual next morning, but returned before noon feeling unwell, and medical assistance was summoned. Paralysis set in, and at 11.30 at night he passed away after four hours' unconsciousness. -Otago Witness, 7/11/1900.
Durham St Cemetery, Invercargill.
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