STOCKTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 14 March 1935, Page 7

STOCKTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) At the Rugby Club, meeting, it was decided to make a presentation to the late Secretary, Mr. W. Battershall, who had looked after the affairs of the Club very attentively, and, as a token of esteem, a dance will be held on the first idle Monday. Admission will be Gent’s 1/-, Ladies a plate. The presentation will take place during the evening. Mr. Alf Moreton, of Millerton, has been engaged to play the piano. During the discussion on the number of teams to be run by Millerton and Stockton, the information was tendered that Millerton would be running a senior and a junior team, but no third I team. The motion to run a third grade team in Stockton for the ensuing year was defeated by the casting vote of the' chairman. The question of restricting the membership to the resi- ( dents of Stockton, will receive some further consideration. Tn fact, there will be some outside talent forthcoming for this years’ games.

A pigeon race took place on March 2nd from Nelson. Quite a large number of entries from Millerton and Stockton of -young birds for this race promised to make things very interesting. However, more than the ordinary number of “non-returns” had to be recorded this year, and it does appear that Glenhope and its environs favour mak ing thing difficult for the young birds, particularly. The placings in the race were: Mr. Taylor, Millerton, Ist: Mr. “Baldy” Millar, 2nd; Mr. Taylor. 3rd; Mr. W. White 4th; Mr. L. Clarke, Stockton sth; Mr. A. Harris 6th; and Mr. C. Steele 7th.

The Women’s Institute held their fortnightly meeting on March 6th, at the Public Library.

A meeting of the Ngakawau Miners’ Union was held at the Stockton Hall on Sunday last, Mr. F. Connew presiding. Mr J. Longmuir, of Denniston, was in attendance as National Delegate. The report given by Comrade Longmuir, re the restoration of the ten per cent, cut, and a conference on the agreements proves that the coalowner< do not intend to follow the lead of other employers of labour and restore some of the cuts. As far as agreement conferences are concerned, these can be held in abeyance for at least another six months. The decision to accept the national council’s recommendation to go into the questions in six months’ time was narrowly carried by six vote*. It does seem as though the plans are for the employers’ secretary to take a trip abroad, after fixing up the Seamen’s and Watersiders’ agreements and, as it were, snap their fingers at the miners’ organisations. There was a time—but! Comrade Longmuir dealt with the deputations with the Minister of Ujnemployment and, various others while in Wellington. In the final analysis the miners conditions show no immediate sign of improvement. The “silver lining to the dark clouds” is still obscured by an over-de v e 1 o p e d industry.

A meeting of the Medical Asoseia tion was held on Sunday, in the Hector Hall, Mr. R. McKenna, presiding. There were several matters of importance be fore the meeting, but, owing to the meagre attendance, it was deemed advisable to discuss same at a futur” meeting. The sick levy was taken off as from last pay. The Stockton Cricket team met St. Camice’s on Sunday, in beautiful weather. Tn the first innings. St. Can ice knocked up 68, while Stockton seor ed 61. Tn the second innings fn>, Stockton, E. Smith almost reached the century with a w'ell deserved 92. The individual scores are as follows: STOCKTON. S. Lowry, b T. Phipps 15 W. Shearer, b J. Wheatley 1 H. Fox, b J. Wheatley 2 E. Smith, b J. Mason .* 29. H. Campbell, b T. Phipps 0 | N. Berry, b T. Phipps 4 • H. Fitzsimmons, b T. Phipps 1 1 C. Austin, c Phipps, b T. Phipps 0 N. Morgan, b J. Mason 1 Joe. Morgan, b J; Mason I John Morgan, not out I Extras G Total 61 ST. CANICE. Wheatley, std. Shearer, b G. Smith 13 Phipps, c John Morgan, b R. Morgan 0 I Nottle, e S. Lowry, b S. Lowry 1 | McElwee, cS. Smith, bN. Morgan 3 I Mason, cJ. Morgan, bE. Smith .. 16 I Higgins, b N. Morgan 10 l Strachan, hit wicket, bE. Smith . . 0 | Harden, e Campbell, bE. Smith .. 14 i Rose, c Campbell, b N. Morgan .... 1 ’ Dent, not out P Gillovic, b N. Morgan 0 Extras 1

Total 68 STOCKTON—2nd Innings. E. Smith, run out, b Harding .... 92 W. Shearer, b Wheatley 0 H. Fox, c Gillovic, b Wheatley .. 0 S Lowry, b Mason 0 N. Campbell, b McElwee 0 W. Berry, e Harden, b Phipps .... 1 N. Fitzsimmons, c and b Strachan 2 E. Austin, run out 12 N. Morgan, std. Wheatley 1 John Morgan, c Mason, b Dent . . 0 Joe Morgan, not out o Byes Hi Wides 1 i Total 120 Just as the last Stockton wicket fell time was up. St. Canice won the game on the first innings. The cricket “Derby” will take place on the Stockton Domain on Sunday, when the Hector eleven will pay Stockton a visit. Weather being favourable, a good battle Vill be witnessed. It is some time now since a match between these elevens took place, so the event is being looked forward to with keen anticipation. It is my sad duty to report the death of Mrs. J. Watson, of the Granity Hotel. The late Mrs. Watson had been ailing for some time, and had been to Christchurch some months ago for treatment. Mrs. Watson was a Miss Archer prior to her marriage and was at one time the postmistress at Ngakawau. Mrs. Dr. Simpson of Ngakawau is a sister-in-law. The sympathy of the district will be extended to the relatives in their bereavement. The late Mrs. Watson passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The Picture Co. held their usual euchre and Dance on Tuesday, with a fair gathering present. The mine resumed operations on Monday.

The tennis tournament, held on Sunday, was won by Mr. W. Hinde. It was quite interesting to see one of the junior players reach the final in the person of Andy Geddes—a school boy. There are many signs of improvement

in the play of the members, and the game is proving a continued attraction for both sexes.