STOCKTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 3 June 1937, Page 7

STOCKTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). The Stockton Co-operative picture Company held the usual community sing on Tuesday night, before a good audience. Mrs. F. Jenkins again presided at the piano, M l '- J- Laveiy presided over the singers, and Mr. H. Evans led the singing. Miss 01-ve Bennett sang “A Beautiful Lady in Blue,” Miss J. Campbell, a Maori rong; Miss P. Shearer, “My Dreams all Remind me of You”; Mr. R. Wiskers, “A Lonesome Boy’s Rosary, ’ and Mr. H. Evafi's, “Ni’rvanna.” Mouth organ solos were contributed by Messrs J. Lavery and T. CampbellBetty Bennett, has arrived home from the Buller Hospital after a prolonged stay in that institution. Stockton Women’s Institute, will be holding’-a dance, in the Stockton Ha'l to commemorate the third anniversary of the organisation on June _ lltn. There will be waltzing competitions, etc., and a very pleasant evening is anticipated. Miss N. Morganty, teacher at the Cape Foulwind School, was a visitor to the township on Sunday Mrs. J. Roach, of Westport, paid a visit to her grandparents in the township on Sunday. The Granity Plunket Society’s ball on Friday, was a great success. Quite a large number from Stockton attended' and had a splendid evening. The function was very well patronised and, from a -financial point of view, the committee of the Society is very well pleased with the results. Although a resident of Millerton, t'he late Mr. “Sandy” Burt will be missed by the 'Stockton publie. Of a genial disposition he was at oil times ready to lend assistance to any social function and very seldom could he be per. suaded to aceppt any monetary recompense. For his father and all the relatives, heartfelt sympathy is felt in their very sad trial. The Stockton Mino worked four days last week and, according to reports, will work all this week. The rugby match arranged for Sat. ton, did not take place, due to the fatal accident to the lat P Mr. Burt, of Millerton. A keen game was anticipated,- as Rangers had beaten Tiroroa the week previous. By t|ie tim e the next Stockton fixture is played, the team will bo strengthened in the forward line, as several men of a heavy calibre will be' in the team. The Stoekton Kiwi Hockey team visited Westport last Thursday t 0 try conclusion with Westport Ramblers, last year’s town champions. • In'the first half, Ramblers were three goals up. Stockton, in the second half, held their opponents to- a score o f one additional goal. Con. sidering that Stockton is a young team, to be beaten by four goals by the Westport champions, is no 'disgrace. Stockton is greatly handicapped by not having a suitable .field to play on. However, with continuous practice, t’he team should improv e consid. erablv.

Mrs. L. Clarke of Westport, paid, a visit to relatives in Stockton during the week-end. Mr. “Scotty” Martin, who has been on th e nick list for some weeks, has Sq far recovered as to be fit for work aga ; n. Mr. and Mrs. C. Roberts -and thendaughter, Joan, have returned' from Uhristchurch, where Mr. Roberts had been undergoing treatment in the Christchurch Hospital.

Mrs. A. Harris and children, return, ed from Ngakawau on Tuesday, where they' had been spending- a short holiday. Miss Marion 'Stack, has left Stoekton tg spend a holiday in Christchurch. Mr. David' Lambert, is still at I-lan-mer Springs receiving treatment necessitated by his accident received in the Stoekton Mine some months ago. The employees of the Westport Stoekton Coal' Company, Limited, received their wages for Coronation Day. It was agreed to contribute 10 per cent of the day’s wage to the Children’s Health Camp Scheme- but, as this was not apparent to the Manager, it was not taken off in the office. This will be done when making up the forthcoming pay. The companies are- to contribute a like sura, so that t'he scheme will benefit from both the mine owners and the employees. The Stoekton Pictur c Company Is providing the publie w.th some worthwhile screenings, and, since the discontinuance of the [Millerton talkies, the houses al (Stockton have consider, ably inerea-ed. With a conceited effort by tlhe Picture Committee the con. eern should soon get over the trying times experienced as a result of the previous years of depression. Next Saturday, “Anthony Adverse” will be screened and, as this is a rather pleasing film, a good atten'diince should eventuate.

The National Secretary of the United Mine Workers, will be in the Buller district on Saturday, June 12th., to put forward the case for the formation of District Councils of the New Zealand Federation of Labour. There will also be meetings with the various branch unions and also a meeting with the employee-' of the Cascade. Mine.

During Mr. McLagan’s visit,, all Unions must be represented to ensure the utmost support for the idea of building up the strongest possible in. du--trial organisation. Organisations are as strong as the rank and fil e care to make them. Nominations are being called for the following positions of the United Mine Workers: National National Secretary, Delegate to Australia. Each branch is entitled to make one nomination for each .position. Nominations flhould be forwarded to Mr J. Glover. Box '5OO, Wellington', and must Teach him not later than Saturday, 31st. July.

After a very wet week-end the weather is again on the sunny s : de and we are hoping for similar conditions as existed for the whole of last week.