STOCKTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 12 February 1938, Page 3

STOCKTON NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent]. ■»?r n Tlnrlev wife of Mr. D Mrs. D. Hariey, wi*. c ro t. Harlev of Hector, has died in bco land The late Mrs. Harley came to New Zealand with her husband lew years ago, but did not enjoy the best of health, returning to Scotland after being an inmate of the BUH Hospital for a lengthy period- T >« cvmnathv of the many friends oj Mr. will be extended to him m A general meeting of the Stockton Sick was held Sunday morning in the Stockton Hall. D. J. Rees, presided. The 1 sheet was unanimously adopted. T funds are in a healthy con i The next meeting, will take place during the month of March. Mr. c. S was again the only nominee for the position of Secretary, an 1 was declared elected. Messrs Shewan, Lambert and Morgan are the trustees for the ensuing year. ihc subscription taken up on February 4th. for one of the ex-Umon members proved to be a substantial . one, and will be- thoroughly appreciated by the recipient. Messrs Merrett and Lambert are visiting Wellington, where they wi 1 have further examinations by mePl " cal practitioners selected by the Union’s legal adviser. Mrs. M. Berdinner and family, have returned after spending an extended holiday at Mokihinui. Mrs. W. Parfitt, has returned after paying a visit to Christchurch. Mrs. J. Morgan, is spending a holiday in Christchurch. An afternoon tea was held in tne Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon. During the afternoon, a presentation was made to Amy Evans, to commemorate her leaving Stockton to attend the Nelson College. Amy Evans won a scholarship during her attendance at the Granity High School and the best of wishes will travel with her to Nelson. Mrs. H. Evans and Mrs. C. Steele, travelled to Nelson during the weekend. Masters John and Duncan McGhir, sons of Mr. and Mrs. T. McGhir, returned to Nelson on Tuesday. Miss C. Wilson, of Stockton, has been appointed to the Granity School in a temporary capacity. Mrs. M. Lavery and son, have returned to Greymouth after spending a holiday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Lavery. Mrs. H. Lavery and family, returned to Westport during the week-end after spending a short holiday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Steele. Miss I. Summers, of Huntly, is visiting her father, Mr. J. Summers, of Stockton.

The Stockton swimming pool was well patronised during the past week. Quite a number will soon be able to say: “I can swim!” / Mr. J. Fitzsimmons, has been laid up since Friday with the " ’flu.” Quite a few cases of influenza are reported in the last week or so. Miss Nancy Potter, has been spending a holiday with her grandmother. Mrs. S. Clarke. She left on return for Blackball on Wednesday. The mine worked the full five shifts last week.

Mr. W. Miller, is still confined to his bed, but is improving slowly. The Ngakawau Miners’ Union will hold a meeting on Sunday, when nominations for the official and executive positions will be dealt with.