STOCKTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 19 May 1938, Page 11

STOCKTON NOTES

lOur Own Correspondent.] The infant son of Mr and Mrs Bennett died in the Westport HosPlt Mr J and 'mS'h. Campbell and their daughter, Jessie, returned from a visit to Oamaru during the week. •Mr Albert Goddard, who was injured in the Stockton mine on Friday, is in a rather serious condition Thmany friends of Mr Goddard wil wish him a speedy recovery to normal 1163.1 th t p a/Tv Mr W. Berry, son-in-law of Mi Goddard, paid a visit to the Westpo rt Hospital on Saturday. Ther. were many other visitors from thtownship, all anxious for the condition of the patient. Mrs J Fitzsimmons, Miss K. earroll and Mr H. Fitzsimmons were visitors to Westport on Saturday. In future, the Stockton Post lice will close on Saturday afternoons. Hitherto, the half-holiday was on Thursday, but since theinauguration of the half-day on Saturdays for the storekeepers, this advantage will apply in future to the Post Oilice staff. . Mr and Mrs H. Campbell received word on Saturday, that a relative in the person of Mr Ross, of Oamaru, had passed away since they left their home, to return to Stockton. Mr Ross was well over eighty years of age, but it was not anticipated that the’ end was so near. A few years ago, Mr Ross paid Stockton a visit, and his many friends will regret his passing Mr W. Parsonage, Inspector of Mines, paid a visit to the Stockton mine on Monday, in connection with an examination of the working place of Mr A. Goddard, who was injured on Friday last. Word came through from the Buller Hospital that Mr Goddard was very much better to-day (Monday, than he was on Saturday. It is to be hoped that when the effects of the shock clear away, he will not be long before he is fully recovered. Mr H. Stanley, an employee of the Stockton Coal Company, entered the Westport Hospital on Monday to receive treatment for an injury received while following his occupation in the mine. Mr Stanley’s friends will wish him a speedy recovery. Mr E. Berdinner is still an inmate of the Westport Hospital. Mrs Ladner, of Reefton, after spending a week’s holiday with her sister, Mrs C. Steele, left on Friday for Denniston.

A special meeting of the Stockton School Committee was held on Sunday, to decide on the appointment of a caretaker. Miss O. Bennett was the successful nominee.

The Anglican Church. Granity, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Friday evening, when the marriage took place of Joan, youngest daughter of Mr and -Mrs W. Mumm, to Edward, son of Mr and Mrs J. Blair, both of Ngakawau, the Rev. Del by officiating. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in an ivory satin frock, cut on classical lines and trimmed with a spray of orange blossom at the neck line, and with a very long train Her beautiful veil was held in place with a coronet of Mother of Pearl orange blossom buds. Both frock and veil were made by her sister, Miss Verna Mumm, of Wellington. She carried a bouquet of Lily of the Valley and white rose buds. The bride was attended by Miss Peggy Blair, as bridesmaid. Mrs Alan Strachan (sister of the bride) was matron of honour. Both were attired in apple green georgette redingotes over satin slips of the same tonings. Their head-dress consisted ol a short green tulle veil held in position by a coronet of green flowers witn silver trimmings. They wore ..silver kid shoes and carried bouquets of pink roses and chrysanthemums. The flower girl, Miss Daphne McMillan, neice of tne bridegroom, looxed very sweet in a dress m the same style as the bridesmaids, in shades of pink. She wore pink satin shoes and carried a basket of delicately-shaded blue Howers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr J. Brown as best man and Mr W. Mumm, as groomsman. As the bride was leaving the church, she was presented with a silver horseshoe by her niece, Lesley Strachan, The wedding reception was held in the Hector Hall, where the guests were received by Mrs Mumm, mother of the bride, who wore a navy blue costume with accessories to match, and relieved with a spray of autumn tinted blossoms. Mrs Blair, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy blue costume and hat. After the reception,, a dance was attended by a large gathering of friends of both families Luff’s Orchestra was in charge of the music, with Messrs Campbell and J. Merritt acting as M’s.C. During the evening songs were rendered by the bridegroom, and also by Messrs G. Blair, O’Shea, Brown and D. Harley. In a highly complimentary speech, Mr Merritt extended the best wishes of the large gathering to the bride and bridegroom, and also farewelled Mr and Mrs D. Strachan and daughter. After the reception, the bride changed into a bottle green frock touched with red, and astrachain coat, and accessories to match.

The Stockton Spanish Aid Committee held its weekly whist tournament on Tuesday night. The attendance was good. Mrs Shearer, senr., won the ladies’ prize, and Mr H. Miller the gent’s. Stockton Kiwi Hockey 'Club will have two home games in succession, commencing on Saturday. These games will be played on Saturdays in the future, due to the alteration of the half-holiday from Thursday to Saturday. Mrs J Bennett is spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs Menzies of Westport.

The District Conference of the Miners* Unions on the West Coast will take place in Westport on May 25. This Conference will be held in conjunction with the mine-owners and managers, to discuss district agreements.

Miss Margaret Keri' of Granity, will be visiting Stockton regularly in the future, in connection with her work with her dancing pupils. The mine continues to work the ten shifts per fortnight.