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Hokitika Guardian, 21 May 1930, Page 4

Applications to trap opossums on crown lands and scenic reserves will be received by the Commisioner H of Grown Lands, sketch plan of locality to be supplied. A popular dance will be held at the Soldiers’ Hall on Thursday night, commencing at 8 o’clock. Admission, adults 2s; juveniles Is. Proceeds L\ aid of Hall funds.—Advt. / It is notified in this issue that opossum trappers licenses are now obtuin* able from the Postmasters at Hokitika or Kumara. Those desiring to trap on their own land are requested to forward with written application, full particulars of the sections, giving section number and survey block. These permits are issued by the Secretary, tv estland Acclimatisation Society. Last few days of clearance sale at Stephens Bros’ tobacconist and mercery shop. Bigger bargains than ever in men’s overcoats, cardigans etc.— Advt. Particulars, in respect to the reopening of the Soldiers’ Hall to-night; appear in our reading columns. A very interesting programme is set down for the evening’s enjoyment. All preparations for the big function were concluded this afternoon, during which many people inspected the new buildings and expressed surprise and delight at the extensive nature of the alterations, and tile very fine equipment provided. To deal with to-nights overflow a popular dance will be-.held in the hall to-morrow night , at 8 o’clock, juveniles Is; adults 2s. Several tradesmen in Christchurch have been the' victims of valueless cheques during the past few days, and in each case the cheque forms used were from a book stolen from the drapery premises of Mr A. Birch, Clyde Road, Felidalton. It is understood that several cheques (all drawn on the Commercial Bank) have been presented for payment since Saturday morning. Up to 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon all but ten of the stolen cheque forms had been accounted for by the bank. . An increase of four cases as compared with the number of infectious diseases cases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts last week were recorded during the week ended noon on Monday. The eases in were .18, as follows :—Scarlet fever, 8 ; diphtheria, 3; enteric fever, 1; tuberculosis, 2; pneumonia, 1; and erysipelas 3. There were two deaths, one each from tuberculosis and' undulant fever. From the West Coast district one case of scarlet fever and one of diphtheria were reported. That chamois are doing considerable damage to the alpine vegetation in the Arthur’s Pass National Park is stated by Mr G. D. M’llraith, manager of the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd., who recently spent a fortnight's shooting in the region. Mr M-’Uraith said that there was no doubt that deer were very numerous in the loc--1 ality, and were doing damage to the forest. From the way that country was eaten out, and from the numerous and well beaten tracks, it was evident that large bands of hinds abounded. One band of' sixteen chamois was sighted in the Jellicoe Range, but the weather was against shooting. Mr M’llraith considered that the chaomis should be eradicated as soon as possible, stating that the end of the month should be a good time to tackle them.- The first heavy fall of snow should bring them down to the lower levels. For brilliant Polish use Tan-ol for floors, furniture and linoleums. Economical to buy—easy to apply.—Advt. The penalty of success is destructive criticism. There isn’t a single weakness. in the Majestic Radio. That i> why every Majestic set is guaranteed Drop in and talk it over. Mcdeb from £SO on view at L. S. Ross’*Music Depot.-Al. Buy your Winter Underwear to-day J from McKay and Sons, corner Tancred and Weld Streets. —Advt. See our windows for display of evening dress,, robes. Just opened out at very (reasonable cost. Schroder and Co.—Advt. There’s a new loveliness and cosy : warmth in McKay and Son’s Winter ] Underwear. A complete assortment of 1 the very best quality awaits your 5 choice. McKay and Sous, corner of 1 Tancred and Wold Streets.—Advt. 1 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for influenza colds. I

The usual tournament will be held at St. Mary’s Club rooms tomorrow (Thursday) night at 8 o’clock. Admission one shilling.—Advt.

The Conservator of'Forests, (Mr S. A. C. l^arby) invites applications up to 4 p.m. on' 28th‘ May, for permits to trap opossums'-on' State Forest land. A sketch plan of proposed v cality to be supplied with application.

The “Argus” says The depth of the Grey bar at high water yesterday after r noon was loltb'2in." There was no shipping movements yesterday, and the ooats that are- waiting to sail will’jWboaliiy be here another day or twd before they are able to'rtiake the shallow V bar, alter when the spring tides will somewhat alleviate tiie impediment to shipping. 1 ■' ’

The sudden death took place at Reefton yesterday afternoon of Mr William Dunne, /storemnii ! at Messrs Harold Bros, grocers. Deceased was at work yesterday morning and appeared to be in his usual, health, until abbut lunch: time, when he took '’a bad turn and passed away at 4 p.m. Deceased was a native of Caplestown and 45 years oi age. He leaves four sisters:—Mrs E. Heffernan (Greymouth), Mrs J. Raleigh (Cobden)',; ! Mrs Barry (Melbourne, Victoria), ’ and Miss Ellen Dunne (schoolmistress at Black’s Point, Reefton). . The charges "agalH'idj. James Hassall, Phillip Stewart aniF James Heffernan were continued at’ the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth,'yesterday before Mr W. Meldrum, Hassail was charged will conducting business of a common, gaming house in premises in Albert Street, Stewart’with occupying the premises and assisting in conducting the busness of a. cbmhion gaming house, and Heffernan . alsh vHth assisting In conducting a comirion gaming house. All the charges related to May 10th. The S.M. said that’no case had been, proved against Stewhvt for occupying, but with regard to assisting/ it was. a different matter. 1 The* charge of occupying would Tie withdrawn. On the charge* of assisting‘he would give his decision on Monday,' j: ’as he -would also do with the charged against Hassall and Heffernan. ’■

In the Supreme Court, action between Smith and -Smith and ,W. Thomas Cgilvie, in’-Which'the plaintiff party applied for a- change of venue from Greyrfiouth to-Mew Plymouth, the judgment of MrJuStice Adams was read at the GreyniOUtli Court House yesterday. His Honour decided that the application shduld be granted as plaintiff wished to call witnesses residing in New Pymbuth, ana as the alleged partnership concern carried on business there. The action is "for goods sold and delivered- by- plaintiff in 1926 and 1927 to the West Coast Timber and Coal Coy. j trading at New- Plymouth, the partners In which were one Martini and the defendant. In November, 1927, plaintiff; judgment for £226 4s Tld and he states that nothing has been < plaid on the judgment. Plaintiff - olaims a declarationthat the defendant is liable for the amount of the judgment and interest or , the judgment for i that amount. Defendant denies everything.

We have now -opened up another Dig assortment: of kitchen ware. .Full range of- alU'enamelU and aluminium kitchen requirements rat lowest possible prices.—E'., Stephens,.. Proprietress.-r-r Advt. yir •' •