HAMILTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1088, 29 March 1911, Page 17

HAMILTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

To review the undertakings of tho chamber since, its inception in .June, 1006, would be a heavy task, but a chat with Mr. Maxwell, the secretary, proves that he has a full grasp of the position, and is fully alive to the responsibilities of his duties. Mr. Howden, the president, was out of Hamilton reviewing "><' extensive drainage works now in progress <;n the Haurnki Plains. It is cafe to say that the commereial interests of (lie Waikato have not been overlooked by the chamber, aud there is every need for tho watchful care and the guiding hand in a district that is showing so much growth in the country nr. well as tho town. It is expeetod that the completion of the census returns this year will prove the increase to be 5(1 per cent., and about equally divided by the town and country. This equality is accounted for by tho closer settlement which has taken place jn recent years. The export of butter shows an increase of 57 per cent, for the last three years, and of this last year accounts lor 38 per cent.; sheep havo increased 19 per cent, last year; this in itself shows tho enormous growth of tho district. The chamber has always shown a fostering care for telephonic connections, until at tho present time practically all the country districts havo connection with the Hamilton Exchange. The erection ot private telephone wires is now receiving- every consideration. Artificial waterways have been discussed at length, and a most successful and influential conference was hold in Hamilton in December last, at which all local bodies interested wore represented. Vte hope to he ablo to congratulate tho chamber of the establishment of water carriage, which means so much to the country producer.

Messrs. A. S. Petersen and Co., grain, produce, ami seed merchants, Custom Street, Auckland, insert particulars of ] Sharpies Tubular Cream Separator iu an advertisement in tlii.i issue. The firm also notify farmers that it is now time to sow Lotus Aiigusiissimus,. which is suitahlo for all classes of land, hut particularly adapted for poor clay mid gum lands. 11 r. Wright, ladies' and gentlemen's outfitter, Olinkunc, inserts a special announcement iu this issue. Duck shooters should make a point of calling at llr. 0. T. Avery's Saddlery and Shooting Depot, Marlon, for their shot, as a lai'RO stock of all (ho fir/t-t class makes are kept. A stock of iisliing tackle by the best English makers is also kept. All, classes nf vehicles and horses may he hired at the shortest; notice, at the Gretna Livery Stables, Taihape. A special announcement in this issue gives further particulars relating to the hire of vehicles. The "Simplex" Milking Machine is the subject of a special announcement in this issue, by Messrs. Goodfellow, Ltd., Hamilton. This machine is one of the fastest and cleanest, aud will uot injure the cows. The working parts are few, and arc very easy to clean. Special quotations and all information may he had on application to the firm. The Vv'niknlo Winter Show is to be held at Hamilton from dune fi till June 8, Schedules, which may bo had on application, contain over GOO classes. The. entries close on May 2, with the secretary, Mr. A. T. Smith.' The attention of investors, sawmillers, and farmers is drawn by Messrs. Fanning and Co., land agents, Auckland, to a first-class sawmill, in pood working order, together with a splendid dairy farm, practically adjoining a railway station. Messrs. (lahagan have thoroughly remodelled their drapery warehouse at Martoll, which has been made more spacious to accommodate heavier stocks and to meet the increasing business. Correct styles, variety, and keen prices are claimed to be the points that havo contributed to make Mr. S. E. Lewis ono of the busiest mercers and outfitters in Marton. Particulars of a fust-class littlo run are advertised by Mr. T. Mandcno Jackson, land agent, Auckland. This run is situated iu limestone country, and contains 1230 acres, which is fenced into II paddocks. The firm strongly ' recommend inspection of this run. The proprietor of the 3lain Trunk Drewcry, Mr. \V. J. Kuhtzc, Taihape, inserts a special advertisement in this issue. Sparkling pale ale, in casks, or bottles, is delivered or railed lo any part of the Main Trunk line. Taihape is the biggest sheep stock salo centre oil the Main Trunk line. At sales held in tho town recently there were yarded 20,0>1 sheep. Next year it. is intended to hold weekly instead of fortnightly sales, as at present. On the Main Trunk line, 111? wagessheets of the mills average ,£3l" per mill. , Mr. F. A\. Somorville, the home furnisher, Taihape, is making special offers in linoleums. An advertisement appears in this issue giving further particulars of the sale. ! Mr. A. R. Mulinder, of tho "Post Office | and Quality Store," Marton, advertises ! hiffh-e!a;s groceries 'and ironmongery elsewhere in this issue.