FARM & COMMERCIAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2246, 4 September 1914, Page 8

FARM & COMMERCIAL.

FRUITGROWERS

THEIR ANNUAL CONFERENCE. . The annual conference of the Now 'Zealand Fruitgrowers' Federation was held in Wellington on Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. v R. V. Hudson presided. , -"-The"following resolutions were.made: "That the Government be urged to place greater facilities under the control of tho orchard branch of tho Agricultural Department for the prosecuting of experimental research in fruitgrowing." ■; ■■;•■ "That the Government enact a copyright law for new, varieties of fruit, vegand flowers." ".. -. "That the.Government be asked, to introduce legislation ■to overcome the extremely /unsatisfactory conditions in connection' with booking [ space for the overseas shipping ■of fruit." ;"That-the Government be asked to plant trees suitable for fruit cases, on i-waste. lands in tho fruit districts." .., J' "That tlie Government be- asked to' carry all timber ;for fruit cases at half white pino. timber rates, and that the free railage.for 100 miles be abolished throughout the Dominion." "That the Government prohibit the use of second-hand, cases for.the carrying of fruit." ... 'That where a municipal market is established, the Government, compel all auctioneers selling fish, fruit, nnd vegetables to' sell in.that market."

/'That -the through booking scliemo bo .supported." ; . "That ; tho. Government be asked to continue its guaranteo of Id./per lb. 011 airexperimental shipments of fruit.' • '."That" the planting of black' poplar, and other timbers suitable for., fruit cases be. taken in hand; by the ■ Government."

"That the-' Government should be asked to appoint freight commissioners who shall govern'freights." , •: • ."That; tKe' Minister..should be asked tosubmit to.' Parliament ■ the Orchard aid. Garden-Diseases. Act." -

: Officers for. the year were elected' 33 follo\v':—President-,• Mr. ■ A.' M. : : Robertson'; vice-president, .Mr;. J: Lotighton; secretary; and . treasurer,'. Mr. J. R.' H. Archer; 'executive', Messrs. -A. P; '[All-, port/ '- J'. Illingworth,'. S'.' Martcll, M. Fosella, and H. L. Beacroft. Itespestiiig the question of organisation, it was decided: "That the various bodies of fruit-growers should ..allow, tho net proceeds of the sal© of fruit from the Panama Exposition ,to ,be handed over to the fluids of' tlie Federation for. tho . purposes ofi ..'organisation: throughout New Zealand.'_ ■ That tho various delegates on arriving Home ehould immediately call a meeting', to see what funds-can at once be collected towards employing :), canvasser .to go through: New Zealand; to bring in "all the growers.who are not now affiliated with this association, the, fee recommended to-be 2s.' 6d., arid the Federation- seoretary to at. once write to all the associations that ..this • meeting of fruitgrowers at- the ccnfprence recognise,that federation, is absolutely necessary for tlfe 1 - growers 'of-'New. Zealand That tlie:executive of all local associa-

;ions should'make a.special effort to ob-

tain financial assistance''.from-all incm;bere-'. and \growers. ■and • that the .Government' should be asked to subsidise any funds raised, £1 or -21." The conference concluded its business and to-day- a deputation will on tho Prime Minister (the Hon. W. F. Massey) to place sertain. questions .beforo him. , ,

Tha New Zealand Dairy -Association) litd., has just distributed £20,380 ,13s. sd. covering the shareholders' bonus ,npn the past season's supply,..payment of dividendiijfand - July' sxipply,of butterfat. .The; similar payments which wore mad® :at this time-last year totalled £11,608 2s.- 6di, figures for the 'present year showing an increase of £8778 10s. lid; v . . . :. . ■

Seed merchants in Palmerston North report groat activity in seed wheats, but,-say that .inquiry, for potato seed is only normal. They consider that' ■the", expectations of a great demand for potatoes next. harvest are justified.— Palmerston 'North correspondent.

Ever considered the advisability of. installing a water-wheel on your property? .There's a lot: of power running to waste in that swift; to drive all your This is. a good sound proposition—means money to you. Write for particulars. A. .J.'- Parton, Sheet Metal and. Plumbing Works, Carterton.—AdrtA.

The "Omega" Milking Machine has no Rubber Tubing at all: ; It-took-first prize at'the Royal Agricultural Show in Eng. land against all-comers. -Beat them on all points. We are agents, and can supply a few, plants this . season; We also supply you> a Separator and . buy -your cream. Fnr. further, particulars write Wanganui Freph Food and Ice Co., Guy'toa Street.— l Adyt. ,

; /:: COMMERCIAL ITEMS v: ; ]■:- '■ 'i INVESTMENT SHARES. ; ■' ■ There were4k> transactions in invastment sliaics yesterday. The quotations were as • ' •' „ „ Buyers. S«Iler». £e.i. , ■ £ fl.d. National Bank .» i 11 0 :- • Taupiri ;...,... 1 0 » ■ -:. Wcstport-Stocktop '. •■•• 0 2 6 — Golden Bay Cement.:..-....; ~:.- ■ 1J 0 Ward and Oo : - — 5!l °

' COMPANIES," EEGIBTEEED. In the list of' companies■• registered pub; lished in this week's "Mercantile Gazette, the followurg appear:— ,-; ~. ' ... Otaraaeta Lands Ltd. Registered, August 28' Office: 14 Panama." StTect, Wellington. Capital: £20,000 divided■ into' 40,0000 shares of 10s. Subscribers: T.S., Weston,, 50; J. T ' Horn, 3900; O. B. Buxton, 3900; R. •0. Eenner, 1000; T. IV. Snow, 25C0;:J. 0. Brown, 600; M. H. Buxton, 50; E. L.-MjUcn,'so; B. S. Horn, 50; J. 0. BidweU,JOOOjJI. M. Findlay, 1000; P. 0.. Corliss, 1QC0; W. H. Didsbury, 500;>W. A. Dee, 4000; E. A.Dce, 4000; A. L Allport, 4000; A. V. AUport,-4000;, A. 8 Bias, 950; S. M. Hobbs, 50; J. H. Jones, 4000; W. : A. Yeitch, 500. Objects: To'adopt an agreement : dated 1 August 27,. 1914,- between ,T; T. Horn, W. A. Doe, and E. A. Dee and others, of the one part, and E. F. Smith as trustee for the company; to' purchase, lease, ' exchange, and • deal m lands; to distribute its property among its members, etc. ' Komiti Fruit Lauds - Development Ltd. Registered August- 28. Office: 14 Panama StTeot, Wellington. Capital: £16,000 divided into 40.C00 shares of Bs. each. Subscribers: T S. Westerns 50; J. T. Horn, 3900; 0. B. Boxton, 3900; E. o. ' Esnner, 1CC0; J. 0. Brown, 500; 11. H. Buxton, 50; E. L. Millcn, 50; E. S. Horn, 50; J.- C. Bidwell, 4000; D. M. I'indlay, 1000: P. 0. Corliss. 1C00; W. H. Didsbury, 500;-W. A. Dec, 4C00; E. A. Dee, 4000; A., P. Allport, 4000;. A.'V. .Allport, JXtOO; T. W. Snmv, 2500; A. S.-Biss, 950;;5. ,ll. ; HobbSi 50; J. H. Jones, 40C0; W. A. Veitch, SCO. Objects: To adopt an, agreement dated August 27,: 1914, between J. T, Horn, O. B. Buxton, and others of first, S' art, and J. T. Horn of second part, ana !. H. A. Bcnai as trustee of the Com-, pany; to purchase and deal in lands, to distribute any property of the company among it 6 members, etc. Eoss Goldflelds Eeconsteucted, Ltd. Eegistered August 28."' , Capital: £60,000 divided into 80,000 shares of £1 each. Subscribers: G. F. Davis, 100; H. M. Smith, 100; T. S. Culling, 100; W. E. Wilson, 1C0; W. Brown, 1; R. E, Clappon, 1; H. D. Vickcry, 1. Objects: To adopt an agreement dated August 14, 1914, between the Eose Goldfields Reconstructed. Ltd., and the liquidators thereof and a trustee of this company. Samuels and Taylor, Ltd. .Eegistered as a private company August 28. Office: Bethune's Buildings, Old Customhouse Street, Wellington. Capital: £2000 divided into 2000 shares of £1 each. Subscribers: Wellington—J. D. Avery, 500; A. Samuels, 750; H. Taylor, 750. Objects: To carry ou business more particularly for the • talcof manufactured clothing and generally to import, indent, and otherwise deal in clothing, apparel, etc. Pahi Fruit Lands, Ltd. Eegistered August 28. Office: 14 Panama Street, Wellington. Capital: £4000 divided into 40,000 shares of 2s. each. Subscribers: T. S. Weston,' 50; J. T. Horn, 3900; C. B. Buxton, 3900; E. 0. Eenner, 1000; T. W. Snow, 2500; ,T. C. Brown, 500; M. H. Buxton. 50; E. L. . Millcn, 50; E, S. Horn. 50; ,T. C. Bidwell, 4000: D. M. Findlay, 1000; P. C. Corliss, 10GO: W. H. Didsbury, 500; W. A. Deo, 40C0; E. A. Dee, 4000; A. P. Allport, 4000; A. V, Allport, WOO; A, S, Bias, 950; a, M, Sabbs,

50; J. 11. Jones, 4000; W. A. Yeiteh, 600. Objects: To accept the. option dated August 27, 1914, given by 0. I). Buxton to Robert Wylio as trustee for the company of the lease of land when registered known as Koniiti No. 18., and to purchase, leaee, oxchangc, etc., any real and personal estate, property, etc., and distribute its property among its members. Customs duty collected at the port of Wellington yesterday amounted to £1934 9s. WHEAT .MARKET. By Telegraph—Frees Association—Copyright ■ London, September 2. Wheat is firm, and buyers are very firm, 465. was bid. AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. (Rec. September 3, 10.35 p.m.) Sydney, September 3. Wheat, old, 4b. Bia. to 4s. 9d.; new, 4s. 3d. to 4s. 4d.r flour, £10 10s. per ton; oats, Algerian feed 2s. lOd. to 3e., milling *>. to 3s. 3d.: Tasmonian, 3s. 2d. to is. 3d.; barley, English is., Capo feed 2si lCd.i maize, 3s. 9d. to 3s. lOd.; bran, £5' 10s.; pollard. £5 155.; potatoes, Tas'maniaji £6; onions, "Viotorian £12, pieklers £2 15s. to £3; butter, selected :il2s., seconds 100s. to 1045.; cheese, BJd.; bacon, 9d. to 9Jd.. . • • ■ • Adelaide, September 3. • Wheat, 4s. 6d.; Hour, £10.; bran and pollard, Is. 4d. to' 16.: sd. : [' '■ COPPER STATISTICS. London, September 2. On July 31 the supplies were .43,310 tone, ; deliveries 42,969 tone; stocks, 12,314 tons; afloat, 3000 tone, and visible supply 33,612 tons. Oa August 31 the supplies were 26,623 tons; deliveries, 25,429 tons; stocks, 23,108 tons; afloat, 4000 tons, and the visible supply 34,806 tons. OFFICIAL PRICES. The official prices are as follow;— Oopper on spot, £59 10s. per ton; thrco months' £60 10s., these being the August averages. Electrolytic, £62 25. 6d. ■ ■ -TIN STATISTICS. London, September 2. The stock totals 16,423 tons, on spot 3835 tone,, afloat 3460 tons; deliveries, 1067 tone. LEAD. The price of lead is now £29 2s. 6d, per ton.- -, ' ' . 1 . SPELTER. Spelter is quoted at £29 per ton. ; MINING NEWS , WELLINGTON: SHARE MARKET. 11l the mining market yesterday a 6ale of Talismans at; 265. 9d. was recorded. Tho quotations were as follow:— Buyers. - Bellars. £a. d, - £e. d. »Murrav Creek • — 0 17 0 Rooi .: 0 10 0 14 Swastika .' —. .0.3 6 Waihi :..;.......'....'.;... .— .'•;. 19 6 Grand Junction ;...;..'. 0 19 6 10 3 •ltis. paid. Auckland, September 3. Sales:— Talisman, £1 7s. Grand Junction, £1. ' ■ Waihi, £1 9s". . ' -STOCK EXCHANGE. "' ' 'By Telesraph.—Press Association.) Dunedin, September 3. Tho share market was quiet, but a little firmer to-day.. Buyers of Talismans advanced to £1 7s. 3d,',, sellers asking 3d: more. Two sales of! ; Wdihis were effected at £1 9s. 6d., and'business was reported at £1 9s. 3d., at which price further lots were in demand, with no sellers under £1 ?s. Bd. Junctions firmed to £1 and £1 os. 3d., without business. 'ROSS GOLDFIELBS. The following telegram has been received by the secretary of the Ross. Goldfields mine from-the mine superintendent at Moss:—"2foz. 6dwt. of gold from COO trucks; commenced blocking at No. 7 Level on Tuesday.". .