The Daily Telegraph. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1883.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3720, 18 June 1883, Page 2

The Daily Telegraph. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1883.

A repoet of an adjourned meeting of the shareholders in tho Froaon Meat Export Company, published in the Australasian of June 2, shows that there is much yet to be learned before frozen meat can be placed in the same category as other exports. Although shipments have been made since 1881, the absolute certainty of placing the meat in the London market in first-class condition has, it would seem, yet to be discovered. The operations of the Australian Company have not been profitable to the shareholders. Somo of its sliipments havo sold avcll, while others have not been financial successes. The company's works Avere at Maribyrnong, and the failure of some of tho cargoes avis attributed to the time that elapsed between the departure of the meat from tho freezing establishment and its reception in the hold of the vessel. The company has noAv had to erect new works nearer the port, and appeal for support to the graziers of tl)0 colony. AVhcn it Avas first proposed to start s, m,oafc freezing company at Napier, we Avarned sheepfarmers that the industry was hardly out of the experimental stage, and that there Avas plently of time for them to gather information from the experience of others. The great drawback to the successful establishment of the trade hero is of course tho harbor, but them is much that as yet Aye knoAV nothing in connection Avith the details of the industry. Nearly evpry shipment that leaves either Australia or New Zealand adds to the general knoAvledge of the sub.» ject, and tho more that is known about it increases the feeling that there is no need for any hurry. The Lyttelton Times of a recent date reports that in May, 1882, the failure of a great portion of their cargo by the Protos from mildeAV caused the Australian Frozen Meat Company to keep a sharp watch on every portion of the process at their end. The company were loading tho Cusco at the time, and had 10,000 carcases ready at the works. "A man stationed on board the steamer to watch every oarcase as it came forward reported that many Avere covered with black mildeAV. Thereupon the carcases at the works wero examined, and 5000 of the whole number were discovered to be affected. Microscopic science Avas set to Avork at the seat of the evil thus discovered, with the result that those interested in meat-freezing became better acquainted with the properties of the fungus, which is the great danger to be guarded against in refrigeration. The freezing chamber of the Australasian Company was found te be a prey to dry rot, and to bo saturated AA'ith tho germs of the fungus. At this juncture, the manager of the Fresh Food and Ice Company, of Sydney, contributed a valuable experience to the general knowledge of the subject. It Avas that, whenever the temperature o£ tho freezing room is allowed to rise over the freezing point, there is a tendency to mildew front that cause. By using brick for the walls of the freezing room, and keeping tho temperature evenly and rigidly doAvn below tho freezing point, the Australian Meat Freezing Companies have, from that time, kept their meat free from mildeAV." This fact speaks for itself, and shows that avo must feel our way gradually to the goal at Avhich the Australasian colonies aro aiming. There is nothing Avhatevsr tp be gained by entering into the business before tire trado is placed on a sure basis. At Melbourne, Sydney, Canterbury, and Otago, so much capital has been invested in tho business that they must continue in it, and acquire their oxperienco and knowledge from their failures. The recent shipment from Lyttelton per s.s. British King Aye havo learned by cablegram was a partial -failure. Tho carcasos AA-ere mildcAvcd. From what.cau«o did this como ? Nobody knows. A correspondent writing to the Lyttelton Times suggested that the miscluef was attributable to freezing tho carcases before the natural heat and moisture had been cooled off. Our contemporary, replying to this, points out that, even if tho freezing process did begin too soon, it was not certain that tho effect would be disastrous. The animal heat, says the Times, would not be kept in a corner by the frost, and th,e natural moisturo never is expelled from the meat by any freezing procoss, as anybody knoAvs who is that the natural moisturo of most meats is equal to at least half their weight. " The experience

of countries subject to Avinters approaching to Arctic severity is against* the theory. Meat and game are constantly being frozen in Russia and Canada immediately after killing, but no one has ever reported a consequent condition of mildew, as far as we have heard. On this point, however, the practical evidence of the secretary of the Belfast Company is conclusive. The carcases are not frozen till twenty-four hours after killing. The two letters he forwarded to us for publication go far in support of the belief that no defect in construction at the Avorks or of practice thero has caused the mildew. AVhen portions of the meat frozen for shipment are discovered to be free from mildew, the presumption is that the mildeAV in the shipment did not come from the works." The Times is rather inclined to think that the fault may be found to have had its origin in the ship. This, of oourse, cannot be discovered till the daily record of the refrigerator is placed before tho directors. In the meantime it is suggested that the works of the company should be closely and carefully OA*erhauled in order to ascertain whether the mildeAV originated there, as Avas found to be the case in Australia, and that in future shipments each carcase should be examined before being placed on board.

Mr George Faulknor was the only candidate nominated to-day tb fill tho vacant seat iv the Borough Council caused by tho resignation of Mr 11. Monteith. Mr J. A. Cunningham has lost no time in getting into harness. He was elected for Petane on Saturday night, and took his seat in the County Council this morning. A bicycle race took place this morning between FlectAvood, of Napier, and Cosgrove, of AVaipaAva. Tho distance was one mile, CosgroA'C receiving 220 yards start. FlectAvood Avon easily. Travellers from Wairoa to Waikaremoana or along the road to Gisborne will be glad to learn that the hotel at Te Kapu is to be re-opened on July Ist by its old and popular proprietor, Mr J. McMurray. The election held at AVaipaAva on Friday to fill the A'acancy on tho AVaipaAva Road Board caused by the retirement of Mr J. S. Annand resulted in the return of Mr Baker, avlio polled 32 A-otes against 8 polled by his opponent, Mr Arrow. We have been requested to state that the children's fancy dress ball, to beheld on July 6, will not be a public, but by inA-ita-tion only. AA r e Avere under a misapprehension Avhen we first referred" to it, and by which a wrong impression was created. The bazaar and gift auction in aid of the AVaipaAva Methodist Church was continued on Friday in the OddfelloAvs' Hall. In the evening a Dutch auction was held, Mr B. B. Johnson acting as auctioneer, and all the goods remaining over from the bazaar were disposed of. The nett proceeds of the bazaar Avill amount to about £60. On Saturday afternoon a football match Avas played on the recreation ground between a picked team from the Napier Football Club and a " big side " including the remainder of tho club members aud allcomers. The picked team, being too experienced in the game for their opponents, had the match in hand from the start, and won easily. A specimen of the cuttle fish Avas captured on Saturday in the inner harbor, and was exhibited at Mr Hooper's shoji during the eA'ening, AA'hcrc it attracted considerable attention. It was aftei'Avards taken to Mr Bowerman's, Avhere it was placed in a basin of spirits of Avine. The fish Avas of the genus chirotcuthis, order dibranchiata, class cephalopoda. The time of the Supreme Court Avas occupied to-day in hearing the ciA'il case Peddle v. Stevens, being an action to recover damages for false arrest and imprisonment. The evidence has already been published in the Daily Telegraph. Messrs Travers, Lee, and McLean are counsel for the plaintiff, and Messrs Cornford and Cotterill for the defendant. It is intended to give a grand organ recital and sacred concert in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening, when the neAV organ will be employed for the first time. Tho programme will include vocal and instrumental selections from sacred oratorios, and as there is no charge for admission there Avill doublcss bo a large attendance of the music-loA'ing public. To slioav tho interest taken in the County election on Saturday Aye hear that one voter was so determined to record his vote that he rode from 8 o'clock on Friday night till 2 p.m. on Saturday without rest or change of horse. This shows that tho Petane district is making up to the occasion, and that, AA'hen needed, tho voters will take something more than ordinary trouble to plnr.'O in tlioConiic.il one avlio is truly a representative. Tho Petane election resulted in favor of Mr Cunningham, who headed his opponent by eleven votes. Mr Tanner, probably, owes his defeat to tho injudicious laudation ho received from his supporters, who were never weary of drawing attention to his "intimate knowledge of the whole county." AVhat the electors Avanted was a representative who'knew something more of Petane than of any other riding—a little more of Petane, in fact, and a littlo less of Hastings. There are thirteen nominations for the scholarship examination Avhich commonces on July 2. These comprise eleven from the Napier district school, and two from the High School. Although the requirements have been fixed as not beyond the sixth standard Avork no other schools in the Board's district, wo understand, have nominated candidates. At the same time as the scholarship examination the annual examination of all pupil teachers will be carried on, and both will be conducted by the School Inspector, and in the Napier district school.

A voter left town on Saturday afternoon to record his vote at tho Pctaue election. He reached Mr Villers' hotel, and Avishcd to hire a vehicle to go to tho school-house, when ho was asked for whom he intended to voto. He replied "For Mr Cunningham." As soon as this Avas stated he found the mistake he had made in the name of the candidate for whom he was intending to vote, as neither vehicle nor saddle-horse could bo hired. After walking over the hill he arrived at the polling place )but too late. Moral for electors: Don't toll who you intend to vote for. The running matches on Saturday between AY. Poole, of Napier, and AY. AVilliams, of Taupo, brought a large number of spectators on to the recreation ground. The first match of 150 yards was won by Poole in 16secs, The second match was 100 yards, and resulted in a dead heat; timo 10|secs. The third event Avas 220 yards, won by AVilliams by just enough to save a dead heat; time 24secs. The tie Avas next run off, and Avas won by AVilliams; time lOf-secs. That tho competitors must have boon in cxcollent condition may be judged from the capital time in Avhich the several events were run. The members of tho Clive Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., celebrated the of their now lodge-room on Saturday evening by a dinnor giA-cn at Mr Ruddick's A\ r est Clive Hotel. Bro. P. G. Miller occupied the chair, and there Avere present a good number of the brethcrn, including the District officers. The dinner, Avhich Avas served in good style, having been disposed of, the ■toasts usual on such occasions were given andre*?i|Gn,ed to, those of tho "Manchester Unity/'*' $$ ?! Bay District," and the' <"' Clive Lodge•'■' (Irui*]f with great eiithusiasw, ]iVe congratulate the ,GJd? fellows of Clivo gn tjjeir progress. An accident occurred yesterday evening at AVest Clive that might havo proved very serious. A toAvn cab driven by MrAV. Milos, containing four la dies and some children, Avas returning from Hastings, and Avhen near the Ngarnroro bridge, opposite tho police station, Miles mistook the road. The two off-Avheels Avunt over the embankment, and the cab toppled cyei?. Mrs F. Anccll, ono of the passengers,'receiA'o'd a s.e,v.ere blow on the eye; Miss Smith had two teeth knocked out, "but tho other lfidies and children escaped Avith only a sovoro shaking, The cab waa a complete aatoclc. The part of tho road Avhere the accident occurred is Aery narrow and chmgerous, and any one not accustomed to the place might easily'mako the mistake %at Milos did, to whom no blame can be attached.

Mrs.Macdonald, - surgical belt, special corset!" and stay maker, of AVellington, has arrived in Napier for a foav days only, and may be consulted at Mrs Harding, Tcuny'soustrcot. This lady comes from AVellington, Wanganui, and othor places Avhcrcver sho has been, and brings Avith her support, Hernia , and Umbillical Belts, Obstetric Binders, Ante-Rheumatic Corsets and vests, Lumbey's Bolts, Chest Preservers. For

ordinary stooping, Young Ladies' Corded Stays, Ladies' Riding Stays, and Stays of every description for ordinary wear. As Mrs Macdonald intends remaining here for a few days only ladies will do well to avail themselves of this opportunity.—[Advt.] Old Sores ! —Many persons are greatly troubled with old sores that thoy cannot succeed in healing; they try all sorts of applications, lotions, plasters, poultices, liniments, <fee, &c, but all in vain—the open wound remains sullen and obstinate. For the only mode of healing all such sores consult Professor Moore, Medical Hall, Waipawa, and receive adA*ice gratis.— [Ada-t.] Circulars and pamphlets explanatory of its curative properties have been translated into all languages, and there is no portion of the world Avhere AVolfe's Schnapps is not known and appreciated.—[Advt.]