THE CANTERBURY LEADENHALL MARKET.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2249, 13 May 1881, Page 3

THE CANTERBURY LEADENHALL MARKET.

It has often been remarked with what fidelity the Briton, no matter in what position of the globe he may be, endeavours to reproduce the institutions of his native country. He may not be able to do so in anything but a mere semblance, or shadow; but still, small though it be in comparison with the original, it brings before him vivid recollections of the old country. Mr J. W. Morton, the well-known entrepreneur —“ I thank thee, Morton, for the word ” (Shakespeare)—has for some time had what we may call a reminiscence of the old country in the shape of a semblance of Leadenhall Market. Mr Morton’s powers of imagination—merely in the way of persuading his customers —are well known, and therefore it was with some degree of anticipation, and after a careful and attentive perusal of perhaps the most gorgeous advertisement ever penned, that a visit to the spot was determined upon. It is needless to say that it was received with that courtesy and bonhomie which are so characteristic of the renowned chef. For a wonder ho was not en costume, but absorbed in study prior to the production, as was afterwards ascertained, of a *' Salmi de kaka a la Millett.” A glance ronnd what one of the party, in a Hulbertian mood, styled the Leadenhall of Canterbury, revealed a collection of game, which a few years ago would have astounded any of those venerable parties who came ont in the first four ships. There was the lordly haunch of venison, at which the only City Councillor in the party oast loving looks. There were hares galore, the toothsome dotterel], pukaki, grey duck, paradise duck, spoonbills, and indeed everything that is comprised under the broad title of fur and feather. There also were pheasants from—Taranaki, and as a whole it was a grand show. Mr Morton intends, so it is understood, in the sweet by and by, to have a spacious market with all conveniences, where not only game which can be produced here, but the rarest from home preserved by the refrigerating process, will be found. As an entrepreneur Mr Morton is enterprising to a degree, and no doubt he will meet with his reward.