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Kumara Times, Issue 204, 30 May 1877, Page 4

iKOSPECTUS OF THE KUMARA GAS AND COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). 'Capjtal, .£6,000, in 1,200 Shakes of <£s Each. A deposit of 5s per Share on appli--cation; 5s per Share on allotment, and subsequent calls riot to exceed 10s per tnonth. DIRECTORS: Mr W. Barron, Mr J. Kerr, Mr WT. S. Hanna, MrG. A. Munyard Mr F. Keenan, Mr J. S. Pearn, , Mr James Rugg. BANKERS: Union Bank of Australia. SOLICITOR : Mr W. M. Purkiss. SECRETARY: Mr James Wylde. Applicationsfor Shares tobeaddressed to the Secretary, at the Company's "egistered office, Krmara. The rapid growth of the Town of Kumara, and the certainty that, situated as it js on tlie most extensive goldfield ever opened in New Zealand, it must still fjirther extend, and maintain its position: as the largest and most important inland town on the west of the ranges, renders it imperative that it without delay, be supplied with coal gas, both for lighting and cooking purposes. The. advantages of gas are too well known to require comment, and it is only necessary to point out that !&umara especially adapted for the economical' establishment and maintenance of gas works. Its vicinity to the Grey' Coalfields, combined with the facilities., which, will he afforded by the tramway now being constructed, will enable ooal to be delivered at the works at a lower rate than in any other town in New Zealand, Greymouth excepted. "Whilst the site chosen for the works, and the position of the places of business in the town, will enable the mains to be laid with great ease and economy. The consumption will, without doubt, be large, there being amongst other houses and buildings, no less than forty-sight -hotels, the proprietors of which-jhave expressed their intention to use ; gas as" Soon as it can be supplied. Carefully prepared estimates show iihat, taking vithe; selling- price, of, the gas at 20s f per ; ,1000 feet,: the profit per. cent, oh the capital to he expended 1 . " . • - The. Promoters have secured a site for tihe' worksj had; phfrisi and estimates prepared, and procured tenders for the whole of the material required,; they have also registered the company and >aid all fees and costs, for which they lave accepted 90 paid-up shares. Gasworks have always proved highly remunerative, as instances of which may; <Be.' quoted those established in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Greymouth, and Hokitika; and 'the" present undertaking has been •conm3ej|Qed[ under.such favorable circumstances, that the directors can confidently recommend it as a safe and profitable investment. "la there no hope ? the sick man said ; Tbeiilent doctor shook his htad." " While there is life there's hope, he cried." " iEgroto, dum anima est, spes est." ' DR. L. L. SMITH, (The only legally qualified medical man ,'.-. advertising.) CON S.ULIS On all Affections of the Nervous System (no matter from what cause arising) On lal! broken-down constitutions. On all "diseases arising from early indiscretions. On Gout" • On. Rheumatism. ["N-toiese Colonies, those excesses which L we have indulged in "hot youth" tell upon us with fearful interest. QUr regrets are useless, ourrepinings futile.-vTh'e ; sole idea should be the chatfces -we possess of remedying the ills%e"already have, or combating the effects likely to result, Hide it as he may, puton as good an exterior as he can, still is the victim conscious that he is a-iiying Up, and that sooner or later lissioe4-will discover him to the world. Our Faith, out obligations to society at large, the welfare of our future offspring, we owe to ourselves forbid procrastination, and point out to us, nof'te "wait till the ravages break out n darCConstitutiohs. Before negotiating with a merchant, before engaging witha confidential clerk, before employing a barrister, a careful enquiries as to their standing, their., length of occupancy or residence ; and, in the case of a legal