The Manawatu Standard (PUBLISHED DAILY.) The Oldest Daily Newspaper on the West Coast. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. 1885. JAM MANUFACTURE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1585, 18 December 1885, Page 2

Manawatu Standard (PUBLISHED DAILY.) The Oldest Daily Newspaper on the West Coast. FRI DAY, DECEMBER 18. 1885. JAM MANUFACTURE.

—■ ■ ♦ It is satisfactory to note that the manufacture of jam is engaging attention m different parts of the Colony. From the Post we take the following: — "Among the numerous industries which have recently been established at Petone, one of the most progressive is Messrs Hollard Brothers 1 jam manufactory. It has been more than a year m existence, and has succeded beyond the most sanguine expectations of the proprietors. Commencing is a very unpretending manner, the excellence of their jams has led to a large and increasing consumption, and they are now turning out 2000 lib tins per day. They use no pulp — nothing but pure fruit— and it is still more satisfactory to know that the whole of the fruit is grown m Petone, Hutt, and the Wairarapa districts. Last season they converted some 50 tons of fruit into jams, and readily disposed of the wholcof it at a fair profit; this season they expecc to do a larger trade. In fact, we are informed they can sell more jam than it is possible tor them to make with the supply of fruit at command. All the tins, packing cases, &c, are also made on the premises, and ten men and boys are constantly employed during the season. Messrs Hollard took first prize for their goods at the Wellington Industrial Exhibition." In Wanganui also an energetic effort is to be made to establish a similar industry. In Tasmania jam factories have proved very successful and remunerative, and m Nelson the industry has been profitably established. It has often been pointed out to us what an excellent thing for Manawatu would be the inauguration of a jam factory m or near Palmerston. The locality is specially favourable m all essen- 1 tial respects, having suitable soil' and climate, being easy of access, and within rapid communication with markets and seaports. Although local industries have not, as a rule, been proverbially successful m Pal- j merston, we think there are reasonable grounds for believing that the establishment of a jam factory might prove the exception to the hitherto prevailing rule. That we are strong advocates for local industries is well-known, as we have firm faith m their efficacy m removing depression, enhancing prosperity, and increasing the circulation of money. We would hail with satisfaction the news that a combined and sustained effort was to be made to establish a jam factory, because we are thoroughly convinced that, with proper and economical management, it would pay, and become a source of wealth and prosperity to its promoters and also to the district at large.