THE FREEZING WORKS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 July 1915, Page 3

THE FREEZING WORKS.

To the Editor. Sil',—l regret that it should lie necessary to i-iill tlic attention of the people of Xcw Plymouth to the desirability of assisting to establish the Taraimki Farmers' 'Meat Company by taking up shares. The fact remains, however, that the fanners themselves are not responding us they should do in a matter "which is of such vital importance to them, and it is to he hoped they will yet realise lunv groat their interest is in the mafic, but in order that the project may lie carried through it is necessary that New Plymouth should assist. A considerable number of shares has already been promised in the town, but it is necessary that a frond many more should be obtained, and 1 now appeal to everyone to take a few shares to secure what is the greatest opportunity for making the town progress since the harbor was commenced. Some of the reasons for assisting I endeavor to state in as few words as possible as follows: It is anticipated that 21)0 or 2':',) men will be emplo .ed at the works. Thi- will ensure—Active building opMMitioiis to provide accommodation, as tnere are no houses available in New Plymouth at the present time (this will give full employment to ali labors; the circulation of a large sum in wages, benefiting all tradespeople and causing them to employ more hands; the establishing of other industries, such as artificial manure works, soap and candle factories, etc.: the certainty of direct home 'boats and the concentration at New Plymouth ! of the exports and imports for the whole province; this will again necessitate the erection of large wholesale stores: material assistance to the tramway revenue ami the possible veilm tion of the rates, consequent ou the increased value of what were the suburban areas of the ' old town of New Plymouth, and the 1 erection of buildings thereon: also in- ' creased values in the. old business and . residential areas. A progressive town attracts population: a stagnant one drives it away. .Tn conclusion, I am pleased to stfitc that, recognising the great importance to the. town and district of the •undertaking; tile members of the Taranaki Stock 'Exchange. liave tabu the exceptional step of suspending their I'illo ■which provide? for 5 per cent, brokerage oii nil flotations, in common 'with the other Exchanges of the, Dom nion, and each of its members is prepared to act gratuitously and to deal with applications for shares in the company. The members of the exchange are: Messrs Corkill. McAUnm. Medley, Monteath, E. P. Webster and myself. I 'would emphasise that I do not, think the, community has sufficiently realised the importance of the undertaking and how.much it means to our future. There are strenuous times 'before us. and "we shall bitterly regret in the if We miss this opportunity of securing ourselves against them, and all will participate in the beiu'fits accruing. The town carried the butter freezing works through and has every reason to be Tileased with the result Let, us make this a success also. Immediate response is necessarv. Application forms can l)c obtained from the eomnaTiv, the. hanks and the brokers named above.— T am, etc., iWAiLTBR BEWLEY.