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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1236, 22 November 1882, Page 4

PROSPECTUS of this ' Masterton theatre royal COMPANY .(Limited.) CAPITAL, £2,500, In 500 shares of £6 each. (Of which it is proposed to call up not more than £2 per share as follows, viz. Five shillings por shsro on application, 1 five shillings per chare on allotment, and the remainder by instalments'not exceeding 2s 6deack, at intervals of ono month if necessary. ■ Provisional Directors, G. Beetham, M.H.R. W.B. Buiok A; Bish (Mayor) T. Wrigley B. V. Smith D. Donald W. Francis B. Hare D. F. McCarthy ff. Q. Beard J. Tsomalh E. E, Chamberlain W.Bapp J.Nicol J.H. Corbett L.J, Hooper Secretary pro tem: A. J, Hathaway, Bankers : The Bank ef Australasia, Solicitor : Mr W. G. Beard.

Tho promoters propose to purchase .the Empire Store (late Messrs Briggs & Co.'s) in Q.uecn-street, Mastorton, for the purposo of. a Theatro worthy of the town ami district, and capable of comfortably accommodating the largest audiences likely to be congregated. Preliminary airangements have already been made for securing the premises and land on strictly moderate terms. The original cost of the present buildings and site was £4,500. The promoters have accepted an offer conditionally for the purchase of these at £1,575. In addition to tbo Theatre, they will have a residence, from which a rental of 12s 6d per week nay be anticipated. The necessary alterations, for which plans have been already prepared, are estimated to cost £SOO. This will include one of the largest stages in the colony,'and Mating accommodation for 1,000 persons. Tho building iB centrally situated, and admirably adapted for Theatrical, Operatic, and Musical performances, Sails and Mast meetings, It will enable tho best Metropolitan Companies to visit this part of the district, and prove a deoidedjacquisition to the play-going residents and outßido publio, by placing heforo them the best of talent and finest of modern performances under the most advantageous circumstances possible, It will ilso be available for local exhibitions, such as Horticultural Shows, Bazaars, Publio lectures, Ac Tho new Theatre will be decorated in tho highest style of art, fitted with tho best scenery, and all the accessories for producing effective scenic displays. By being rendered attractive, it is believod that it will he largely patronised by the leading histrionio companies who visit at present only the sea-board oentres, and that it will bo rendered highly reproductive, as well as of the greatest Benefit, to the community by contributing to their amusement and instruction. Making allowance for all reasonable contingencies, the promoters feel convinced that at least a profit of from ten to fifteen per cent, per annum will be realised on the capital invested, As £1,500 of the purchase money can be ui'-ed on mortgage, it is nut proposed to call u t > moie than £SOO at first, extending this by easy calls—only if absolutely required-to £IOOO The Sharo list will close on December 10, Applications for Shares, with deposit enclosed, will be received at the " BANK OF AUSTRALASIA," Masterton, and due notice will be given of allotment. 1225

GEO. WATSON & CO., SADDLERS, HARNESS-MAKERS, Ac. QUEEN-STREET, MASTERTON HAVING, with considerable trouble, obtained the sorvices of Two Efficient Tradesmen from Auckland and Wellington, the above wellknown firm are now in a position to execute all ordera entrusted to their ca» with NEATNESS AND DURABILITY* G. W. <Sc Co., while apologising to tlioEo of tkir patrons whose work has been held over owing to pressure of business desire respectfully to intimato that in futuro all ORDERS will bo ATTENDED TO on the SHORTEST NOTICE, nud turned out in the stylo and finish for whioh the firm is noted, and which, with reasonablo charges, has gained for the establishment the popularity it now onjoys, G-. W. & Co., take this opportunity to return their thanks to tho public for the extensive and increasing patronage with which they are favored, and would add that t« merit a continuance of the same dhall be their constant endeavor, GEORGE WATSON k Co.. Near the Club Hotel, MASTERTON.

J. Elliott & Co, BEG to iufoim their numerous customers aid tlm public g'-norally, that tbey liavo 1{ hMOV B.D to tbeir new and commodious premises, next to Lowes and lorns' Auction lioomB; and in returning their tincero thanks for the very liberal patronage accorded to them whilst in their temporary premises, would now respectfully intimate that they have just completed opening up and marking off their NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY. J. E. and Co. intend keening g good stock of overy description of sadalery required by the trade, and hope, by strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and moderalo charges, to meritacontinuano of past favors. Repairs of every description executed with tho very best of material, and with the utmost despatch. Orders from every part of the up-country districts punctually attended to. J.ELLIOTT AND CO. ~~T. JAG O, Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer & Undertaker. BEGS to iuform his numerous customers and the publio that he has OPENED HIS ©NEW SHOW BOOMS, Adjoining Mil BELL'S STORE, QUEEN-ST, WITH A LABGE ASSORTMENT OF ' Wood and Iron Bedsteads, (All Skis:) Linoleum, Carpets, Oilcloths, and a largo Stock of ' ■ CHINA MATTING, (all widths) CHINA MATTING, COMPLETE SUITES of FURNITURE. Large |Assortments of Pictures, Oleographs, and Picture Mouldings. MARBLE TOP WASHSTANDS, fa All necessaries for General Furnishing at Wellington Prica, . T.J, wislie? to draw particular attention to . liia large stock of . . CALIFORNIA!? PINE JOB Venetian Blinds,