PROSPECTUS MASTERTON^' THEATRE (, nOIAL OAPITAL,£2,6OO, : '" ' InjSflOjsbjKea;; ' (Of which it is "proposed to call up not- . . „ than ,£2, per, aliar« aa MoW!*u). :■ Five shillings por,Bh»re ; on application, ■ fire shillings per share, ..>oii' 'allotment, . and tho remainder by inatalmenta not exceeding 2s 6deaok, at intervals fof ' dno month if necessary. Ltl PROVISIONAL': DIRECIORsI' * G, Beethami M.H.R. W.'B. Buiok ' A.Bish(Mayor). ',, . ; T, Wrigley R.V.Smith ' W. Francis D,F. McCarthy' JiTobmath ' W. Kapp ' J.H.CorLett ! D.Donald R.,Hare W.G. Board; r -. E,' E. Chamberlain J.Niooi;: ■:■:: 'Li , ■■■■ SKOBRTARy-protern: A.J,Hatbaway. Bankers: ,The Bank el' Australasia, Soucnon;.Mr WiG> Beard. Tho promoters propose to purchase the Empire Store (lato Meaers Brigga & Co.'s) in Queen-street, Masterton, for Ihepurpose of establishing a.Theatre worthy of the town and district, and capable ol comfortally accommodating tlie largest audienoea likely to he 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 £I,S7S, In addition to the Thoatre, they will have a residence, from which a rental of 12s 6d per week may be anticipated, The necessary alterations, forwhioh plans havo been already prepared, are eitiraatodto cost £SOO. This will include one of tho largest stages in the colony, and seating accommodation for 1,000 pcrsonß, The building is centrally situated, and admirably adapted for Theatrical, Operatic, and Musical performances, Balls and Mass meetings. It will enable the best Metropolitan Companies to visit this part of the district, and prove a decidedjoquiaition to the play-going residents and outeide public, by placing before them the beat of talent and finest of modem performances under the most advantageous circumstances possible It will olso be available for local exhibitions, such us Horticultural Shows, Bazaars, Public lectures, &c ■•,,.■, The new Theatre will be decorated in ; tlie highest style of art, fitted with the beat scenery, and all the accessories for producing By being rendered attractive, it ia beloved that it will bo largely patronised by the leading histrionic companies who visit at present only the sea-board oentrea, and that it will be rendered highly reproductive, aa well as of the greatest benefit, to- the com-
numity by contributing to their amusement and instruction. '" Making allowance for all reasonable contingencies, the promoter! feel convinced that at least a profit of from ton to fifteen per cent, per annum will be realised on the capital invested. As £1,500 of the purchase money can bo raked on mortgage, it is not proposed to call up more than'£soo at first,' extending this bv e»«y calls-only if absolutely required-to £IOOO The Share list will close on December 10. Applications 1 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, &«. QUEEN-STREET, MASTERTON XI obtained the services of Two Efficient Tradesmen from Auckland and 'Wellington, the above wellS known firm are now in a position to execute all orders entrusted to their caw with NEATNESS AND DURABILITY, '? G. W. & Co., while apologising to those of their patrons whose work has' been held over owing to pressure of business desire, respectfully to intimate that in future all ORDERS will be ATTENDED TO '" ou the SHORTEST NOTICE, aud turned o'ltin the stylo and finish for whioh the , firm is noted, and whioh, with reasonable n charges,; haa gained for the establishment k the popularity it now onjoys. a .. G. W. & C 0.,. take this opportunity to return their thanks to the public for the extensive and increasing patronage B with which they are favored, and would add v that to merit a continuance of the same shall be their constant endeavor. \ GEORGE WATSON b Co.. Near the Club IJotel, MASTERTON. ■■■■■•- J. Elliott &00. BEG to inform their numerous customers and the publio gcnorally, that they have KKMOVKD to their new j: .an<l commotliouH promisee, next to Lowea and lornr Auction Rooms; and in returning their tin; accorded to them whilst in their temporary premises, would now respectfully intimate that they have just c©r-'»'"> —»■• and marking off their.... . ....-..., NEW STOCK OP SADDLERY. ,T V,. nrifl (In inUn/1 a baaJ <,»/u.l. of every description of saddlery required by the trade, and hope, by striot, attention to. business, combined with'good workmanship aud moderate charges, to merit aoo&tisuano of past faiors'. Ropairs of every description executed with the very best of material, and with the nimost despatch. Orders from every part of the up-countiy districts 'punctually attended to. J. ELLIOTT AND CO. T.,.jJ..AfQ:,,, ft , Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer & 1 Undertaker. >EGS to inform his numerous customers 1 and the publio that he has OPENED . His .:, .-■ ~ -. ?NEW SHOWBOOMS, MR BELL'S STORE, QIJEEN-ST., ,' WITH A . LAIJGE ASSORTMENT ':or Wood and Jronj Bedsteads, Linoleum, Carpets,' Oilcloths,'and a Inge .Stockof ~ ... .-. ... :■■ CHINA MATTING, ' widths) CHINA MA&INO. COMPLETE SUITES 'of FUMITUW Large Assortments of Pictures, Oleographs, MAEBLE'TOPWASHmNDS,fc;, All necessaricß for General furnishing at ; ' Wellington Pricu.! ; •,-;■ T.J, wiehej to draw particnlar attention to; his large etook of V: CALIFOMIANvPINE Venetian Blinds
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1238, 24 November 1882, Page 4
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837Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1238, 24 November 1882, Page 4
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