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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1230, 27 November 1882, Page 4

PROSPECTUS ] ''•'•' of'the "■■■■ •■' ■!■■' rASTERTON THEATRE. BOYAL [ i COMPANY' '" \ '; CAPITAL, £2,600, In 500 shares of £6 eaoh. '. \ (Of which it is proposed to call up not mora i than £2 per shro as follows, viz,:Five shillings per share on application, fivo shillings per share on allotment, and tho remainder by : instalments not exceeding 2s 6d each, at intervals of one month if necessary. Provisional Directors, G, 'Reetham, M.H.R. W. B. Buiok A. Bish (Mayor) T, Wrigley R.Y.Smith '■;:,]}. Donald,' "•' W, Francis R, Hare D.F. McCarthy.' W. a. Beard J. Toomalh E, E, Chamberlain W.Kapp J.Nicol J.H. Corhott ■ LJ. Hooper Secretary pro km: A. J. Hatbaway. Bankers: The Bank of Australasia, ■Solicitor: Mr W.G.Beard. Tho promoters propose to purchase tho Empire Store (late Messrs Briggs & Co.'s) in Queen-street, Masterton, for the purposo of establishing a Theatre worthy of the town and district, and capablo of comfortably accommodating the largest audiences likely to he congregated. Preliminary nirangemcnts 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 the Theatre, they will have a residence, from which a rental of 12s 6d per week may be anticipated,

Thejnecessary alterations, for which plans have been already prepared, aro estimated to cost £SOO, This will include ono of tho largest stages in the colony, and seating accommodation for 1,000 porsons, 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 decidedjacquisition to the play-going residents and outside public, by placing before them the best of talent and finest of modern performances under the most advantageous circumstances possible, It will Jso be availablo for local exhibitions, sucli as Horticultural Shows, Bazaars, Public lectures, &c The new Theatre will bo decorated in the highest ptylo of art, fitted with the best scenery, and all the accessories for producing effective scenic displays. By being rendered attractive, it is believed that it will be largely patronised by the loading histrionic companies who visit at present only the sea-hoard centres, and that it will bo rendered highly reproductive, as well as of the greatest Denefit, to the community by contributing to their amusement and instruction, Making allowance for all reasonable nonlingencies, the promoters feel convinced that at hast f a profit of from ten to fifteen per cent, pe'r aunum will be realised on the capital invested, As £1,500 of the purchase money can bo raised on mortgage, it is not proposed tj c ill up more than £6OO at first, extending tliio i y eiipy calls—only if absolutely required- to £IOOO The Share list will close on December 10. Applications for Shares, with deposit enclosed, will be received at the " BANK OF AUSTKALASIA," Masterton, and due notice will be given of allotment. 1225 GEO. WATSON & CO., SADDLERS, HARNESS-MAKERS, &c, QUEEN-STREET, MASTERTON .Li obtained the services of Two Efficient Tradesmen from Auckland and Wellington, the above wellknown firm are now in a position to oxecnte all orders entrusted to their cm with NEATNESS AND DURABILITY. G, W. & Co., while apologising to those of tkeir 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 on the SHORTEST NOTICE, nud turned o'lt in the style and finish for which the firm is noted, and which, with reasonable charges, h..= gained for the establishment the nonularitv it nnw niiinvs.

Gr. "YV. & Co., take this opportunity to return their thanks to the public for the extensive and increasing patronage with which they arc favored, and would add that tn merit a continuanco of the same shall be their constant endeavor, GEORGE WATSON & Co.. Near the Club Hotel, MASTERTON. J. Elliott & Co. BEG to inform their numerous customers and the public generally, that they have liKMOYI'.'D to their new and commodious premises, next to Lowes and lores' Auction Rooms; and in returning their sincere thauks 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 OP SADDLERY. J, E. and Co. intend keeping a good stock of every description of saddlery required by the trade, and hope, by strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and moderate charges, to meritacontinuanc of past In on. Repairs of every description executed with the very best of material, and with the utmost despatch. Orders from every part of the up-countiy districts punctually attended to. J. ELLIOTT AND CO. T. J AGO, Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer & Undertaker. )EGS to inform his numerous customers and the public that he has

OPENED MEW SHOW ROOMS, Adjoining ME BELL'S STOBE, QUEEN-S'f., WITH A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP Wood and Iron Bedsteads, (All Sees.) Linoleum, Carpets, Oilcloths, and a large Stock of CHINA MATTING, (all widths) CHINAMATTING. COMPLETE SUITEH of FUMITURE. Largo Assortments of Pictures, Oleographs, and Picture Mouldings. MARBLE TOP WASHSTANDS, cj-c, All necessaries for.. General furnishing at Wellington Prim. T.J, wishe? to draw partionlar attention to his large stock of CALIFORNIANPINE Venetian Blinds.