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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1247, 7 December 1882, Page 4

PROSPECTUS OF THE MASTERTON THEATBE 'ROYAL. COMPANY (Limited.) : ! CAPITAL, £2,500, In 800 shares of £5 eaoh. (Of which it is proposed to call up not mora i than £2 per share an follows, viz,:— Fivo shillings per sharo on application, five shillings per share on allotment, and the remainder by instalments not exceeding 2s fid each, at intervals of one month if necessary. Provisional Directors, G, Beetham, M.H.R. W.B. Buiok A. Bish (Mayor) T. Wrigley R. V. Smith, ■ D.Donald W.Francis R.Hare D. F, A'cCnrthy VV, G, Beard _ J. Toomath E. E. Chamberlain W. llapp J. Nicol J.H. Corbott L.J. Hooper Skcbetaey pro fern: A. J, Hathaway, Bankers: The Bank of Australasia. Solicitor : Mr W.G. Beard, i; . The promoters propose to purchase the Empire Storo (Into Messrs Briggs & Co.'s) in Qneen-streot, Masterton, for tho purposo of establishing a Theatre worthy of the town and district, and capable of comfortably accommodating tho largest audienoeß likely to ho congregated. Preliminary airangemonts have already been made for securing the premises and land on strictly moderate terms, The original cost of the present buildings and sito was £4,500. The promoters have accepted an offer conditionally for the pur* chase of these at £1,575. In addition to tho Theatre, they will have a residence,from which a rental of 12s 6d per week nay be anticipated, The necessary alterations, for which planß have been already prepared, are estimated to coat £SOO. Thia will include one of tho largest stages in the colony, and seating accommodation for 1,000 poraons, The building is centrally situated, and admirably adapted for Theatrical, Operatic, and Musical performances, Balls and Mass meetings, It \vill enable the heat Metropolitan Companies to visit this putt 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 It will Jso be available for local exhibitions, such as Horticultural Shows, Bazaars, Public lectureß, &c The new Theatre will be decorated in the highest style of art,'fitted with the best scenery, and all the accessories for producing effective scenic displays. By being rendered attractive, it is belioved that it will be largely patronised by the leading histrionic companies who visit at present only the sea-hoard sefttrcij, and that it will be 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 eontingencies, the 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 raised on mortgage, it is not proposed tu call up more than £SOO at first, extending thi: by easy calls—only if abso-

lutely require |o £lO 0 The Share list \riil close on December 10. Applications for Shares, with deposit snclosed, will be received at the " BANK OF AUSTRALASIA," Masterton, and duo notice will be given of allotment. 1225 GEO. WATSON & CO., SADDLERS, HAKNESB-MAKE)IS, Ac, QUEEN-STREET, MASTERTON HAYING, with considerable trouble, obtained tfce services of Two Efficient Tradesmen from Auckland and Wellington, tho above wellknown firm are now,in a position to execute all orders entrusted to their carf with NEATNESS AND DURABILITY. G. W. & Co., while apologising to those of tieir patrons wlioso work has been hel l over owing to pressure of business (h'Mro respectfully to. intimate that in future nil ORDERS will bo ATTENDED TO on the SHORTEST NOTICE, aud turned out in the style and finish for which the firm is noted, and which, with reasonable charges; his gained for the establishment tho popularity it now cujoys, G-. W. & Co., take iljis opportunity to return their thanks ."•'the public for the extensiYo and.iuorcasii.g patronage with which they aro favored, and would add that t" merit a continuance of the same shall be their constant endeavor. GEORGE WATSON &Ce„ Near the Club Hotels. MASTERTON. J. Elliott & Co. BEG to inform their numerous customers and the public generally, that they havo RKMDYKD to their new and commodious premises, next to Lowes and lores' Auction Rooms; and in returning their sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage accorded to them whilst in iheir 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 "keeping a goofl of every description of saddlery required by the trade; and hope, by strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and moderate charges, to merit acontinuano of past favors. Repairs of every description executed with the very best of material, and with the urniost despatch, Orders from every part of the up-countiy districts punctually attended to. J.ELLIOTT AND CO. T. J AGO, Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer & Undertaker. BEGi3 to inform his numerous customers and the publio that he has OPENED HIS ©WW SHOW EOOMS, Adjoining MR BELL'S'STORE, QUEEN-BT., WITH A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Wood and Iron Bedsteads, ' (All Sim.) Linoleum, Carpets, Oilcloths, and a large Stock of CHINA MATTING, (all widths) CHINA MATTING. COMPLETE SUITES of FURNITURE. Largo Assortments of Pictures, Oleographs, and Picture Mouldings, MARBLE TOP WASBSTANDSJc., All necessaries for General Furnishing'at Wellington Prices, ; T.J. wishes to draw particular attention to , his large stock of ; • :■ • CAI.IFORSIA.V PINE FOR ■ • '' : '' " Venetian Blihdsf-