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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1249, 9 December 1882, Page 4

PROSPECTUS OF THE " -ASTERTON 'THEATRE 'RO tAt ut/ . -,-- COMPANY: .; ; : i )\'.! ' ' ■ (Limited,)' CAPITAL, £2,600, . ~ In 500 states' of £5 eaoh. ' v. ,;hich it is proposed to call up not : than £2per share,as follows, yh,}Five shillings per share on application, ' five shillings per share on allotment, and the remainder, by instalments not exceeding 2b 6d eaob, at intervals' of .; ; one month if necessary, Provisional Directors. G.'Beotham, M.H.R.' W. B. Buiok ..... A.Bishpyor) : ' ■T.Wriglw'- • R;V.Smith • .D.Donald V W. Francis R.Hare D.F. McCarthy 'W.G. Beard J.Toomath . :B. B. Chamberlain W.Rapp J.Nicol ,J. H. Corbott ' LJ. Hooper Skcbetary pro tern: A. J, Hathaway. Bankers: The Bank of Australasia.. Solicitor: Mr W.Q.Beard., . The promoters propose to purchiM the Empire Store (late Mesßrs Biiggs k CoJ%) in Queen-street, Masterton, for tho parpoae lof establishing a Theatre worthy of the town and district, and capable ol caiafort. ably accommodating the largest aadiendj likely to be congregated. Preliminary airangements have tikeady 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 purchase of these at £1.578. In addition to' the Theatre, they will have a residence, from which a rental of 12s Si per week may be anticipated, Tho necessary alterations, for which plana havo been already prepared, are estimated to cost £SOO. This will include one of tho largest Btages in the colony, and seating accommodation for 1,000 persons, The building is centrally situated, and admirably adapted for Theatrical, Operatic, and Musical performances, Balls and Mass meetings. It will enable tbe best Metropolitan Companies to visit this part of the district, and prove a deoidedjacquisition to tho play-going residents and outside public, by placing before thorn the best of talent and finest of modern performances under the It will also bo available for local exhibitions, such 03 Horticultural Shows, Baiaars, Public lectured, &o- ' . Tho new Theatre will be docoratod in tho highest style of art, fitted with the beat scenery, and all the accessories for producing effectivo scenic displays. By being rendered attractive, it is believed that it will be largely patronised by the leading histrionic companies who visit at present only the sea-board centres, and that it will be rendered highly repruduotivo, as well as of the greatest benefit, to tho community by contributing to their amusement and instruction. Making allowance for all reasonable uonlingencies, the promoter* 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 to nil up more than £SOO at first, extending tliie I-., easy calls—only if absolutely required- to £io u o The Share list will close on December 10. closed, will be received at tho " BANK OF AUSTRALASIA," Masterton, and due notice will be given of allotment, 1225 J. E LLIOTT & CO, BEG to inform their numerous customers and the public gmorally, that they

modioua premises, next to Lowos and lores' Auction Booms; and in returning their Bincere 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 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 merit acontinu&nc of past favors, Repairs of every description executed with the very best of material, and with th inmost despatch. Orders from every part of the up-countiy districts punctually attended to, J. ELLIOTT AND CO. GEO. WATSON & CO., SADDLERS AND HARNESS MAKERS, Queen-Street, Mastebton, TAVING an EFFICIENT-STAFF of j.,1 competent TRADESMEN,, and a full stock of first-class material, are enabled to oxeciite all orders with promptitude, neatness, and durability. This firm has also just imported direct from Sydney a Magnificent Selection Of Saddlery, Harness, flc, whioh they commend to tho notice of'farniera, stationholders, and the public, generally. In Stock-" SLESENGER'S" famos Horse Medicines, Colic Drinks, &i, GEO. WATSON & Co., (Near the Club Hotel.) MAS TEUTON. U44 T. JAG'O, Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer & Undertaker. 3EGS to inform his numerous customers and the public that he has OPENED .HIS ®"NEW SHOW BOOMS, Adjoining MR BELL'S STORE, QUEEN-ST., . WITH A LARGE ASSORTMENT or Wood and Iron Bedsteads, '(AilSim.) Linoleum, Carpets, Oilcloths, and a large Stock of OHM MATTING, (all widths)- CHINA MATTING. COMPLETE SUITES ofFUMITURE. Large Assortments of Pictures, Oleographs, and Pioture Mouldings. MARBLE TOP WASHSTANDS, s,' All necessaries for General furnishing at Wellington Prita, .. , . TJ, wishes to draw particular, attention to his large atook CALIFORtftANPINE Venetian Blinds. CRICKET I CRICKET I ») Norman M'Leod,' £2OO "worth of Duke's celebrated Bats, Balls, and 'Wickets; .and Bryan's Logguards, Gauntlets, and Gloves. •"■' ' A. J. BENNETT, ' : Cuba-street, Wellington .