The Wairarapa Daily WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,1883. FRUIT INDUSTRY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1529, 7 November 1883, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,1883. FRUIT INDUSTRY.

Had the Greytown Cheese Factory Company when it was first started been in a position to lease five hundred acres of grass, and purchase a couple, of hundred cows, its success would have been. more assured, Relying on settlers • for supplies is all right in' theory, but hazardous in practice. Human naturo is tho same al! tlio world over, and if a Walrafapa ftaev found that ho could sub «

a gallon moro out of his milk by using it for some other pur-pose-than supplying it'to tlie milk fuoiory, wo may take it for granted tlrnt the milk factory would not got it, Tho same experience would probably •be lecorded if we had a jam factory in .our midst, If a fruit-grower couldobtain a fetter pric outside the factory, he wQjild not for the sake of supporting a local institution take alower rate. The establishment of n factory dependent on settjgrs alone, would be a grave risk frqjn ut cominorcial point of view. If at some future time, say two years hence, a jam factory is likely to be established in Masterton, a company should bo now to purchase land and stock it flfith Suitable trees, so that when tho timo arrived for building a factory, the supply of the raw or rather the' ripe material might bo a certainty, and not a chance. We havo seen bo many unsuccessful local industries started by co-operation in Now Zealand, that it is essential to loijk very carefully before launching into a new one, Tho main considerations are, first an adequate supply of capital, and secondly obtaining the services of a sufficient number of good business men. In the Wairarapa we havo none too much surplus cash, nor have we any considerable number of business men who havo lei-' sure to watch the interests of public companies, We would like to see a Milt growing company, which might be subsequently developed into a jam manufacturing company, established in the Wairarapa, but wo feel that without very great caution, such an enterprise /syould prove unprofitable. We understand that the object of the Association is to encourage settlers to grow fruit to a larger extent than at Ijpsant, Possibly some good may be "trone if tho members of it .who possess land can be induced to plant orchards, but the best impetus that could be given to an industry of this kind would bo a public nursery, where fruit could be grown of the right sorb by the best methods, and from which private settlers might draw supplies of young stock. We believe that a speculation in growing fruit would pay well if entered into under right condi%as, and we are glad that public attelmon has been drawn to it. We havo always advocated outdoor industries in thfo district in preference to indoor puijßuits, and the name of "factory" is not one of which we aro particularly fond, With fruit preserving however, inhere is a maximum amount of open air work, and a minimum of plow toil, and for this reason we would sooner see a jam factory established in this district than almost any other kind of factory. We trust .soinoof our correspondents'who are wont to take a livoly interest in all 1% proposals will discuss the question .through our columns prior to the meeting of the Association on the. 14th inst,, so that when tho subject is brought up in a formal manner on that oocasion it may be decided on its merits by a well-informed : meeting. The Wairarapa Daily will not be published on Friday next, the Prince of Wahj's birthday. The Greytown Borough Council was ndjoarned on Monday-evening last until' to-morrow evening at the samo hour. Tho Native Land Court at Greytown & etill occupied with tho contract over the Rukongaki block, Jjr Hutchison," tho people's William," has decided to como forward for tho May oral it-y of tho City of Wellington. A sociable express with movable seats nolo &c. complete, is offered for sale for £3B in anothor column, Messrs Dixon & Jaques announce a coach for tho races at Taratahl, to leavo at 10.30 a.m. on Friday. Return fares, 2s Cd, Mr H. S. White, of Hilton Road, Carterton, advertises a splendid lot of Dorwept potatoes for sale, We have received from Mr Glasso, of Kuvipuni, tho first ripe strawberries of tlua season, Tho sample sent aro mammoths in point of size, and very palatable, The Wairarapa East County Council meets to-morrow. No doubt, a quorum this time will bo secured as the work of two ordinary meetings lias to bo despatched. The Prince of Wales' birthday will offer a fair assortment of attractions to holiday lhakers. Amongst other attractions may Ho catalogued tho Taratahi-Cartorton Rapes, the Fire Brigade competition, a Cadet Review, cricket matches, a dramaticentertainmont., and a Wesleyan tea-meeting and social gathering. This is what John Bowerman, captain of the Salvation Army at Auckland, roports concerning his campaign : "Wednesday—The Hall full. Had a 1 good march. The devil at work all round, Mtijl and clay very plentiful. As wo noared the hall, our larrikin friends assaulted us with rotten eggs, Thoro wore some good shots among them. Ono taught the lieutenant in the eye. We wigli they would bring fresh cooked ones; then wo would make good use of them, Hallelujah I We got the victory! Inside, powerful meeting. The soldiers spoke wqU, and sinners were forced to yield." At a meeting of the Masterton Swimming Club Committee hold last evening* it yas decided to hold tho annual tournament on January 22nd, and to hold fortnightly swimming meetings comrefencing on tho 17th inst, Messrs Lowes and lorns announce a sale of choice flowering and foliage plants by order of Mr W. W, McCardle on Sattirday next, The consignment consists of a large number of beautiful plants in ,flower consisting of roses, azaleas, camellias, &c., from Mr McCardle's wellknown nursery. The competition for the saleof the privileges in connection with tho CarterlonTaratahi Baces was brisk and wero disposed , of by Mr F. H, Wood hb follows: —Mr Coker, gates, £4O; Mr Giles, •No. 1 Publican's Booth. £lO 10s; Mr Motte, No, 2 do., 113; Mr Whytc, Mreshment Booth, £l2; Mr Ofsoski, fruit Btali. £5; Messrs Beckett & Co., cards, £slos; Mr Barralt, horse yards, 12* Total £BB, or £1 more than those of last year.—Standard.

Wo are requested to inform competitors at the coming spring show of the Masterton Horticultural Society on tho 28th instant, that they can obtain catalogues of tho general and special prizes in pot plants, out flowers, fruiis, vegetables, district farm produco, and miscellaneous classes, at Mr R, H. Chinohen's. The poultry, pigeon, and canary classes promise to bo a great attraction at this Bhow. Carterton,- Featherston, and Wellington poultry fanciers have intimated their intention of showinq against Masterton egg producers and the result ujußt be conducive to the success of this branoh of the show.

We are informed that the Orplious Glee Olub will take part in the concert on Friday next and that Mr Black of Greytown has also kindly promised to assist, Tho Wellington Fire Brigade intend proceeding to.Masterton on Friday next,' to do battle with the fire brigade of that town. The Wellington men have been j practising assiduously for some time past at engine i drill, and are evidently detcrmiaed if they do hot obtain success they will at any rate deserve it.—-Times. A woman from Carterton, named Josbib Walker, was apprehended on a warrant charging her with assulting a man at Carterton named Edmunds, and stealing his watch and chain, value jGIO, , She was brought before the Resident Magistrate yesterday and remanded to Carterton,—Times. Eatp & Hare's 2s Gd tea unequalled for purity and flavor. Thy it I—Advt, i