ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 142, 17 June 1891, Page 8

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

(FROSI OUR SPECIAL COKKESI'OXDENT. )

London, Way Day, 1801, NEW ZEALAND BUTTER AND

CHEESE.

Shippers of butter and cheese from New Zealand have every reason to be pleased with the success which they have gained in the London market this year. Doubtless, the very satisfactory prices which have been realised for produce up to now are owing in a great measure to the shortness of Continental and Home supplies and the continuance of suitable weather. But great credit must be given to Mr Henry Reynolds, of Auckland, and Mr Henry Cray, of Christchurch, and Mr Cox, the agent for the Middle Island Dairying Association, who, since their arrival in Englandatthe commencementof the season, have done much good work in exploiting New Zealand dairy produce. Of course, these gentlemen have been working mainly for their own interests, but none the less they deserre the heartiest thanks of those who are in any way connected with the business. Of Mr Reynold's doings in London I have informed you fully in previous mails, and I'm glad to be able to testify to the good work of his "co - mates in exile." Mr Gray, in conjunction with Messrs Cory and Company, of Tooleystrcet, has done much that will be of eervice both to his own supporters and the community of New Zealand dairy produce shippers generally. Mr Gray, to begin with made careful enquiries into the manner in which the interests of producers were being looked after at this end. Many offers were made him by firms who had had dealings in New Zealand produce to act as agents, bub eventually Mr Gray decided to accept the services of Messrs Cory. He has every reason to be satisfied with his choice, and it is to Mr Gray and the firm mentioned that the credit belongs of having made full prices for New Zealand butter and cheese since the commencement of the season. I toldyoa last mail of the unfortunate accident to the refrigerating machinery of fclie Arawa and its consequences. Mr Gray, in accordance with hia regular practice, was present at the Docks during the unloading of this steamer's butter, and having observed the condition in which the stud' arrived, at once advised the various consignees. Strong representations were made to the ownera of tho vessel, but whilst expressing regret for the untoward occurrence, the latter refused to accept responsibility for damage done. Mr Reynolds, of Auckland, tells me that he and other consigners have been negotiating , with the New Zealand Shipping Companies with a view to getting some reductions in the freight rates for dairy produce. On Monday next a deputation consisting ol Messrs Reynolds, Cox, and Gray will wait on Messrs Shaw, Savill and Company to discuss the question of freight, methods of carrying dairy goods, etc., Mr Reynolds is moat anxious to be able to impart trustworthy information concerning frozen meat, fruit, dairy produce, etc., etc., to all and sundry in New Zealand who may care to ask him questions when he returne to the colony, and to this end he 13 looking up facts and figures in all quarters. Mr Gray remains in England for the present in the interests of his firm.