A PEODUCE INTERVIEW.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 47, 25 February 1902, Page 2

A PEODUCE INTERVIEW.

"British Refrigeration" for .January has a readable interview with Mr. Cameron, illustrated by views of dairy and freezing works in the colony. The bad state of the meat trade was referred to by Mr. Cameron, who condemned the policy pursued by some holders in retaining their meat in store for several months in hopes of a rise, in price. The condition of the meat deteriorates, and eventually not only fetches a low price itself, but lowers the market all round, and prejudices the good name of New Zealand meat generally. The depression Mr. Cameron attributed in some degree 1o the rise in the price of household commodities caused by the war, and the diminution in the purchasing price of the sovereign. The interviewer's spirits sank to the temperature, of frozen mutton, but with the mention of dairy produce a marked thaw set in. Mr. Cameron, beaming, and "as bland as butter," foresaw a boom in that commodity. Then the interviewer asked gingerly whether any miracle might be performed whereby the colonial egg might with safety to the public be transformed into the es;s; of commerce. "I have been trying to hatch something," began Mr Cameron. The, interviewer looked bewildered. "Don't be alarmed" (he resumed), "I have no intention of competing with the New Zealand poultry: it is only a scheme. T am hatching." Mr. Cameron then explained how correspondents had overwhelmed him with letters about patents, each claiming that his process was the only effective one. "Some undertake to preserve eggs for twelve months, and then sell thorn in such perfectly fresh condiiion that any hen meeting them would want to sit on them." Mr. Cameron proceeded to give particulars 'of his test of these processes by a voyage to New Zealand and back, and an amusing interview terminated.