ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23930, 4 October 1939, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. " We Are Ready."—Published elsewhere. "Paper" (Tahakopa).—(l) The malformation of the blooms of which you speak is probably the result of the cold season. (2) Communicate with Boracure (N.Z.), Ltd., 236 George • street, Dunedin. "Irish" (Wedderburn).—ln terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of last year Great Britain has evacuated naval, air and military bases in Southern Ireland. The Eireann Government is establishing permanent garrisons in the ports which the British have evacuated. E. F. (Saddle Hill).—A road is at present being constructed from the junction of the Upper and Lower Hollyford Vallevs, about seven miles from the Homer tunnel, to the West Coast. Although the route past the Pike River has not yet been defined, it will probably reach the coast at Big Bay and then proceed northwards to connect with Jackson's Bay and Okuru. At present there is no definite intention to link the route with the Haast Pass , road in the immediate future. " Taxed " (Outram).—The following recipe for home-brewed ale has been found reliable:—Twelve gallons of water; Jib hops; one teaspoon salt. Boil hard for an hour to an hour and a-half, with the hops in a muslin bag. Before the water reaches boiling point add 71b-white sugar and 71b malt extract. When cool, add water to bring up to original amount (12 gallons) and add one cup of fresh yeast. Ferment in tub or cask for six to eight days (according to weather), skimming yeast off the top each morning. When fermentation has ceased, break down in a basin with some of the liquor about 3oz of brewers' finings; add this mixture to the brow and beat well. Allow to settle for 24 hours, bottle, and leave for two to four weeks. "Eggs" (Oamaru).—(l) The cost of registering a limited liability company such as you suggest is approximately £l3 18s, which includes stamp duty on the memorandum of association (15s), declaration of compliance with the Companies Act (3s), certificate of incorporation (£6), registration fees on the memorandum of association (£5), 5s each on the declaration, notice of office, articles of association and list of directors (£1), and proportion of the annual licence duty for the remainder of the year (ss). There would be no difference. in the cost of either (a) or (b), and in the case of (c) that is a matter which must be decided by yourself. (2) It is necessary to obtain permission from the Registrar of Companies, Wellington, to use a certain name for the company, but otherwise no other permission is required. (3 and 4) As the work of preparing the necessary documents is. of a highly technical nature, it is advisable to consult a solicitor. Unless there is a particular reason for the formation of a limited liability company, we suggest that the formation of a partnership would adequately serve your purpose.