Secrets of the Meat Trade.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7661, 20 June 1896, Page 4

Secrets of the Meat Trade.

A few months ago a statement was qnoted in the papers that a London firm of frozen meat sal' smen had paid a solatium of L7OO rather than produce their books ia Court in an action brought against them in connection with transactions in frozen meat. The London Meat Trades Journal states that after this case was settled, another was brought against the same firm of salesmen. " The usual lc^al delays occurred, tho defendants paying tho expenses all the time, but this casg has also been withdrawn from ihe lists, and we understand that the defendants have paid L3OOO in settlement, in addition to the costs. Still, the firm are allowed by the Corporation's Market Committee, who know tho facts, to occupy their stall (which is in a prominent position in the Central Meat Market). It is not likely that any firm would pay LJ.0,000 midheavy legal costn if they had a fjood defence to offer for the illicit trading alleged against them. We may again explain that meat importers, whether from the provinces or abroad, are entirely in the hands of these market salesmen. Salesmen may pay the owners the exact amount which they receive, or, if they are dishonest, may withold a percentage iv addition to their commission, and as they work in rings the dishonesty is difficult to discover. We understand that another action is pending against the same firm who have paid the LIO,OOO, and that in this case a much heavier claim is made against them. After the first case, which, as above explained, never went to trial, the firm d'-troyed or lost their books. All these facts which we have stated are in possession of the Market Committee of the City Corporation."

Now is the time to buy a reliable watch or clock ; 25 per cent, can be saved ! The time to buy un article of use and beunly for the home, for personal wear, or for a present ! An immense stock to select from. See advertisements of S. McLernon, jeweller and importer, Gladstone road, Gisborne, and Emerson street, Napier.— Advt.

The Siuger ManufticturingCompany, which originated in a humble venture, backed by the modest capital of 40 dollars (£8) borrowed money, now commands a working capital of £2,000,000, and threefourtha of the sewing machine trade of tho world as well. An army 53,000 strong represents its employees throughout the world (with 4000 vehicles and 6600 horses), 12,000 of this host being employed solely in manufacturing machines. E, Cbrisp, resident agent. — Advt.

Anyone who has children will rejoice with L. B. Mulford, of Plaiufield, N. J. His little boy, five years of age, was sick with oroup. For two days and nights lie tried various remedies recommended by ftiemls and neighbors. He says: "I thought sure I would lose him. I had seen Chamberlain's Cough Remedy adverlised, and thought I would try it as a last hope, and am happy to say that after two doses he slept until morning. I gave it to him next day, and a cure was effected. I keep this remedy in the house now, and as soon as any of my children show signs of croup I give it to them, and that is the last of it." .For sale by B. D. Smith, wholesale and retail agent. — Advt.

The famous Victory Sewing Machine is the latest and moat perfect of Sewing Machines. It is adapted for household and work-room use, and is capable of performing the. mo3t artistic funey-work, The prices vary from six guineas, and any of the machines can he purchased on the easiest of time payments from the New Zealand Clothing Factory, the local agency. — Advt.