The Taranaki Herald

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8637, 25 November 1889, Page 2

The Taranaki Herald

PUBLISHED DAILY. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1889. *- Nhw Zealand at the present time is taking a somewhat important position as one of the food suppliers of Great Britain. Each year the exports of frozen meat increase, and we believe that were more vessels put in the trade between here and London, they could be filled with cargoes of produce. As Now Zealand occupies the premier position of exporters of frozen meat, anything regarding the Home supply of meat is of interest to the colonists. This the London correspondent of the Auckland Herald evidontly felt when he compiled the figures we intend to quote from. It appears that the import of dead meat into England now is exactly four times in quantity and value to what it was twenty years ago. Of course, twenty years ago preserving meat by the freezing process was only talked about, and the meat sent Home was cither tinned, or pickled in casks. However, the total average yearly importation for the years 1867, 1868, and 1869 was 116,800 tons; tho average in recent years is 464,000 tons. According to the Herald's correspondent the rate of incroase was pretty steady from 1867 to 1880, when the maximum was reached, the imports I in that year amounting to 517,000 tons. In the immediately succeeding years there was a considerable falling off, the average for the years 1882, 1883 and 1884 boing only 418,000 tons. Of late the gross imports have been larger, though they are still considerably under what they were nine years ago. At the commencement of the twenty years' period the proportion of dead meat to live imports was about 48 per cent, or nearly one-half. It has now risen to over 70 per cent. The Home production of meat in 1867 was 1,300,000 tons. At the present time it is about 1,333,000 tons, so that tho proportional increase ia not comparable to that of the imports. The average annual consumption of meat per head of the population of Great Britain is set down at 1091 b, and of this 281 b, or 25-7 per cent., is imported, and 811 b or 74*3 per cent., is raised at Home. More than half of the meat thus imported into England consisted of pork in some form, the greater part of which came from the United States. About 31 per cciii . of tho imports take the form of beef, and the remainder consists of mutton, of which Great Britain imports 4'Glb annually per head of the population. Of this 31b arrive us frozen moat, and the remaining l^lb as livo sheep. For the eight months ending Augu6t 81

last Great Britain, received from the United States 181,860 oxen as against 104,645 during the same time last year. Canada sent 42,109 as against 33,489. During the same period this year Great Britain received from the United States 794,451cwt. of fresh beef and mutton as against 499,612cwt. in the first eight months of 1888, while other countries, the names of which are not given, sent 26,001cwt last year, while this year their importations have risen to 60,208cwt. The receipts of mutton for the first eight months of this year were 820,389cwt., as against 615,081cwt. during the same months of 1888. Of this Australasia sent this year 407,823 cwt., as against 366,500cwt.; the Argentine Republic sent 280,010cwt., as against 212,656cwt.; and other countries 106,423cwt., as against 11,260cwt. in the first eight months of last year. The number of sheep in the Argentine Republic is estimated at 105,000,000 ; in Australasia there are 85,000,000; in the United Kingdom 29,000,000, of which 3,600,000 are in Ireland. It was stated in the London Times that "the clip of wool in the Argentine Republic this year will be very large. The number of sheep is twenty per cent, greater than was the case two years ago, and the breed has improved^., so that a larger quantity of wool per sheep "will be the result. It is expected that this year the Argentine Republic will, for the first time, export, sheep for sheep, as much wool as the Australasian Colonies." Of course, this was written before Ihe Times had heard of the heavy loss sustained by the Argentine sheep owners; but, notwithstanding that, the competition of the River Plate producers cannot be ignored, and any falling off on the part of tho New Zealand growers would have a serious effect upon the future prospects of our trade. The Wellington and Canterbury frozen meat companies, we feel sure, are fully alive to the importance of keeping up their meat to a high standard, and therefore if means are provided to convey the meat Home, New Zealand growers need not fear the rivalry of even the Argentine Republic. The s.s. Takapuna crossed Manukau bar at 1.10 p.m. to-day, is due shortly after 10 to-night, and sails for Wellington immediately after arrival. Train at 10 p.m. All property tax due in sums of less than £15, and the first instalment of sums beyond £15, is payable on Friday next, the 29th of November. The estimated value of tho butter shipped by the s.s. Wanaka on Saturday, at 7d per lb., is £3937 10s. The estimated weight is 135,0001b5. The time for the playing of the first round in the single-handed bowling competition has been extended to Thursday next. The Town School Committee met on Saturday to consider applications for the position of third assistant master at the Central School. Mr F. Mills, of Okato, was ultimately recommended to the Board for the appointment. The Annual Show of the Horticultural Society will take place next week, on Wednesday, December 4th. Much interest is being manifested, and everything at present tends to indicate that this Show will be as successful as preceding ones. The s.s. Takapuna arrived at the breakwater shortly after midnight on Saturday, and proceeded for Manukau at 12.50 a.m. on Sunday. She made the .passage in thirteen hours, having left Wellington on Saturday morning at 11.5. A meeting of persons interested in holding a regatta at Waitara in January next was held at that place on Saturday night. It was decided to hold the regatta, and the meeting adjourned till a future date, when a programme will be drawn out, and a date fixed. We have received from the author, Mr Charles Johnson, a small book of poems entitled " Snowflakes from Egmont." The book is dedicated to " Sir Robert Stout, as a slight token of my esteem for the high intelligence and integrity of my widely respected and illustrious countryman," by tho author. There are about thirty poems, and some of them are sufficiently meritorious to show that the author has ability; and can put his pootic ideas together in a very taking way. The book has beon very neatly printed by Mr T. Avory, who turns all his work out in a most creditable manner. Mr G. R. Simms, editor of the London Referee, thinks " Jack tho Ripper" is altogether too clover for tho London police. Ho says : " The illustrious Jack will in all human probability take his secret with him to eternal bye-bye, and it is quite possible that, dying in the odour of sanctity, a not too modest tombstone may record his many virtues and inform cemetery visitors that ho was a loving husband, an affectionate father, and that of such is tho Kingdom of Ilaaven." Eliza Cook and Dr Mackay must have entirely outlived their reputation, when writers of the present day do not know who were the authors of certain Rongs very popular between thirty and forty years ago. The London correspondent of the Auckland Evening B<ar says " Tho one song Eliza Cook wrote which seems likely to live is "ClijCor, Boys, Cheer," and its popularity is due rather to Henry Russell's stirring music than to the poetess' words." " Cheer, Boys, Cheer " was written by Charles Mackay, who was also the author of "Far, Far Upon the Sea," "To the West," Tiibal Cain," "There's a Good Time Coming Boys," and other Bongs which were put to mu«ic by Henry Russell. There is another song writer whose name was very familiar in those days, but who it seems haw now been forgotten — Mr J. E. Carpenter — author of over 500 songs and ballads, two of the most popular being " The Merry Bells of England," and " I'd be a Gipsy, Merry and Free." The following amusing anecdote is told by " Atticus "in the Leader :—": — " What on earth do you want to leave for ? " asked the mistress. Bridget hesitated and said she would rather not answer. But the mistress insisted, and Bridget at last faltered out: " Well, if you must know, ma'am, it's because you and I both love tho same man and you have him. It's more than I can bear." She was an excellent cook, and the mistrons was a sonsiblo woman. " Don't be silly, Bridget," sho said, " if you love him it's all the more reason you should stay. I won't mind it if you don't." On this understanding, Bridget consented to remain and her cooking was more brilliant than over, bo that tho mistress was wickedly glad that the poor girl's affections were thus misplaced. But after a lull of a few weeks Bridget again came to give notice " I can't stand it any longer, ma'am," she declared. " I bore with his loving you for it was his duty to. But to see him singing and philandering over the piano with your sister, while ho never so much as throws a look at me, cuts me to the heart. If you won't send your sister out of the house I must go." And iq, spite of all that oould be said to prevent itpboweatj

DUXEDIX EXHIBITION. The Dunedin Exhibition will be opened to-morrow (Tuesday) by His Excellency the Governor. He does not intend to ' write his address on the opening day beforehand; his speech will be impromptu. Open corridors run round tbe garden, and from the eaves hang long rows of red, white, and blue glass lamps. When lit up at night it is expected it will be very pretty. The idea is taken from the famous Jardine Mabille at Paris. Otago and Southland occupy the bulk of the space devoted to New Zealand. Can1 terbury and Auckland have a fair number of bays each, and at present the latter makes the best show. With regard to Wellington, Hawke's Bay, &c, the proportion of their exhibits seem to be very modest, and their position has to be looked for before it can be found. The New Zealand mineral court is progressing, and though by no means up to the mark of New South Wales, it promises to make a respectable appeararce. The prominent feature in it will be the model of New Zealand in relief, on which workmen are now busy. There are also some other models of Tongariro and various portions of mountainous districts of the colony. Though the mineral court proper is situated in tho south-eastern octagon, specimens of coal are to be seen everywhere about the other bays ; in fact, in some places, there is nothing but a long stretch of coals of various descriptions, brown, black, and all the rest of them. The art gallery is to be lighted by electrictly. Besides the collection of pictures there will be a large number, principally portraits, in the Early History Court. There is some disappointment at the comparatively small number of passengers by the Mararoa. It was expected that at least double the number would have booked. The heavy rain which fell on Sunday and this (Monday) morning will seriously interfere with the success of the outdoor part of Tuesday's functions. Ngamotu Lodge No 2053 E.C. Ordinary meeting to-morrow (Tuesday) evening half -past seven o'clock in the Lodge-room Robe-street. Business, installation of WJVI, and investiture of officers. Visiting brethren cordially invited. — Advt. Entries for the Horticultural Society's Show close on December 3 at 4 p.m. Catalogue's may be obtained from the hon secretary Mr E. Humphries. The cargo of butter— 2,ooo kegs— that tho Wanaka took away on Saturday last was tho largest lot that ever left Taranaki at one time. A mooting of persons interested in the Waitara Regatta will be held in the Town Hall, Waitara, on Wednesday evening. The Wellington correspondent of the Referee writes :—": — " In the Maiden Hack j Race at tho Hutt on Saturday, the knowing j ones flopped the money on The Twin, who came with a reputation from Taranaki where hacks are grown like racehorses, but she got left, and her backers were " left " in the mire." The probable shooting representatives are putting in steady work at the butts. This (Monday) morning Lieut. Okey ran up 81 out of a possible 105 at the 500, 600, and 700 yards ranges. Color-Sergt. Okey made 70, and Bandsman Frank Newell followed suit. Sergt. R. Hooker made 67, and Sergt. Hempton made 58. The latter started brilliantly at the 500, putting in no less than five consecutive bull's-eyes, then a centre, and an outer, making 31 out of the possible 35. He, however, " ran off " at the other ranges. The liabilities in the joint estate of Messrs Tonk's and Co., auctioneers, Auckland, amount to £12,802, whilst the assets are estimated at £7,898. In the separate estate of Mr R. C. Can-, one of the members of the firm, the liabilities unsecured are £54 Is ; secured, £1431 10s ; the unencumbered assets are £1431 10s. The securities are estimated to realise £1500. The other member is Mr D. B. Tonks, the position of whose estate has not yet been stated. We have received the November number of the IllustMted Australian News and Musical Times, which contains a coloured double page illustration. The drawing is by a new process of chromo-typogravure, and presents all the appearance of a wator colour painting. The subject chosen by the artist is a scene on board one of the war ships at practice in the Bay, and is entitled Our Defenders. Members of the naval brigade are represented hard at work pointing a heavy gun, and through the embrasure of the barbette a faint glimpse is obtained of sky and distant masts. There are several excellent illustrations in this number, and amongst them some copies of instantaneous views taken in connection with the running of the Melbourne Cup. There is also a piece of music (Thora's song). It is an excellent number, and to be obtained from Mr T. Avery, who is agent for the paper. Laundrine Soap is the most economical and best brand in tho market. Kept by all grocers. Registered name and trade mark, " Laundrine " ; heart transfixed with arrow. For further particulars see advertisement on fourth page. Tho ladies of New Plymouth are invited i to inspect the fino display of spring and summer drapery and millinery at W. &. H. Pellew's, whoro they will have an endloss variety to choose from at the very lowest prices Further particulars shortly. — Advt I am very anxious to wind up my business completely before the end of this year, and as the time is drawing short and the stock is still very large, I must make even greater concessions to purchasers than I have already done. — Everything in my shop is now marked down on the most ruinous scale and the selection in all classes of Summer Goods is both high class and varied. To purchasers of parcels of £1 up to £5, I will allow a discount of 5 per cent, and on purchases of £5 and upwards one of 10 per cent. This, in addition to the enormous reductions in the prices of goods, ought to render a visit to Victoria Houso beneficial to all those wanting full value for their money. M. Hood. — Advt. Messrs Dinglo & Corke have much pleasure in announcing to their customers and tho public generally that they have arranged with Mr C. E. Gledhill to rent his new building, adjoining their own, until tho end of the your. The additional space thus secured will enable, them to display their large stock of furniture and fancy ware to groater advantage than hitherto, and they would respectfully invite inspection. Tho stock is continually being replenished by shipments of new furniture and all the novelties in fancy ware, china glassware, Japanese goods, &c. During December botli shops will be open every evening until ten o'clock, when the shilling and sixpenny tables will be filled with fancy goods, a shipment of ten cases of which is expected to arrive in a few days from England. — Advt. Jones & Co.'s Special Notice. — Ladies, please remember that we intend to adhere to tho Thursday afternoon half holiday, and that our premises will be closed. on that day at 1 p.m. We have still further reduced our prices ia order to clear our stock by Qhrigtnufl, Jone* & Co,— Advt,