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Timaru Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 1761, 22 June 1877, Page 4

Miscellaneous. ttade, and the promoters feel confident that they can be most safely and profitably extended. In the New Zealand Woodware Faotories here are four distinct departments, viz. : — Ist. Sawirg.Planing.audMouldingFactory. 2nd. Door and Sash Factory. 3rd. Tub and Bucket Factory. 4th. Furniture and Turnery Factory. The trade of each of these works is capable of great and profitable extension, and as an evidence of the great outlet for the products of these works, Matsrs Guthrie and Larnach have been compelled to run the machinery overtime, on an average two nights per week, since the opening of the new Factories. The whole of the extensive Factories and Stores (specially designed by David Ross, Esq., architect, of thit city) aro substantially built of brick and cement, on solid bluestone and concrete foundations (all timber being of the best and moat durable descriptions), covering an area, including the timber yards, of several acres of valuable land m the chief streets of the city. The whole of the splendid modern machinery w»s designed and planned bj an eminent engineering firm m Glasgow, under Mr Guthrie s immediate supervision while m Britain, and after a very careful inspection of the principal woodware factories m America, Britain, and on thp Continent. Each machine has been firmly ptaced on a solid bed of concrete where necesiary, to preveut the possibility of vibration, and to avoid wear and tear. The contract for the purchase of machinery was entered into when materials and labor m Scotland were at their lowest. j The important advantages to shareholders m a Joint Stock Company of entering into possession of a large manufacturing and importing business m full operation on a fixed date, with a thoroughly-trained staff of officers and men and a large mercantile connection, without having 'to wait for the erection of buildings, importation of plant, stock, &c., or being subjected to any of the risks and delays incidental to the starting of a new business, and with all preliminary expenses paid, should be at once apparent to investors. The following special advantages are worthy of notice : — Ist. The whole of the machinery m the Factory is driven by one pair of powerful engines, worked by two men — an engineer and fireman — whose wages may fairly be said to constitute the whole expense m connection with the motive power, as the only fuel required to keep up steam is the sawdust and shavings drawn from the different factories as soon as made, by means of pneumatic tubes, and deposited m a large brick safe, ready forconsumption, alongside the boiler. By this means all rubbisk is utilised and made a source of profit, and the cost of labor reduced to a minimum. 2nd. The four Factories being worked under one roof, a greit saving is consequently effected, not only m the motive power, but also m the management, as the whole can be superintended and controlled by one manager. 3rd. The Tub and Bucket Factory, now m full operation, has a monopoly of the supply of these indispensable articles, there being no other tub and bucket factory m the Australian Colonies. A large return may therefore be looked for to the credit of this branch of the business. ' 4th. The whole of the Factories, especially the Furniture Factory, being worked m connection with the general timber business, is carried on most profitably, not only from the fact thatrfhe first cost of the timber being procured at the cheapest possible rate, but also that large quantitities of short cuttings of timber, which would otherwise either be sold as job lota at a low price, or sent to the furnace to be consumed as fuel, are utilised. The Union Sash and Door Company m Auckland is of a similar character to the New Zealand Woodware Factories, only being much less extensive. It is, however, a fair criterion to base calculation* upon, as to what may be expected from the New Zealand Woodware Faotories. The Company referred to has only been m active operation a little over four years, and has paid annual dividends of 20 per cent., besides carrying huge amount* to reserve fund* ; so that, m addition to the very handsome yearly dividends, the original £5 shares of the Company are now quoted at £7 10s, and a new issue allotted to shareholders, on which £2 10s ha* been paid up solely out of reserve fund, are quoted at £3 10*, making the present total market value of the original shares £11, or a premium of 120 per cent. In connection with this, it is a fact that the profit* shown to have been made m Messrs Guthrie and Lantech's business for the same period considerably exceed that made by the Union Company m proportion to the capital invested ; so that the promoters have : good reason for believing that not only will large dividends bo paid regularly by the Company, but that its stook will at once become a much sought-after and favorable investment. Mr Guthrie has consented to be fully identified with the business for a number of years as Managing Director. Mr Guthrie's practical skill and long experience m the trade are well known ; the high position to which the firm has attained under his management indicates the measure of prosperity which may reasonably be expected m the future ; and as a proof of Mr Guthrie and his partner's faith m the future prospects of concern, they are willing to hold one-fifth each, or equol to two-fifths of the entire capital on their own private account, purchased m fully paid-up shares. And a* a further proof of their confidence m the future prospect* of the Company, they have decided to guarantee that the Company's neb profits for the first three years shall not be less than 10 per cent, per annum on the actual capital for the time being employed m the business, or equal to a sum of about £57,000 to be paid to the shareholders within three year*. They expect and believe that the profits will considerable exceed this rate, but investor* will by this means know the rate of their minimum profits. By way of further securing the observance of the guarantee, the ■firm have agreed to deposit with the Director* of the Company scrip of the Company during the first yea* of the value of £60,000, during the second year of £40,000, and during the third year of £25,000, and to execute a legal charge upon the same m favor of the Company. Intending shareholders may therefore rest assured that no more legitimate or remunerative outlet for their capital, or one presenting better or more extensive future prospects, has ever been offered m New Zealand. The reasons which have induced Messrs Guthrie and Larnach to take this ttep are — Ist. That their term of partnership expire* by effiuxion of time m the course of a few months, when it is the intention of one of the partners to retire from active businee*. 2nd. That the plant, machinery, and general appliance* of the firm, are now of a : character which opens up a largely extended and extremely profitable trade, which, however, calls for the employment of an extended capital. The valuation of the freehold and leasehold lands, with full particulars as to amount : of capital -employed, and - net profits realised during the lair four and a-half years, taken from the firm's books, and certified by Messrs A. W. Morris, C. H. Street, and Edmund Smith, valuators and auditors, together with a copy of the agreement entered into with: the firm by the Provisional Directors, may be obtained by bono fide intending investors from the Brokers. The- Share List will dose on TUESDAY, 31st July, at 4 p.m., and, m making, the allotment the Provisional Directors will oosiaidar the order m which application* have been made. . Forms of applications for Shares can-be obtained at the offices of Messrs Guthrie and Larnaich ; or of Messrs Connell and llJDodie, or J. B. Bradahaw, Broker* ; or «f Messrs Tats ana HAix-Timaru. who are «Mhbri*ed torec^yeftppUdatibDsfSShxiw l^tf