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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2013, 23 February 1907, Page 3

GISBORNE CONFECTIONERY WORKS.

“Yes, I will ho highly pleased when they got the water laid on,” was a commentary on the reticulation work now proceeding. The .speaker was Mr M. .lowers (proprietor of the Gisborne Confectionery Works), in course of conversation with a Tutus representative. Reniomboriii" tlmt one of tlio most attractive industrial exhibits at tho recent A. and P. Show was that of tlio manufacture of lollies, tho remarks led to further questioning, and an invitation to visit the factory when work was in lull swing, and a most interesting experience it was. Tlio conditions aro admittedly primitive, but tlio main essentials wore there, with tho ability to turn them to the best account". That the public is well able to judge by the splendid quality of the goods turned out; and in addition to that, the inspection *avo satisfaction as to the scrupulous cleanliness observed at tho Gisborne works. Tlio process of manufacture is understood by many, and therefore needs no description, further than to say that the local works can turn out an articlo equal in appearance to the imported woods, superior in quality, and made under conditions that aro beyond reproach as far as wholesomenoss and purity aro concerned. The main work of-manufacture is done by Mr Jowers himself—a tradesmen with tho best of experience in that ]j no —and for the lighter work he has skilled lady assistants. The coloring matter used for tho lollies is absolutely harmless, a rich appearance being given without tlie use of deleterious substances as is sometimes the case in large, centres. There aro two denartments with furnaces and boilers, one being for the goods turned out in larger quantities, and the other for the more expensive class of goods. Some of the barley sugar manufactured by Mr Jowers has been declared equal to the best obtainable in London, and at no greater price for that particular line. A third department of the factory is the storeroom, where tile value of goods packed runs into hundreds of pounds, while facing the main street, as everyone knows, is that attractive retail" establishment, “The Sweoteries,” under tho management of Mrs Jowers.

Reverting to the subject of a water supply, Mr Jowers gave a practical explanation of bow the need thereof affects bis work. The temperature is an important element, and that can best be regulated liv a flow of water over the steel “slabs,” so that cooling can be done according to the a hot or cold day affects tlie operations, and prevents the expeditious work and saving of time that could otherwise be ensured. “But why not arran-e for, a supply of water under the tank system P” was tho question asked. “Because,” replied Mr Jowers, “we would not think of using anything blit the most wholesome supply, and rather than use water that bad been lying stagnant, I would prefer to put in the extra work, which enables us to guarantee everything to be of tho purest.” With the water supplv Mr. Jowers went on to explain, lie could greatly extend the operations, give more employment, and altogether work under much better conditions 'J ho goods turned out at the factory are certainly a credit to Gisborne, as they would bo to any city. _