LOCAL INDUSTRIES.

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 273, 17 November 1899, Page 2

LOCAL INDUSTRIES.

Messrs E. Porter and Co.'s exhibit of implements is, as usual, .a varied one. Among the farming1 appliances are the implements m:\nfacuired by the Southland Implement Company of Invereurgill. including their Colonial combined grain, turnip and manure drill. The special feature claimed by the makers is its simple and effective manure distributor. This mach.ne is specially recommended to farmers on account of the improved force-feed for sowing" oats, .wheat, barley, beans, peas, etc.; also for the spoon-feed attachment for turnips and rape, oir with eannisters for rape and turnips. This Colonial seed drill gained the gold medal at the Agricultural Conference .Field Trial held in Christchurch last year in open competitioii with other Colonial ,American, and Canadian machines. Another implement by the above company is their All-Steel Disc: Harrows, a. very simple and handy cultivator, the merits of which are apparent. This disc harrow is fitted with wrought iron transport gear. Another machine of exceptional interest is the Osborne Columbia Harvester and Binder. T\v great featured of this harvester are the perfect self-aligning boxes and their patent roller'bearings. The binder of this harvester is the most perfect and reliable binder in the market. The Columbia mowing machine, the frame of which is in one solid piece, has.noiseless shafting running in roller bearings Of special value to the farmer is an v>tpy method of gathering in his hay crop as soon as it is fairly dry. In this he is assisted by such horse hayrakes as the Osborne Self-Dumping, or Howard's (Bedford, England), which are here exhibited. Among ploughs, i very fine selectior is here shown from the well-known makers of E. Hornsby and Son and the John Iteere and Co.'s single and double furrows.

The Deere single and double furrow riding ploughs commend themselves for breaking up land or for general cultivation. The money-making and labour-saving Planet Junr. farm and garden implements are well represented by twelve different varieties. The No. 1 combined drill seeder wheel hoe and cultivator is perfectly adjustable, and sows any depth and quantity without fail. "The No. 4 drops its seed into drills or can be changed to con-tinuous-rows. The combined drill is fitted with a fertiliser. The double and single hand, wheel hoes with attachments to enable small farmers to plant five, times the usual acreage. The horse hoe and cultivator should be in every farmer's hand. It. is very strong and light; it has a patent steel frame with interchangeable hollow steel standards, which allow the hoes and attachments to be reversed or worked at any angle. Every part of this hoe is patented, but it is persistently infringed by imitators, a very reliable indication of its value. The two-horse Planet Junr. universal cultivator is a new tool with a, big future, and performs an immense variety of work at all seasons and in all crops. Also the twelvetooth harrow, single and double celery hiller, Andrews and Bevan's Canterbury duplex baerger chaffcutter v gre€n bone cmtters for chicken feeding, power horse clippers, 2-row corn planters with fertiliser,. potato diggers, refrigerators, windmill, Champion' grain drills (the old favourite), Randall disc harrows, etc., etc.

Ti-e Alpha Laval sepai'ators exhibited by this firm ar e under the supervision of Mr Busch, the well-known dairy expert, and shown on behalf of Messrs Mason, Struthers and Co., of Christchurch, the New Zealand agents. These valuable aids to modern dairying were in full working. The Alpha Laval B.E- steam turbine separator attracted considerable attention. This is worked by a 2 h.p. "Grant" steam boiler, the .steam from which acting directly on the B.E. turbine separates in a. thorough manner 00 gallons of milk per hour. The Alpha Laval S hand separator is also shown, and the Humming Bird separator with a capacity of 16 gallons per 'hour. Messre K. Porter and Co. also show the AlphaLaval milk warmer, with a capacity of 265 gallons of milk per hour, and Jn the process pasteurises tfhe article.

Messrs Cousins and Cousins, the well-known coachbuilders of Lornestreet, s"how a large and choice collection of vehicles, which, as in previous years, are displayed with great taste in a large marquee. A landau occupies the pride of position and evokes much approbation from the large numbers present; it is a beautifully finished piece of work, everything being of the best throughout. The upholsteringis done in red Morrocco leather, the head being lined with dark blue cloth. The painting is blue and. black, relieved with cream lines. Two-wheelers are again in evidence, and'all the latestfashions are to be found in Messrs Cousins and Cousins' collection. Two Ealli carts are excellent specimens of t-he fine work for which this firm is now so well known; both are of the same design, but finished in different shades of green. The popular Thorne roadster is again to the fore, and the small model of this trap, with toy horse and harness, is a source of delight to the young people. Some useful waggons and buggies are exhibited, also a grain lorry., built to the order 6i a ideal firm. The collection as a whole is excellent and z-eflects great credit on its exhibitors.

The ' CbTonial" Amnitinitibn 'Co. * is represented by a fine show case, which stands in the centre of the Exhibition building-. In it may Ye seen the many classes of ammunition manufactured at the Company's -works—both sporting- and military. At the time we are involved in a. war, visitors will no doubt take much interest in this exhibit. The operations of manufacture of the .303 cartridge are shown on No. 6 tier, and the finished ,303, Mark IV. cartridge, which is now being used by the British .-gainst the Boers, Is shown on No. 7 tier, and also on the back of left-hand side of'case. The "man-stopping1" pistol-bullet, also being used in the Transvaal, is shown on tier No.- 7. Cordite —'the smokeless powder used in the same war—is shown in a long strand at Lhe back of the case. A row of sporting cartridge casesj along the top of the ease gives a fail' idea as to the quality and variety of the ammunition manufactured at the company's works in Auckland, and altogether the exhibit- does great credit to the "industry if represents. '

Messrs Arthur Yates and Co. have oh exhibition a large show case of seeds of various descriptions, also specimens of dried grasses, bird seeds, and a large assortment of small handtools for gardeners. Messrs Yates & Co., as agents for the Iron Age Co., also show a large collection of that firm's cultivators; also syringes, sprayers, and lawn-mowers.

Mr Ei Leßoy has on view a large number of tents, rtogihg" iron! the gold prospector's up to the military bell-tent..

Me.ssrs John Burns and Co. show the largest collections ever put on exhibition by that firm in Auckland. Amongst the implements are McCormick and. Co.'s (of Christchurch) binder, which took first prize in that city; also McCormick's hay rake and mower; Booth and McDonald's (of Christehureh) windmill driving a chaff cutter and circular saw at the same time.' Messrs Buras and Co. also shew double furrow ploughs, disc harrows, draining plough (shown for the time in Auckland), Mellottte separator, buWer workers, Syracuse ploughs, Venecia clipper ploughs, South Bend plough, machine for making wire netting on wire, Acme pulverising harrow, Stoddart disc harrow, voad scoop.v Ben toll's chaff cutters, ; grist mill, bone mill, double and single row maize planters. Planet Junr. implements, spring-tooth harrow, reversible Tine harrow, and grass harrow.,

Messrs Beaney and Sons, of /vch Hill, shew a good collection of locally manufactured agricultural implements, including three sizes of disc 'harrows, two double furrow ploughs, single furrow plough (American type), scarifier a.nd moulder, Tine and chain harrows, horse gear, and Champion drill.

An interesting- exhibit is that of Messrs Crook and Grosvenor — the patent hydro-carbon gas ge.nera.tor, a patent which possesses the great advantage that isolated houses may at comparatively small cost, have the convenience of being lit up 'with incandescent gas light. Each house may by this process be fitted up with a gasometer, absolutely safeguarded, ro which pipes and incandescent burners may be fitted in the ordinary way. The same apparatus may be used to supply power for working gas engines in creameries, or for driving farming and other machinery.

Messrs Cousins and Atkin, of EUiottand Albert streets, show a fine collection, of vehicles finished in admirable

style. Visitors to this tent were also presented with a nicely illustrated pocket catalogue printed at the Auckland "Star" and New Zealand "Farmer" offices. Amongst the vehicles shown by this firm are: cabriolet \x\\\ three-spring undergear jump seat Clifton buggy, single Clifton do., hooded phaetons, dog carts roadsters of various descriptions, standard cart, bell cart, Albert cart, delivery cart, farm and other waggons. The N.Z. Drug Company (Kemp, thorne, Prosser and Co.) show a general assortment of their well-known-Westfield manures, guano, nitrate of" soda, crude sulphur, oil-cake, and fowl grit. Among the implements Messrs T. and S. Morrin, Limited, have a capital display of useful and necessary farm requisites, which agriculturists will dd well to inspect. We note some of the most important lines. A n^ v cream separator with steam boiler in operation is a tribute to mechanical skill, simple yet thoroughly effective. A range of 17 Oliver ploughs in vatf. ous sizes and styles, singleand double furrow, walking and riding. -We learn over 1000 of these valued implements are in use in the province of Auckland. The Torrent cutaway fljsc plough is a new line suited specially for stubble and light soil, taking the place of a plough, and is shown in 3, 4 and 6 discs each. Four sizes of Farmers' Favourite combined grain manure and seed drills are on view for which Messrs Morrin and Co. are sole agents, as well as for Oliver ploughs. New designs in Tiger disc harrows, Tiger horse, rakes, and Tiger corn planters, Lever Tine harrows, and corn crushers. Messrs Morrin also show the "New Piano" reaper snd binder, Canadian manufacture, Cutaway, Dia T mond, Ideal, and. Tiger disc harrows, a complete assortment of Iron Age' cultivators and drills; in fact a complete range of most improved imple- ' ments from the. plough to the reaper and binder, is found exhibited by this enterprising firm. Messrs Elder Brothers, of Durhamstreet, show specimens of locallymade ploughs, also patent pipe swingle trees. Amongst the types of ploughs shown are, the N.Z. Diamond Clipper, fitted with Mr Ballard's patent, the ' Elder gorse plough, one horse diamoad clipper, and another with a skin coulter. ; The N.Z. Loan &nd Mercantile Agency Company (Ltd.) have an excellent exhibit of the Walter A. Wood Company harvesting "machinery, including 6ft,, and sft. 6in. harvesters,' the latter being fitted with gear for travelling; also Walter A. Woods' combined mower and reaper, one horse mower side delivery reaper, spring tooth harrow, hay tedder rakes.. The Company also show cattle dehorners as well as Cooper .and Cannon's sheep dipt, Solnjet sheep tonic, Tamvihare cheese, samples of hide and dairy salt, molasses for cattle feed, and various grass and clover seeds. Chariles wheat protector, Taylor and Bremner's ■ wool, press, and Runcor's bone dust. ' In. the local industries shed a very fine and varied collection of pot plants; is shown by Messrs D. Hay and Son, amongst them being- some fine curvedazaleas in, blooms, also Japanese and> other palms. Mr C. S. McDonald and;. Sons, nurserymen, have a fine display l of rhododendron: blooms, also azaleas and several bouquets, including : if. bridal one. Mr G. J. Mackay, of. j Queen-street, lias on view a large cb|-. ■•' lection of garden and agricultural seeds, also nicely executed floral wreaths, shield,- crescent and •■stajv heart with word ''Rest" worked on m bridal bouquet and floral banjo. Mr Mackay also shows various kinds of palms and other pot plants. One delif cate palm worthy of special note is. cocus wedelliana. Mr W. E. Lippiatt, of Otahuhu, has a splendid displaylofv roses, over 1000 blooms being shown on his stand. Amongst them is a new | variety called "Meta," useful for but-: toon holes, and which has the pecu- - liarity of producing, flowers of three, distinct colours. * ); ■ In the same building are also shown;:: Parkinson's Doncaster Butterscotch, Pearson's Sandsoap, Edwin 'BF JFaulkner's, porpoise dressing- : .'.for;;! leather and Quibbel's sheep dip; '■'■;::- Messrs Bycroft and Co. show, a col- ■ lection of their biscuits nicely Jar-; ranged, and. also bags of flour made; at their Shortland-street iniUsf Singer's Company have oh , view 'an. : assortment of their sewing machines. Mr J. Knight, wholesale saddler,'/ Loriie-street, exhibits a collection of the various articles manufactured at ■•_ his establishment. Mr W. Reach, of Newmarket, also shows handsewfl, saddlery, also a patent calf weaMr'; and an' aViary.

The Glenvar Wine Company slso show a collection _of their manufactures,'and there is also a Budge WMtworth bicycle shown.

Messrs G. W. Binney and Sons, as agents, show the "Black Leaf"'"tor bacco paste and sheep dip, and Sir,!1. A. Fenton exhibits his vegetable hair MesTs Reid and Gray have a good' display of their well known agricultll* ral implements, including double and ■• single furrow ploughs, steel franie disc harrow, fitted on a new travelling carriage, which can be taken to: pieces and set up with, one man, Deer-: ing Company Ideal binder, IdM ; mowpr, 4-J fpet cut, mower, and reaper, combined, aswel as a one horse mower cutting 3A feet, and Ideal horse li^ rake, made of steel throughout. Messrs T. and S. Morrhi and Com» pany (Limited) have on exhibition a fine collection of agricultural implements,, amongst, them, being plant) lever reaper and binder, shown ':s"£■ the first time, which is well worthy inspection. Another machine shown is the Litle Giant separator, with boile*ialso a: • hand separator, farmers' favourite drills, a large collection of Oliver ploughs, the lever tine harrows, cutaway disc harrows, chaff cutteav corn crusher, self dumping hay rake, and a large assortment of Iron Age implements. »-• Mr .R. St. George (Me Wallace of Otaliuhu) shows locally-made ploughs and harrows. Both single and doubl*! furorw ploughs are exhibited, having the great advantage that they can with great despatch be convefwi ■' from English to American style. Messrs Harrison and Cash, of NeWr market, exhibit a large asosrtoeWof vehicles made in their establishment, the workmanship being excellent. A baker's cart, made for Mr EW. Burton, is shown, also pagnall carts, four wheeled dog carts, stylish; single and double buggies, as wella3 a handsome canoe shaped land&», made to the order of Mr J. Martin, of. ; Pamell. ■ ;;

Mr James McTntyre, of Onehunga, exhibits . locally manufactured ploughs, harrows, grubbers, ch^se press, set of patent whipple treW»: windmill for pumping and portable washing boiler, made on the ■wheelbarrow principle. ?-;

SHEEP

Romney Marsh,. Champion Kara.— J. Barugii, 1. '

Champion Ewe.—J. Barugh. 1. Leicester Champion Ewe.—New Zealand Land Association, 1.

HARNESS HOUSES.

Pair tramway or light spring waggon horses (man1.-- or geldings).— Robertson Bros., 1 and 2. Pair of horses not under 15 hands :l inches.—A. 11. Morrisby's Peeress iiml Princess. 1: A. Killd's Vick and Australia. 2.

Pair of ponies not exceeding- 13 hands 2 inches.—Leonard Marshall's Satan and Smut (bred in Scotland). driven by J. B. Williamson, 1; Mrs Wigmore's Brenda and Ulla, 2: Mrs Wigmore's Pirate and' Minna. 3.

DAIRY PftOLuCE

Best Plum Cake.—Mrs James McFntloe, 1: Mrs Coates, 2; Miss E. H. McKenzie. conmieuded.

Best Bread made by .Maori woman (Northern Holler milling flour).—Mrs Paul Davis, I: Miss Sarah Davis, :.'.

Best Plain 'Dripping Cake.'— E. and L. Cunningham, 1; Mrs GfMcKenzie, '.I.

Best Home-made Scones (Northern Holler .Alilling flour).—Miss L- Wood, I; .Mrs Smithway, 2; Miss Nellie Jones, 3; Miss Kate Speight, commended.

_Besf albs butter, without salt, Alb rolls.—Mrs G. Church ess, ■3; Miss Beatrice Keith, .'.'; Miss Annie Sturgess, :;•, Miss Emma Brown, commend. cd. Best 2lbs butter .with salt. Mb roils. —Miss Beatrice Keith, 1; Mis.s Nellie Armstrong. 2; Miss Dick, 3; Tilly Bros., commended. Best 2lbs butter, without saH, Mb rolls. 7S entries. —Mrs J. Harper. 1; J. N. Baxter. 2; Joseph Conder, '■',: Miss Beatrice Keith, commended. Best home made bread, with Bycroft and Co.'s Hour.—A. N. Field, 1; Mrs Mary A. Graham, :.'. Best home made scones, with Bycroft and Co.'s flour.—Mrs E. Blake, sem\, 1; Miss McQuoy, 2; Miss H. Westney, commended. Best- four 'oaves bread, Northern Roller Milling flour.—Everett and Pearson, .1 and 2; Till and Sons, :j. Besl pan loaf and turnover, Northern Roller Milling flour.—Mrs Coates, 1; Mrs Mary A. Graham, 2.