PEOPLES DAY.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 290, 4 December 1920, Page 13

PEOPLES DAY.

a THE GREAT FAIR AT EPSOM. AUCKLAND'S RECORD SHOW. ATTRACTS THOUSANDS. Favoured with splendid summer weather, a nice cool breeze blowing from the south, the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual Show at the Campbell Show Ground, Epsom, is having a record "People's Day." Unfortunately the ground is not big enough to allow of the easy circulation of thousands of people. The new cattle pavilions which have been huilt at the north-east corner on the Campbell Park Drive front take up a lot of space, and the rest of the flat in (he vicinity is 60 crowded with the machinery tents and other trade exhibits that the passageways between are very small. This cramping of open space is due to the fact that the association woe not able to secure the use of the Trotting Club's courso alongside. The course has also been undergoing extensive alterations and improvements, and will not be available for the show purposes until next summer. When the association has the use of both its own ground and the racecourse it will have ample room for handling the great crowds that People's Day attracts when the weather is on its good behaviour. Most of the judging was done yesterday, and the main attraction to-day was the spectacular events in the ring. The town horses, which were also judged today, were a good stamp, and well sustained Auckland's reputation for this class. A popular feature of the big gathering this year is the fine display of summer flowers made by the Auckland Horticultural Society in, its large marquee. Apart from the agricultural side of the show there is the usual gathering of the people who provide the lighter side of the fair. There is a whole street of ''cheap jacks." booths punctuated here and there with the biggest ox, the biggest man, not to mention a monstrosity from the poultry yard, and other marvels without which no big fair could 'be complete. Among the visitors this afternoon were the Prime Minister (Right Hon. W. F. Maseey) and the Speaker (Sir F. Lang). The amount taken at the gates yesterday was £191, as against £130 last year. CHAMPIONSHIPS. Champion Lady Hunter.—Miss Grant's Xla Ore, Champion Hack. -Miss McCarthy's Gaiety. Chnmplon Pony. —E. P. Paul's Gipsy •Belle. •Harness Horse.—Miss Ida Adams' (Wellington) Te Aro. Pony -StalUon.—S. Hooker's Tiny Boy. LIGHT HORSES. Heavy-weight Hunter.—J. Flynn's Octor n, Miss A. Kelso's Laddie 2, "***. L Carr's Jock 3. Best Type of 'Hunter.—ill. C. Grierson's Dlnkum 1. H. Smale's Hampton 2. Maiden Hunter.—R. M. Ftirness - Dolly d, A. J. Walker's Togo 2, E. C. Barrlball's Bluebell 3. Lady's Hunter.—Miss P. Grant's Kla Ora 1, C. A. I'uques Patch 2. 'R. D. Neal'a Nigger 3. Pony Hunter.—R. iHenwood's Little Dan 1. A. J. Wnlker's Miss IFHrt 2, Miss J. Beole's Prince Charlie 3. | Best Wire Jumper.—C. A. IPaque's Patch 1. It. Henwood's Little Dan 2, Miss E. Hankin's Roddy 3. Leaping Match, over brush, hurdle and water (list.).—C. .1. Splnley 1, C. Ross 2, A. Finlayson 3. Lady's Maiden Hunter, mare or gelding, up to lOst, open t 0 horses that have not won a Jumping or steeplechase competition at an agricultural show, or any advertised hurdle . race or steeplechase.— Thomas 'Hoult 1, Roy M. Furness 2, E. C. Barrlboll 3. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. Trotting Entire—R. Miller's Lord Roberts 1. A. iHerbert's King Edward 2. Horse, not under 15.2, in harness.—E. p. Paul's 1, W. Townsend's Mons 2, G. E. Welch's Gordon-ton 3. Horse, 14.2 to 15:2, in harness. —airs. I. Adams' Te Aro 1, J. Gee's Amberlte 2, H. C. Colgan's Tally-ho 3. •Best Trotter.—J. Gee's Amberite 1. Miss Paul's Te Aro 2. Mare or Gelding, 13.2 to 14.2, in harness. ■Mrs. M. 'Davis' Dolly 1, J. Gee's Toby 2, Miss K. Brodle'e Red Robin 3. •Harness Pony, mare or gelding, not over 11 hands 21n.— E. P. (Paul 1, Mrs. Howell's Bobby 2, J. Hyde's Qucenie 3. Medium Spring-cart 'Horse, mare or gelding, in regular road work.—N.Z. Express Co.'s Polly 1, Laddie 2, William Goodwin's France 3. Light Spring-cart Horse, regular road work.—W. H. Smale (Takapuna) 1, N_. Express Co.'a Molly 2, J. Dempsey's Daisy 3. Horse, mare or gelding, not under 10 hands 2 inches: W. Townshend 1. E. P. Paul 2, G. _. Welch 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 12 hands 2 Inches to 13 hands 2 inches: Mrs. G. Garanier's -Proud Boy 1, W. Casey's Lady Onherown 2, W. 'Sharp's 3. Light Harness Horses, mare or gelding, not under 15 hands 2 Inches.—W. Townsend" 1, E. F. Paul 2, George E. Welch 3. Tradesman's Turnout.—J. Taylor 1, Mess_. Stonex Bros 2, Carbines, Ltd 3. DRAUGHT.HORSES. Champion Entire. —A. E. Harding's Bonnie Dunkeld. Champion Mare.—A. McNleol and Co.'s Clevedon Blossom 11. Reserve Champion Mare.—A. E. Harding's Fanny Bond. Town Championship, for mare or gelding, for J. H. M. Carpenter Cup.—Alfred Buckland and Son's Sailor. Special (Johnstone Cup competition) for Fillies.—A. McNleol and Co.'s Clevedon Blossom 11. 1, A. E. Harding's Fanny Bond 2, A. K. Harding's Mnrcella Bond 3. Geldings, three years—J, Gee's Micky 1, Lam- and Son's •Vinsin 2, .1. Dempsey's Tim Team of two farm horses. —McNleol, and in. 1. H. Altkentiead 2. Gelding.—J. Gee's Micky 1, Lane and j-on's Vivian 2, D. Dcmpsey'-s Tim 3, Mare or Gelding, suitable for farm work, np to lSewt.—H. Aitkenhead's (Parakal, llelensvlllc), Doll 11. 1. W. It. Long's (Mr. 1'oskill) Prince 2, J. W. Wtmson 3. Mare or Gelding, regularly doing road work.—A. Buc-kland and Sons' Sailor 1, K. Wilkinson (Grey Lynn) 2, .Northern Holler Mills' Jean 3. Pair of Heavy Draught Horses, mares or gel.iingK. regularly doing rosd work.— •I. Dempsey 1, .1. J. Craig (Ltd.) 2. Pair of Heavy Horses, inures or geldings, ri-fjnlarly doing road work.—N.Z. Express Co.. Ltd.. I. Northern Rolled Mills 2 and S. Pair of Medium Horses, mares or geldiuiis, regularly doing road work.—W. nnd H. Snialcs 1, A. B. Wright and Sons 2 and 3. Heavy Spring Cart Horse, mare or geld-i-'g, regularly dolug road work.—lt. Wllkinion 1, N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. 2. W. S. I swrie 3. Pair of Light Horses, marcs or geldings, up to 25cwt, regularly doing road work.— Northern Holler Mil-Is 1, A. B. Wright and S<ins, Ltd., 2. SPECIAL CLASSES. Gentleman Driver, single horse.—H. C. colgan (Epsom) 1, .1. Gee 2, W. is. Dalton iK.nsom) 3. Lady Driver, single horse.—-Miss .1. Angus' (Tainahere) 1, Miss Nichols (Parakal) 2, Miss "A. Kelso, Pukeroro 3. Lady Rider.—Miss Rachel Gcrrle 1. MUs K. MacMormick 'A, Miss I*, v. Grant and Miss K. Honkin tied for third place. Amateur Rider, boys only, over 14 and under 21 venrs: over fences.-Jas. GHlett 1, Martin Johnston 2, Cedric Taylor 3. SHEEP. Rncllsh Leicester*. —Ram. 18 months ond over: J. E. Wilson, 1 and 2. Pen of three shorn rams, under 18 months: C. Christie, 1. P<*n of two ewes, any age. suckling lambs : J. E. Wilson, 1; C. Christie, 2 nnd 3. Pen of two ewes, under 18 months : J. E. Wilson 1 : C. Christie. 2. Border Lelcesters.— Ram, 18 months and over :W. J. Hyde, 1 and 2. Ram, tinder 18 months: W. J. Hyde, 1 and 2. Pen of two ewes, any age, suckling lambs: C. Hodgkine_, 1 and 2. Pen of two ewes, under 18 months: C. Ho___nson. 1; W. J. Hyde, 2.

CATTLE. I Pedigree Shorthorns.—Bull. 3v_ and' 1 __■ ■_?°i 1, ye f r " n «- •'•'•''cd since July l. 1010: Woodward Bros. 1. Cow os.r! __" iil k ' Bros. 1 and'eham plon and 2 Heifer, 3yrs, visibly in calf- ' ' Hols* _"_' Taylor 2, W. Potter 3. ' A " Grade Frieslans.—Cow any age in milkA. Taylor 1, W. H. Willcocks 2 Heifer' 'T 1 S i DPe Ju lf -*■ 1918: A' Taylor L Grade Ayrehtres.—Cow, any age in milkHyland and Johnston 1, W. X Lawton 2 ■ Heifer. _yrs, calved since July 1, lois. , "• -X- Lawtou 1. - Special Glass.-BitU with tbree of his I female progeny, the property of the exhibitor: W. K. Lawton 1 ' w Pe M 6 _ < ? • T f l n ' e s"?-— Bu ». 3jts and over: . W. H. Mier 1 and champion, T. Church 2 and reserve champion. Mears Bros. 3, E | L. Roose v.h.c, J. J. Bmbllng h c Bull' .)To. cnlved since July 1, loig." c It' I Spragg 1, F. .1. B Ryburn 2. Bull, year- \ ■ Ung, calved since July 1, 1010: H W I c ' , Bailly 1. R. Notton 2, T. Hannam 3. Cow dry. over llyrs. visibly In calf: Chas ■ Stevens 1. Group consisting of yenning " bull and two yearling heifers: A Hill 1 . Chas Stevens 2. Bull, with three of female progeny: T. Church 1, Chas i ' Stevens 2. ' I I Grade Jersey.—Heifer, yeurling. calved j " ?,',*■-_ •"•'*■" '■ 10ln: A - J - Graham 1 and 2.1 , W. H. Le Bailly .'I. L. G. Bedford v.h.c. j Cow producing most milk from two j - milklngs (Stonex Bros." prize of 10' ; guineas): A. Taylor's Angel 1, Samuel Lyes' | Nowsteail Polly 2, Jolly Brothers' Frieslan Countess Scgis 3. MESSRS. H. O. "WILES, LTD. t ; Two specimens of the well-known • Paige motor cars are shown .by Messrs. ' H. O. Wiles, Ltd., of Fort Street. Glens brook model, 5-seater, with disc wheels 5 and low-set body, fully bears out and justifies the name of "Tne most beautiful - car in America." One of the main feast turcs of this car is the extreme length of c the rear springs. sft liin, underslung on - the rear axle. Thi s makes riding wonder- - fully easy over the roughest of roads. A i very noticeable feature is the rear Universal joint, and driving pinion, which j can 'be adjusted without removing the r differential housing. This means that - the pinion is always running truly on t the crown wheel. The engine is flixr cylinder, cast en bloc, side-by-side valves, c Bosch magneto, Gray and D_vis starting . and lighting system, positive fed engine- ' driven oil pump, and centrifugal water - i pump (.which means a constant flow of j water always passing round the cylinders • and valves, a feature which is eonspieu--1 oils by its absence in many higher priced cars). The crankshaft "is drop-forged j steel, heat-treated, and ground. There . are three 2Jin diameter bearings. Clutch, '. Borg and Beck 3-p!ate dry clutch. A locking and thief-proof gear-box is one . of the outstanding points of this car. It t can be locked, and it is impossible to put the car in gear until the key is applied, which consists of a Vale lock. These models can be supplied in either disc or 5 artillery wheels. The bodywork of the 5 car in extremely good, and finished ill olive green paintwork the car presents a ' most attractive- appearance, and the fea- . tures enumerated are worthy of close inspection by every motoring enthusiast. Graceful, attractiveness, and stout reliability form a rare combfnation, but they r are strikingly evident in the Paige s models exnibited by Messrs. Wiles. . PTJLLEN, ARM—AGE, AND CO., LTD. This exhibit is a very fine one, comprising Motor Trucks, Motor Cars, Tyres i and many accessories. -- " 1 The "Republic." Truck has a feature! peculiar to itself in the Torbensen back ' . axle, which is fitted with a power-lock • differential. This is really an automatic self-locking differential, which when the truck encounters greasy conditions on the • road, prevents one wheel standing stationary and the. other spinning, and compels both wheels to turn evenly. The Truck is therefore able to negotiate i country that would be impossible for! i trucks with ordinary drive to get through j at all. The "United" 6-ton Tractor-Trailer is' a new feature, and becoming popular for j ■ transporting heavy loads. It is said to j • be very economical. , The "Chalmers" 6-cylinder Car, of very I beautiful design, and at £750, is within j • the reach of many. It is beautifully sprung, well balanced, roomy, very easy : to drive, has self-starter, and can be recommended as an all-round car for both . town and country. Pre-war, this Car was in good demand, and will soon have many satisfied and happy users. The "Hot Spot" carburettor is a unique feature especially adapted to use lower-grade benzine. Making the combustion very , complete and consequently stopping the carbonisation in the cylinders, this feature is particularly valuable now that lower grades of benzine must often be! used. { , The "Talbot Darracq" is a beautiful j , English Car of most graceful design,) with every convenience, beautifully sprung, and is exceptionally good value at £995, the present selling price in England being £960. ' The "Arrold-Johnnton" is another English Car, and is extremely good value at £900. The F.I.A.T. Chassis is a delightful Italian Chassis, mid is very much admired. There will be considerable business" in those Cars when they arc avail- [ able. I TYRES.—There is a wide dispslay of Tyres and Accessories, both for commercial and pleasure users. ' GEORGE HENNING, LTD. DODGE AND DAIMLER SERVICE. Visitors to the Auckland show have displayed great interest in the motor display of Messrs. Geo. Henning, Limited, which ranks among the most attraetiv industrial exhibits at this annual function. The display of Dodge motors and Daimler motor trucks, the touring Dodge | roadster and the coupe models are of fine appearance, the former being the service car and the latter having exceptionally fine appearance, which is combined with comfortable furnishings and most convenient fittings. The Dodge car is making special appeal to motorists who are searching for pleasure care of proven reliability and power, while other models that come from the Dodge Brothers' factory at Detroit, have already achieved a great popularity for business purposes. Service, reliability and, convenience has always been a feature of this car, and the more, luxurious models have all these merits, combined with special finishings and a neat and stylish 1 appearance. All the cars on exhibit are 1 taken from the normal Dodge shipments to the Henning garage and showrooms at Lower Albert street, and the standard price for the tourintr and roadster t3*pes remains at £550, although there is pros--1 pect of small advances in price in the " future. ' : The two-three tons Daimler commeri cial chassis, which is offered at £1380, 1 is equipped with the remarkable sleeve- ] valve engine, the silence and economy of ! which are now by-words. The sturdiness > of the chassis' details is obvious even to " the layman, and the whole machine is "the Representative British lorry. j

Messrs Henning expect that the first post-war light Daimler six will be received at the firm's showrooms, Lower ■ Albert Street, early next week. The advent of this machine is being eagerly I looked forward to by the motoring public, as it will represent an entirely new phase of motoring comfort and reliability. The Henning service is known to all motorists, and its recent volume of business has been very large.. MESSRS. A. AND T. BURT, LTD. This old-established New Zealand firm have a line display of their goods, all : manufactured locally by first-class tradesi men. which for finish compare more than favourably with any of the imported ! articles of the same class. Prominent in ] the display are the Don and Daisy Windl mills, which are complete with galvanised steel towers. These articles are in con- . stant use on farmsand homesteads, and • | their running cost is practically nil. A j line of Geared Pump Jacks for pumping water where power is used is also on exhibition, together with a full range of I centrifugal pumps in I_in., 2in., and 3in. 1 1 sir.es, and the Burt Hydraulic Ram. j All these lines have nchieved a wide , reputation for their reliability and workmanship, and the sales increase yearly, especially the Don and Daisy Windmills, which have quite replaced the imported article. This firm's patent rabbit exterminator is a. most effective machine for the purpose of ridding the farm or estate of these rapidly-growing little pests. It is used extensively in the Waikato and I | King Country districts with great sue- | cess. Owners of property who are j troubled with the rabbit- pest should cer- . tuinly invest in some of these machines. An exhibit of Hpecial interest to house-1 wives is the well-known Unique cast-iron ! boiler frame, which are all of the firm's I \ own make, nnd shown in various sizes, together with copper boilers to fit each j size. A Perfect Gem gas cooker is, [ exhibited, which revolutionises gas cook- j ing. It may be used on an ordinary gasring or primus stove, or any other form of gas generator. The company's raanu- ■ facture of galvanised, round bottom ' baths, on cast feet, has built up a repu-. tation for itself, and sales, already large, " have increased very much owing to the; high cost of the imported baths. Saw ' spindles are another line the firm manu-] ' factures. They are made in three sizes, and are the firm's own design. They show very fine workmanship, and arc a ! credit to New Zealand industry. In these > days, when gas is increasingly expensive, 1 special interest will be taken in the • Kdina rapid chip water-heater, a fine J specimen in galvanised iron being disE played. The firm also make these in • copper, and they will heat water for a 'bath in a few minutes, using wood chips or almost any fuel. They are largely -* used in milking sheds for providing hot I water for cleansing dairy utensils, and 1 they meet with a steadily increasing sale.' ' The whole exhibit reflects great credit on '.this enterprising firm, and shows in a • striking manner what can be turned out "by a properly-equipped New Zealand ' firm. I