AROUND THE SHOW

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 24, 14 June 1939, Page 5

AROUND THE SHOW

A PRESSMAN'S RAMBLE

INTERESTING TRADE EXHIBITS

A Winter -Show with its varied exhibits, rows of yegetables, and. Home Industries, has an atmosphere all its own. There is the eve£_moving crowd, the ceaseless buzz of the pulsation, of half a dozen demonstrator milking machines, the sharp discharge of the mechanical pumping apparatus, while above all the shrill demands of th e side showmen| calling insistently for patrons. The whole impression is one of businesslike acblended with a very pleasant feeling of relaxation, and a modified form of complete peace with ones fellows. Such was indeed the impression of a solitary pressman,, who last Saturday ventured a casual round of the stalls and Show benches. Apart from, the mammoth vegetable,?, the dainty, works of art, and the culinary ex- ' hi.'ifts of the housewife's'skill, the Trade Exhibits were in themselves most interesting. They are useful not merely as a source of revenue to the association, but also as a means. ' of informing the public of th e industries and useful ageaicies, existing in their own district. . AGRICULTURAL DISPLAY The Bay of Plenty Winter Show* this year was distinctly strong in this rcspect. The stand of McL. Wallace greeted one at the hall entrance, the powerful 'Oliver' tractor being in pride of place. Other features were the; well known 'Wallace milking rhach, ine ? ' the 'Wallace' pumps and other agricultural devices. The famous Gul bransen radio was another display. E. W. Matthews displayed the new f Gane* bail unit, and the Alfa Laval separator. The layout was; particularly attractive. Messrs Skeates and White presented the motor cycle in a neat display. A large area was occupied by th» W T hakatane Borough Council,, in setting out the benefits of cooking by electricity. This stall drew the attention of the housewives in the crowd, . LOCAL EXHIBITS Messrs Bridget's Ltd furnishing dis, nle.y wp,; a genuine credit to the fi-ra A completely furnished bedroom was presented, the details being in Wal-nut-and Oak. The toning and blending were perfect. The 'Ridd* milking machine was a' •feature of the stall presented by Wlifi katanc Farmers' Supply Cov, which linked interests with other lines, including Mineral stock foods. Messrs Gordon Kent and Cd featured the ■Farmall tractor and other farm implements. In another section Stnn M'llers pie,> were well to the holding their own against an American Waffle and Hot Dog stand. The f art and photographic section revealed a remarkable standard while the District Courts, the work* of the various Institutes, and W.D.F.U. organisations were well worth coining to see in themselves. Another court which attracted no little interest was that displaying goods made at the Jubilee Institute for the Blind. Here workers could bet seen making the wickerwork goodi offered for sal?, the process of writing and reading by Braille, was ah'o effected by the blind demonstrators. WORk\ OF THE LADIES One could not help but Avondering at the remarkable work of the lady assistan'ts and stewards. They ga.vs , of their services will";nply and without reserve. In the sweet*, cakes and nrcduce stalls they were to be.ep seen In the afternoon tea room they served for long and tining periods. The Association has much to be thankful for 'n the wonderful band of toilers which sloes to make up its ladies, committee. CARS ON DISPLAY A large marquee held the car display section which this venr though rot as representative as la t show nevertheless something wh'ch should have certainly been visited by patrons The latest model products of mariv popular makes, were presented, their lumbers, though limited by the importation restrict'ons. revealing the wide range of first class vehicles which are obtainable in this town. Wheeler garage ihe Chrvsler-Plymouth and the Hillman. Tc- srs Hanrdl Bros showed the Vaux_ Mil and the Chevrolet, wh le Messrs Armstrong and Co display".'! gncfl of Ford cars. including rn neresting working model of a 'hi-sK vith cut away engine and work ng Jarts. Banish fat quickly the healthful 'vay with Bonkora. Safe red "icing treating. See E. G. Macklow. ChpTiist, Whnkntane.