SOME OF THE EXHIBITS

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 256, 13 July 1926, Page 16

SOME OF THE EXHIBITS

(Published by Arrangement.) COMBINED BUYERS, LIMITED THE “HUPP” STRAIGHT EIGHT Long and low swung, the Hupmobile Saloon, which is the feature of the Combined Buyers’: exhibit,, invites ones to step through any of its four wide doors and enjoy the comfort ana testfulness of its truly spacious compartments. Two months after the introduction of this fine series tn 192 a, it became the largest selling straight eight in the world, and has Held this posinon ever since. _ As an indication of the smoothness with which the power unit operates,

and the extraordinarily small amount of vibration evident when the engine is running, a Dominion representative was given a demonstration, in which the machine was instantly started from cold bv a touch of the baud on the switch," and then a coin was balanced iu an upright position on the cylinder block. Even when the revolutions were run up to 200 per minute the coin remained quite steady. There is little doubt that tlie present eight-cylinder engine and chassis include everything that the most critical automobile engineer could iwish .in his perfect motor-car. The bore is now 3in (7.G2 cm.). The resulting increase in power makes the climbing of steep grades even easier than before, and the acceleration is remarkably rapid. Hie extra engine power amply takes care of the heavier load caused by the. greater weight and length of the car. As one examines this really beautiful ,-;,r that seems to typify all the requisite features for combining great speed possibilities mid the maximum degiee of comfort, there comes an overwhelming desire to take the wheel and drive off to explore its remarkable qualities. H one did so, there would be a rare treat in store—and the woilowide familv of Hupmobile owners would receive a new and enthusiastic recruit. For one can well imagine the joy to be found in an exhilarating of power manifested in a flashing acceleration, smooth and dogged hill climbing, and a sustained speed ot over 70 miles per hour, without consicous effort or vibration, this model can also be obtained with an adjustable glass partition, separating the driving compartment from the tonneau, and affording the extra privacy desired by some owners.

/ The New Six. In the new six, which is also displayed the engine itself is very compact, and this makes possible generous body room without undue chassis length, and into this new model have gone a devotion to ideals and a wealth ol experience the results of which speak eloquently for themselves, lhe ideal# ever followed by : Hupmobile have resulted in a reputation without parallel —a standing iu the hearts of the motor ing public that insures a keen interest and a warm welcome to every car bearing the Hupmobile name To-day in this- new Hupmobile bix all the’ natural mechanical attributes of the six-evlinder engine are fully and completely developed and -perfected by the same" brilliant engineering exemplified in the now famous eight, and because it possesses al! the qualities guaranteed bv j the name “Hupmobile it is destined to place the moderatepriced Six on a higher plane than it Ims ever approached before. Some of the outstanding engine features are: A h«vy, rigid crankshaft which runs in bronze-baexed babbitt bearings-which contribute greatly ‘o smoothness, and the vibration damper completes Hupmobile mastery over vibration. Positive cooltug and lubricating systems, driven P un: P f > P r °-

vide ideal temperature and oiling conditions for the engine to operate at its highest efficiency, without undue heat or wear. A powerful starting and lighting set answers quickly and certainly at all temperature:'. The colour and lustre of these new cars will endure despite mud and dust, torrential rain or tropical sunshine, through the miraculous qualities of the “Duco” finish used. “COMBL'YO” SPIRIT. This company offer “Combuyo,” n high-grade motor spirit, which they import themselves, and also the popular Wakefield Castrol oil. THE HOOVER. Another speciality of the firm is the famous “Hoover” vacuum cleaner, which is demonstrated picking up kapoc which, has been rubbed into a carpet. H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. “ORTON” ELECTRIC RANGES.. That the. word “Orion” has come, to have iu New Zealand households the significance of a fine fuel range is a

.high tribute to the firm of Shacklock, Ltd., who have used this name for their products during the 53 years they have been operating; there is perhaps no other manufacturing concern in the Dominion which can claim a finer record of reliable service. The firm exhibit at the Winter Show au impressive scries of “Orion" ranges in various stvles and different sizes, all have a solid and substantial appearance, and yet arc strikingly ornamental. The feature of the stall is the .exhibit of the new electric ranges, which are the result of two years of experimentation aud careful design. Shacklock Ltd. have shown commendable foresight in this connection, for electricity, or “White Coal," is the fuel of to-day, and the waters harnessed throughout New Zealand supply ample power for manv needs, and transform much of the labour of the home, into a keen delight. The “Orion” Electric Range is specially adapted for New Zealand needs, and is confidently offered by the makers to residents in districts where coal is dear and electricity is cheap. The manifold advantages of electricity are self-evident. It is hot, safe, clean, end quiet, is always under control, a silent, maid obeying every wish, and will give lhe best results in cooking, baking, or broiling. There is no dust or ash, no labour, no carrying or sup plying fuel, no uncertain heat or unsatisfactory results. A turn of a switch sets the current to work, and another turn controls it. Careful selection of the best material has been made, and no pains have been spared to make the “Orion” Electric Range absolutely satisfactory m every particular. The electrical equipment is the best obtainable, efficient and durable in service. Easily removable elements, suitably protected, are fitted at both top and bottom of the oven. The top plate is equipped with boiling rings of the latest approved type. Each element' is controlled by a three heat rotary indicating switch. The boiling rings and the oven in particular retain their heat for some considerable time after the current is turned off. Souud judgment will enable much work Io be done on this stored heat alone. When the oven registers the required heat, much of the cooking may be done by turning the switch to medium or low heat.c Another new introduction by Shack locks is a series of completely nickelplated ranges, which have an extremeIv attractive appearance. Boilers for domestic heating, grates, etc., are also shewn. Price lists obtainable at tire stand give much interesting information respecting the exhibits.

WELLINGTON GAS ; COMPANY A VERY FINE DISPLAY. With the coming of increased conveniences and labour-saving devices, .it is only fair that adequate consideration should be given to the needs of the housewife, so that she may share m the good tilings that modern inventive genius has brought about. The last few years have witnessed a great chafigc in the equipment of every heme. The Wellington Gas Company have kept pace with the times. An inspection of their display’ at the Winter Show and Industrial Exhibition conijnns this statement. Planned on n comprehensive scale, . the stand is one of the outstanding features of the show. . Effectively arranged, . with special gas lighting effects, the stall presents an imposing spectacle, not the least interesting counter-attraction being the cookery demonstrations, illustratingvfthe respective merits of the various cookers, of which there is a very fine range indeed. There arc many special forms of apparatus which present a new point of view in cooking. An interesting exhibit is ' the automatic “Regulo” Oven Heat Controller, which enables the oven temperature to be fixed at a definite point required for cooking food. It is only necessary to turn the disc until thq, pointer is opposite the correct number to ensure that the oven is suitably: heated and maintained at .the exact heat. In ten to fifteen minutes Itont the? lighting up the food is put on, and no further attention,is needed until the end of the cooking period. This is only one of the many household devices on view. An elaborate looker, constructed for the new Wellesley .Club, demonstrates - the manifold uses gas can be put to in connection with the preparation'of meals. It is undoubtedly the last work in convenience, and should prove indispensable,, where a large number of people have to be catered for. There is also an attractive display of bath heaters, winch enable boiling water, to be available at a moment’s notice, and, what is more, at a very small cost. The housewife should find much to interest her in the exhibition of coppers of all sizes and prices. The special Metters cabinet cooker is also displayed to advantage. Beautifully constructed and artistically finished, it is a striking example of the progress of this class of workmanship.. There is also a pleasingly varied range of Argand heaters' —ideal for the office and the home. Realising what the householder requires, the- Wellington Gas Company has succeeded in bringing within the reach of the average person a number of cooking appliances which tepd towards convenience and reliability. Tn this respect they have an excellent range of gas ovens. In design and manufacture they embody many valuable features that make for convenience and ranid working.. Built on scientific principles, they give a maximum of heat 'with a minimum consumption of. ..gas. The ovens displayed gre large and roomy, while the heat is always under perfect control, enabling the, best results to be secured in cooking,

baking and roasting. A _ good gas oven, remarked one housewife, means so much in the saving of back-racking labour, time ami trouble to those upon whom the domestic work devolves, that the comparatively small expense of installation is insignificant in comparison with the tremendous advantages afforded. Their success, it is stated, has led to an unparalleled and ever-in-creasing demand throughout the city and suburbs. Altogether, the display is in keeping with the name and reputation of tin's progressive company. “WINHEART” WASHING 'TABLETS \ Of especial interest to housewives is the Winheart Proprietary Company’s display of washing tablets, at the In.; dustrial Exhibition. It is claimed that, with the use of' ‘'Winheart,” half a day’s work can be accomplished in fifteen minutes—truly a remarkable saving of time and worry. There is no' soaking, rubbing, or blueing with Winheart, which makes clothes immaculately clean and white. For washing linens, etc., all that the housewife requires to do is to fill the copper more than half full of water, and cut up into the water about two inches of bar soap. Then add one or two tablets of “Wiuheart” washing tablets (according to the size of the wash). When the water comes to the boil, the washing should be put in, and allowed to boil from ten to fifteen minutes; then remove the clothes from the boiling water, nnd rinse thoroughly in fresh, clean water, which may be lukewarm or otherwise. ’The clothes are then ready to be hung on the line to dry. No blueing is needed, but blue or other tints may be used, if desired, in the usual manner. ‘‘Winheart,” it is claimed, will positively remove every particle -of dirt absolutely without rubbing. It is manufactured locally, . and procurable from all grocers. Miss W’inheart will give a demonstration, at No. 16 stand, every hour, from-3 p.m., and all interested are advised to make a point of being present: The .1 proprietors of “Winheart” are offering £lO in prizes ■for the. best slogan. CARNOX BEEF EXTRACT popular: with the public. Despite the fact that New Zealand has for a great number of years been recognised as a producer of exceptionally prime beef, the majority, of beef products, such as concentrated essences, have been manufactured in Great Britain, while the Dominion’s requirements have been imported. < To the general public it has always appeared strange that New Zealand meat should be carried thousands of miles overseas in a frozen condition, and that when a concentrated form of food is required, it should prove necessary to purchase an article made in a distant country, while

we have all the requirements for the preparation of the finest beef in the world at our own door. It is interesting to note that New Zealand is at last coming into her own in the way of secondary industries, and that, in many respects, the locally-made products are competing more than favourably with the imported article. The latest addition to the widely-growing list of com'•niodities produced in New Zealand is Carnox, a pure beef essence in a highly concentrated form, prepared by the Empire Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Wellington. The beef is killed under Government inspection in the first place. The Carnox essence is prepared from the best beef procurable and the process of concentration is carried out under the most hygienic conditions possible. The manufacturers have succeeded in preparing. an extremely palatable beef tea or soup, which can also lie used to advant. age as a flavouring for various dishes. Highly nourishing, Carnox is also easily assimilated, and therefore is invaluable for those weak of digestion or those recovering from influenza. It is specially recommended for the aged, for invalids and growing children. For building up the system af er the ravages of influenza, it is claimed to be without a rival. Visitors to the Show are advised to make a special point of seeing the Cqpiox display, .where cups of the palatable beverage may be procured at a small cost.- The Empire Manufacturing Co., Wellington, have been favourably known to housewives for many years for the quality of the products manufactured by them. The sauces, in particular, have always proved popular. Carnox should find a place in every kitchen cupboard. PEARSON’S SANDSOAP Forty years ago Pearson invented sandsoap. To-day Pearson’s sandsoap is used in practically every home throughout New Zealand. Its qualities have earned for it world-wide popularity, and it has won the highest of honours at exhibitions far and wide.. Such a popular commodity needs no introduction to the thrifty householder. Visitors to the Industrial Exhibition will find much to interest them in Pearson’s display. A feature of the sandsoap which contributes towards its popularity is its disinfectant value. It has a hundred and one uses, and no home is complete without it. At the Wembley Exhibition, Pearson’s was awarded a bronze medal, and carried off premier honours in practically every exhibition in which it has been entered. Pearson’s enjoys anormous sales. It is made at Penrose, Auckland, and also at Manchester nnd Sydney, and is procurable front all grocery shops. i ■ GRIFFIN’S CHOCOLATE Manufactured in an up-to-date factory in Nelson, Griffin’s nut and raisin chocolate is one of the most popular brands of sweets on the market to-day. Griffin and Savage, the Wellington ngents, have a particularly fine display at the Industrial Exhibition. Attrac-

tively arranged, the display commands considerable attention from sightseers. It is interesting to note that a ton and a quarter of Griffin’s chocolate is made every dav, illustrating the enormous demand for this class of confectionery. Griffin’s chocolate is made by special process, which imparts to it a flavour unobtainable in any other chocolate. This has made it a very large selling line in ' New Zealand to-day, which proves that the public appreciate this exquisite blending of finest milk, chocolate, toasted almonds, cud best raisins. Griffin’s nut and raisin chocolate is obtainable at all confectionery shops in Is. and 6d. packets. PEERLESS GRAMOPHONES A gramorihone display of outstanding merit by the Peerless Gramophone Company contributes towards the many attractions of the Winter Show and Industrial Exhibition. ‘"When we started our campaign three years ago, said the manager to a DOMINION r - presentative, “our aim was to supp y the New Zealand public with a BTal™?'8 Ta1 ™?' phone that contained everything Ui. t makes for a perfect instrument at the same time at a price within the pocket of everybody. Up to the day of out campaign, inflated prices had been obtained for instruments of t s description, and we wish to take u. opportunity of thanking the Incw L <• land public for their hearty accord to the scheme which we P ut ./°? v ‘? ri i' Continuing, the speaker said that.the Peerless Gramophone Company llad s ' tablishcd branches in several of the leading cities of the North Island “The returns have amply justified tne venture,” he added. It was pointed out that, besides giving a guaranteed British Helvcon motor, with every machine sold,' one - was buying the best cabinet work and tone obtainable. “The only thing we are not giving patrons,” said the manager, ‘is a name, and at our prices wc arc not "“king them to pay for that name. That, in a nutshell, has been a contributory factor towards our success. STANDARD MOTOR BODIES, LIMITED To-day wore than ever the urge is for ' goods made in the Empire. The Standard Motor Bodies, Ltd., is accomplishing a real service in this direction, end their display of a bread-delivery van at the Industrial Exhibition demonstrates clearly what can bo done by New Zealand workmanship. Bualt on a New Beauty Ford chassis, the van is very attractive indeed. Like the Ford car, it was manufactured wholly in .the Empire to meet New Zealand conditions of service. All assembling, upholster-, ing, and painting of the car was done in New Zealand, at factories in Auckland, Wellington, and Timaru. Several hundred hands aro employed in tho manufacture of these cars, using only New Zealand, capital. A unique display of Ford cars.’ trucks, and tractors, together with a full range of up-to-date and efficient road-making equipment, is located in “K” Shed, which is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4.30 pm. daily from July 10 to July 24. Ad- ‘ mission is free.

GORDON AND GOTCH, LTD. THE ADDRESSQGRAPH MACHINE. Oue of the most valuable time-savers introduced into offices recently is seen in the remarkable addressograph muchine, which is demonstrated at the stand of Messrs. Gordon and Gotch, Ltd. It was explained to a Dominion representative that the plate for each address is made on a grapnotype machine, and then arranged in a metal filing drawer, which is capable of hold ing 230 plates. The plates are set into the addressograph, and as they pass the machine thev are again caught in their correct order by the drawer, which is placed in a special receptacle below. By pressing a pedal, the address is printed perfectly, and the operator put through a lengthy list in an almost incredibly short space of time. It was stated that the addressograph is capable of dealing with 3000 impressions per hour, against a typist's average of 160, while the possibility of error is entirely eliminated. As a means of filling in addresses, dates, and salutations on form letters, the machine can be used, and it imparts to the communications the appearance of a specially typewritten letter. One feature, which makes the addressograph almost human is that by using the special selecting gear certain individual plates may be made to make impressions while the others - pass through without printing. The firm also display an excellent selection of beautiful educational books, which cover practically the whole range of art and literature. Those who find their greatest pleasure in reading, and particularly those engaged in the teaching profession, will find in these volumes the supplying of a long-felt want By means of the firm’s progressive payment service, a deposit of only a few shillings is required with the order, and a regular monthly payment of a similar amount will make one the owner of a beautiful set in quite a short time, and thus it is made easy for anyone to obtain these wonderful books, which otherwise are only available to people of considerable means. SUNNY NELSON EXCELLENT PROVINCIAL EXHIBIT A very attractive and well arranged exhibit is that of the Nelson Province, its principal feature being a remarkably fine show of the many varieties of apples grown in this great fruit district. All the fruit on display is of a fine quality and has a good colour. Some excellent photographs of the town and -ts beautiful surroundings give an adequate idea of the attractions of this district. Nestling in its verdant valleys, or covering the upland slopes of the many eminences, the charming configuration of the city with its open spaces and lovely residential homes and gardens, is a constant source of delight. By virtue of its suitabilities for close settlement, and the soil and climatic conditions along fertile plains and valleys’, the Nelson Province it is stated can claim to support more people per acre under cultivation, than any other district in the Dominion. There are thousands of acres suitable for mixed farming and for pastoral purposes, for which latter the foothills of the high country are so eminently suitable. The secondary industries of Nelson are represented by a fine display of tinned fruits, preserves, etc., Griffin’s biscuits and confectionery, and the new Nelson oxide paints (which have just been used in painting the ferry wharf at Nelson). This province can claim to be the "Mineral Belt of the Dominion,” by its vast resources of natural wealth in a great variety of minerals and materials of commercial potentialities, and amongst the exhibits, the specimens of talc, or soapstone, from Golden Bay; fireclay, firebrick, quartzite, or building stone; iron ore, asbestos, or chrysotile; plastic clay; and marble. The exhibit was planned by Mr. W. M. Bolt at the request of the Nelson Progressive League, and he engaged Mr. Beck to carry out the the designing, and Mr. Sanderson to make the lighting arrangements. A. VEALE MAORI ART WORK. A very interesting display of Maori art work was exhibited by Mr. A. Veale, of New Plymouth. “I find,” remarked Mr. Veale to a Dominion representative, “that tourists are keen to obtain specimens of Maori art work, but as the natives at Rotorua specialise in entertaining, the result is that the Maori handicraft is In a decadent state. Recently the question was brought up in Parliament by those interested, and as I have been collecting for twelve months, I thought I would bring the stuff down to Wellington to show that the work can be fostered. Most of the exhibits are made from Taranaki grown flax, from tree bark, and there are Maori carvings of the native puriri tree.” The display includes pois (used in dances), piu pius (Maori dresses), kits, tea cosies, mats, and raupo skirts, also a Maori black dve, which the natives prepare by burying flax in a certain l-i"d of swamp mud, allowing it to remain there until it decays, and then boiling it; and a brown dye is prepared from tlie koromiko plant bv boiling There is a sample of rata grown on the slews of Mount Eeniont, which is to be most satisfactory for use as cross arw 'or telegraph poles. T. WAUGH AND SON FINE NURSERY EXHIBITS. Exhibits which drew a great deal of attention and favourable comment in both the Winter Show and the Industrial Exhibition were the splcnded nursery exhibits of T. Waugh and Son, who display an excellent selection from their property at the Hutt of all the popular varieties of garden flowers, pot plants, etc., together with some attractive novelties. The stalls arc very artistically arranged, and the decoration of the tops with multi-coloured lights gives a beautiful Christmas trce-like setting to the flowers. An extremely pretty bloom of Euphorbia pulchcrinna (poinsettia), with its handsome red star-like flowers attracted much notice. The plant was grown under glass. The cyclamen pot plants in numerous varieties made a fine show, as did Indica Rubra (daphne) with its sweet-scented wax-like flowers. There were some fine healthy plants of Boronia Megastima, and the dainty Erica Melanteria and Autumnahs, with their delicate pink blossoms, made a fine show. An interesting exhibit was a small tree of Lisbon lemons, bearing fruit, and there were also some fine samples of Luculia Gratissima, Asparagus Plumosa, and Sprengerii. Young silver trees made a pretty display, and there were on show many varieties of baby macrocarpa trees. Adenandra uniflora showed its pretty little flowers, and rubber plants, young nikau palms, and handsome russet-

coloured cryptomeria elegans were also displayed in profusion. COULLS, SOMERVILLE, WILKIE, LTD. FINE STATIONERY AND COMMERCIAL PRINTING DISPLAY. Perhaps no finer exhibition of commercial stationery and office requirements has been seen at any show than that displayed on stand 48, the headquarters of Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie, Ltd., who are considered perhaps the finest printers of art showcards, etc., in New Zealand. In the industrial shed (No. 17) they have displayed many things which are a credit to Dominion manufacture, some of the work on view being of the highest order. They are showmg a magnificent piece of craftsmanship in a full calf double Russian-bound laced cash book. Hardly a thing wanted in an office is not on exhibit in their stand. All kinds of showcards, art engraving, embossed signs, photographic advertising studies, etc., are on view. They have some wonderful office drawers and cash-books and numerous other articles for which they are the agents. Most of the display, however, is of their own manufacture, and some of the sign work is of very high quality indeed. All sorts of writing papers in every shade and colour are on view. Perhaps some of the very finest of the many fine exhibits can be seen in the bookbinding section. Here the work is really an art. Being the agents for the famous Miller line of flexipost binders, they have a wonderful range of these books to select from. There are many special attractive features about these exhibits, including non-protruding posts, unlimited expansion and direct-renew compression. The firm are displaying all sorts and sizes of ledgers. There are also cash-books, office drawers and wonderful art exhibits in photographic studies. Some of the showcards are quite a revelation and do great credit to the makers. The standard they have set is embossed show sign cards are concerned. The standard they have set is very high and the work on view compares favourably with that of any English or American firm. No matter what one views on the stand, it is all perfect work created by master hands. The firm have quarters in Invicta House, Featherston Street, where everything in the wav of high-class commercial stationery and printing cap be seen. MARVELLOUS “SYDAL” A WONDERFUL HEALER AND CLEANSER. So popular has “Sydal,” the great hand and skin emollient, become that it is now being manufactured in England and sold practically all over the world. The reason for this is not hard to understand. For over 30 years it has been used by thousands of people as a skin soother and healer, and it has maintained a place in many families during that time. It is strongly recommended by surgeons and nurses throughout New Zealand. It stimulates skin surfaces so successfully that anyone who suffers from the after effects of shaving or any other skin complaint should use it. At stand 37 in the Industrial Shed (No. 17) at the Show there is a fine exhibition of this famous emollient that should interest all. A jar of Sydal which is sold at 2s. goes a very Jong way indeed. No matter how much housework a woman does she can keep her hands in perfect condition with “Sydal.” The claim is made that it is perhaps the finest skin cleanser and healer ever invented. A little rubbed on affected parts will sooth the skin like magic. It keeps the hands soft and white and removes all traces of dirt. Ladies who have used the wonderful emollient in New Zealand have told their friends about it, the result being that “Sydal” is finding its way to other parts of the world. All chemists sell it. ELECTRIC HEATING APPLIANCES MERCER AND SONS’ DISPLAY. For some considerable time past, J. Mercer and Sons, Ltd., of 54 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, have shown the way, inasmuch as the Mercer Waterheating systems have held distinction in the land tor many years. That being so, visitors to the show will be interested in seeing the great display of heating systems invented by the firm, which is on view at Stand 19 in the industrial area (shed No. 17). Here all the up-to-date electrical heating goods are well displayed, amongst them being the Mercer vacuum electric cylinder, which gained a first-order certificate at the Dunedin Exhibition. The vacuum cylinder, which can be made to hold os many gaVons as one requires, is described as the latest invention of its kind in the world, and it is said to be gaining in popularity every day. Mercer and Sons specialise in modern methods of all classes of home heating, and they have a very wide range of goods. The Mercers’ safety gas geyser exhibit is another very fine line on view. The virtues of this article are that it is so clean to use and consumes so little gas. There is also the Mercer copper open fire boiler. It is simply placed in an open fire grate, filled with water, and it keeps on boiling all the time. Mercers have received high honours at the Wembley Exhibition for their goods, and also at the exhibition held recently et JDunedin. All particulars about the firm’s various attractions will he given on inquiry, and the goods thoroughly explained. “NODINIT” FOR FADED HAIR AU women who visit the show will be interested in a little stall on the second floor of the industrial area (shed 17), which shelters “Nodinit,” claimed to be the most wonderful hair tonic and restorer in the world. No matter how beautiful a woman may be to-day, the time may come when the hair will lose its natural colour and begin to fade. Through the preparation known as "Nodiuit” (pronounced No-di-nit), it is urged there is no need for anv woman to be afraid. Whan the hair is falling out, and dandruff commences to come, this preparation will, it is claimed, speedily banish it and give wonderful hair. It cleanses the scalp, nourishes the roots, and encourages the faded hair back to its normal colour after very little use. It is produced and distributed throughout New Zealand by Louisa Godber, and sold by Stamfords, hair specialists, in Willis Street, Wellington, who testify as to its value. At the show, where “Nodinit” is displayed, the marvel of its use will be explained to alll, and hundreds of testimonials willingly shown. “A woman’s crowning glory is her hair,” and it is contended that anyone can have wonderful hair by using this preparation. The preparation is guaranteed to do all the things the makers sav it will do. The price of “Nodinit” is 4s. No matter how grey the hair mav be, or how much dandruff is in the scalp, "Nodinit” will, it is stated, fix the trouble, and remove the evil from the hair. A special point about the preparation is that there is no dye in it.

WIZARD LIGHTING FINE LAMPS AND RADIATORS. Radiant heat for j-d. per hour is provided by the handsome ‘‘Wizard’’ portable (kerosene burning) radiator, which is displayed at the show by the Wizard Lighting Company. The degree of warmth supplied by this handy heater can be regulated with ease, and there are no inconvenient fumes. It is claimed that the radiators are cheaper to operate than any other heating unit, and that they are becoming increasingly popular in shops and offices, as well'as homes, in the city. The radiator burns a mixture of 5 per cent, kerosene and 95 per cent, air. Another very attractive exhibit on this stand is the “Kerona” lamp, which costs Id. per hour to operate, and produces 80 candle-power. It gives a beautiful clear, white light, free from any liarmful rays, and is ideal for reading purposes. The lamp is to be had in a wide range of shades of various types and colouring. It is stated that as the Kerona burns ordinary keresene, it is safe undei all conditions. The low initial cost of the “Kerona,” combined with its general handiness and convenience, make it an ideal illuminant fo” New Zealand conditions, and its advantages are rapidly being realised by large numbers. Amongst other exhibits displayed by the firm are lanterns, irons, etc.