SPECIAL ATTRACTION FOR FARMERS AND DAIRYMEN.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 151, 26 June 1912, Page 22

SPECIAL ATTRACTION FOR FARMERS AND DAIRYMEN.

This week there will be thousands of farmers in Palmerston North, all of whom will no doubt desire to see the latest improved farming and dairying machinery. We would draw the attention of our readers to a specially attractive exhibit made by the recognised leading implement firm in the Dominion, Reid and Gray, in their show room, Rangitikei-street, to which all interested are invited. Reid and Gray's splendid exhibit will be a school of instruction to the farmer, and under present labour conditions the farmer must provide himself with the latest labour-saving devices, and these can be seen at Reid and Gray's, Rangitikei-street. First is shown the "Austral" milking machine, which is at once the simplest and strongest milking machine, constructed on the tank principle. Absolutely no machinery is needed in the .byre, the milk being conveyed direct from the cows to the tanks situated away from the byre, therefore no danger of bacteria contaminating the milk. A combined vacuum pump and pulsator is driven by a "Hornsby"

The above business, which is situated on Main-street, Palmerston North, is one of the landmarks of the district. It has recently been rebuilt and considerably increased in size. It is admitted to be the largest cooperage business in New Zealand. The machinery employed therein represents over £3000, and is the most up-to-date procurable. Boxmaking is an important feature of the business, and some idea of its extent may be gathered when it is mentioned that over three million feet of white pine was used for this purpose at the factory within the last twelve months. A good staff of expert workmen are permanently employed, and Mr. Albert Cook, the junior member of the firm, takes an active part in its management. A railway siding is in course of construction right into the yards.

Farmers' Economical Oil Engine. The milk is conveyed from the teat cups into bright tinned tubing. This tubing can be taken down, cleaned, and replaced in a few minutes. The workmanship is such as to satisfy the most stringent inspector. The "Hornsby" oil engine and petrol engine have stood the test of time in New Zealand, and still command the largest sale ; and, although costing more than others, farmers recognise its reliability and purchase it in preference. The "Rex" cream separator in a range' of sizes is shown. Its special feature is the patented dirt-collecting bowl. It is simple and easy to clean, and is the closest skimmer on the market. It is selling largely in New Zealand, and is worth examination. Another dairy labour-saving device is the two-minute churn, which makes*perfect butter quickly. A number are working all over New Zealand, and are giving best satisfaction. JReid and Gray also exhibit their farmers' ploughs, and one of their steel-frame combined drills. This machine is the latest-designed one in New Zealand, and all weak features of other makes are being eliminated. This is at once the simplest, strongest, and lightest-draught drill in New Zealand, and Reid and Gray report a large' and increasing sale for them. It will pay farmers to visit Reid . and Gray's implement warehouse in Rangi-tikei-street. MILLER'S CUBA-STREET STORE, PALMERSTON. Among the business houses that have raised Palmerston to its present, and ever-growing importance as one of the most flourishing commercial centres in the Dominion, there is no individual concern, whose annals portray a more continuous progression than the wellknown Cuba-street store, established for the past twenty years, and so ably conducted by Mr. Geo. H. Miller. Miller's store is one of Palmerston's landmarks, it stands at the corner of Taonui and Cuba streets. The former was one of the earliest portions of the town to be settled, and from the day the store was first opened it has been the centre of a thriving trade, which has been catered for with marked ability. Mr. Miller carries very extensive stocks of the best class of groceries and provisions. Produce is a£o a line in which he deals extensively, and customers will alwayfl find that for a round coin they will get a square deal at Miller's- • JAMES T. DOWDALL AND CO. The avocation of the monumental mason has its chief Palmerston representative in Messrs. J. T. Dowdall and Co., whose workrooms and yard are situated on Cuba-street, in close proximity to the National Dairy Show, and visitors are invited to call while in town, and inspect the lovely memorial stones of every description, from little but pretty crosses to elaborate productions, entailing the utmost professional skill, and sustaining the gi'eat reputation the proprietors have gained as the most expert and artistic monumental masons in the country. Sonio handsome marblo and granite monuments, scrolls, and headstones have just been landed direct from the Old World, and the firm invite you to either call while in Palnieiston, or write at onitfj go. a§ to ensure a good selection,

Messrs. Dowdall and Co. are kept at very high pressure right throughout the year, and this fact only once more demonstrates that the quality of their work and the exceedingly low prices charged compared to other firms in the same line, ensure for them the confidence of the public and a large clientele. Mr. J. T. Dowdall, the principal, is a well-known resident of many years' standing, while Mr. B. Horn, his partner, is also a very popular business man. ( N. D. STUBBS, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN, PALMERSTON NORTH. One of the most attractive establishments in Palmerston North is that of Mr. N. D. Stubbs, the well-known Jeweller and Optician, whose connection with the trade of Palmerston justifies the prominence assigned to him in this issue. The large plate-glass windows of his handsome emporium in the Square, next Miss Wilson's tea-rooms, display to the utmost advantage and in great profusion a choice assortment of gold and silver jewellery, precious stones, watches, silver and electro-plated ware, just the thing for presentations, etc. The whole forms an exhibition in no way inferior to any of the four centres, ' and visitors to Palmerston during show week are specially invited to call, inspect the goods, and compare prices with those asked in other towns. Those in need of this class of goods are sure to buy at Mr. Stubbs' emporium. Wedding rings, keepers, etc., in great variety and at prices incomparable. OPTICAL ROOM. The demand for an up-to-date sighttesting and fitting-room for those sufferers from weak and sore eyes has been supplied by Mr. Stubbs, who is now in a position to guarantee reliable results. As au optician, Mr. Stubbs is building up an extensive practice, and every requirement in this direction is to be found at his establishment. No one suffering from imperfect sight should allow another day to pass without seeing Mr. Stubbs, whose latest sight-testing appliances are now placed at the service of the public. W. R. KELLS, BUILDER, CABINETMAKER, UNDERTAKER, MAIN STREET, PALMERSTON NORTH. Main Street is one of Palmerston's chief thoroughfares, and the aspect of busy activity which it presents at all hours of the day illustrates the rapid strides which the town is making in every department of commerce. °We have already, in these reviews of the leading houses, had occasion to comment in favourable terms upon ,the enterprising spirit which marks many of them. Ihe house indicated at the head of this sketch, is a still further .example of progress and development as a result of a close adherence to specific lines of policy, -in which a practical recognition of certain soundly defined principles has been one of the chief operating influences. Mr. W. -R. Kells devotes special attention to tho undertaking portion of his business, and in this direction he bears a great reputation. Every care is taken to relievo the bereaved ones from worry tit tho time when the services of an undertaker «uo required, and the charges avo strictly, piod.ertt.tfo floral tributes of

numerous design are stocked by Mr. Kells, and an estimate of all work will be given promptly on application. Some fine samples of the cabinetmaker's art are to be seen in Mr. Kells' shop. Furniture is made to order, only the best material being utilised, while none but first-class work is put into article turned out by Mr. Kells. His premises are situated right opposite the railway on Main-street, where every ' attention will be given to the esteemed orders of clients. . HARVEY AND SON, AUCKLAND AND PALMERSTON NORTH. Messrs. Harvey and Son, who conduct a very extensive business in Auckland as specialists in dairying appliances, with a branch business in Pahnerston North under Mr. J. Cannon, are making an exceedingly attractive display of their wares at the National Dairy Show this week, and anyone at all interested in dairying should make a special point of visiting their stand, which is prominently situated in No. 1 Machinery Hall. It is absolutely the finest exhibit of its kind in the show. The stand is fitted up attractively, but while that is so, it is the wealth and variety of goods that we are most interested in, and it is with the object of specially directing farmers' attention to it that we write; for here you find something that will interest you whether you keep one cow or a large herd. Prominent on the stall is Harvey and Sons' electric-welded cheesehoops, with stamped tops and bottoms. The latter are stamped ' out of solid steel and subsequently tinned over, making them neat and durable. They have given the utmost satisfaction wherever used, and that is saying a good deal, for Harvey and Sons' hoops are mainly used wherever cheese is made. Then there is the double-lever cheese press, another unique and serviceable contrivance that is finding much favour among the managers of factories who have already installed I them, and those who have not shodld inspect them at the show to-day. Seamless milk and cream cans, the very latest and best, are also shown in great variety, and milk suppliers will find these hard to beat. They are strong, yet are not over heavy, and the lids are easily removed and perfect fitting, which is an important factor to those who have to deal with distant creameries. Milk coolers also form a feature of Harvey and Sons' stand. H,ere they are from mere baby's in size to the largest size necessary for dealing with the milk of a big herd. Seamless bucket strainers, and all that is necessary to make a dairy farmer's life happy, add to an interesting and worthy exhibit worth going a' long way to see. BARRAUD AND ABRAHAM, LTD. The above firm occupy a large and prominent stand at the National Dairy Show, with an exhibit of more than ordinary interest. The Roko belting, for which the 'firm are agents, is displayed for inspection. The merits of this belting are universally recognised, a fact which is demonstrated fully when mention is made of such factories us Nathan and Co.'s, who use nothing else. Practically all the sawmills on the ■ Main Trunk uro equipped with Roko, and it is also to. be found in most of the large

flaxmills. The reason is obviouß : it is the best belling procurable. Barraud and Abraham have appointed subagents for it throughout the Dominion, and those requiring. 'belting should note that Roko is manufactured from the best camel's hair and cotton yarns. The non- fraying edge is impervious to the action of the guide-forks, and effectively does away with one of the greatest faults of textile belts— frayed edges. It is of great tensile strength, and is cheaper, stronger, and will last longer than any other. Barraud and Abraham have sold 19,600 feet of it during the past year. The Warwick Spirit Engines is another special lino Barraud and Abraham are agents for. The engine is entirely complete and self-contained upon one common base, and lends itself to extreme simplicity in the matter of setting it up ready for working. It is admirably suited to dairy farmers' requirements, and tho fullest details will be given by Mr. Barraud and his staff at the stand. Macalister's Ridger, also exhibited by tho firm, must find great favour with farmers. It is extremely simple in construction ; it cannot crush or damage the seed. There is no undue wear on it, and it will last a lifetime. It is easy of draught, drives from both wheels, and has a solid steel frame. It is a machine that is as near perfect as possible. Catalogues and all particulars on application to Barraud and Abraham, Ltd.