OTAGO WINTER SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 20193, 5 June 1929, Page 7

OTAGO WINTER SHOW

A FIRM DAILY ATTRACTION SUCCESS ASSURED ALL ALONG THE LINE Dunedin is this week getting a great inflow of visitors from the country and from neighbouring provinces, ana pretty well all the incomers are making a point of attending the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society's Winter Show, many finding that a hurried walk round is not sufficient, and spending an hour or two on the premises. The show is, indeed, full of interest, being educative and entertainig and serving as a common rendezvous for townsfolk and country people. . . The only complaint is from exhibitors, who needed more space than could be allotted. Particularly is that so with regard to the Agricultural Department's picturesque and comprehensive bay. Tt is thronged every afternoon and evening. The gate takings vesterdav .amounted to £214 6s, the total for the three days being £1,030 12s, as against £966 12s for the first three days last year—an increase of £6l. WOOL-CLASSING.

The wool-classing competition, which commenced in the afternoon, and will b© continued to-day and to-morrow, attracted sixteen competitors. The open competition resulted as follows; — R. S. Allan (Macandrew Bay) and A. M'Kinnon (Kelso), equal ... ... 1 M. 0. Meiklejohn (North Taieri) and 11. W. Ewart (Dunedin), equal ... 3 ’The result of the competition open to first-year competitors was thus: — G. Ellison (Otakou) 1 C. W. Tripp (Pukeran) ... ... ... 2 T. Maclean (Gore) and C. M’Lachland (Mosgiel), equal 3

In the first round of the Watson Shonnan Cup, which will be awarded to tb© competitor gaining the greatest aggregate number of points over the three days, the results were as follow:—R. S. Allan 92 points, A. M'Kinnon 92. M. Meiklejohn 88, 11. W. Edwards 88, W. E. Speight 84, J. Ford 80, J. Duley 80, L. Gale 80, T. Maclean 80, O. M. Reid SO, A. Dewar 76. and A. Rankin 76.

The competition for Ross and Glondining’s special prize in tho novice class, which is governed by the same conditions as the Watson Shennan Cup. resulted as follows: —G. Ellison 96 points, C. H. Tripp 92, T. Maclean SS. T. Kirk 88, C. M'Lachlan 88, J. 8. Reid 84, A. E. Blair 84, J. D. M‘Rao 84, and A. Rankin SO. SCHOOL COMPETITIONS. Judge: Mr 11. B. Tennent.

Tho results in this class were as follow ;

Collection of nine distinct kinds of vegetables, grown in school gardens by scholars under the supervision of the schoolmaster. —Green Island 1> George Street 2, Naseby 3. Cauliflower or broccoli.—Green Island 1, Naseby 2, Green Island 3. Swede turnip.—Green Island 1, Naseby 2, Naseby 3. . Yellow-fleshed turnip.—Naseby 1, Green Island 2, Naseby 3. White turnip.—Green Island 1, Naseby 2, Naseby 3. Mangels, mammoth, long red. —Outram I, Green Island 2. Mangels, yellow.—Outran! I, Green Island 2, Green Island 3. lied Carrots.—Papakaio 1, Naseby 2, Naseby 3. _ Red carrots, long.—Naseby 1, Naseby 2, Green Island 3. Red carrots, short.—Naseby 1, Naseby 2, Outram 3. fleet, long.—Naseby 1, Naseby 2, Green Island 3. - , . Meet, round. —Naseby 1, I’apakaio Green Island 3. Parsnips.—Green Island 1, Outram 2, Naseby 3. Collection of potatoes, three varieties.—Awamoko 1, Green Island 2, High Street 3. Potatoes, Up-to-date.—High Street I, Green Island 2, Naseby 3. Potatoes, any white variety other than Up-to-date, name to ho stated.— Green Island 1, Green Island 2, Naseby

Potatoes, any coloured variety, name to be stated.—Naseby 1, Awarnoko 2, Awamoko 3.

Onions.—Green Island 1, George Street 2. Green Island 3. Collection of seeds, broad beans, peas, beans other than broad.—Green Island 1,2, and 3. Marrow, iinv varietv.—Green Island 1,2. and 3. Cabbage or savoy.-—Green Island 1,. NYiseby 2, Green Island 3. Six Arran Chief table potatoes, grown from Government certified seed, open to competitors of the Tokomairiro Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Club potato growing competition.—W. D. Lyon (Milton) ], J. Stewart (Milton) 2. Pegcie Wvlwr (Tokoiti) 3, lan W. Finch'(Milton) 4. Green Island School takes no fewer than 11 firsts, Xnseby 7, Out ram 2, Awainoko and High Street each 1. SHEEP GUESSING. Each day there is a guessing competition as to the weight of three dressed sheep, the prizes being £1 10s and os On Saturday the correct weight was 2391 b. Mr R. MTherson, Anderson's .Bay, won witli a guess of 23831 b; whilst second and third prizes were divided bv Arthur . Johnson (MosgieT and Walter Murray (Balclutha), 2381 b. On Monday the correct weight was 2-13£lb, and four guessers hit it exactly —namely, "W. M'Pherson (Middlemarch), A. Duke (John M'Glashan College), R M. Johnstone (Sutton), and P. Bell (Scacliff). [Published by Arrangement.] CHAMPION GAS STOVES Messrs lirinsley and Co. are showing, on their usual corner stand on the upper floor of the Winter Show, a fairly representative range of their manufactures. Prominently displayed is the firm's combination gas cooker, with destructor, which fits into a 3ft. opening, and may, consequently, replace the standard 3ft coal range. This range is displayed in white i enamel, and would be a handsome feature in any kitchen. An independent hot water boiler and gas cooker, and also a 3ft coal range in white enamel and nickel plating are shown in separate recesses. Gas cookers in table form, also with hot cabinets and a complete line of gas stoves, from the small.size to the largo hotel size, are exhibited resplendent in their white porcelain enamel and nickel-plating. A slogan above the exhibits, which reads: "Don't spend your time in the kitchen, let Champion Heat Control do your cooking" attracts the attention of lady visitors, and its full meaning is borne upon them when they have explained to them that the little red wheel "bearing numbers, on each Champion gas stove may be adjusted so as to completely regulate the temperature of the oven, making it thoroughly safe to leave the home on any mission, pending the proper cooking of the cake or meat entrusted to the oven.- These stoves are now being turned out in Messrs Brinsley's '"Champion"- jvorks

in Jutland street, Dunedin. complete in porcelain enamel. This enamel eliminates the necessity of cleaning, except by means of a damp cloth. Jt is interesting to note that these attractive and beautifully finished Champion products are all manufactured in Dunedin from Onakaka, New Zealand, pig iron, and in their making employs a very large number of Dunedin people. (Published Br Arrangement.] WHITE'S SPORTS DEPOT The stall'of this firm is situated in Brydone Hall, and makes a strong appeal to all sports and athletes. Here are all the requirements for fishermen, deer stalkers, motorists, rabbit stalkers, campers, boxers, footballers; and what is not shown may be seen at the firm's premises, 146 George street.

[Published bt Arrangement.] STUDEBAKER AND ERSKINE CARS As usual, tlie exhibit of Studebaher and Erskine cars made by Mr S. R. Steelman, in conjunction with the New Zealand agents, Messrs Adams, Ltd., Christchurch, is one of, if not the most, outstanding exhibits of motor vehicles in the show.

Before going on with the detailed account of the different cars on Mr Stedman s exhibit, we would draw attention to one instance typifying the progressive spirit of Studebaker engineers and designers and symbolical of their ambition to have Studebaker cars always in the forefront of design and quality, and away in the lead far from all competitors. The point wo would direct attention to is the adoption by Studebaker of ball-bearing spring shackles, so that maintenance and lubrication could be reduced for Lie owner. Studebaker ball-bearing shackles reduce friction, and thereby ensure easier riding, in addition requiring no lubrication for at least 20,000 miles. Used for the first time on the Stnclebaker President 8 models during that marvellous test of endurance and stamina, the run of 30,000 miles in less than 26,000 minutes on Atlantic City Speedway, the ball-bearing spring shackles required absolutely no attention during the run, and proved so eminently satisfactory that their adoption as standard equipment on Studebaker cars was at once made. Studebaker’s New Commander 8 Sedan, which is the first car to attract the eycs_ of visitors, is undoubtedly what it is claimed to be “A World’s Champion.” Powered by a highly efficient eight-cylinder engine of 30 li.p. (R.A.C. rating), tbo design of the power plant of this car leaves nothing to be desired. Clean and compact is the layout of the engine, the accessories such as generator, water pump, etc., being in most accessible positions. Inspection of this car makes clearly evident that one of Studebaker’s outstanding features is the convenience of the owner-driver.

The body with its graceful lines and tasteful finish, is the finished work of master craftsmen. Not a solitary point which would enhance the comfort and safety of the passengers has been left out. The wind shield, of non-shatter-able glass, is equipped with double automatic wind shield winers to ensure full vision for. the driver during bad weather.

The body pillars at the front end have been kept to the minimum of size fconsistent with adequate strength! to enable the maximum of clear vision to be given the driver.

The frqnt seat, being instantly adjustable, enables any driver to be absolutely suited in ins driving position.

W 1 leu one says that the upholstery is fully up to the Studebaker standard, nothing further need be said, as it has long been well known that nothing in the war of motor car interior finish nr upholstery excels that of Studebaker.

As to performance. Studebaker engineers have in the Commanders given to the world a car which will give long and untiring service with Die utmost efficiency and economy, together with a very low maintenance cost. As a hillclimber it is unequalled, and should one require high speeds for long periods of time, the power is there to get it instantly.

Viewing the Commander 8 from the point of view of comfort, one could ride for days on end without feeling the slightest discomfort or being any the worse for it, riding comfort having been brought by Studebaker up to the last degree of perfection. And Studebaker gives his fine car to New Zealand’s public for £635. Next to the Commander S stands one of Studebaker’s “Little Aristocrats,” an Erskine four-door sedan. Finished in sable with lines to harmonise, the Erskine at once catches the eye as an eminently suitable car for the lady driver or the small family. Neat, yet withal roomy, the low set lines of the Erskine have an appeal which can only be found in a Stndcbaker product. Its six-cylinder engine follows the general design and layout of all StudeBaker cars, in that the keynote has been accessibility plus simplicity. Of 18 h.p. (R.A.C. rating) the power developed is so absolutely amazing that one almost wonders where it comes from.

Ease and simplicity are well known to bo features of Erskine operations, while its performance in city streets or on the open road, on hill or on the flat, is such that the Erskine is not excelled by anything yet seen here. Roomy and most comfortable in accordance with all Studebaker products is the coach work and upholstery of the Erskine., while the finish is in full accord with the quality standard long associated with Studebaker.

The general performance and efficiency of this great little small car is well in keeping with the larger cars of the Studebaker line. The price of this model Erskine is £395. The last car on Air Stcdman’s stand is that very popular Studebaker model, the Director.

Finished in a. two-tone shade of grey, its roomy body and graceful lines arc causing n great deal of attention. This is one of Stndebaker’s six cylinder models with an engine having an R.A.C. rating of 27 h.p. Powerful and efficient, yet withal decidedly economical, the Director is a car which has that appeal to the man who knows, which is. common only to Studebaker cars. Following conventional lines (for Studebaker engineers in the interests of' owner-drivers are loth to make radical changes in driving ideas w' Tout long and arduous tests) the Studebaker Director fills ideally the want for a car of moderate size with plenty of room for five passengers at a moderate price. The model on exhibition sells at £525.

In closing it is well to mention that the Etndebaker-Erskino ears range in price from the Erskine Club Sedan at £365 to the President 8 seven-passenger State limousine at £950. The Studebaker-Erskiue line comprises models to suit all classes of buyers in two lines of sixes and two lines of eights.

[Published bx A.iMUuement.] A WONDERFUL ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINE “ THE LANGE " ACTUALLY BOILS THE CLOTHES Washing day would undoubtedly take first place in the dislikes of the modern housewife. No wonder, then, that all visitors to the Winter Show have been so tremendously interested in the demonstration of the wonderful “ Lange ” Electric Washing Machine. All who have seen the “ Lange ” in action agree that at last the perfect hashing machine has been invented. Here at last is a machine which means complete freedom from all washtub drudgery, for not only does the “Lange” wash, rinse, blue, and dry the clothes, but it actually boils them as well. Think what a tremendous saving of labour and time this means. With other electric machines the clothes are simply made steaming hot, but cannot actually be boiled.

Other important advantages possessed by the “Lange ” Washing Machine are as follows: —

It will wash with six and a-lialf gallons of water where twelve to sixteen are required by most washers. It has a revolving and lifting action which ensures thorough washing of even the most dirty and greasy articles. Unlike most other machines, the “Lange” washes efficiently, whether completely or partially filled. The “ Lange ” is so solidly constructed thatit will last a lifetime. The “Lange” Electric Washing Machine has been wonderfully received everywhere, and is meeting with tremendous success at the Winter Show. Everyone should make a special point of seeing the machine in action. The advent of the “Lange” has caused a great stir among the womenfolk, and, in order to meet the demand that has set in, the “Lange ” is being manufactured on an extensive scale and under the most modern and up-to-date methods. Undoubtedly the “Lange” Washing Machine has a big future before it.

[Published by Arrangement.] R. POWLEY AND CO.

Speight's buttled ales and stouts, bottled by R. Powley and Co., occupy their usual stand on the upper floor of this year’s Winter Show. In lieu of the, customary pyramid, the central feature is a card table bearing a tray with glasses, a bottle of Bell’s famous Perth whisky, and cards dealt out for a game. The ace of hearts is turned up, and the conjecture to be drawn, as dealer displays a five of hearts, is that he will have the courage, after another sip of Bell’s whisky stimulant, to declare hearts. Visitors, of course, hold different opinions respecting the game, but all seemingly concur in declaring the superiority of the brand of whisky R. Powley and Co. have the wisdom to display. The bulk of the exhibits on this stand, however, as one would expect, consists of the locally brewed and far-famed Speight’s ales and stouts, bearing the firm's wellknown “Three Star” brand; casks, cases, and samples of hops, etc., of New Zealand production are also shown. .This stand is attracting much attention, and consequent on the crowds'"of people who apparently , arc reluctant to move on it is difficult of approach.