NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXIX, Issue 14704, 8 June 1908, Page 9

NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES.

THE CHRISTCHURCH DISPLAY Tho, display of New Zealand-made goods in the various retail establishments of tho city attracted a groat deal of attention on Saturday, • when there was a largo influx of people from the country. The visitors found a great deal.to interest them in tho attractive and ex- ■ tensive exhibits which met their gaze son every hand, and complimentary comments were made upon the exhaustive demonstration of Now Zealand’s industrial advance. Inquiries from manufacturers go to show that “ Industries Week ” has resulted in the creation of a real interest in the local productions of tho country, and a pride in tho manufactures of this country which might otherwise not have been evoked. It is widely recognised that the time has come when the fact that an article is manufactured in New Zealand is not a reproach but a recommendation, and the outcome should be a largely stimulated demand for goods made in New Zealand by New Zealanders for. New Zealanders. On Saturday, evening a committee of members of the Canterbury Industrial Association made a tour of inspection of the various displays in tho city, with a view to reporting on them at the next meeting of tho Association.

(PUBLISHED BY ARRANGEMENT.) THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, CHRISTCHURCH. "MOREPORK ’’ HAMS AND BACON AND “ C.M.C.” TABLE DELICACIES, DISPLAYED AT MESSRS JOHN HALL AND CO.’S, LTD. This Company’s well-known and favourite brand of mild-cured Hams and Bacon arc to bo seen hero attractively displayed. Tho unvarying quality of tho “Morepork” brand of Hams and Bacon needs no puffing from an advertising point of view. For years past the Christchurch Meat Company has spared no expense or effort to equip their curing establishment with modern appliances, and wo venture to say that tho science of Bacon Curing has reached a high state of perfection. Various lines of table delicacies are displayed. The “C.M.C.” brand lias attained a very prominont position in the Home market, regular shipments being made to the various ports in the Old Country.' Throughout Now Zealand “C.M.C.” is a household name. In the recent International Exhibition this Company was awarded no lees than oight medals for their various Meats, etc., in competition, including ono Special Award and Gold Medal, tho highest -possible distinction conferred upon any firm, for excellence of exhibit. Tho ever-increasing sales of their various delicacies is proof of their quality. It may he. remarked that, at great expenso, tho Company has installed appliances to fit all tins with patent key-openers, a distinct advantage to the housewife and picnic-party. Attention, is also colled to tho Sheep Tongues in Glass Jam. Sinco the Christchurch Meat Company commenced putting up this line, they have practically monopolised the entire New Eeriland trade. In open competition againefc English and colonial productions at the recent Exhibition; the “ C.M.C.” Extract of Meat was awarded tho only Gold Medal. Apart from the appreciable difference in cost, we are certain that it? is absolutely pure and whole,some and unequalled by any of the imported brands on sale locally.

NEW ZEALAND-MADE MOTOR ACCESSORIES. . :

MESSRS BOON AND CO.’S EXHIBIT. The advent of the motor-car has opened up a fresh avenue of opportunities for tho carriage-builder, and that the local firm of Boon and Co. has not been slow' to tako advantage of the fact is shown by tho interesting exhibit which the firm at present has on view In the Manchester Street window of Messrs Inglis Bros., Motor and Cycle Depot—tho framework of an extension hood for a largo touring-car. A® the

covering has to bo cut differently to suit the dimensions of the car for which it is intended, it was found impracticable to exhibit a complete hood, while at the same time tho framework is really tho essential part of the hood. The skeleton is beautifully finished, the ribs being of polished hickory, while the hinges and rib-sockets, which wero made throughout by Boon and Co., are handsomely silver-plated. In general appearance and durability the work compares more than favourably with anything turned out by English, American or Continental firms, while the price is considerably lower. In addition to the hood framework there is shown anothor piece of beautiful workmanship in the shape of an adjustable motor wind-screen, capable of being fixed at any desired angle or position. Tho framework is of polished hardwood, while tho fittings, as in tho case of the car-hood, are silver-plated. Every detail is carefully and cleanly finished, and the screen would do credit to any car on which it might bo placed. In addition to tho articles shown, Messrs Boon and Co. also build carwheels, and quite a number of their employees are. permanently engaged in the construction of motor parte and accessories.

CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. TINNED MEATS DISPLAY AT

KINCAID’S

“ Thi3 Company’s. Tinned Meats of various descriptions continue to hold the premier position in tho world’s markets, the last few days’ shipments alone will show how widely they are distributed, orders having been executed for London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Sydney, Adelaido, Western Australia and Fiji, as well as to various New Zealand ports. The Sheep’s Tongues of this Company's brand are considered the best in tho market, and in tho last eighteen years have never been beaten in any competition; they obtained tho Gold Medal at the recent International Exhibition, and in addition to this, Gold and Silver Medals were awarded to various other meats, ami an extra Special Gold Medal was awarded, for the general excellence ,of the Company’s display, being the only one of tbo kind awarded in th© section. Tho Company was the first in the dominion to put up meats in glass jars, and the demand for these has so far exceeded expectations that sales have had to be discontinued until further supplies of jars can be procured from England, as they cannot be made in tho colony.”

MUNNINGS’ JAMS

If there is ono edible commodity which more than any other has become a household word in Canterbury, it is the jam which bears the name of “Munnings” upon the label. Mannings’ jam factory is tho oldest-estab-lished of the kind in the province, and tiie purity and quality of the goods produced in it in admitted by thousands of consumers. No tinned goods are turned out by this factory, all jams and preserves being sold in jars, so that all danger from poisoning, consequent upon defective soldering and fermentation is obviated. Tbo popu-

larity of these productions is increasing to such an extent that tho sales liavo doubled during tlio past three years. An attractive display, of these goods is made at Mr Munnings’ Lincoln Road establishment, and those who fail to procure them through their ordinary so ureas of supply would -do well to order them direct from the factory, delivery being made at any part of Christchurch. It is rather surprising that peopl- can bo found to purchase jams manufactured in other districts while a superior articlo is made in their‘own city. People who have been unfortunate enough not to have made tho acquaintance of the Munnings’ jams are advised to kindly but firmly ask their grocers to supply tho same, and to take no excuses or tinned substitutes which are offered as “just 'as good.”

THE MELBOURNE MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

Tho Melbourne Manufacturing Co., whose factory is situated at Gladstone Street, Sydenham, is making a large and varied display of ladies and children’s underwear, pelisses, and plain and fancy sewing, etc., at Mrs Morses establishment, 97 Colombo Road, Sydenham. Tho company is tlio only one of the kind in New Zealand exclusively exhibiting ladies’ and children’s clothing and underwear, and tho factory is equipped with the latest and most up-to-date machinery and appliances. The goods on view aro beautifully finished in every detail, and wili bear comparison with anything of the kind imported or manufactured in the dominion. The members of the firm have had many years of experience in England and Australia, and the firm is already in receipt of a largo number of orders from leading houses in this city and elsewhere. The management a.re desirous of receiving orders at the earliest possible date, to avoid delay in delivery. ART METAL WORK. MESSRS CLARK AND PROCTOR'S EXHIBIT. Ono of the most unique and interesting exhibits of New Zealand-made'art : - cles is that displayed by Messrs Clark and Proctor, art-metal workers and ironmongers, Colombo Street. This is tho only business firm in Now Zealand whion undertakes tho manufacture of hand-worked metal articles of an artistic character, and tho examples of its wares now on view are full of tho distinctive individuality and charm which distinguishes tho hand-worked from machine-mado articles. Again, while tho machine-patterned goods are generally• of stamped steel, with a bronzed finish, tho beaten copper work turned out by Messrs Clark and Proctor is copper throughout, and will rt*tain its finish as long as copper will last. Tho display includes some very beautiful examples of beaten, copper name plates, tho lettering in every care being artistic and pleasing, while + he general effect is charming in its un ■ conventionality. Fenders, fire screens and articles or fancy furniture are also shown, the metal work in each case being tasteful in design and beautifully executed. Some very fine work lias also been done in pewter, a metal which is rapidly winning favour for pleasing effects. A speciality is made of beaten copper door and cabinet fittings, and hero again the de-

signs arc exceptionally graceful. A very fino array of vases and hot-wave jugs, in which an enhanced effect is obtained by the contrast of bronzed and clear copper, will repay examination. The firm is prepared to make to order metal work of any kind, either groat or small, and those who desire to beautify their homes in accordance with tlio canons of modern art, cantos do better than investigate the possibilities of this new craft. Mr Clark, who is the designer and executant of the majority of the articles on view, gained four gold medals for bis worn at the recent New Zealand Internntm a, LxliiLiton, and these medals are also on. view.

R. Goodisi'on’s Nikau Palm Tree Remedies, manufactured from natural New Zealand products, are. displayed in llie window of G. S. James, 14a Manchester Street South, where testimonials can be seen.