INDUSTRIES WEEK.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXX, Issue 14983, 1 May 1909, Page 11

INDUSTRIES WEEK.

GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST.

The progress of “Industries Week” In Christchurch is marked by an increase both in the number of manufacturers exhibiting their wares and in the extent of public interest in such exhibits. A result of the “ Industries Week ” displays has been to bring out of obscurity divers flourishing industries which, by reason of their being conducted on a wholesale basis, had not previously made their existence known to the general public. Tho importance of supporting Now Zealand industries has been impressed upon all and sundry, both by placards pointing out tho obvious advantage of keeping money in the dominion, and by the general excellent quality of the goods displayed. The local factories which have invited public inspection have had a goodly stream of visitors, nnu the “Lyttelton Times” office has had. its full share of anxious inquirers alter the mysteries of newspaper production. Attracted by the essay prizes offered by the Industrial Association, school children of various ages are taking every opportunity of learning something about the industries of them own city, and the lessons thus impressed upon pliable youthful minds will doubtless bear worthy fruit m future years.

The following firms were omitted from the list of exhibitors published on Thursday Messrs Bradley and Sons, Colombo Street north, stained glass and decorative work, and 0. J. Williamson, Colombo Street south, perambulators, push-carts and invalids’ chairs. . . , . , Among the exhibitors is tho Christchurch Gas Company, which has a display in its premises in Worcester Street. ' , The committee of the Canterbury Industrial Association commenced a tour of 'inspection of the establishments exhibiting New Zealand-made goods last jvening, Visiting all shops within easy distance of the centre of the city. The members of t-lie committee were conitiderably impressed by the extent cl tho exhibits and the fine quality or workmanship which they demonstrated, nnd especially commendatory remarks were made concerning the Technical College exhibit. The committee’s tour of inspection will be continued on Monday. Owing to the great number ©4 prospective "entrants for the Industrial Association’s essay competition, Mr J. H. Howell, who had consented to act an judge, has asked the Association for assistance in his work, and Mr T. W. Rowe has consented to assist Mr Ho- . veil. (Published by Arrangement.) HASTIE, BULL AND PICKERING. (Opposite Ballantyne’s.) “ I wish I had time to examine in detail this excellent exhibit,” said Sir Joseph Ward to Mr Bull, of the above firm, as he was shown the leading features of the work from the Christchurch Technical College. As it was, the Premier stayed until members ol the committee hurried him. away to his train. Certainly the exhibit merits all the praise that can bo bestowed upon it. There are excellent examples of work from the classes for cabinet-mak-ing, coach-building, plumbing, metalworking and sign-writing, besides examples of wool-classing, the whole forming a splendid illustration of the scope and thoroughness of the teaching at our Technical School. Several •jaree pieces of woodwork are shown, including the bureau in oak, by K. Barrett a third-year student at the i College, who takes the Seddon memorial gold medal this year with tins fine piece of work. Doubtless large numbers will visit this exhibit to-day, and Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering Invito inspection of the larger pieces ill own within their premises.

ART METAL DISPLAY. CLARK AND PROCTER. One of tho most interesting of the local exhibits is the display of handbeaten art metal work made by Messrs Clark and Procter. Their exhibit ts> unique being quite a new industry in the dominion, and the high-class design and finish of the goods are at onoe noticeable when compared with the imported article. This firm make a special feature of the manufacturing to any design or size all classes of art metal work. Copper kerbs and nameplates are a special feature, but their

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scope is in no way limited, for thqy also show hand-made copper tueeereens, trays, vases, pewter and copper clocks and handkerchief boxes, hall-brush sets, frames, panels, furniture furnishings, etc. Anyone desiring information with regard to the making up of any article in art metal should call and see them.

TRAVELLING BAGS. Messrs Triggs and Denton have a very creditable display of all classes of travelling bags, consisting of cabin trunks Gladstone bags, kit bags, brier bags, and suit cases ol overy description, suitable for the requirements o, the travelling public. Every article in the display is made on the pie raises, and reflects great credit to tle firm who since their opening of the business in their present premises, /7, Manchester Street, have made iemarkable progress in the mnnalaicturo of all kinds of leather goods, thoftim commanding a very large proportion of the Now Zealand trade. Another special line in which they stand prominent is the manufacture of all kinds of racing and trotting gear.

TOWNEND’S remedies. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES’ DISPENSARY, 129, Lichfield Street. Like the Rock of Gibraltar, these great remedies have stood tho test ot time and are still undefeated. Thirty years ago these remedies were introduced to the people of New Zealand by Mr W P. Townend, a well-known and successful Christchurch Chemist, In these strenuous times a men who looks old is scon “humped out of his billet to make room for younger blood, bu u , thanks to the use of Townend s Swiphur Hair Restorer, hundreds of men in tiie colony are retaining their situations owing to their youthful appearance, duo to using this great Restorer. This is n hint worth taking. Townend s Bilious and Liver Pills have done more to ward off disease and ’keep the system in a state of tip-top health than any of the exponsively-advortised, imported pulsAnd as for Townend’s Teething Powders, all you have to do to ascertain their merits is to ask ono of tho many mothers who have given them to their babies, and her enthusiastic description will quickly cause you to follow her example. About five years ago the rights of sale and manufacture of Townend’s Remedies were purchased by the Christchurch Friendly Socioties Dispensary, and are now made at their establishment, 129, Lichfield Street.

GRAHAM, WILSON AND SMELLIE. It's easily seen that the New Zea-land-made goods shown at Graham, Wilson and Smellie’s have been selected with a view to giving the public the finest value procurable, as well as in the interests of home industry. Everv article shown is the very best procurable of its kind, though, the prices are ns low as, or even lower khan,, y° u would pay for inferior imported articles. The Window Displays comprise a tremendous variety of la diet’’ woven and home-knitted, unshrinkable underwear, new-firtyle golf blousos, Colonial blankets in every weight and size, men 8 allwool under garments, Hen’s homeknitted socks, and handsome Colonial mgs. Tho interior displays are also very interesting. At the fancy counter, home-knitted hosiery' for hoys and women and a' splendid selection of beauti-fully-finished leather belts is seen. In the Dress Room a lino showing of New Zealand tweeds is shown, with a splendid assortment of plain cloths and serges. The Manchester Counter shows Colonial flannels and blouse goods, and the clothing department is making a speciality of men’s rain-proof tweed overcoats, made of the newest-style tweeds, well shaped, and marked at a very low figure. In the Show Room, New Zealand-made costumes, coats, dress skirts, motor caps and children’s ,ulsters are shown in the very latest styles. The whole display is well worth your inspection, and your visit will be cordially welcomed at Graham, Wilson

and Smellio’s, “ The People’s Place for Valuo.”

“PIONEER ” CANNED FRUITS AND JAMS. Tho products of Messrs F. G. Parsonson and Sons’ “Pioneer” fruit canning establishment mako an attractive display in the window oF Mr F. A. Cook, grocer, Colombo Street. They include canned pie and dessert fruits, jams, sauces, vinegar and cordials, and the fruits and jams are put up in lib, 21b, 81b, and 71b tins, while tho jam is sold in lib, 21b, 141 b and 201 b jars. The products are artistically arranged, the brightly coloured labels on tho tins and bottled goods making the display exceptionally striking. In large glass jars specimens of fruit ready for canning are shown, and these are in every case fresh, wholesome and appetising in appearance. Tomato sauce is a commodity upon which the “ Pioneer ” people particularly pride themselves, and thoy also make a. specialty of Tomato Puree, a soup preparation, for which there is a very large demand. Canned green peas form another line which has earned the manufacturers well merited approbation in all parts of Now Zealand. But little can ho learned of the quality of the exhibits from on inspection of tho outside of the cans and jars which form tho exhibit, so a reporter yesterday paid a visit to the firm’s factory at Dallington, to personally investigate the methods of preparation employed thero. Tho factory is particularly well equipped and cleanly, the latest labour-saving machinery being employed to assist the sixty or so employees who work there at the busiest part of the season. The first fact ascertained was that nothing but pure fruit of tho best quality is used tor canning or jam-makjng, and that tho same principle was followed in the preparation of every viand produced by the firm. The result is that the jams and sauces are of exceptionally good colour and flavour, and have earned a reputation second to none amongst the provision merchants of both islands. For some time the firm has been unable to supply the demands for supplies made by North Island firms alone. Tho factory includes a complete can-making plant, and the most rigorous tests are applied to ensure that all canned goods are packed air-tight,. Canned fruits, instead of being put up in water, as is the usual custom, are canned in syrup, which ensures an aroma and flavour when opened which is really much superior to that of fresh pioked fruits. Tho firm has a large store room packed from floor to ceiling with tons of thousands of tins of fruits and jams, and in connection with this store the firm has initiated a- guessing competition open to all school children who take advantage of the public invitation to visit the works. The child who guesses nearest to the number of tins in store will receive £1 Is, and second and third prizes of the value of 10s fid and os respectively are also offered. Mr W. W. Charters, honorary secretary of the Canterbury Industrial Association ha-s kindly consented to aot- as judge of the competition, which will close on May 7. The factory will lie open to the public from 10 a.m. to noon, and 2to 5 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon.

(THE CHRISTCHURCH BRICK COMPANY’S DISPLAY.

The Christchurch Brick Company is making an extensive display of its products at the corner of Lichfield and Colombo Streets, one window being devoted to fire-clay goods of overy description, including bricks, roof Edgings, range fire clays and fancy shaped and union bricks of all descriptions. The work is cloan-mouklod and of a quality that speaks for itself. In the other window a most interesting exhibit is shown, including a great variety of articles in Bristol ware, such as jars for cordial manufacturers, bread crocks, butter crocks, cream jars, and the like. A specialty is also mad© of acid-proof jars, and such small articles as ginger boor bottles, tea pots, glazed in pleasing shades, fancy vases and plant bowls, pudding basiiis, and in fact every other article in household or commercial use, is represented. Tho firm is prepared to execute orders for any description of pottery or fire-clay work, and nothing is too great or too small for them to manufacture.

VON SIERAKOWSKI AND CO

The business of this firm is wire-work-ing. They show many fine examples of their craft at 100 Colombo Street. It is some fifteen years since Mr A r on Sierakowski commenced business in this city. He started in a very modest way, but the quality of the work was such that the business quickly Increased and to-day the firm has the largest

factory and wirework business in the dominion.

The whole of their goods are made in their factory and their work is of so varied a character that it is difficult to mention any particular line as a leading one. Their splendid Diamond wirework fence is woll known. They do an extensive business in wire shutters and wire and iron gates. They also excel in garden wirework, and anyone wishing to beautify their grounds could not do better than pay them a visit. THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. At the present time, when everybody is looking for the best value for their money, an article not only requires to be tlio best of its kind but also has to carry the advantage of giving the housewife tho fullest possiblo quantity in addition. When asking ior the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company’s tinned goods consumers can vest assured that they will get ail article which embodies both those essentials.; not only are their goods "of the highest quality possible and put up under the most careful supervision, but all tins are guaranteed above nett weights and are therefore the most economical in this class of food stuffs on the market. That the high reputation they have always earned is still maintained is evidenced by the continued and increasing demand. In spite of the talk of hard times the Company’s resources are taxed to tho utmost to keep pace with the demand and large enquiries have had to bo held over ponding the fulfilment of orders already in hand. Ask fo-r Canterbury Frozen Meat Company’s (C.F.M.) Tongues, the finest luncheon delicacy obtainable. MR C. J. WILLIAMSON’S PERAMBULATOR EXHIBIT. One of the most striking “ Local Industries” exhibits in the southern ; portion of the town is that made by Mr C. J. Williamson, the only manuj tacturer of perambulators in North Canterbury. Mr Williamson shows over forty varieties of attractivelydesigned perambulators, constructed throughout in his own factory, including wicker-worked and carved wood bodies in the latest and most artistic models. There are. also some in-goniously-designed push-carts, possessing improvements not to be found in the imported article, while children’s perambulators and various styles of go-carts are also shown. The exhibit on the whole is a credit to local enterprise and skill. AIR J. MACDONALD’S FURNITURE DISPLAY. Mr J. Macdonald, tho well-known furniture manufacturer of Lower High Street, has on view a fine assortment of furniture, of artistio design, and constructed from the most beautiful and substantial of New Zealand woods. Among the principal items of tho display is a beautifully finished carvcdliont side-board, in kauri, with boldly and effectively carved enrichments, and bevelled mirrors. A fine hallstand, also in kauri, and embellished with carving and mirrors, and a number of ciieval glass dressing-stands in various styles also attract tho eyo while there is a large variety of wooden bedsteads in quaint designs, palm-stands, occasional tobies and chairs built on artistic and pleasing lines; Ducheseo cheeto, wardrobes, with single and double-mirror fronts, and a very effectively-designed china cabinet, built to special order. Upholstered furniture and bedding of every description are included in Mr Macdonald’s standard lines and the display, on tho whole, is one of which any cabinet-maker or upholsterer might be proud.

MR. J. STRASSMBXER’S ART FURNITURE DISPLAY. Mr J. Strassmeyeris furniture establishment in Colombo Street, and his largo warehouse and factory on Madras Street, are one of the best examples of successful pluck and enterprise in the city, the business having been started only three and a half years ago in a small shop at Linwood. The high quality and artistic design of the furniture turned out by the firm is best exemplified by the very line display at present being made in the windows of the Colombo Street premises. One of the most striking features of tho exhibit is a beautifully-designed DueJiesso chest in polished kauri, with insets of stained glass in the panels, and a kauri washstand, backed by ef- , fee t i yeJ.jc-coi o urecl seenio tiles, a,u4'|

also embellished with inset- lead-lights, the latter in each care being the work of Messrs Smith and Smith, of this city. A line of handsome hall-stands, with unique and daring tiled effects, challenge tho attention of the passerby, while another striking item is a massive and artistically-constructed sideboard, with how front. In another window a line bedroom suite in dark stained kauri is shown, together with minor articles of furniture, all bearing the imprint of substantial construction on the most fashionable and pleasing lines. The prices of these fine articles of furniture are an especial feature ol commendation. MESSRS G. C. YERE AND SONS’ UMBRELLA EXHIBIT. Messrs G. O. Vere and Sons make an attractive and interesting display ol umbrellas and parasols in the windows of their establishment, in Armagh Street. The parasols are especially Kmart and effective, the covers, in various shades and designs, embodying the latest Parisian and London modes. Gentlemen’s umbrellas in great variety, with gold and silver-mounted walrus-horn, handles of rich design, and partridge cane sticks, arc another notablo feature of the exhibit, as are also numerous examples of the latest ideas in parasol handles. These comprise quaint representations, in various shades, of swans’ and parrots’ heads, while others are in silvor and gold effects, embodying neat loop and bishop’s crook designs. The firm gained a gold medal at the recent Christchurch Exhibition, and an inspection of their display shows that the medal was thoroughly well-merited. FAMOUS AMIGO 01NTMENT8. 88, Colombo Street. The whole of the residents of Christchurch and surrounding districts have heard of the marvellous cures affected bv Amigo Ointment. Hundreds *of testimonials. _ In all skin diseases, cuts and abrasions, it is a mighty healer. Sold in boxes, Is Gd and 2s 6d each. See original testimonials at 88, Colombo Street. N.Z. POULTRY JOURNAL INSTITUTE, 88, Colombo Street. A MODEL PEN OF LAYING WHITE LEGHORNS, BRED AT THE INSTITUTE, WILL BE ON VIEW TODAY, AT 88. COLOMBO STREET. THEY ARE RECTORS, AND ARE AN OBJECT LESSON TO POULTRYMSN. THEY ARE A SPECIMEN BREEDING PEN, AND WILL BE SOLD BY TENDER AT NINE O’CLOCK. HIGHEST TENDER ACCEPTED. SPECIMEN COPIES OF THE JOURNAL FREE ON APPLICATION AT 88, COLOMBO STREET.