THE EXHIBITS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18237, 27 October 1919, Page 9

THE EXHIBITS.

(Published by Arrangement.)

A. J. WHITE'S

THE MULBERRY SUITE. A dining-room suite, which combines old-world elegance with a high degree of comfort, is shown by Messrs A. J. White, Ltd., who have a large, welllighted bay, beautifully carpeted, in which to display the product of their furnishing factories. It is not an ordinary kind of 6uite, for it is worthy of a place in any exhibition.- It was conceived in the minds of White’s designers and painstakingly constructed by White’s own craftsmen. It is made of tlio best materials and bears on tho face of it tho claim of its makers that it is intended to last a lifetime. Solid oak and solid leather aro all that ono

sees, but beneath the smoothly-finished surface lies that which is the hie ot a suite of* furniture—honest workmanship. Jacobean is the style chosen tor this suite, and the period has been happily reproduced. The lines are graceful, and the whole of the workmanship gives a feeling of security. The suite is one of the artistic show points of the Fair, for the upholstery is in mulberry hide, a somewhat unusual shade, but one which harmonises with the Jacobean oak. Tlio suite comprises a Welsh dresser, a dining table, earvers and small chairs, and a club se tee and club chair. Good work and good service were never more gracefully combined than in this exhibit ot White’s. It is alike a credit to the skill of the local craftsmen and to the industry of this enterprising firm. ■ Just as a kind of toil _ to the richness of the mulberry suite, the firm has exhibited a rimu chest of drawers, in which no nail finds a part. Every piece of this humble article of furniture is morticed, and the whole product is displayed as the last word in low-cost production. An office filing cabinet, in the familiar smart polished oak finish, calls attention to the tact that, A. J. White’s, Ltd., specialise m a wide range of furnishings, which may be 6een in all their variety at the High Street showrooms.

CANTERBURY EGG CIRCLE. Poultry-keepers and prospective poul-tr.v-keepers will do well to look carefully into the exhibit of the Canterbury Egg Circle. It is easily located, because it consists of j thousands or trays of clean white eggs, neatly set out on carriers in the way that eggs ought to be marketed, but in a corner of the exhibit may bo seen examples of the bad old way of marketing eggs, but unfortunately this way dies hard, notwithstanding the heavy losses it entails. Anybody can join the Canterbury Egg Circle, which insists on proper gathering, but in return ensures the highest market price and weekly returns in cash for the output. “ Canterbury is losing thousands ot pounds every year in the loss incurred through the had marketing of eggs, said Mr J. B. Merrott .to a ‘ LyHelton Times ” representative: I be farm produces the best of eggs, but the system of marketing is at taint, and fully 5 per cent of the consignments are lost. We set out to save this great wastage by getting the farmer to gather his' eggs, clean them, grade them and stamp them.” Mr Merrett added that he had refused orders for 72,000 dozen eggs in pulp form, and the .. , S .?J meant a loss to Canterbury of £o4ou in hard cash. The Canterbury egg pulp was a very much superior article to the Asiatio pulp, which, however wholesome, was an undesirable competitor. It was up to the poultry producer to join the Circle, because otherwise outside orders would have to be declined. He wanted to see returned soldiers profitably engaged in t-.ie industry. but it could only be. encouraged if markets could be obtained. ' AUTOMATIC LETTER-STAMPING-A TIME AND MONEY SAVER. ; A pieco of offihe furniture that will rapidly nav for itself, not only in time but in hard cash, is surely a thing that cannot remain long outside any progressive or up-to-date firm’s equipment. The Automatic Stamping Machine Company’s letter-stamping machine, tho most essentially local product in the exhibition, since it was conceived in Christchurch and is manufactured in Christchurch, provides one of the most interesting working exhibits at the Fair, and should make a strong appeal to the heads of business firms. By turning a handle the operator automatically franks a letter lor any value of postage required, A girl can stamp envelopes in half the time it takes to tear oil the ordinary adhesive stamp. It avoids the necessity for laying in stocks of stamps of different denominations, members of the staff cannot use office stamps for private correspondence, and tho pilfering of stamps is impossible. The machine when installed in an office is under Post Office supervision, hut it can be locked and unlocked by tho employer at any time,

thus giving absolute protection against its misuse. There are many machines already installed in Christchurch, and no employer would willingly go back to tho old order of things, with the licking of stamps and the enormous loss of time entailed in a heavy outward mail. The machines give satisfaction ( alike to the user and to tho Government, and tho official controller of the machines, giving before theindustries and Commerce Commission, testified to the all-round efficiency cf the machine. ART IN FURNITURE. Amongst furniture connoisseurs throughout the Dominion Strange's is a name to conjure with, and probably never have the firm’s productions shown to better advantage . than in them exhibit at the Industrial Exhibition now being held in the Colosseum. The display is small but brimful ot quality. It comprises a dining-room suite of Jacobean design, but adapted i to meet present-day requirements. The walls are draped with blue; velvet, which, with a hand-made Indian rug on the floor, forms an admirable set- ■ ting Ipr the dark finish of the furni-; ture. Prominent in the display is a handsome draw-table with massive carved legs, all tho detail being carried out with faithful exactness and symmetrical harmony. This is flanked by a fine sideboard of most artistio design and excellent craftsmanship, while the Bide table, carvers’ chairs and dining chairs that complete the suite all show the same skilful adaptation of the Jacobean style. Messrs Strange and Co., Ltd., specialise in the reproduction of period furniture, and, while the Jacobean, combining as it does elegance, comfort and serviceability, is

always a favourite style, those who prefer the Sheraton, Chippendale, or anv other period, can have pieces or suites'designed and manufactured witn equally happy results. Every visitor to the Fair should make a point of inspecting this display.

SUPERBUS PACKING COMPANY. RIILIABLE HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES. In these days of the high cost of living, housewives are aiways on tne alert to find out how to ge« the best value for their money, and for this reason, the display of the Superbus Packing Company at the Colosseum will particularly interest them. Owing to the great success and wonderful yaiue of the goods manufactured by this enterprising firm it has built up a largo business, but in the end it is quality that counts, and because of the quality it represents, the name of Sailor when* speaking of soap and extract or soap has become a household word throughout the Dominion. , Not only is ‘‘Sailor * soap and “Sailor” extract of soap of the bes» quality, but they are the cheapest obtainable in ‘Christchurch, and housewives have found these goods so satisfactory that the firm has. recently had to extend its premises. In addition, the firm manufacture the well-known “Sailor” carbolic sand soap, “ IXL, and “IDL,” borax washing powdery “Excelsior” egg preservative, and “Painters’ Sugar Soap,” names which stand for quality and value. “ Sailor ” sand-soap is manufactured by a special process and although retailed at. 3d per cake is equal to about two cakea of ordinary sand-soap, taking weight for weight. Special attention is directed to “ Painters’ Sugar Soap ” which is used for removing paint grease. stains and dirt. A strong solution will remove paint from a house instantly, and‘in a mild solution it will remove all grease and dirt stains and give the house a neat and clean appearance. The Supers bus Packing Company are the only manufacturers of this class of soap in the Dominion and their sales are increasing daily. This soap is already largely used by the Railway Department, Public Works Department, shipping companies and hundreds; of painters throughout the Dominion. But it is also useful to housewives, and a shilling packet will suffice to clean all stains from the whole of the inside of the average house and it acts quickly and satisfactorily. The Superbus Packing Company have arranged comprehensive exhibit of these goods at the Colosseum, and housewives who wish to get the best value for their money are advised to ask their grocers for these goods in future. THE DOMINION PORCELAIN AND TILE INDUSTRIES, LTD. DEVELOPING PRIMARY RESOURCES. All prosperity, so a popular adage has it, springs from the soil. Here, however, we have a live and progressive concern which bases on the actual clays of the Canterbury province its presentday success and tho prospects of a very considerable contribution ultimately to the wealth and prosperity of the most .fortile provinco in tho Dominion—fertile not only from. the point of view of the agriculturist but fertile in undeveloped resources still and in initiative which shall turn all these to good account.. The Dominion Porcelain and Tile Industries, Limited, was formed some three years ago by a small syndicate

of Chiistcliurch ormnnwcinl men, to exploid the possibilities and properties of the vcrv large deposits of clay at Kakaliu and Teimika- It. had been known for some time that the properties of the Knkalm clay wove very valu-

ir'-'-’r'l fo- pores In in and other clay goods. Tim inauguration of the Company was regarded by tho original syndicate ns a war effort, to some measure, calculated to benefit the Dominion by providing employment as well as bv turning our natural resources to gooa account. That hopo has been fulfilled, and it is interesting to note that fully half of the employees are men who saw'active military service abroad. This, however, by the way. Tho whole of the workers, with the exception of -two experts from ’ England, have been trained at the Company’s works.

Exhaustive experiments, costing somewhere about a couple of thousand of pounds, occupied about a year, the -experts in eftarge then producing and 'placing upon the market supplies of insulators, and these were quickly followed by roofing tiles. Specimens of the insulators are the principal exhibit on the Company’s exhibit at tho Colosseum. They are of a chocolate brown tint, the authorities to-day preferring these to the snowywhite insulators which, perched on telegraph and telephone pales, offer such excellent targots for the small boy stone-thrower. Tho insulators arc already being used by public bodies from Auckland to the Bluff, and the results are entirely satisfactory, a.s is shown by tho highly eulogistic and Entirely unsolicited testimonials received from the electrical engineers in charge of the various undertakings where they are in use. It is interesting to note that all the ingredients in these glazed goodt are found in New Zealand —not an ounce of material has to be imported. The roofing tiles have, been used right, throughout New Zealand for tho past turn years, and the name of “ Taioma ” roofing tiles stands high with builders and architects. On porosity test, and in every other way, Taioma tiles compare more than favourably with an- imported article. The Company is not resting, and experiments suggest that a very much higher standard of excellence will bo attained. Practically all the roofs that, have been tiled in New Zealand in the past two years have been covered with Taioma tiles from the Temuka works. The industry is a growing one, and it is expected to reach very large dimensions. The clay is*of such n nature that practically all clay goods from rough tiles up to the highest gr<u!i> of vase ware can he manufactured from it, and it is anticipated that in the future many other branches of clay work will he inaugurated at the works at Temuka. At present the display is confined solely to roofing tiles

and to electrical, telephone and Digraph insulators. Messrs J. A- ‘Mveclpath and Co., Ltd., Cashel Street, Christchurch, act as distributors ot tn« Company’s products. “GERSTENA” PORRIDGE. COOKED IN TWO MINUTES. Tho slogan, ‘ ‘ Cooked in two imputes,” has made tho name ot • Lei tena yi a household word through^, the Dominion, but not only can # ueretena ” be cooked and served vyitllin minutes, or oven less, but it is oxoughly economical and has wonder!u sustaining qualities. Gerstena is entirely a Canterbury industry. # It is grown, ground and prepared m the province. The up-to-date factory where this wonderful preparation is mauuPictured is at Woo Is Cun, and owing to its marvellous nutritive value the sale of “Gerstena” is increasing by leaps and bounds. , ~, .. f An attractively-arranged exhibit ot “Gerstena” foods is being made at the Industrial Fair in the Colosseum, and two young ladies are in constant attendance distributing /. ree ,. 0 packets to everyone attending the I air. “Gerstena” is tho only food of its kind manufactured in the Dominion, and is made by a secret process winch has been patented. It is economical because it goes twice as tar as ordinary oaten foods, and no cooking whatever is required. “ Gerstena ’ is a food already prepared, and tho utmost care is exercised in its manufacture in order to retain all nourishing qualities. “Gerstena” porridge is not so heating as other foods of a similar nature, and can be taken in the hot weather without fear of tho blood becoming overheated. . . , .. “Gerstena” meal is also invaluable for making biscuits, puddings and scores of other dishes. A book of redoes showing tho many uses to which “ Gerstena ” can be put, is supplied with the'free samples at the Industrial Fair, and this handy booklet will he found useful in every household. “ Gerstena ” is sold by all grocers and storekeepers throughout the Dominion, and a 31b bag will bo found to go as far as a 61b bag of other foods. Gerstena” is used in thousands of homes from Auckland to the Bluff, .and one plate contains sufficient nourishment for a person’s breakfast. Other preparations manufactured by the Gerstena Foods Company are “ Gerstena ” Calf Food, a specially nutritive food for calves, and “ Gerstena” Sausage Meal, for butchers’ use.

THE WASH-DAY WONDER.

WIN-HEART POWDER AND TABLETS.

Washing day has no longer any terrors for the housewife who uses M inHeart” washing powder or tablets, This wonderful preparation was only rc-

cently discovered in America, and since being introduced into New Zealaud has proved a boon to thousands. “ Wiuileart ” is entirely a product of Canterbury, and is manufactured by the Dominion Products Company at 235, Kilmore Street, Christchurch. To those housewives who have not yet tried “\\ in-Heart ” powders ana tablets the attractive exhibit at the Industrial Fair in the Colosseum of this wonderful product should not be missed. General free samples of “ Winlieart ” tablets are given away to ail, and, once tried, “ Wiu-ileart ” will always bo used. The manufacturers claim that it is the only perfect washing product on the market, and it nor only makes washing day a holiday, but it lengthens the life of the clothes. “ Win-Heart” is a natural product and contains no disagreeable substances, such as paraffin wax, which have an injurious effect upon the clothes. “ Vvin-Heart” derives its name from the fact that it wins the hearts of those who use it, owing to its marvellous cleansing powers. It is no exaggeration to say that it is one or tho greatest discoveries for labour-saving in recont years, for “ Win-Heart ” abolishes washing machines and strong chemicals; it makes the clothes wear three times as long as they otherwise would and it saves health, labour, money, time, toil and the need for blueing, and each packet pays for itself by saving half the soap. Although one of tho most powerful of cleansing agents, “Win-Heart” could be eaten without injury. It is composed of Nature’s greatest cleansing elements, which arc a food to the clothes, and is entirely different from all other washing preparations. In addition to being the greatest modern discovery' for washing clothes, “ WillHeart ” is also unequalled for cleansing pots, pans, floors, woodwork and all stains and grease-spots. “Win*Hcart” has already attained a marvellous sale throughout tho Dominion, and is obtainable in Christchurch from Wardell’s, Kincaid’s, II . B. Low’s and all other grocers and storekeepers. Once used, always used. “ Win-Heart ” has come to stay, and overy housewife will be well advised if she tries this wonderful preparation without delay. A £IOO guarantee goe'witli every shilling packet that it will not harm tho most delicate fabric, sheerest laces or tenderest hands. ‘'C.M.W” PUMPS. There are several interesting features about “C.M.W.” pumps and sprayers manufactured in Christchurch at the Christchurch Mechanical Works and marketed and exhibited by Messrs W A. M’Laren and Co., Limited. A “ Lyttolton Times ” representative recently spent some time in tho works, inspecting and noting the various pro cesses in the manufacture of the pumps, and he came to tho only one con elusion possible—that “C.M.W.’' pumps and sprayers are faithfully made from the best of material, so that the makers are quite safe in giving their liberal guarantee of satisfaction in wear. Right here let it be said that these pumps and sprayers, in which arc incorporated patent nozzles, etc., of proved efficiency, are obtainable from loading hardware men, nurserymen, and stores which deal in gardeners’ and orchardists’ requisites. Every part and fitting with the exception of the cylindrical tubing, is made in the works, and it is worth while to note that the coke furnaces convert into molten metal such things as old bicycle lamps, brass filings and copper waste—quite a praiseworthy efficiency in itself. The most popular pump is the “ C.M.W.” Bucket Sprayer No. G, a pump of perfect equipment, declared by users to be the best pump of its class in the world for garden, greenhouse and orchard. It is guaranteed by the makers for two years, is adjustable to any size or shape of bucket, has an air chamber scientifically constructed to give a continuous stream of liquid under high pressure, and tho patent nozzle “sprays everyway.” This sprayer, and every oiio manufacturerd b.y this firm, is fully tested up to 1001 b pressure. “C.M.W.” Numbers 1,2 and 3 are cylinder pumps, a feature being the improved needlevalvo agitator which, being fitted near the bottom of the bucket or pail, ensures a thorough mixture all the time. For use in any ordinary garden. AH of these, as well as “C.M.W. No. 4” (which has no agitator), have the firm’s patent air lock tube, doing away entirely with that most objectionable leak on the upstroke. There is no stuffing or packing of any description to keep in order. “ C.M.W.” pump No. sis ono of tho latest productions, the air chamber and pump being separate tubes set alongside each other; There are two knapsack-pumps, styled KnapsackNo. 1 and Knapsack No.’ 2, to bo strapped on the back, and designed for the use of small orchardists. Every “C.M.W.” pump is fitted with the “ C.M.W-” patent three-way nozzle and jets, whilst the potato-grower is enthusiastic about tho two-row nozzle, the finest nozzle made for spraying two raws at once, at any position. The “ Faultless ” sprayer is a handy little implement for small gardeners, greenhouses, etc., and is made in four styles. Over three thousand “C.M.W.” ouinps have been made and sold since nst March, without any protection against foreign competition, and the quality of the article promises bigger things in tho future.

AULSEBROOK’S COCOA, . Owing to the high quality and excellent value of Aulsebrook’s cocoa, which is manufactured in Christchurch, most housewives now realise that it pays to support local industry when purchasing this household necessity. At the Colossouin a special display of this highclass cocoa has been arranged, and it will be of general interest to mention that the Government Analyst in his report issued two months ago, stated that the cocoa is of high quality and lino aroma and complies in every respect with the regulations issued unde, the Sale of Food and Drugs Act. Recently Messrs Aulsebrook and Co. imported a big quantity of new machinery for tlie manufacture of cocoa and the present plant is the latest and most up-to-date obtainable. Only the best selected beans are used in the manufacture of this cocoa, and the public by always asking for “ Aulsebrook’s Cocoa,” can rely on getting a most healthful and refreshing beverage. The plant is supervised by an expert who thoroughly understands the business, and . Aulsebrook's Cocoa has non a large and growing sale throughout the Dominion. The exhibit in the Colosseum also shoe’s a varied selection of biscuits and confectionery manufactured by Messrs Aulsebrook and Co., but these goods have already such a high reputation for quality*, that it is unnecessary to specially mention them ROPE'AND TWINE. Amongst the most interesting exhibits at the local industries exhibition in the Colosseum is that of Messrs Maddren Bros., Ltd., rope and twine manufacturers, of Madras Street. This firm is one of the most enterprising in Christchurch, and owing to the high quality of its goods it has built up a high reputation. When buying ropo and twine the name of Maddren stands for the best that can be obtained, and the firm lias built up its present large business and high reputation solely on the merits of the goods it produces. From tho raw leaf to the finished product tho rope and twine is made under the personal supervision of the manufacturer; and tne very latest methods are nrlopted to ensuro absolutely tho best results. The firm has its own ilax mills at Winchester. South Canterbury, and Wyndhnm, Southland, and farmers who prefer the best at a reasonable price should always

associate- the name of Maddren with any orders for rope and binder twine. Giving to the particularly high standard of Maddren Bros., Ltd.’s rope and binder twine tho firm has made exhibits of tlieso goods at international exhibitions throughout the world, and has been awarded four gold medals, including one at tho Panama Exposition in 1915, and numerous other awards in Great Britain, France, Belgium and other ‘countries.

During tho present week tho up-to-date factory in Madras Street will be open to all who wish to inspect it, but those who cannot visit the factory will bo well advised to. make a careful inspection of tho comprehensive and well arranged display in tho Colosseum. Hero a large exhibit of ropes, binder twine, shop twine and cord is being made, and the public can see for themselves that only tho very best materials are used and that the finished products are par excellence for quality and value. A WONDERFUL EXHIBIT. ECONOMY IN MOTOR TYRES. A local industry of particular interest to motorists is tyre vulcanising, by which it is possible to prolong the life of motor tyres from 100 to 300 por cent. In these days of high prices, anything which enables greater value to Ihj obtained for the money expended is welcome, and motorists who wish to save expense in tyre purchases will bo well advised to pay particular attention to tho exhibit of Me&srs Loughrey and Tully, tyre vulcanising experts. at the Industrial Exhibition m tho Colosseum. This firm was one of the pioneers in the tyre vulcanising industry in the Dominion, and they have built up a large business on sheer merit. All their customers are travelling advertisements, for good news travels far, and all repairs undertaken by Messrs Loughrey and Tully are guaranteed to give complete satisfaction. Their factory is in Belfast Street, and here the very latest machinery has been installed and only expert labour, is employed. . As new machinery is invented the old plant is “ scrapped,” and their machinery at present is the best obtainable. Before throwing away old covers, motorists will be well advised if they consult this firm, as such covers may stdl have half their life before them. Ot particular interest at the display in the Colosseum is a tyre which had been turned down by other firms as beyond repair, but which when fmished, will be guaranteed a long life tn the back wheel of the owner’s car. The firm are always willing to give motorls ~ s expert advice on all questions affecting tyres, and will not undertake any repairs which they cannot ‘guarantee to do satisfactorily.