SPECIAL SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1452, 2 November 1911, Page 7

SPECIAL SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS.

W.CT.U.

The thousands of people who attended the Palraersfcou Show last year will recollect tlis great orushes that continually patronised the Women's Christian Tamperanoe Union's booth and refreshment roomß, it being necessary at times to barricade the doors iu order that one crowd might be supplied before the next was admitted to the well provided tables. This 3 eat the .W.O. T.TI is again much iu evidenoe and patrons can rsly upon sscnring a tip top meaifor the proverbial bob. At the time of out reporters visit yesterday he found that the wants of the scores of patrons wera being attended to by a very efficient staff of waitresses, numbering in all about 50, all under the control of Mrs Mowlem. When there is snch a tine booth on the gronnds there is absolutely no excuss for people going hungry.

Sharpe's Cordials The firm of Sharpe Bros,, oordial mauufacturers, is known throughout the leiigth and breadth of New Zealand and Australia for the exoelleucy. of its aerated waters ami brewed drinks generally, there bring tolly 1)2 branches in various ceufcres of the Dominion and the Ooiuinonwealth. It is net surprising therefore that snch au enterprising firm should luve a tompeiauoe booth on the Showgronuds where these who have heard, bit not yet tasted, can experience the joy cf satisfying a thirst and become one of the thousands of advocates of Sharpas' c.lebrated drinks. A well-equipped marqnee has been erected almost opposite the guto entrance and, a new feature of the display is the inclusion of bottle drinks. Hitherto the firm luve supplied at a very clieao rate large jars of the refreshing liqnid, butreceutly bottling was commenced at Brisbaue aud was sn much appreciated that it was decided to start bottling in New Zealand, and Palmerstou North was seleoted. Battles of ale, ginger beer, lemonade, etc., can now bo procured and yesterday at the niaiqnoe—known as the tamperanoe booth—the staff were kept going in providing delicious, diiuks to the thiistv ones, Tlie display is under' the contrul of Mr Whitely, the popular local manager. Sharps Brcs,, it m;y be stated, have earned just distinction and they may well be proud of their wins, two fiist gold and silvor medals at the International Exhibition, tfto firsts ac Syiiney Agricultural and one first at Brkbaue Agricultural Exhibition.

Burkett's Remedies. Those who have tried Burkett's remedies iuvariably recommend

them. There is for the farmer Magnetio Ointment for sore tßats, etc.. and Horse Oil, an embrocation for stock; and for man woman and child, thu "White Oil," winch is esteemed as one of the very best embrocations known.

Mr Kirkwood's Pictures.

There is in the big Prortuoe Hal! an exhibition of pictures by the wellknown artist, Mr H, N. Kirkwood, who, a cable informed -us the other day, had been awarded a silver mt-dal at the Festival of Empire Exhibition, London. The piotures at the Show are .delightful studies of New Zealand Sound and Ri<-er scenery, some of which are for sale, but twenty are in an art union.

"Casey."

A STAR "SIDE SHOW;"

"Have you seen Casey?" was a byeword on the Showground yesterday. Casey was inside a big tent with a lady in bright green harem skirt as "Announcer," aud an immense dog as guardian. "Oasey" is a Chimpanzee, whose native home is dgliantee, aud who has the appearauce and manners of a parody in humanity. He strides about, plays the pisno, hops and kisses h's keeper, and generally entertains large unmbers of visitors with whom he finally shakes hands. "Casey" is the "stu" of the side shows'anrt if he wouldn't win. a beauty show, is certiinly a most "interesting" as well a "arausiu' ons."

Wellington Meat Export Coy

The Wellington Meat Export Co., Ltd., easily leads the way with its magnificent and instructive display of wools, hides, tallows, oils, pelts, preserved meats, (to, The exhibit is most ta&tefully arranged in a large ~ marquee, loacated n abont the cen--1 tre o( the Show grounds. Sheepskins are king shown in various conditions from the freshly onred pelt to imitations of chamois, morooco, alligator and other faaoy leathers—so muoh like the genuine article thatanjbody but -the- expert might easily b9 deceived. The oollection of wool is one of the ■ most striking features, Practically every grade of wool grown in New Zealaud is shown in all stages of preparation, j from the unsconred artiole to the finished product ready tor the weaver's loom, ate bo side classed that the larmer oan at a glance soe what class liis own wool should take. In addition there is a fine dispay of wool obtained from Bheep in all parts ofjhe world. The display of by-products js of-such a oomprehensive nature as to. strikingly demon.' strata what the freezing industry has done tor the farmers of New Zen-, land. It appears the moro remarkable when it is remembered that but a few years ago the only' asset which farmers obtained from the* surplus stock which they-slaughtered was the skin and the tallow, The exhibit is under the ohaige-of Mr Gaudy, and yesterday "the marquee was thronged with spectators to whom the display was quite a revelation. A Go-ahead Firm, J. Bett and Co., Ltd., on their usual stand, have been exhibitors at every Show since its inoeption They employ over thirty hands, and have found it neoessary to enlarge their present premises, consaquently they have lately acquired a piece of land adjoining the factory, and iu- ! tend to extend. The firm is displaying some flue specimens of coach builders' art, including "0" spring dog carts, Trilby dog oarts, poay dog carts, Bradley gigs, aud farm aud commercial vehioles. This firm makes a speciality of rubber tyres, whioh. are largely in demand, and as it imports all its own rubber, oan give its, customers the benefit of the better buying. Motor car work has of late years a<snnied huge proportions, and J. B. and. Go. make a point of catering for the growing demands, for goad coaoh work in connection therewith—hoods, wind screens, springs, and painting of oars uow forming a large daily routine. Highland Sheep Dip. There is hardly anything more important to the shoepowuer than a good dip for the health of his flock and the value of his wool are dependent on it. Messrs Abraham aud Williams, Ltd., are specialising iu odb of the rai'ge of business booths at the Show the famous Highland Sheer Dip, maunfactnred by Alex Rtibirtspn of the Argyle Chemical works, Oban, Scotland.', whioh firm has branches in the Australian cities, in Duno'Jin and Bnenos Ayres. This dip is supplied' in paste, powder mil flnid in either poisonous or noupoisonoas t'ormnlae. It has been officially approved by the Imperial Boards of Agriculturo aud is claimed to be "the onlv dip whioh fulfils every condition'ail down by the United States Government." Alex Robertion is also , listed for his I "Worm Drench" for sheep and Limbs, carbolic s:ift soap; the "Chemical Resolvent," a painless dehoruer for calves, aud J''Terebioue Balsam," a valuable stock remedy.

Browning's Vehicles. The vogne of the motor hns not done away with the vogne of the light doutvrt, (fig, and other veliielp. Iu faot. it seems to bii oouiinK biok as Strang ns ever. Mr Biowuiiid, the wpII known Main street oarriage bnilrtor, oxompliii s this iu his exhibit, for of the spinadid lot of vehicles shown tli« greater number ore built esoeoially to clients' orders, aud awaiting delivery, There is splendid workmaiisliip with the finish of artistic pniutiug and upholstering ia tliora, and there i e uo need to import when snoh work is done in onr midst. The exhibit includes Gladstone gigs, some rubber tyred and nil with dress guards, and "Champion" slide s'nts'; a polished cedar Bradley two oraiuavy gigs paintad and triuiined in cloth and rnbber-tyred. Thera ut a Jump-seat gig, ssrew ehifting seat gig, dog-carts, York dog-cart, fanners' milk spring tip dravs, batter delivery waggon, etc. They have already attracted wncli attontion and are deserving of moie.

The Ford. The Ford car, whiob has now attained snoli popularity throughout New Zealand, is well repeated on tlm Showgronnds, and Messrs Wacfetill and Stewart, of JFeildinpt, have a very fine display, The Hupmntoinobilp anri other oars attraoted considerable nfctantinn ynsterday and it is anticipated that other now and Inter models will be opened np in time for exhibition tn-day and snooeeding days ot the Show. Indian Art. One of the attrßctive stalls in the Produce Hull is the lodhn Art department pr?.Bifiofl over by Mrs Savage. The liOßdquarters are 39 Pauama street, Wellington. It has a fine display of dainty embroideries, Ceylon laon blouses and dresses, tea cloths,pillow sliauis. etc., and orders are tateu for all sorts of work for womtn and children.

The N Z. Wine Industry. APROPOS TE MATA VINEYARD. There is on exhibit at the Show by Messrs Bartaud and Abraham, Ltd., for TeMata Vineyard, which is likely to cause visituis to reflect that the viticultural iudustry is well worthv of support, b:th by the Government and the people of New Zealand. It lias been demonstrated by the Government at the Wairenga Experimental Farm, situated on veiy poor land in the Waikato aud practioally wottnless for grazing or agrioulture, that a very good light w>ne can ba made there as well as on the richer Hawfee's Bay lauds. The iudastry 'emplojs more hahJs per acre than almost any other, which menus that with proper inducement to intending vigueroiis many hundreds of acres of practioally worthless sum land iu the North would ba transformed into smiling vineyards snpptrting an industrious, sober aud law abiding community. At present vignerors do not know how they would fare if Dominion prohibition rr ereu local No-liceuse wera carried and itney trnst that the Government will pass legislation which will make the future of the industry secure. The Government have spent many thousands of pounds in establishing, experimental vitionltoral stations fmd paying experts to induce people to embark in vine growing and wiue matting, ani it teams a pity that after attending so mnob mciwy in fostering the industry it should be allowed to perish. Many prohibit tiouists say tiiey have no objection to the aoiisumption of a pura light wine and adtbit that in wine drinking countries drunkenness iB verv' rare. v. [

Te Mata, vinejarJj|*at Havelaok 'North is one of thejpbw places of, Hawke's Bay Mata wines 1 have been 'market; to eigi't years. IriitoMiliijß they luve sunqessfolly dofopated against Anatolian and. foreign wines of similar oharactoraid the demand is-ever iuerasing. Tliesa wines are ull of four aud five years old before leaving the cellars as tliey are all bottled and not sold in<f>olk. The stuck at present is 50,000 galkns. In 1908 the yield was 2000 gallons from eight acres of vineyard. Io 1911 the yield from 85 acres was 12,000 gallons mi probably the 1912 viutage will exceed 13,000 gallons. The abovu wines have been awarJed gold meiials at tlia Franco-British, Imperial, Intarnatioual, and Japan-british exhibitions, thns abundantly proving their excellence aud parity. The floor space in Te Mata cellars totals 7, 800 square feet anil casks varying m size from two galkiis to 1200 galluus, inolnde 24 of the latter size, /i'e Mata olaret is said by experts anl connoisseurs to be quite equal to some of the best Bordeaux wiuea and superior to most of the clarets shipped to the Dominion.

Dustins, People become hungry and thirsty quickly, enjoying au outing, am an appetising meal daintily served op is most weJoome. Dustius, Ltd., scores on such occasioDS, and it is no wonder considering the very fine variety of well-cooked food provided, that their catering business Ims developed so largely. Even greater preparations than usual are being made (or Show week, and iu older that the hungry might be tad with celerity the large restaurant in 'the Square has been diviiied iuto two sections, dowustairs lor luncheon (available from 10 a.m.) and upstairs for' light refreshments (between 13 and 2 p.m.). There will be seating aooommoiiation for 190. A new departure is also being made on the Showgrounds, where directly in front of the oval a large marquee with 180 feet of counter space lias been erected, in whibh light counter lunches can be obtained, thus supplying a long felt waut.