At The Show.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1453, 3 November 1911, Page 7

At The Show.

A Remarkable Motor Tyre.

While so mnny motorists are assembled at the Show aud disoussiugcars, the question of tyres is very much ou etie tapis. The Palmer Oord Tyre is gaining ground the world over. Amongst its users ate His Majesty the Kiog and his representative in New Zealand, Lord Ishugtou.

There is an enormous difference between the load which a Palmer Oorii Tyre will carry with safety and the maximum loal foi a Oauvas Tyre fitting the samß size of rim. 80 it is easy toannr.ciate why an increasing number of cvs are fitted with the Palmer.Cord Tyre. Delays due to tyre failure are avoided, and mibaije cost reduced withouteven the necfssity of fittiug rims of a different size, ThfS' ndvautigfs have led to a very greatly iucressad ueman;i from every part of New Zealand, and a reduction in price recently made briugs the valuable tyre withiu the reach ol all. Motorists shonl'l smd to the Department, 165 Manchfster street, Christchnrcn, m jitiLuing the Mauawatu Daily Timts.

Singer Sewing Machine. AWORLDWOPER. The world renowned Singer sewing machines are being exhibited at the Show in the range of business booths near the oattle section and everyone interested both in appliances for the increasing of human capacity aud iu the marvels of meohaoical invention should visit this stall for the Singer sewing maohine in its various forms has brought about a social and in dnstrial revolution, greater probably than any other invention. As you see them here it seems impossible that human ingernitr could go further. They sew long seams, patch, embroider,, put on buttons and darn. They are at home equally sewing leather or heavy belting, canvas horss oovers, or tha very finest and daintif st of cambrics and muslins. A young lady demonstrates that it is possible with thismaohiue to make pictures iu silks as btautifnl as the famous artists of the Bayenx tapestries.

The Ford. The Ford car,. whiob has now attained snch popalanty tliroaghqat New Zealand, is well represented on the Showgrounds, and Messts Wacfcrill and Stewart, of Feilding, have a very fine display. The Hupmotomobile and other oars attraoted considerable attention yesterday and it is anticipated that other new and later models will be opened up in time for exhibition to-day and succeeding days ot the Show. . Indian Art. One of the attractive stalls in the Produce Hall is the luriinii -Art department presided over by Mrs Savage. The headquait rs are 39 Panama street, Wellingt'io. It has a hue display of dainty embroideries, Ceylon laoe blouses aod dresses, tea clutlis,pillow shams, etc., and orders are taken for all soits of work for women and children. Mr J. E. Skeate's Cars.

Mr J. E. Skeates, the well hmwn motor car importer an I euHinser of 18 liing street, had, as we anticipated a great many visitors at his tent yesterday where more cars and motor bikes were added to the big green De Dion and the iv ite Darracq. The green car is really a triumph of car cmstraction and builnin?. It is a torpedo dB Dim of the lattst type, a car, de luxe *alued at £750, the body specially built and upholstered by the King's carriage buildu-s Messrs Mnlliu r and Co., of wudm. Their work ref resents the last word in utility, luxury anl beaotv and came in for universal admiratiin. The body is particularly romnv and the sats.si o'cnstrocteii t'-at there is n't .possibility of the sibling off feeling that is sometimes ff It in a car at sped, ' wfiiln their coinfurt is absolnte. The 'ugiues and chasis of the gr at Fr.nch firm which pii uer-reil the motor car trado anl has m'ver looked back since, are quite worthy of the beautiful setting. What a de Dion cau accomplish is well known to all experts, but there is one instance- of a car by a prominent offioe of the Dunlop Company in Australia, which has been running for years bumping all ovp-r the Continent ou the most horrible roads aud co roads at all, putting up records, acting as a starting car, ambulance and finishing car for all the big mot r tests, jet never fails its owner aud never has a breakdown and it is only an eight horse power. The white car is a Darracq, of wliich over 300 are now muniug in New Zealaud, and Mr Skeates specially recommends it as a farmers' car. It is a cheaper car than the other, considerably. Very strong and reliable. Mr Skeates is on hand to explain all about both cars and also the Deasy-Siddeley and Arrol-John-son, two well known makes that he is agent for and the cars of which have been delayed owing to the London strikes.

Dust ill's, Ltd. People become hungry and thirsty quiokly, enjojing an onting, am an appetising meal daintily served up is must wijoome. Dnstius, Ltd., scores on such occasions, and it is no wonder considering the very tine variety of well-cooked food provided, that their catering business has developed so largely. Even greater preparations tnan usual are being made lor Show week, aud in order that the hungry might be fed with celerity Hie large restaurant in the Square has been divided into two sections, dowusfcairs for luncheon (available from 10 a.m.) ami upstairs for light refreshments (between 12 and 2 p.m.). There will be seating accommodation for 190. A new departure is also being made on the Showgrounds, where directly iu front of the oval a large marquee with 180 feet of counter spaae has been erected, in whioh light counter lunches can be obtained, thus supplying a long felt want.

Wolseley Sheep-Shearing Machines

A GREAT SHOW GROUND ATTRACTION. Unquestionably a great feature of the outdoor attractions at the present show is the open air shearing stand of the Wolseley Sheep Shearing Company for which Messis Dalgfty and Co,, Ltd., are the agents. It was surrounded by interested farmers all yesterday who were quite eager to be shown the various improvements that are being contiuuallv made in shearing phut by this famous ooinpany which pioneered the machine shearing bueiues? and has k ( pt iu the van ever since. The machines are being shown in operation on a raised platform by experts so that there is the very best opportunity for' seeing their effect. Mr A; M. Hayman is in cliage, and his expert stiff includes Messrs R. Nicholls, E. Card, aud Collin, all of whom are kept busy demonstrating and explaining jtmt the steps in advance that have been taken in 1911. A WuNDBR WORKER.

The Premier the other day and after him the Minister for Works drew a plowing picture oi (he near future with electricity turned to all the work of the farm The Wols c ley firm is showing its special application and adaptability to shearing, and the present exhibition shows exactly how it has been applied and howmnoh cheaper, oleaner and better it is than Cite older methods great advance, as they in their tmn w»re upon those still older. Vor the past thirty years th° Wolseley Company has been devoting its energies aud the skill of its sclentifio and mechanical experts to the perfection of its shearing' maohines «nd that meantime Australia alone "where Wolseley plants are everywhere" totalled 2300 new Woleley machines last year is evidence that there Ins been no slacking off rf activities while the improvements were going on. In fact there are o?er 54,000 Wolseley maohines in nee at the present time shearing the 'enormous number of eighty millions of sheep every year ajd sliparing them so well that the intioduution of the Wolseley raised the status of Australian wool. APPLIED ELECTRICITY.

Unquestionably as one watches the electrical plant at work on this showground staud it is evident that it must before very long ba In universal use. It is quite, simple and so well thought ont that any ordinarily intelligent man should be able to use it irrespective of whether he has anv electrical knowledge or not. As anyone who has to use delicate machinery knows, the eleotrical drive is so much steadier and so mnoh more controllable that it invariably gives better results than any ether and so muoh is this the case the up-to-date factories nowadays transform all their power into electricity and have small motors everywhere. With an eleotrical plant friction is reduced to a minimnra, noise is eliminated, and the geueta'l fiinoothnes? of running enables the meu to get tatter tallies and saves wear aud tear on both machines and sheep. Part of the present plant is driven by a Tangye benzine engine and the adaptability and reliability of these is evidenced by the fact that there are 1000 of them in me in the Doininim 'alone.

IMPROVED MACHINES. Not only is there the electrical interest in this installation bat the shearing machines themselves have been improved rnoe more in the 1911 model. A feature of this model is the new ,'design haul-piece adopted after *ery severe testa and claimed to be a great advance 'on any thing .yet placed on the market, in general (If sign aud mechanical principle. It sttonglv 'appeals to shearers in baianoe, and it* perfect outtin? and ronniug qualities. It contains six less wearing fjaits than the famous old model which has been 60 widely imitat-d. The dbw flexible tube allows the fittiug of the standard Woleeley gear in low Bheds without alteration of either machiuerv or shed. All Wolseley comb? and patented cutters are now hand finished and made ou a new improved model, and are ready for immediate use, Among the other improvements ate the screwless back-joint, D spring for top tube, reinforced fork of a higher grade steel than formerly, and new flexible steel core. These special features are attractively set out on a well arrangeu show oase for inspection.

A FARMER'S STAND. The Wolseiey two-s>tanrf, poitable, petrol-driven sheariug plant forms part of this effective exhibit. These handy machines have proved thempelvFSi just the ideal outfit for the small farmer and contract shearer, several owners having shorn 10,000 sheep each with thoir's last year. The portability of the outfit is one of its good features. Messrs Daleety and 00., agents, have fitted np their uew premis?s in Wellington with the most up-to-rlatfl workshop of its kind in the Dominion, and extend a heartv invitation to all sheep owners, their sous, or handy men, who reqaire thorough technical anu practical knowledge in the erection and running of sheep slnariug machinery, to spend a lew days there under the staff of experts to be tlioronglily instructed giatis in the best urethois of getting the best wors ont of the world-famons machines.

The Talking Machine.

EXHIBITS OF LEADING MAKERS.

Mr Geo. W. Kingsbeer, of Manchester street, Feilding, has Bhown considerable enterprise in largely exhibiting samples of the famous Edison, Columbia Gramaphone, and Klingsor Machines, and he also displays in a large still next to the Loan and Mercantile Company's spacs, some very line samples of all leading makes of disc and cylinder record. Those interested in tuejtalkiug machine will be well repaid by a visit to Mr Kiugsbeer's interesting exhibit. Mr Kingsbeer is the oldest established dealer' in these instruments between Wellington and Wanganui, having started 12 years ago, aud he assures his clients"of the satisfaction nis long experience can give. All the models sold by the firm are personally inspected and tested as to tone and durability.

I A Go-ahead Firm. J. Bett and Co., Ltd., on their usual stand, have been exhibitors at every Show since its inoeptiou They employ over thirty hands, and have found it necessary to enlarge their present premises, consequently they havo lately acquired a piece of land adjoining the factory, and intend to exteud. The firm is displaving some floe specimens of coaoli builders' art, including "0" spring dog carts, Trilby dog carts, pony dog carts, Bradley gigs, aud farm aud commercial vehicles. This firm makes a.speciality of rubber tyres, which are largely in demand, and as it imports all its own rubber, can give its customers the benefit of the better buying. Motor car work has of lata years a'sumed imge proportiuus, and J. B. and Co. make a point of catering for the growing demands, for good coaoli work in connection therewith—hoods, wind soraens, springs,' and painting of cars now forming a large daily routine. ' :

"Artificial Sunlight" Messrs H. W. Dalies and 00. of 189 Adelaide road, Wellington, are the patentees and sole manufacturers of a very remarkable and decidedly usefol Invention of which we have heard a great deal, the "Sunlight" aoetvlene gas generator. It is the result of long study of acotyleue gas lighting, which has enabled the inventor to combine simplicity and efficiency to a most romarfcable degree. The reputation acetylene once had for explosions is entirely reversed by this most effective of generators regarding whioh there is an offer of £SO who can sncoeed in exploding it, while economy is so great that we are informed that the cost is one farthing per hour for 25 candle power. Full particulars will bo gjiven and the light installed by tha firm.

W.C.T.U. The thousands of people who attended the Palmerstou Show last year will recollect tin great crushes that continually patronised the Women's Ohjistiau Tdinueranoo Union's booth and refreshment rooms, it being necessary at times to barrioade the doors iu order that one crowd might be supplied before the next was admitted to the well provided tables. This jear the W.O. T U. is again much is evidence and patrons can raly upon securing a tip top Dual for the proverbial bob. At the time of our reporter's visit yesterday he fonud that the wants of the scores of patrons were beiup, attended to by a very efficient staff of waitresses, numbering in all aboutso, all under-the control of Mrs Mowlem. When there is snch a fine boot!) on the grounds there is absolutely no excns3 for people going hungry.

Mrs Rawlins' Activities. The stewards' luncheon at the Show was onoe more catered for by Mrs Rawlins and it proved to be a first rata lunch, <. the excellence of which was commented on by officials and visitors jvsterday. Mrs Rawlins has also a general lunaheon booth uuderthe Graudstand, where lonoheous, afternoon tans, etc., are served. These are all staffed with expert? and there is no waitiug. The White House was at the same time kept busy all yesterday and will be bnsier with the inoreased number of visitors who will pour into town today and to-morrow and who are in the habit of patronising the wellknown establishment.

A Most Attractive Exhibit.

THE MARVELS 06' THE PHONO. GRAPH.

One of the most attractive exhibits in the big Machinery Ball at the Show is that of Mr Oates, of the well-known Main street Phoneries and Cycle Depot. Mr Oates is a new exhibitor who is an acquisition to the business section of the Show. Among leading specialti s of his stand are the Klungsor English lihonograplis, one of the world's finest machines. They have a harpstringed siuud boar), with the result that there is no trace of metallic effect. There are al«o the big aud little' "funnel" gramaDhones i»ral phonographs, with a really wonderful let ol the very latest reoeds. Oates famous biovcles aic made at the big Ohristchorch factory mest faithfully tor the conditions of this couutry. A most ingenious collapsible "tourist go-oart" should attract all mothors, and there are electrical novelties of all kinds.

A Big Show Attraction. One of the bright attractions cf the main Exhibition Hall is the stall of Mr A. Grant, of Main street West. It displays pure wholesome sweets and confectionery, and the principal feature of the display is the freshness of the toothsome delicacies. Mr Grant has been established in this district for about litteeu years anu he has worked np a great business in confectionery, one of iii.s successes being a first award at the Exhibition. Everything is cairied out on hygunio lines, and how the lollies are made will ford an interesting part of the display at the Show. All kinds of lollies will be manufactured, and there will be no donbt bo a great demand for the freshly made confectionery. Grant's famous "Milk Shake," will also be en sali. The stall will ba the rendezvous for tlieyoung people.

] Brownings Vehicles.

Win. The vogue of the motor has not dune away with the vogue of the light dogcart, gig, aud otlior vehicle. In fact, it seems to be oomiug back as stroug as ever. Mr Browning, the well known Main stroot carriage builder, exemplifies this in his exhibit, for of the splendid lot of vebiules shown tha greater number are built especially to clients' orders, and awaiting delivery. There is splendid workmanship with the finish of artistic paiuting and uphohtering in them, and there ic no need to import when suoh work is done in our midst. The exhibit includes Gladstone gigs, some rubber tyred aud all with dress guards, and "Champion" slide s c ats; a polished cedar Bradley two ordinary gigs painted add trimmed in cloth aud robber-tyred. There h a Jump-sfat gig, screw Bhiftiog seat gig, dog-carts, York dog-cart, farmers' milk spring tip ihvus, batter delivery waggou, etc. They have already attracted much attention and are deserving of more. i

The Mason Bayly Exhibits.

Amongst the mntor car exhibits at the Show that of Mr W. Mason Bavly will attract widespread attention. Mr Bayly is district agent for the celebrated Wolseley-Siddeley motor cars, one of the most popular makes of motor vehicles in the Dominion. Several examples of Wolseley work will be shown,■ including a new 1912 model c lonial type Wolseley, the property »f Mr K. L. Jefferson, the foreign and colonial representative of t'm Wols9* ley Company, who is at urgent in Palnierston. The OolouH type Wolseley has been speoißllv designed for hard work on bad roads. It has a higher clearance thau is usual, a wider track, and a more roomy body, while the engine and mechanio'al parts are carried hieli so as to facilitate the passage of rivers or creeks. It is worthy nf note that the WolsQf ley car is patronisid by a large number of the nobility of Britain. Qneen Alexandra is the p >sssor of a 50 h.p. Wolseley, while his Majesty the King George has had a special 50 h.p. Wolseley built for use at the forthcoming D Ihi Durbar. The Wolseley Oompwy is a branoh nf the famous firm of Viokers, Ltd., better known, perhaps, as Vickers, Sous and Maxim. The works aiß at. Birmingham, where some 4700 men are constantly employed. Between 70 and 80 oars are turned out weekly, so that the Wolseley company is easily the biggest motor car ooncern in Europe. Mr Bayly also holds the agbney for the Daimler Silent Knight and Segal motor cars. Unfortunately he will not have any Daimlers on show, owing to the strikes\at Home delaying his orders. He is expecting two to arrive very shortly, one due 13th November and the other to arrive shortly after. The Daimler Co. bßing one of the very earliest manufactnreres and renowned throughout the world for their bileuce and durability, etc.. The car is an American production, built entirely on English lines. The special features of this car are uudersluug tramo with large wheels giviog good road clearanoe, and bringing the weight olese to the ground. Intending purchasers should oall and inspect these above mentioned cars, before finally plaoiug their order. Either on the Showground or at the Garago, King street.

Wellington Meat Export Coy

The Wellington Meat Export 00., Ltd., easily leads the way with its magnificent and instructive display ot wools, hides, tallows, oils, pelts, preserved meats, eto. The exhibit is most tastefully arranged in a large marquee, loacated in abont the centre o! the Show grounds. Sheepskins are king shown in various conditions from the freshly, oared pelt to imitations of chamois, morocco, alligator and other fancy leathers—bo inuoh l'ke the genuine article that anjbody but the expert might easily be deceived. The colleotiou of wool is one of the most striking features, Practically every grade of wool grown in Hew Zealand is ehown in all stages of preparation, from the uuscoured article to the finished product ready tor the weaver's loom, aie bo side classed ti'at the farmer can at a glauce see what class ilia own wool should take. In addition there is a fine dispay of wool obtained from sheep in all parts ot the world. The display ol by-products is of such a comprehensive nature as to strikingly demonstrate what the freezing industry has done tor the farmers of New Zealand. It appears the more remarkable when it is remembered that but a few years ago the only asset wbich farmers obtained from the surplus stock which they slaughtered was the skin and the tallow, The exhibit is under the chaige ot Mr Qandy, aud yesterday tl.e marquee was thronged with spectators to whom the display was quite a revelation.

Sharpe's Cordials The firm of Sharpe Bros., cordial ruauufactnrers, is known throughout the length and breadth of New Zealand and Australia for the oxoelleucy of its aerated waters and brewed driuks generally, there being fully 32 branches in varions centres of the Dominion and the Uomuiouwealth, It is not surprising therefore that such an enterprising firm should have a tntnpeiauce- booth on the Showgrounds where these who have heard, bit not yet tasted, cau experience the joy of satisfying a thiist and become one of the thousands of aHyocat's of. Sliarpes' Celebrated drinks. A well-equipped marquee has been erected almost oop-sito the gitto putianre and a rew "feature of the display is the it elusion of bottle diiuks. Hitherto the firm hive supplied at a very chearj rate large jais of the refreshing liquid, but recently bottling wbs commented at Brislnue aud was so much appreciated that it was decided to star* bottling in New Zealand, and Pnlinerstou North was seleoted. Bottles of ale; ginger beer, lemonade, <tc, cau now be procured and rest-day at the niaiqaee-knowu as the temperance booth—the staff were kept going iu providing delicious rliinbs to the thirsfcv cues. The display is under the control of Mr Whitely, the popular local mami&er. ■ Sharpa Brcs., it may be stited, have earned just distinction and they may well be proud of their wins, two "fiist gold aud silver medals at the International Exhibition, tfto fusts at Sydney Agricultural aud one first at Brisbaue Agricultural Exhibition.

The NZ. Wine Industry.

APROPOS l'E MATA VINEYARD. There is on exhibit at the Show by Messrs Bartend anil Abraham, Ltd. for TeMata Viuejard, which is likely to canse visitors to reflect that the vitioultnral industry is well wortliv or support, b th bv the Government and the people of New Zealand. It lias bp°u ileniinistrßted by the Government at the Waivenga ExDerimental Farm, situated on very poor land in the Waikat iaud practioally woithlesa lor grazing or agriculture, that a very good light w ; ue can be made there as well as on the' richer Hawfee's Bay lands. The industry employs more hnn.ls per aero than almost any other, which means that with proper inducement to intending viguerons many hundreds of acrrs of practically worthless enm land in the North would bB transformed into smiling vineyards supporting an industrious, sober and law abiding community. At present vignerors do not know how they wonld fare if Dominion prohibition or even looal No-liceuse were carried and I they trust that tho Govirnment will'pass legislation which will make the future of the inlustry secure. The Government have spent many thousands of pouuds in establishing experimental vitionltural stations and paying experts to induce people to embark in vine growing and" wiue making, and it teems a pity that after spending so'mnoh money in fostering the industry it should be allowed to perish. Many prohibitionists say they Lave no objection to the consumption of a pura light wine and admit that in wiue drinking countries drnnkenness is verv rare.

; Te Mats vineyards at Havelook 'North is one of the show places of Hawke's Bay and Te Mata wines have been cm the market tor eigM years, hi that time they have successfully OOliipated against Australian aud foreign wines of similar character anil the demand is ever increasing. These wiues are all of four and live years old before leaving the cellars as tliey are all bottled and not sold iu bulk. The stuck at present is 50,000 gallons. In 1908 the yield was 2000 gallons from eightacres of vineyard. Id 1911 the yield from 35 aores was 12,000 gallons and probably the 1912 vintage will exoeed 13,000 gallons; The above wines have been awarded gold medals at tfia Franoo-Bntisli, Imperial, lntt-r----national, aud Japan-britisli exhibitions, thus abundantly proving their excellence and purity. The floor space in Te Mata cellars totals 7,000 square feet and casks varying m size from two galkns to 1200 gallons, inelude 24 of the latter size. Te Mat* olaret is said by experts anl oonnoisseora to b9 quite eqnal to some of the best Bordeaux wiues and superior to most of the clarets shipped to the Dominion,

Important Sale Show Stock,

The auctioneers wish to draw atteutiou to what will undoubtedly be the chief feature of the Manawatu A. and P. Show on D'riday, the 3rd November, the sale of pedigree Hol-stoin-Friesian aud pedigree Ayishiie cattle, which will take plaoe on the Showgrounds at 10 a.m. sharp, aud also the pedigree Hereford bull "Orusader." The offering includes eight yearliug and one 2-year pedigree Holstein balls on accouut of the Woraroa State IJb'arm.Leviu.autl these will be sold absdutely without reserve. These bulls are by such well-known sires as "Kruger II.," "Sir de Kol Ikua Pietertje" and "Von Tronip,"' from high record dams, including the great oow "Manola," and will be placed on the markot in the best cf order and condition. Mr Lovelock offers five pedigree 1 Holstein yeailiiig bulls, aud also the champion bull "Ollffside Laddie," who lias won so many prizes in the leading shows in the North Island.

Mr Gallichan offers two highly bred bolls iu "Boss Butter Boy" and "Sir de Kol of Rotokauae." and also one seven-year-old ball and one 15 months pedigree heifer. There will also be font pedigree yeatliog Holstein balls offered, three on account of Mr J. Donald, Wanganui, and on acoonnt of Mr J. Aituheson, South Island, and these are very choice animals. Messrs Slack Bros. Show Ayrshirts will also be sold at same time and place, and these are for sale absolutely without reserved The pedigree Hereford ball "Crusader," to be offered ou account of Mr Ernest Short, of Farorangi, is well known aa a prizetaker and also at the stud. He has taken several first and championship honours at the leading shows, and his stock show extra quality BDd breeding. A nine-mouthe-old bull by "Crosailei" brought the reoord price for its age for Australasia, viz., 170 guineas at the dispeisal sale of the late G. G. Wheelei.

The auctioneers,JDalgety and 00.,

Ld., Queen street, Palmeiston E, will ba pleased to supply fullest particulats.

"The Home of Music" ""

While Snow visitors are in Palmer, stou they should not fail to ramem< ber that all the things worth seeing are not on the Showground. There are exhibitions in town that are well worth a visit, and one of these is Leary and Bates' "Home of Music," where tliere is a splendid show just now of English aud German pianos, fhe firm is agent for the world famous "Brinsiuead" pianofortes, looked on as the aome of perfection in pianoforte manufacture aud to be fonnu iu the Kuyal Palares and the great ooucert rooms of Europe. Another English piano on view is the Sanies, aud the German makers inoluae such well-known names as Knhla, Weisner, and Tiefcze. The sheet musio department is exceptionally well stcoktd with the latest songsi and .pianoforte pieces and these can be Juard through the Edison records on the phonographs, which the firm specialises. Haviug thus provided for the drawing room they cater for douipstic convenience with the popular Standard sewing ma« chines, aud tho Amerioan O.K. pnd. English Sellfrs washing machines.