THE LATE AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT HAMILTON.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9656, 31 October 1894, Page 6

THE LATE AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT HAMILTON.

In the department of agricultural implements, carriage building and manufacture, there was a very large representation at the recent Waikato Agricultural Show held in Hamilton, Auckland exhibitors being especially prominent, and the following notice of some of the leading exhibits will no doubt prove of interest to our readers. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. In agricultural implements Messrs. Mor.rin and Co. were the -largest exhibitors, and the selection was varied and attractive. In charge of the company's exhibits were Mr. Fenwick, manager of the company, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Leonard, expert, and as the exhibition attracted large crowds during both days of the show these gentlemen were well occupied answering inquiries relative to the implements. A special feature was made of the implements manufactured by a Canadian firm — the Massey-Marris implements—of which Morrin and Co. are the Auckland agents. Amongst these were the Massey-Harris reaper aud binder, the Brantford mower, steel framed cultivators with and without seed drills, a hay tedder, which is an admirable contrivance for tossing hay so as to allow the sun to get at all portions of it. There was also a horse rake by the same manufacturers. The splendid finish and attractive appearance of the Massey - Hart-is implements claimed for them a great deal of attention, which led to a closer inspection of the utility of the implements themselves. Amongst the other exhibits of Morrin and Company's firm was Beckworth and Huffman's farmers* favourite grain drill, and a set of Oliver ploughs. There were no fewer than seven varieties of these famous ploughs, and as a great many of them were already owned by Waikato farmers, the worth of this, one of the most complete ploughs of the day, was generally acknowledged. There were three iron-edge seven-tooth cultivators, one being of the ordinary description, a second with a lever adjustment attached, and a third without the lever. They are all useful tools, well adapted for the Waikato lands generally. The Gem hoes, single wheel and double wheel, the Jewel cultivator and hoe, the Tyer disc harrow, a cut away disc harrow 20 inch, another 16-inch, and one for a single horse suitable for orchard work, were amongst the implements shown by this firm, besides which there was a Bryant spading harrow and two sets of Corbet's steel-tooth colonial harrows. A spraying pump mounted on a sledge and in working order claimed the attention of orchardists, as did also a portable aqueduct for tree spraying. Dairy farmers found something to claim their attention in a Cooley's creamer, a set of Jersey cream pans, two Lily butter workers, and one of Reed's butter workers. Reverting again to the farming and garden implements, special mention must be made of the Planet Jr. combined cultivator and drill, and a threefurrow plough. Besides the above Morrin and Co. allowed a collection of wool-marking oils and Duval and Co.'s specific for codlin nieth.

Mr. J. W. Wallace, of Otahuhu, who for many years has been a successful manufacturer and exhibitor of ploughs, single and double, was on this occasion represented by two of the former and one of the latter. They are well finished, serviceable ploughs, and a credit to the Otahuhu manufacturer. One of the double-furrow ploughs is fitted with the side lever centre lift. The second has an attachment to the lever for altering the depth of the furrow. This adjustment, we are informed, can be applied to any plough. The single-furrow plough is made on the American pattern, and is considered a serviceable implement. Messrs. Reid and Gray's Auckland manager, Mr. Falconer, had the Dunediti manufacturers well represented in the matter of ploughs, harrows, etc. Amongst the ploughs were three massive double ploughs and a single plough The latter, which is known us the Anglo-American plough, a new adaptation by the firm, and which is said to be in some respects superior to the Oliver, tor it is claimed for it that it does the work of the Oliver, and does it better. It is light, strong, and serviceable, the beam and head are made of steel forged in one piece, the mould-boards are made of the best caststeel, and they are of easy entry, with bold turn-over, and it is claimed that they cover all weeds and stubble. We are informed 19 of these have been sold in Auckland. Harrows, drills, and a Mercer binder were amongst this firm's exhibits. Messrs. Elder Brothers, the well-known Auckland implement manufacturers and hew Zealand agents for John Deere and Co., had a number of implements on exhibition, including the Sulky plough, the gang riding plough, the steel hand plough, manufactured by Deere and Co., besides which they exhibited a collection of implements of their own manufacture. The great merit claimed for the ploughs exhibited by Elder Brothers is that they are light in draught, and built on the strongest principle.

COACH-BUILDING. It is rarely indeed that in a country show there is such a fine exhibition of the coachbuilders' art as was on view at the Hamilton Show, and there was not only variety of exhibits but good competition, and they added largely to the success of the show. Messrs. Cousins and Cousins, of Lomestreet, Auckland, had their exhibits neatly and attractively displayed in a large marquee tent. Their exhibits comprised a ladies' phaeton, a Cambridge buggy, a slide-seat buggy, a " Thorne" roadster, a " Challenge" roadster, and a " Queen" roadcart. The ladies' phaeton excited much interest, especially amongst the fair sex, who evidently appreciated the beautiful finish in this firm's work. The " Thorne" roadster, a novelty in two-wheelers, specially designed and built only by Messrs. Cousins and Couiins, attracted much attention, and Mr. W. J. Cousins, who was present, was kept busy explaining the manner of converting it from a twoseated intoa four-seated trap. When arranged for four passengers the "Thorne" roadster has the appearance of a light and stylish dog-cart; when required for two passeneers only the front seat is made to slide over the back one, converting the vehicle into a singleseat roadster. As this style of trap is light enough for a pony, and is sold at a very low figure, it has become very popular, and its enterprising builders arc kept busy keeping pace with orders for it. The slide-seat buggy isanother novelty, and excited much interest. It is built after the style of an ordinary double-seated buggy, the hind seat being made to slide under the front one, leaving the back open for the carriage of goods, etc. It has a great advantage over the jump-seat style of buggy, as the back seat slides away without the necessity of moving the front seat, and when in its place it takes' up much less room. The other vehicles exhibited by this firm comprise a Cambridge Buggy, a light style of double-seated buggy, the hind seat being movable. It is made to seat six passengers. A Challenge roadster and a Queen road-cart, all of which were finished iu that style for which Messrs. Cousins and Cousins are so well known.

Cousins and Atkin, noachbuilders, Elliottstreet had also a very fine collection, comprising a most useful assortment. A silvermounted hooded phaeton, with varnished panels on the sides, is a splendidly-finished vehicle, and was greatly admired. A stylish station buggy, well finished, is one of a style which is now becoming very popular, and the firm's representative informs us that they turn out a large number of them. A McCuflough buggy has also all the requisites for a useful trap. It is called after Mr. McCullough, of VVaikato, of tho firm of McNicol and Co., the first of them having been built for that gentleman, who has now been using it constat ily for three years, and it has never required repairs. It is fitted with the patent Clifton seat (named after Mr. Clifton, sheep 'inspector), and about 50 have been made within 12 months. The appearance of the buggy is very taking. It is painted with a brown body and tan gear. The new style single-seated buggy is very stylish and light. A plain single-seated buggy and a Cortland waggon completed the list of four-wheelers eontainedin thetirm'scollection. In two-wheeler*, they introduced a nov« lty, the Vallauce cart, which is an elegant and useful trap. It seats four comfortably, is light, roomy, strong, and comfortable, and the hind seat is as comfortable as the front one, in addition to which the trap is well balanced. The Auckland roadster, better known perhaps as the Tramp ■ roadster, attracted attention, for the cart is well known, and is becoming very popular, there being about 50 of them now in use. A ; •tip-dray with hay frame, and a Daisy cart ! completed the list of vehicles exhibited by \ this firm.

Messrs. Gee and Potter, the well-known coachbuilders, Rutland-street, had not numerically a large collection, but their exhibit attracted a great deal of attention on account of the general stamp of utility which each exhibit bore. An Umpire slide sent buggy trimmed with morocco, fitted with Gee and Potter's patent disappearing seat, and with accommodation for five, was one of the most attractive features of the collection, and it certainly is a credit to the builders. The other items of the collection were a Cortland waggon suitable for farmers, a light single-seated buggy, and a cross-country roadster to carry three persons. They are all well finished, strong and useful. We are informed that the weight of the whole collection was only 12 cwt., so that the traps will be found exceedingly suitable for the Waikato roads. MANURES AND FARM REQUISITES. Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co., had a most attractive display of their manures and farm requisites, manufactured by them At their premises near Otahuhu. For the

j Purposes of this display they sent up a bouse in sections which was put together on the show grounds and over which there was a conspicuous show board while inside the exhibits were displayed to the best advantage. They had on view samples of all kinds of chemical and proprietory manures and farmers' requisites. Bonedust, phosphates, etc., were conspicuous amongst the manures in addition to which there were bags of manures, specially prepared for certain crops. The showy nature of the exhibit of the company attracted for it a great deal of attention, and the useful information given to inquirers by the manager in charge, was much appreciated. DAIRY IMPLEMENTS. The exhibits in this class were not bo large as one might have expected, considering the great interest which is now centred in dairy produce. Reynolds and Co., Fort-street, showed two of the famous Alexandra cream separators, adapted either for hand or horsepower. A milking machine was to have been exhibited, but it did not arrive, and some disappointment was experienced in consequence. FRUIT PRESERVATION. Messrs. Legge and Co., of Auckland, had a very interesting exhibit of fruits and vegetables, preserved by their evaporating process. The exhibits included apples, pears, quinces, and other fruits; also, rhubarb, vegetables, etc. It is claimed by the proprietors that by the evaporating process, the natural flavour of the fruit or vegetables is preserved, and retained for years. The firm has opened a trade with Western Australia, aad there is also a local demand for the articles.