DISPLAY OF MOTORS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17956, 5 December 1921, Page 9

DISPLAY OF MOTORS.

ATTRACTIVE EXHIBITS. DIVERSITY OF PURPOSES. A splendid display of motor-cars, motorlorries, motor-cycles, and accessories, covering practically a quarter of a mile of ground, was one of the prominent features at tho show. The avenue of motor exhibits, siyiated just 'insido the main entrance, was an attractive feature, for the stands an either side of the walk were decorated with palms, ferns, and flags, in the midst of which the polished fittings and varied colours of the cars glistened brightly in the sunshine. This display was an innovation so far as Auckland is concerned, but the exhibitors predict that it will be an annual featuro and that at the rate competition is increasing the show will rapidly expand until it includes all agents and firms who wish to keep abreast of the times. In every ago the development of transportation has met with antagonism and obstinacy, for there will always be a certain proportion of the world's population who do not fully grasp the latent possibilities of the inventions and improvements that speed the wheels of progross. Those persons who believe that the automobilo is still in the luxury olass are no doubt actuated by sincere beliefs fostered by failure to realise how rapidly and unobtrusively the motor-car has worked its way into its present place in our activities. Appreciation of the wondrous growth of the automobile industry shows that only because of its vast utility has such development been possible. In America, where the motor-vehicle has reached the broadest development, 90 per cent, of passenger cars are used generally for business, and in every business, profession, and trade the automobilo has become just as essential in quickening the pulse of tho world as the telephone, telegraph, wireless, and locomotive, which complete the modern scheme of affairs. And with its broader development will come greater progress and advancement in the commerce and industry of the Dominion. Every Variety of Vehicle. This was realised alike by business men and farmers, for at the show the farmers were not content to interest themselves only in the cattle, sheep, and manures, but displayed as great eagernets in learning of the latest models in motor'cars, motortrucks, and motor-driven farm implements. The motor show was a great attraction to all, and the expense to which the various firms had been put in making their stands distinctive was well repaid. Last year cars were comparatively difficult to obtain and few were exhibited. But new that the factories in England, America, France and Italy are producing more, agents art able to obtain the latest models. American cars predominated at the show, the light, serviceable type of car suited to colonial conditions being featured on the majority of the stands. Yet, the English cars, with their excellent finish, thorough workmanship, and solidity, attracted a great deal of attention, and doubtless, as the roads of the Dominion are improved, _ these models will gain favour with motorists. Steam trucks and electric lorries were displayed to advantage, the economy and reliability of these vehicles being demonstrated by their salesmen. Several good exhibits of motor-cycles wero laid out, and light-weights and heavy machines, solo and side-car outfits, vied with each other in catchin 8 the public's eyo and perchance impressing their respective values on intending customers. Sides were negotiated on the ground and ero the show was finished many motor-cars were tickotod ai sold. A numher of the stands displayeiaccessories and tyres in a manner that facilitated inspection and comparison, and Judging by the inquiries received by salesmen the motor-car show proved not only an attraction to tho public but a sound businoss proposition to the exhibitors. Farming Implements. Considerable ground space was also devoted to exhibits of motor-driven farm implements which apparently have superseded the horse-drawn kinds. Oil-driven tractors and ploughs, from the gaiden variety up to four-furrow tractors, attracted attention, as did mowers, rakes, and numerous other implements for turning and cultivating the land. The tractors, which were stated to perform twice as much work as horses at a lower cost per acre, were exhibited in action, their easy control and simplicity appealing to many of those who had hitherto regarded powerful machinery as a power beyond their control. In this section a portable steam engine for threshing, timber and flay cutting, or quarrying was a prominent feature, and several improved types of windmills were explained by eager salesmen. Milking machines at work were the centre of interest for many, for the daily farmer has not been slow to realise the saving of time and labour, and the hygienic improvement effected by these modern facilities.