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Otago Daily Times, Issue 13288, 20 May 1905, Page 4

At tno commencement of the harvest 1901-1905 tho proprietor of flit far-famed Lonfjhcuch Estate, with a view to supplvinpr his requirements for next season (19051906) and so as to ho in a position to practically judge the quality and durability of, binders now on the market, .ordered a machine from each of the following makers—namely, M'Cormielc, Deering Cb borne, and the M.vsey-Harris Company, ilr Grigg gave one and all most clearly ta understand that he wanted no favours, ai he ivMicd to bo totally unfetterd -when making his selection. It was a most severe but fair test that esch binder was put to during the harvest operations. To give an idea of the extent of area which had to be manipulated bv (lie binders, it mar be mentioned here that no less than 3300 acres of rrop had to he cut by some 20 machines. The Masses-Harris stcod the test best, and an order for 20 6ft binder? for forward delivery has iust been placed with Messrs Friedlander Brothers by Ml Gregg. No better testimonial could hau been obtained in favour of the Mr KeyHarris Company than this independent practical test. The crops at Lorn;beach are well known for their great length, thickness, and sometimes also for the difficulty binders have in handling them. Every farmer is well aware that thick, ,heavy crops aic frequently laid and bccomo entangled. To liavo successfully gone through such a severe ordeal speaks volumes for the Mnssey-llarris machine, and is unquestionably a greater reward than all the qokl medals at choirs or exhibitions. It is also most pleasing to record that the British-made mtiohine gained thi desired victory.