WINTER SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17328, 30 May 1918, Page 8

WINTER SHOW.

, . LAUGE ATTENDANCE YESTERDAY. Tho keen inter est manifested iu tlio Winter Show on the opening day was maintained throughout yesterday. Visitors continue to 'arrive tram tho country, and tho hotels and boarding-houses 111 the city have been turning away visitors. / The Otago and Southland Womon's Patriotic Association continues to do gqpd business at its stall. The association has had assistance trom quito a number of voluntary helpers, prominent among whom arc .Mr J. Wilkinson (.Wuitatii and Private Robertson. Returned soldiers who havo vbeen inmates of the Dunedin Hospital have donated rugs and baskets, which arc finding a ready sale, and the attendants at the stall are prepared to take orders for further supplies of these Private Dunford, a resident of Anderson Bay, but at present an inmate of tho Dunedin Hospital, has made a beautiful basket and tray, and has donated them to the association. The soldiers' curio stall has proved very attractive, and Private Miles and his colleagues haa a particularly busy time yesterday answering questions relating to *hc exhibits. The establishment of.this stall may be accepted as a tribute to the workers connected with the Otago Women's Patriotic Association, whose good work among soldiers is so well recognised. The proceeds of the stall are to be handed to this association. . The Karitane-Harris Hospital stall, which ae hi charge of Mrs W. A. Moore, has been well patronised. Practical demonstrations in bed-making for infants, and the making of humanised milk wero given, and were inuch appreciated! Good business was done in the sale of patterns of infants' .clothing.' Mothers seeking advice were courteously attended to by the Plunket Nurses in attendance, and; a resting place for tired mothers was well patronised and much appreciated. . Tho band of the Fourth Regiment and the Dfincdin Pipe Band' played a number of selections during the "evening, and Beath's Orchestra arid the High Street School Band did similar servioi during the afternoon. The attendance of/the public ■ throughout the day was good, and almost on a par with the crowds seen during pre-war times. The door receipts yesterday amounted to ;f!295 12s, as compared with £206 10s 6d taken on the corresponding day last year. An important sale of fat stock will be held in the building to-dav, commencing at .10 a.m. The \vool-classing competitions commenced yesterday, and the keenest interest was manifested in them. In this connection it is pleasing to note that Mr Watson jShennan has donated a trophy valued at ten for the highest points scored by any competitor in the series of three competitions, which extend until Friday. The donor's idea in offering tho cup was to foster the wool-classing movement, and it •s apparent from the interest displayed that his . object has been achieved. The judge (Mr J. MacGregor), who is quite an enthusiast on the subject, states that most of the members of fhe wool-classing classes are doing sufficiently good work to enable tlicm to un'efta.ke the preparing and classing of small clips at least. Yesterday's results are as follow: Open competition. Twenty-four entries— James Conn,. ICO points,/l; E. W. Taylor. S6. 2; J. M'Call, A. Sherriff, and S. Bennett, each 92 points, 3. First-year students—S. Bennett and J. Pathie, equal, first. W. Little, T. H. Williams, and A. Cooper' (equal) divide third prize. SPECIAL PRIZES. Messrs W. ■%. Reddell and Co.'s special prize of £1 Is for most points in fat cattle —Executors of the late Wr J. J. Charters (Mosgiel). Brookdale Shield (offered by Mr A W Rutherford, jun., of Cheviot), for most points in sheep classes—James Gordon (Warepa). Messrs Stronach, Morris, and Co.'s special prize of £2 2s for best pen of crossbred hoggetts—Knapdalo Estate "(oroperty of the fete Dr M'Nab). Mr W. Patrick's trophy to the factory manager gaining most points in various Classes in the cheose section—Geo. Dickson, Island (Wyndham) Dairy Factory. This fine trophy has now been won outright by Mr Dickson, who holds a remarkably conHStent record as a 'leading winner, and who •cored, heavily at this show. Messrs Turnbull, Martin, and Co.'s prize (£3 3s) for most points in class for coloured full-cream cheese, for export—G ' Dickijon. ■ Messrs H. Peabody and Co. s silver vase to Winner of highest aggregate average in open, classes for", cheese, and £1 Is to w ' nn,n S factory—-G. Dickson. ■ The society's prize of £5 5s for highest iwarfl in points in various classes for cheese —I*. Trophy offered by the Levin Co-operative Dai™ Company and gold medal for one box -'factory butter, suitable for export— raieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company Mosgiel Woollen Factory Company's prize- valued at £2 lOe, for most points in ypen. classes for bread, etc. —Miss K. Belsher ;(Waitaki). —— Prize of £2 2s from Mr A. Stewart, for most- points in ; potatoes-Thos. S. Innes vyaddington). Leviathan Hotel Company's prize of £3 ' WesTpi"ains). POintS " SimpSOn ! Mr; A. Stewart's prize of £2 2s for mo=t joints in turnips—H. Knowler (Te Wae A ae)# v SHOW EXHIBITS. < ; [Published by Arrangement.] STEDMAN'S GARAGE. I Ma,ny regular visitors to the show will . disappointed in not seeing the isuaU.displav of tho world-renowned Studc>aker cars, which have found so much , avour witlf the Entente Powers, because , i "If" faithful and reliable /service under he heavy strain of battlefield conditions. ' Var . conditions, however, render it alto- • [ether impossible to make an adequate dis- ' [lay at the Winter Show without completely lenucUng the show rooms at the garag- and ' onsequently, this year, Mr Stedman' has ' o invite visitors to Dunedin to call and ' ,on i his own premises the samples , 't btudebaker manufactures whioh are iit resent at his disposal, and also to see for 1 hemselves the extensive accommodation lie ! las for motor cars loft temporarily in his are. : Visitors will also find interest in I nspeeting his workshop and seeing for themelyesj. the facilities he has for effecting re- , •airs-of whatever description to their motor ars. In respect to cars on sale, Mr Sted- ' nan has at his garage in Princes street 1 outh (almost straight up from the Winter mow; building) six-cylinder touring and six- 1 yunaer roadsters, and' four-cylinder tourint: ' nd four-cylinder roadsters; also some * scond-hand cars of English and American lake. These cars are all modern, and con- 1 T 1 j 6 ? , y are equipped up-to-date. Tho ! tudebaker car is so well known now to 1 ronedin motorists, and the public generally hat it is needless to speak more fully as to ; iieir many excellent points. Mr Stedman " ivites inspection pf his stock and premises MAXWELL TOUTING CARS. c The Maxwell car, now on exhibition at • be Winter Show, is claimed by the agent 1 nd importer (Mr Tattersfield) to possess , Jrvice-quahty superior to that of many 1 ther motor cars seL''ng at a higher price s nd in view of tho fact (certified to by the 1 .mencan Automobile. Association) that it c olds the record for long-distance travelling { ithout an engine stop, there certAinly aj> ears warrant of undoubted excellence 1 Inder severe test a moderately-priced Max- 1 ell ran a course of 22,000 miles—i.e., 1 more than the previous record 1 oing over 500 miles per day without stop! c scept for oil and petrol! Having stood ich a severe strain to prove its reliability. 1 i? Maxwell has proved in practice that ali s constructional parts are manufactured to 5 scure the utmost endurance. The public ill credit, therefore, the more readily the 1 Minufacturer's claim that tho {.Maxwell 1 lutch, running in a bath of lubricating oil, c liminates all tendency to grab or jerk; 1 lat the electric starter saves 50 per cent' " f the usual complications, and half the I iring; that tho ignition never fails; that le rear axle has proven its superiority eand r ifficieilt size for weight to be borne; that * lo front axle embodies special steel,' the * >rnrula of which is only known to tho Max- * ell ei/gineers; and that the Maxwell en- 11 inc allows of maximum speed, the utmost 11 tility and efficiency, and very economical f imsumption of peti*ol. In conclusion, it lay bo mentioned that the Maxwell has r roved its adaptability for New Zealand f uiditions; it can stand the steepest moun- r tin climbs, and is the most powerful car uilt per pound weight. -SCho importers aim that tho Maxwell will take you any- c hqre any other car will go, and "do it as ist as you care to travel. 'Phone 4345, kunedin. '

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL/ ANTj J ENGINEERING COMPANY. Hie above firms display is, as usual om of the bright spots of the show, tho whol being brilliantly lighted with its well known Mazda. and Edison metal lilatuen j^ Ln . l f ) ?' An outstanding feature is the floo< ?., in ? projector, a system of lightinj which is becoming increasingly popular ii tn© United States anil the European Con tincnt for lighting the oxtcrior of build ings, monuments, etc. An exhibition i also given of the semi-indirect system o t' -i?®' which is no doubt the methoc of illumination that will eventually b< adopted for residences, offices, and all place w here a soft diffused light is required. Th< almost entire nbsenco of shadows is t pleasing feature of this system. As on* approaches this stall a pleasant glow o warmth is felt, due to the numerous form: i F;. la .t° l ' s and heating appliances beini: exhibited. This form of heating is mucf appieeiated. there being no uupleasaul lumps or dirt in connection with it —jusl a pleasant, cheerful glow. Tho numerous devices for hiliour saving in the household will be much appreciated by the ladies, and will serve as an example of the trend ot modern times, showing electricity beinj; increasingly used in every sphere of life, Manufacturers have not been forgotten, as the exhibit of motors and generators ~°. w " I' lo firm hasa large stool; , tbe well-Known General electric, motors, wh'eh have proved themselves to be equal to the best, combining as they do both sim*'nt' .strength. Tho various methods qi distributing electric light, are shown to advantage by the artistic fittings and shades on view, all of which go to make the up-to-date residences of all classes the beautii . an ,. comfortable homes they undoubtedly are. WIMPENXY BEOS. AND REID (LTD.). 'J he fc battles of the Empire," wrote someone long ago, "are fought and won on the playing lields of Eton." To-day it is more correct to say that the great war m which Britain jg engaged will be uon on tho # agricultural lipids of the over % - seas dominions. For, to quote another authority, 'au army lights on its stomach," and the great problem which faces the men in high places to-day is the feeding of tho army and the people which the army is fighting to protect. The farmer who is making the most of his land under his control is doing a national work, together with the manufacturer or agent who assists him by placing before him any means which will expedite cultivation. Messrs Wimpenny Bros, and Reid (Ltd.) are cxhibiti? g T,f^ cl^ in tho "AVERY BULLDOG I 1 ARM TRACTOR. ' The machine shown is one of the smallest type of which five models are manufactured, but the 8-16 horse-power is of sturdy build, .and makes easy work wth a three-furrow plough, -livery farmer should closely investigate this iQftchinc, because labour is going to be a Dig question for the man who orops, and cv<?ry day tho position is 'becoming worse, -the call on the Second Division men is seriously depleting the assistance that the farmer must have, especially when working a farm under the present conditions. In iuigiand there are over 3000 tractors ,at work, and girls are handling them in a satisfactory manner. They are ploughing from 12 to H acres per day of 8-10 hours. A tractor gives a man power deep and to plough i/uick; 'power that i 9 not stopped by hard ground or hot weather; power that will serve day and night if necessary; and power in' a concentrated form, enabling one man to do the work ot two, J. here is no power required in raising a gTain crop that the "Avery" cannot 6upply. Another excellent exhibit on this stand iolf + S° v ,g i ' (electric)—a compact Int it"?' and power plant. It brings city conveniences to the H w 'a u on ! y does ;t supply the latest and best lllummant. but any farmer i!' t ox f minin S it. will fully appreciate such features as the driving of the churn ZZZJ*?"**' ., 0r - vater P um P> and the heating of a laundry iron or toaster. The safety and healthfulness of >" Delco Light," as compared with oil lamps, will pay the outfay 1 rlsorne div 'dend on the initial COLD STORES EXHIBITS. Perhaps the most interesting bay to most visitors to the show is that' fitted out by o „ Stores " of King Edward street, South Dunedm. Here is to be seen a tasteful and artistic display"of hams, sides ot bacon, and bacon in rolls, also of pics, and sausages of description, black and white puddings, cooked meats ready for the table, blanc manges, potted meats, and brawn, arc also temptingly displayed; and viewing tho exhibit as a whole visitors will readily recognise the wisdom of guarding them behind strong wire netting! The attendants carefully explain that the goods displayed are not merely got up for show but are procurable by the public, both retail and wholesale, and they call particular attention to the fact that they may be known as of tho " Southern Cross " brand. We mention the fact that these goods are procurable "wholesale" l&cause.' visitors to the show have been overheard io" remark: Lucky South Dunedin!" thereby im" plying that only a retail business was within the compass of the South Dunedin Cold 1 e , P ubllc may accept it as a fact that the brand " Southern Cross" appeanng on any goods is a certificate Of punt.y, for the manufacturers use extreme 3are in the production of all goods covered ■ by then- brand, realising as thev do that a reputation for excellence and the coniidenco • j public can not otherwise be maintained. . The manufacture of butchers' small goods, although not in itself a new industry, is an entirely new f venture on the part of the proprietors, and in order to ichiovc success they have spared no pains :n securing the services of skilled men thoroughly informed as regards all the secrets of the business. The public generilly and residents of Dtuiedin particularly mil do well to see that this go-ahead firm jets the fullest encouragement their enterprise deserves. JOHN CHAMBERS AND SON. LTD. Immediately on entering the Winter Show .he eye of tlic incoming visitor will be attracted to the extensive and well arranged :xhibit of John Chambers and Son., Ltd. Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington' dawera, Gisborne, and Auckland... Here vill be found machinery to interest the lairyman, agriculturist, and horticulturist is well as goods that interest the city man is muoh as the country folk. Several sizes of tho renowned "T'angye" >il. Engines are shown in operation and ;heir silence, steady running, 1 simplicity ind solid construction will be noted as points hat have kept these engines in the front ine of popularity for many years past. There is a size to suit every job. Next in order attention may be directed 0 the " Auto " Milking Machines, which iuringj the past season were selected by a lumber of the most discriminating dairy' armers as the make that would give the esults. The proof of their judgment is ontained in the testimonials they have riven certifying their satisfaction. "Baltic ' Separators have been on tho narket for a number of years, and have eturncd satisfactory results to those who nvested in them. The sheep farmer will want to know all bout the " Moffat-Virtue" Shearing Jachine, with the patented hand-piece.' he manner in which the rotary motion of he flexible shaft is converted into reciproating motion is the secfet of its success. 1 complete two-stand portable outfit will nterest many owners of small flocks lor dipping his sheep or protecting them rom flies and other insect pects, " Malleoli's Oil Sheep Dip" is calculated to give inequalled results. The large proportion if oil used in. its manufacture increases tho ;rowth and improves the wool. "Let tho wind pump the water for no•ln? ' s J^? e , slogan of the "Samson" Findmill which is acting up to its motto ipon hundreds of farms and residential allotuents throughout the dominion. The first ost is not much and the operating cost is iractically nil, and the water is a]wars eady for use. Fruit growers should not pass witho.it skmg for information concerning >h<v,vinVilliams Dry Arsenate of Lead and Div iime Sulphur. Botli these insecticides are apidly taking a leading place in the ormiion f prominent and progressive agriculturists, t trial will not cost much, but may save great deal. To top the lot we come to "Certain-teed" tooling, which is put up in handy sised oils, which can be laid by itnvone with a lammer and knife. Mineral asphalt noronghly impressed into a body of selected }lt gives "Certain-teed" Roofing Jong life nd immunity from weather conditions of ny kind. It is made in three thicknesses d sUit various requirements, and the prices noted render it easily the most economical oofing now obtain able. For use as a oor-covering for verandahs, dairies, bathnomfl, kitchens, etc.. "Certain-teed" will lve most, satisfactory service, ho.ving greater urninl't.y than linoleum and beinw easilv leaned. . ° J pw farmers. INTERESTING TO VISITORS. In vieTT of the soaroit.y of labour, and the htsrh coßt of rt. when it is obtainable, a farm or a sheep run at the present time is far From an oasy task. Tt is. therefore, incumbent on farmers and mnholdors who' wish to reap the full advantage of the high pricce ruling

now lor most products of tho soil, to save lulxmr and expense by utilising mechani--3 caiassistance wherever this is possible. ■i Jhe rabbit. post, j us (; um t- [5 a gTCilt ],; f) . ■ draneo; aud for musons only too well known r. lo Hio man uii the land, bunny cannot bo T a '*°wod to tlirivo and multiply. Everv ' ./,", u^ lls I,u ! st ljl - t-uken to exterminate him. Jills can bt>.-t bo done with the kjust work and! expense by using Burt's Exterminator'<'Silv tin; most effective implement of its F ° Burt's Extenninator is mouuted on wheels, so that it is easily shifted ) !f j ,- ln '»illy country, and contains , j ' A . iCl '. "hereby bisulphide of carbon is • Ih.'Vi , " ,l ,? 'burrows, causing instant ciccuh to all the inmates. . separators and churns, a [ bmu '' shipment of which reeentlv arrived, is < fju | M •?, . Mcssrs A. and T. Burt's linos r url! Wl - dairy fanners and those 1 ii, °/?i°i ,n cream separation. In . the Globe all blades are spirally bent and . \erticallv se t as oikj single piece, a feature , found only m tho Globe-which makes for ioro oiloctivo separation, ease in operation, anil a, saving of time and wprk in cleaning supplies of this popular separator being . and difficult, to obtain, those interested should make sure of Inspecting them at first opportunity. ! , addition to the foregoing, Messrs Burt have an improved hydraulic ram, which enablpS| one to obtain a cheap, reliable supply "LYfr'n 0 " 1 stroa '" ol " a spring with a „r<idual fall : while they carry large stoc-ks gal\mused iron tanks, corrugated roofin" iron, spouting downpipe, baths,"basins. paolfmg, 01 s, and so forth. Quotations ami all particulars of any of these lines will bo gladly given. Inspect at. warehouse in Stuart street, (straight up from the station). Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Farmers and others in need of-the many lisetul articles stocked 'by Messrs. A. and T. Jiurt, Ltd., are invited'to call and get ali particulars. Lhiring show week, the warehouse will be thrown open to visitors. and "'ir',} ° W >Jl be gladly shown around, whether they wish to purchase or not. NEW ZEALAND REFRIGERATING COMPANY (LTD.). Jhe New Zealand Refrigeratinc* Company s exhibit is a very familiar feature of the show It has appeared there so often, , \ uus always been of such an interesting and instructive nature, that visitors to the show would feel that an old friend' was missing if the company were not renreson ted. The company has been established in Utago ever since the inception of the lheatreezing industry. It is, indeed, part and parcel of tins province. Its interests are identical with Otago's interests, and are inseparably bound up with the interests of r fu farmors > and, in fact, of every class ot tho community. No trading concern ismore purely New Zealand in character, and every penny of the company's share capital and debenture issue is* owned by New Zealanders or ex-New Zealanders. The fist of shareholders and debenture-holders whiclv comprises about 1400 names, includes a large number of producers. Christchurcli is the company's headquarters, and the management and corifrol ai'e centred there. All members of the board of directors and of the management are resident in New £eamnd. XT^ je ' i r7 US i s{ j e ' 10w s characteristically JNew Zealand company can display its products. Everything exhibited, excepting pot plants, was manufactured at one of the company's works in its capacity as meat preservers, tallow refiners, wool scourers and fertiliser manufacturers. Chief amongst these exhibits are bags of the famous fertiliser. It is not in connection with the meat-freezing alone that this company has made a reputation. Bye-products ai ' e i T ? ry im P° rtant part of the industry, and little or nothing of tho animals dealt with at the company's works is allowed to go to waste. , The scientific preparation of fertilisers is one of the most important features of the company's development. The man on the land again and again has proved that li.clip.se fertilisers are a money-making proposition. _ They are specially prepared to suit all soils, and the.enormous and rapidlyincreasing sales of these fertilisers is sufficient evidence of their quality. They are not produced by haphazard or rule-of-thumb methods, but are based on actual experience of the requirements of the soils, obtained during years of practical work and experiment. They refurnish general plant food for all crops and soils, and ensure- increased yields, improved quality, and larger profits. They are highly concentrated pure mpnures of unequalled activity and productiveness, easily distributed, and readily soluble ,'n the soils. The company spares 110 trouble in its efforts to assist farmers to ascertain the nature of, and obtain the best results from, their soils; and has, as part of its organisation an analytical department, with a staff of highly-qualified chemists. 'The services of this department are always available to farmers who wish to have samples of soil analysed, and this work is done free of charge. The practical value of the company's efforts in this flirectipn is demonstrated by the increasingly large number of fanners who forward soil samples fqj analysis each year. In addition to analysing soil, the company supplies advice to farmers free of charge as to the needs of their soils and the most suitable fertilisers to use. Explicit instructions for taking and sending samples for analysis may be obtained on application at any pf the company's offices. It is hardly necessary to describe "the company's operations in connection with tinned meats. These are known in all parts of the dotgjnion, and the popularity of the well-known " C.M.C." brand of tinned tongues, eta, is evinced by tho steady growth in the demand. Neatsfoot oil, tallow, and other such products are produced by this company, and no one can come away from an inspection without being impressed w the varied nature of the operations comprised in the industry and the important part that it now plays in 'the economic life of the community. MR F. S. STEFFAN. Some magnificent deers' heads arc shown by Mr F. S. Steffan, taxidermist, of Kurow. One is a splendid 14-pointer champion head, belonging to Mr Preston Cameron, 'of Kurow, and shot by him at Glenlvon four years ago. .This .is said to be one of tho most symmetrical 14-pointers in New Zealand. Then there is a 13-pointer, which was shot by Mr Steffai:. .This was lent to the Government by special request to complete 4 tho New Zealand exhibit at the Panama Exposition, where it was awarded a medal. There is a 16-pointer, also shot by Mr StefFan, the noteworthy faot about which is the mounting, the head being turned round in a natural poso of alarm. To complete the display, there is a beautiful royal obtained in the Waitaki Forest 12 months ago by Mr James Iledley, of Duntroon. A genuine "Captain Cook" boar's head also fell to Mr Steffan's hands, the ferocious I animal being shot in the mountainous country behind Cape Palliser lighthouse. All these heads, which are excellent specimens j of Mr Steffan's mounting work, make a very I effective wall disDlay forming the background of Messrs Seoullar and Chisholm's exhibit of furniture. 1