OTAGO WINTER SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19498, 5 June 1925, Page 7

OTAGO WINTER SHOW.

Tin ED DAY. The Otago Winter Show was continued yesterday, and there was a good attendance throughout the day and evening. Various competitions were held, and some continued from the previous day. Yesterday's admission takings amounted to £342. Following is a statement of the door receipts compared with the corresponding davs of 1924; — 1924. 1925. First day £426 £lsl Second day 380 574 Third day ... 550 542 Totals £1156 £1067 CHEESE GRADING COMPETITION. 1 no i. uteri and reninsula Milk Supply Company offered a challenge cup, valued a: 15 guineas, for a cheese grading competition, open to bona tide cnecse- factory managers. The cheese was graded by Government officials, and the particulars ol points allocated lodged with the secretary. The cup was awarded to the competitor * whose grading card was the nearest to the iroints allocated by the Government graders. Gn this occasion .1, G. Wilson, third assistant at Momona Dairy Factory, won with 98 points. J. Watkins, R. Harriott, C. '■onie, and F. Jones each scored points. TV. M'Keown (Island Bay Factory) was the winner last year. BULLOCK GUESSING. A competition was held with regard to guessing in live weight of a bullock, the guessing ranging from 16,0001 b to 501 b. The correct weight was 54201 b. Robert Campbell (Sutton) and I>. Sheddan (Toiro) each guessed 34211 b, and therefore divide first and second prizes. D. R. Lawlor (Waikaka) guessed 3422, and is awarded the third prize. SHEEP GUESSING. The following is the result of the second day -h sheep weight-guessing competition : Mr_„J. D. Lister (Clarks), Eric Laughton (Glenomaru). D. M'Coll (Balclutha), Miss Currie (Wylie's Crossing), R. Laughton (Glenomaru), and J. Clark (Port Chalmers) each guessed 2611 b; J. F. Drake (Berwick), Master J. Harrison (Carey’s Bay), and L. L. Dunn (411 Main South road, Caversham), each guessed 2601 b. These nine divide first, second, and third prizes. The correct weight of the sheep was 260a1b. WOOLCLASSING. The woolclassipg competitions were con tinned yesterday. The open class resulted as follow;—A. M'Kinnon, 100 points, 1; F. S. Arthur, 90 points, 2. In the first year competition the result was:—A. J. .Souter 1, M. 0. Meiklejohn 2, and G. Smeaton 5. The points scored for the Watson Shonnan Cup are;—A. M’Kinnon 192, I. Greene 182, F. S. Arthur 188, A. J. Souter 188, J. M. Charles 184, A. Dewar ISO, P. IT. Maclean 164, and G. R. Davidson 164. In the first year competition the aggregate points for Ross and Glendining’s special prize are as follow:—A. J. Souter 196, M. O. Meiklejohn 183, G. Smeaton 160. The result of-the first year competition on the first day, which was inadvertantly •omitted yesterday, was as follows: —A. J. Souter and James Hurrell (equal) 1, M. 0. Meiklejohn and N. Doig (equal) 2. The competitions' will close to-day. The show will close at 10 o’clock tonight. The annual stock demonstrations which were inaugurated at the 1924 Winter Show, will be held to-day in Messrs Stronach, Morris, and Co.’s Store. The society has been fortunate in securing the services of men specially qualified to lecture and give demonstrations on the breeds of stock, and a largo attendance of farmers and breeders is anticipated ALL-BRITISH MOTOR SHOW. It is pleasing to not© that, ■ far from waning, public interest in the All British Motor Show seems to be becoming keener. From the fact that in the past two days close on 1000 people have paid for admission, it is safe to conclude that the motoring public has at last wakened to the fact that an All British product is worthy of serious consideration. Agents report that, through this show, the claims of their respective exhibits have been brought home to the public more strongly than has ever been the case before. The show will bo open again this evening. [PpBLISHKT) BY AhBANOEMENT.] BUICK OARS. MESSES COOKE, HOWLISON, AND CO. Forrihe seventeenth successive year Messrs Cooke, Howlison, and Co. ate showing the “Standard of Comparison,” the worldreno vned Buick. ... , , During those 17 years Buicks have bud increased sales in Otago every year except 1921, when car sales were curtailed through the slump. Buick world sales have also increased yearly for over 20 years, and this vear enjoys for the seventh year in succession the honour and distinction of being awarded first choice of space in New York and Chicago Shows, on the dollar output for the preceding year. These facts are a definite expression of the approval of owners after 20 years ot test. The Canadian Special, as shown, is a facsimile of the Round-the-world Buick, which recently passed through Dunedin. The overhead valve six-cylinder engine is the perfected result of continued improvements extending over 20 years. Close adherence to the proved overhead valve principle has been the settled policy for years. The testing has been done by over a million owner-drivers under all conditions and in all parts of the world. The force-feed oiling of every part of the dust-proof engine,- the silent gears, and wonderful riding qualities of these models have been the subjects of very favourable comment by the many purchasers; particularly have elderly people noticed how rested and fresh they are at the end of a long journey. The Medium Six Sedan is built on the same chassis; the Fisher-built body provides t-very possible comfort under any conditions. At £595 it js an ideal medium-priced closed car. This .firm (established in 1895) is also showing the Morris Ton Truck. Built by the Morris Oxford people, the 14-23 h.p. engine knd exceptionally sturdy chassis provide ample reserve both of power and strength. The. running cost is very light, ih is truck running 20 miles per gallon of petrol. In the design and construction c[ the Morris One-ton Truck economy in operation has been the keystone. This does not merely mean low-running costs, although these have been reduced to a workable minimum; it means also a large margin of strength in every component, proper. lubrication of every moving part, but, above all, the incorporation of very high quality material to insure against breakdowns, which are, after all, the most expensive item that can be entailed by any transport vehicle. FITCH FDT'R- WHEEL-DRIVE TRACTOR. What would most certainly hare proved a most interesting exhibit to farmers and contractors at the Winter Show was unfortunately excluded owing to alleged lack of space. Thanks, however, to courtesy extended by Messrs Stronach and Morris the four-wheel-drive tractor can be seen in their store rooms adjoining the show, and many are availing themselves of the opportunity afforded; and all who see it acknowledge that it is 'one of the most interesting agricultural exhibits in Dunedin at the present time. It is the only tractor with its power applied to all four wheels, and consequently it is the only tractor which evenly distributes weight to the rear and front wheels. This means less pressure per square inch, an iinporfnnt matter not only giving more power, but a saving of wear and tear. Tw>-wlieel-drivcn tractors furnish approximately two-thirds of their weight on tinrear axle, with the result that it is impossible for them to negotiate places which the “four-drive" can with ease. There are three forward speeds and reverses it. the Fitch four-wheel-drive tractor, and a jnost interesting feature is that the transfer of power from the drive-wheels to the pulley is the Work of a mere second. The pulley is driven through the gearbox in the same way as are the drive-wheels — 1. it can be placed in 1,2, and U. and reverse gear. The engine is tin- v.c’l-tnr-wn “Climax," with alt the latest up-to-date attachments, and the governors can be limited to the maximum speed of 20C. .(00, coo, or SflO revolutions as desired. Imbrication is forced, and ignition is by h.t. magneto with impulse starter, and provision is made for using either kerosene or petrol fuel. The Fitch four-wheel-drive tractor, >n fact, seems to embody all the latest nod up-to-date improvements, and many who bad the pleasure of witnessing its work (on the films) last year are naturally show ing great interest in their inspection of (inexhibits, examples of which they saw fivijgft much wpxt Wider diihcatt

conditions. For cither agricultural purposes or for contractors’ work it is bard to conceive of anything more efficient. There is also being shown alongside the tractor an Oliver automatic lift tractor plough, fitted with colonial-typo mould boards. The digger-type board can also be fitted to the plough. The specimen shown seems to be very strong and suitable for all classes of work. The lift is extremely simple, and can he worked up or down by a slight pull of a single string. Tractor owners will be well advised if they have a look at this plough, which is especially built for tractor work. The agents for these exhibits arc T. S. Morrln and Fenwick, Ltd., agricultural machinery merchants, High street, Auckland, who arc establishing local agents throughout the South Island. YOUR BREAKFAST DELIGHT. Judging by ’.he excellent display of prime dairy fed bacon exhibited on ' the stand ;r. a far corner of the upper floor at the Winter Show it appears to be beyond dispute that Messrs D. W. Johnston and Sons, whose bacon factory is at 695 King street, Dunedin, bears out this firm s contention that “Johnston’s Bacon is a Breakfast Delight.” The display is an admirable arrangement of hams and rolled bacon, every individual exhibit dieting such remarks from visitors as: ‘‘My word, I could do with one of those!” and many who have just finished .their inspection of the bacon on the competition stands are heard to exclaim: “Oh, 'ook, hero’s the pick of the lot” ; or, “I say, Mary, isn’t this beautiful.” Listening bo such remarks as these the attendant, finding the exhibits speak for themselves, has of course only to - look pleasant. It follows, consequently, that such obvious facts as that; All stock is Government inspected, and that every attention to cleanliness and sanitation generally are not elicited. It is a pleasure to learn that the whole of the bacon on the stand has already been sold to leading grocers and retailers—no better proof, surely, that “quality” does not go abqgging. Another point of interest is that this firm, in competition for prizes at Winter Shows during the past 10 years nas scoured over 20 first prizes and several certificates. If further proof of appreciation by the trade and consumers is required it may be added that Messrs Young and Anderson, food specialists, George street, are now exhibiting a line of Messrs D. W. Johnston and Son’s mild-cured bacon. For the information of those who have not seen this exhibit it may be well to remark that Messrs Johnston’s “Breakfast Delight” Bacon stands comparison with the best, anywhere, and that a visit to their premises in King street will satisfy the most exacting in this respect. A. ROBERTS AND SON. THE YELIE. “The Smartest Gar on the Highway” is how the Velie was described to the representative of this paper by Mr Roberts, of A. Roberts and Son, the sole agents for Otago. And judging by the streamlike effect of the body ..with its distinctive lines the above statement was no exaggeration. Satisfaction- and longevity are built into every Velie automobile. In the Velio Model 60 you are offered the perfect engine for the medium-priced automobile with distinctive body construction, second io none in the industry. In addition to these factors, every car has genuine, full-sized balloon tyres and a special spring construction which will cushion road shocks, no matter how hard or bumpy they may be. Hydraulic fourwheel brakes -.re also standard equipment. These brakes were adopted after long tests by the engineering department, because of their smooth, velvety action and their freedom from rattle, grabbing, or complicated adjustments. They will slop the car in less than halt the distance required by two-wheel brakes at the same speed. The Voile Motors Corporation believes that it has-built a series of models suited to every need, and’ Mr Roberts cordially invites you to make any test of this car that you see fit lie will be glad to let vou drive and test this automobile yourself. You ‘will then bo in a better position to judge its merits than you can possibly bo without having made such a test. For more than 13 years now Velie has been building the best iwssible automobile engine. The result is. the engine found m the Velio Model 60 is, in every fundamental respect, like the engine used in the airplane which develops such high efficiency. This type of engine has been in constant use for three years, exclusively in Velie cars. In the Model 60 the latest developments in engine-building have been incorporated. The principal features of this mighty motor are as follow:—It. is built oversize throughout with extra largo main and con-necting-rod bearings to cut down vibration and insure long life. It has full forcefeed lubrication, so that every moving part of the engine gets a constant forced film of oil about it. This is a feature which no other car at anywhere near Volies price attempts. There are overhead valves to insure positive action, less carbon, smoothfiring at nil speeds, and economy in gas .consumption. It. develops full 50 horsepower under load, and will remain quiet after thousands of miles of service. It consumes practically no oil, and will give gasoline, mileage greater than is usual in a Six of this size. Messrs A. Roberts and Sons, 574 King street, are the sole agents for Otago. ADVANCE LOCAL INDUSTRY. MARKHAM’S MOTORS (LIMITED). Supply Otago motoring public with a longfelt want—a thoroughly equipped motor bodybuilding works. Having dropped the agency for Hudson and Essex cars, and secured the services of Mr G. T. Anderson, who has been designer for Messrs Johnson and Smith, Christchurch, for the past six years, wc are now in a position to give special attention to and first-class service in the motor body-building industry. We build bodies of every description, including Sporting, Coupe, Limousine, Sedan, Char-a-banc, and Bus, to any make of chassis; also make single or complete sets of guards, fenders, valences, and tanks if desired. Repairs are specially attended to; damaged guards, hoods, etc., done at shortest notice. Special features with our services—customers may have own ideas incorporated as to position of seating, choice of leather, nickel plating, paintwork, etc. An example of our work can be seen at (he Winter Show—a roadster body on a Dodge chassis; a roomy threc-seater with well-cut lines and graceful curves, finished beautifully in saxe blue, upholstered ii. best grade English antique leather, ebony and nickel door handles, clear vision hood, side screens, and luggage rail all in keeping. Wo have been favoured by the Dunedin City Corporation with order to build three 2<5-seater bus bodies on Leyland chasses. Two may bo seen in commission, and the third in our works under construction. We extend a hearty invitation to those interested to visit our factory, 229 Crawford street, where several makes of bodies may lie seen in various stages of completion, and visitors will have the opportunity of having the whole construction explained. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY. IMPROVED METHODS. It is recognised and admitted by all concerned in the dairying industry that to enable us to successfully compete in the world's markets it is absolutely necessary Hint every care must be taken in each and every branch of the business from* the time the cows enter the milking shed until the manufactured article reaches the table in the form of butter or cheese. Considerable improvements have been made from time to time in nearly every direction, with the result that our produce is being handled in a thoroughly sanitary and satisfactory manner, and the general opinion is that, the only improvement that can now be made is in the handling of milk by the individual farmer. In this branch of the business a great, deal is being done by improved conditions of the milking byre, improved designs of milking machines, improved dairy factory equipment, improved means of transport, and general handling conditions. Each and every braneii of the business lias been carefully studied by experts in all of these departments. The onus of improvement is now placed on the individual farmer. whose part is to deliver clean milk to the factory, and to use, all care in the handling of the raw material. The farmer in nearly every case is doing the best possible in this direction, but in spile of all modern equipment his biggest difficulty is the cleaning of the teateups of his milking machine. It is recognised and admitted by all concerned that some improved method v—is badly needed to assist the farmer in dealing with this menace, and it will ind“td he welcome news to all concerned that, a systematic and scientific method has been invented which will thoroughly deal uilh Ihe problem. y/it device in qiuiUou is being demon-

strated at the Winter Show by Messrs Shicls. Jenkins, and Go.. Ltd., who hold the patent rights for New Zealand. Every dairy fanner should take the opportunity of inspecting this device. The price of this patent tent cup cleaner is £4 10s, and is designed to suit any make of teatcup, and farmers may procure them from any milking machine supplier or from the proprietors, Shiels, Jenkins, and Go,, Ltd., Invercargill. The device will he known as the Major Teatcup Cleaner. The inventor of this device, Mr T. Shiels. of Invercargill, has applied for (latent rights in all the principal dairying countries of the world. STAR CARS. The famous All-British Star car has been much admired at the All-British Show this week, and was always the centre of an interested crowd of spectators. Essentially a modern de luxe model in both chassis and coachwork finish, t.ho 12-25 h.p. Star is very far removed from the ordinary mass production type of car. There is no doubt that the finish and balance are purely responsible for the unique endurance, speed, climbing, reliability, and economy wins registered by the Star in open international contests. Ordinary malleable castings, the cause of the greater percentage of chassis breakages, are entirely deleted. The Star is an all-steel model; and, further, no steel of lower than 40-ton in grade is employed. Gears and back axle drive are of Swedish niche! chrome steel, valves of heat-treated stool, and camshaft is a solid 3 per cent nickel case-hardened steel forging. Orthnary caso-htivdencd .steels are replaced. l>y nickel case-hardened steels. Clutch friction plates aro dio-pressed bonded asbestos, and axle-shafts of 60-ton nickel chrome steel, and no chassis in the whole wide world can bettor either the Star material or the road results obtainable from its use. The scientifically accurate balance of the engine employed in Star cars is very different from the* cheap type of engine turned out in huge quantities. All working parts aro balanced to an infinitesimal point of perfection, and the result is an entire luck of friction, winch gives years and year;-' or power-produciion, free from loss of energy or wear and tear troubles. Semi-elliptic springing of great length is provided, and this naturally adds greatly to the comfort of passengers. Special braking is embodied. The pedal brake if used lightly acts on the band brake only, but if pressure is applied the internal expansion braking is brought into play. Many an accident has been prevented in this way. The hotly of the 12-25 h.p. Star is of the highest possible qualify, and far in advance of cars sold at a similar price. The lasting beauty, perfection of detail, finish, and ingenious comfort of this model is beyond compare at anything, like the price. The Star will do 25 miles per hour on low gear, 45 on second, and 60 on top gear, and the petrel consumption is 33 miios per gallon, while owing to the excellent balance the consumption of lubricating oil is remarkably low. During the three years which have elapsed since its introduction, the Star has put up records which may convey the utmost, assurance to the owner-driver, simply because they wore, achieved in very severe all-round competitions in which “faking” by means of specially tuned models was prohibited by the diverse nature of the testa used. In the .Scottish six-days’ mountain trial of 1922 an ordinary Star car obtained the only 100 per cent, record for hill climbs and speed tests out of 44 international competitors, gaining also ICO per cent, marks for petrol economy, for braking, and for deceleration. In all, it obtained the highest allround marks with a total of 983' points out of 10CO. The severe nature of the tests is illustrated by the fact that only seven of the 44 competitors made non-stop runs, and Ihe all-round and consistent quality of the Star win was emphasised by a second car of the type which obtained second place. The popularity of the fAt.nr car must be n sore blow to Little Englanders, as it hears striking testimony to the ability of the British workman to turn out work that will compare favourably with any produced anywhere else in the world. , The Star Car Company’s premises are in Cumberland street, and the manager, Mr Lowery, invites those interested to inspect this remarkable car. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY AND MESSRS WIMPENNY BROS. AND REID (LIMITED). lIUPMOBILE, VULCAN, AND RUGBY. This stand has been of tremendous interest at the show, and (Onudns .some of the finest cars there. The wonderful ‘‘Straight Eight Cylinder” Hupmobilo is probably the finest example of engineering skill at the show. Built in a separate factory, with entirely now plant, the Hupp, people have achieved what lias long been looked for —an economical, vibrationle»s eight-cylinder car, and with their vast resources have si ruck that fine margin between price and efficiency. Eight-cylinder motoring is pure perfection. Heretofore eight-cylinder cars have been beyond the reach of the avergao family man, both as regards initial cost and upkeep. The eight-cylinder Hupp, is now within the reach of the majority of motorists, and the price of the five-passenger straight eight is £685, with artillery wheels (£lO extra disc Wheels); seveu-passongc»- touring, £735; and five-passenger Sedan, £825; sevenpassenger Sedan, £B6O. Easily the most compact, accessible, and economical eightcylinder engine ever built. It is a treat to the eye am! a joy to the expert to see such a wonderful job as this new eightcylinder Hupp. Owing to ihe crowd around the stand, our representative had great difficulty in getting near Mr A. B. L. Williams, the Now Zealand Farmers’ representative. There is going to be a wonderfull future in store for this great, car. Nothing cumbersome or heavy about this eight—beautiful clean-cut linos. .Specifications in brief aro as follows: —8 in-lino engine, cylinders cast in one block, bore 2Jin x 4Jin, rocker tappet type valve mechanism (airplane type) duralumin connecting rods, and light" cast, grey iron pistons (520 z per cylinder). Balanced crankshaft, 991.1 b. drilled for positive high pressure lubrication, 2Sin diameter! Aluminium crankcase T pressure lubrication to all mam connecting roils, camshaft, valve, pix r o. shaft and valve lifters, special spray to pistons. All oil pines cast integral with crank case casting. No external oil tubes. Four-point engine suspension and sevencross memlicrs. Single plate dry diso clutch, unit construction gearbox, full banjo three-quarter floating rear axle. Hydraulic: four-wheel Brakes (Lockheed), 110 extra owt. Gabriel snubbers all round. Full balloon tyros, A wonderful feature is the entire absence of vibration at all speeds. The writer witnessed a half-crown being balanced on edge on top of the cylinder head with the engine running at about 1500 revolutions per minute. The R.H.IJ. is 27 h.p., but the eight will easily develop’ in excess of 65 h.p., demonstrating ao-ain its wonderful! efficiency. We venture to predict that those people who drive the Hupp. Eight will never again bo satisfied with anything that falls short of its marvellous performance. THE HUPP (FOUR-CYLINDER). Equally in its class as fine a proposition as the 8 Hupp is the staunch and wonderfully efficient four-cylinder Hupmobilo. Having an entirely new beauty more worthy than ever of its inward goodness, this great car. that has weathered every lest for so many years always commands the respect of every "motorist. Finished in a beautiful blue" or beige duco, with genuine handcrushed .Spanish leather upholstery and a really beautiful hood, this oar has created a profound impression at the show. Sweet, silent power is developed by it* marvellous motor, which develops 40 h.p. It is a very flexible car, very easily handled, and possessing all those attributes usually found in the higher grade six-cylindered cars. Five balloon tyres, rebound snubbers, ete.. arc also standard equipment. The price of those beautiful models are: —Fivc-pasen-ger standard touring (blue or beige), £495; colonial-lxxly roadster, £545: five-passenger tetlai’, £686; disc wheels, £lO extra. THE RUGBY. Messrs Wiriipcnny Bros, are, in addition to being chief service and inquiry agents for Hupmobilus, controllmg the Rugby agency (in conjunction with Maddox and Watson) for Otago, and are also New Zealand distributors for Vulcan trucks and cars. Owing to limited space, this oldestablished firm were only able to exhibit the one car—a beautiful model of the latest Rugby sedan. “The Rolls-Royce of light cars” aptly describes the Rugby. Possessing many mechanical features which are usually found only in the higher-priced cars, the Rugby has ccrae to stay, and is fast making a name for itself. The model on view if a very beautiful one, (he bodywork being particularly good and well finished. It is indeed wonderful how such a beautiful serial) can be marketed at such a low figure as £375. VULCAN TRUCKS. The famous Vulcan trucks, which have, had such phenomenally big sales in Now Zealand, require no comment. Their excellence is only too well kootza. Now

Zealand Government departments, many of the big carrying firms and mercantile concerns nse Yulcans exclusively. Having the biggest individual output of any British truck manufacturers, the Ytdcan to-dav is a wonderful proposition and splendid value. Both firms exhibiting'on this stand will be pleased to arrange for demonstrations, etc., of any of their cars or (trucks, and will bo pleased to meet all interested either on the stand or at the garage, Moray place.