THE WINTER SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20426, 5 June 1928, Page 6

THE WINTER SHOW.

A HOLIDAY ATTENDANCE. INTEREST WELL MAINTAINED. The second dav of the Otago A. and P. Society’s Winter Show yesterday proved as successful as the opening day. The little inconveniences and difficulties that makes judging day unpopular with the ordinary visitor had all been eliminated by the time for opening, and the large crowds that thronged the hall night and day could view the exhibits and trade displays with leisure and convenience, marred only by the fact that so many wanted to look at the same time. The lighting of the large show buildings and the general decorative scheme inside and out, which were not quite completed on Saturday, allowed of everything being shown to the best advantage. Mr E. A. Hamel is to be congratulated upon the successful and tasteful manner in which he carried out the work of decoration. Seen without the bustle and hurry of judging day, the show proves to be one of the best yet staged by the society. Every section has its admirers, and day or night, it would be difficult to single out one class of exhibit that appeared to be neglected. The fruit stand must be adjudged one of the most effectively and beautifully arranged of all the farm produce stalls. It certainly attracted a lot of attention, but it is a noticeable feature of this show that the townspeople who make up the larger proportion of the attendance, are far more keenly interested in the products of the soil, than in the shining machinery from city factories. Dairy produce, roots, grain and seeds are centres of admiring groups all day. In the afternoon proceedings were enlivened with music from Death’s Orchestra, and in the evening the musical programme was provided by the band of the Ist Battalion (Otago Regiment).. The takings yesterday were £525 2s, against £6OO for the holiday last year. This deficiency, however, has been more than supplied by the improved gate on Saturday, which was £lB2 2s against £95 6s on the first day last year. It is not anticipated that any difficulty will be experienced in passing last year’s grand total of £1205. The first two days have produced £707 4s, against £695 8s for the corresponding days last year. HAY AND CHAFF RESULTS. The exhibits of hay and chaff which were catalogued among the roots were missed from Saturday’s judging. The results, which have now been made available, are as follows: — Lucerne Hay (one truss). Three entries. —R. W. Trotter (Kurow) 1 and 2. Clover hay (one truss). Three entries —T. H. Pugh (North Taieri) 1, W. R. Wedge (Palmerston) 2. Oaten sheaf chaff (one sack). Five entries—Mrs William Kirk (Mosgiel) 1 and 2, James Freeman (Five Forks) 3. SALE OF FAT STOCK. As usual, a good deal of interest was taken in the sale of fat stock at the show yesterday morning. The quality of the stock put up for sale was exceptionally high, and surprisingly uniform. Butchers and graziers did all the buying, and competition was fairly brisk. The export trade was not represented, however. Beef sold well at prices on a par with those ruling for prime quality stuff at Burnside. Heavy sheep also were in good demand, and commanded satisfactory prices, but the sale of lambs suffered to some extent as a result of the extra prime Condition and heavy weight which characterised most of the lots. Late Burnside and country auction rates were not quite reached. A comparison of yesterday’s prices with those received at the 1927 sale shows that all classes remained firm except lambs, which showed a slight decrease. The various sales were as follow: The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency sold: For the Southland Frozen Meat Company (Makorewa), 3 wethers at 55s to Mr W. Swale (Limehills). The Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association s<sld; For Mr G. Coutts, sen. (Palmerston), 1 bullock at £23 to Messrs W. Duke and Sons; Mr Andrew Carruthers (Ngapuna), 1 heifer at £8 10s, to Mr D. Thomson (Kaikorai Valley); Mr J. M. Beattie, 3 wethers at 78s, to Mr W. Swale; and for itself 3 wethers at 475, to Messrs Scott and Thomson (Dunedin). Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For John Lochhead (Kaitangata), 1 bullock at £22, to Barton and Trengrove, and 1' heifer at £l3 10s, to J. M‘Auley; John Nimmo (Mosgiel), 1 bullock at £2B to Barton and Trengroye; A. Thomson (Kelso), 1 bullock at £l4, to T. J. Harrison (Port Chalmers); J. M. Beattie, 3 wethers at £3 3s, to Bennett and Houston; the Southland Frozen Meat Company, 3 wethers at £2 10s, to MTlugh Bros., and 3 wethers at £2 Bs, to Bennett and Houston.

Published by Arrangement. WILLIAM NEES~& SONS, LTD. In three separate cubicles at the Otago Winter Show, Messrs Nees and Sons are endeavouring to convey some idea of what awaits visitors to their great furnishing show rooms in Hanover street,- where, on three separate floors, approached by lifts, everything requisite to the furnishing of a home; scullery and kitchen, dining room, drawing room, hall, reception rooms, and bedrooms is displayed in endless variety and styles. One of the cubicles at the Winter Show represents the Jacobean period style of dining room furnishing, the chairs, pullout table, etc., all being in antique finish. The second cubicle shows upholstering as carried out at the firm’s factory, and whilst its general appearance conveys an idea of comfort and good taste, the firm directs particular attention to the fact that durability, as well as extreme comfort, is ensured by their own particular method of springing. This system necessitates the inclusion of a great number of floating double springs, and it is pointed out that a settee on the stand contains no fewer than 120 of these. The result is that all the cushioning “ stands up ” to any wear. A bedroom suite constitutes cubicle No. 3. It consists of furniture manufactured by Messrs Nees and Sons in Honduras mahogany inlaid with figured panels. This stand is attracting much attention on the part of visitors, and is admired by all. To get a fair idea, however, of this firm’s manufactures and the facilities they possess for satisfying the requirements of every class in the community, an inspection of their new rooms is necessary. On the ground floor is a general display of household furniture, on the first floor are carpets, carpet squares, linoleums, rugs, mats, etc., in thousands of designs, enabling any colour scheme to be met, and on the top floor, which is perhaps the most interesting of all, are—not three cubicles as at the Winter Show—but scores of separate settings, each distinctively representing different styles of room furnishings. This floor is a veritable " exhibition,” which it is well worth while to visit, and the firm extends an invitation to all to do so.

Published by Arrangement. HUNT & WHITE’S EXHIBIT.

Hunt and White’s stand is one which we specially advise our readers to visit. A display of the popular Whippet cars is on view showing the latest advancement in motor car production. Beautiful in appearance, with graceful lines and superb upholstery, they make a special appeal to prospective purchasers on account of the moderate price at which these cars' are listed. The four-door sedan is a perfect example in the light car class, and the excellent road performance consistently put up by them is a continued source of enjoyment to their proud owners. It may surprise many that the cost of the Whippet car rates as low as £2lB, complete with full equipment, a fact which in itself invites comparison.

(Published by arrangement.) HOME-HEATING SUPPLIES. The stand of the above company in Brydone Hall attracts considerable interest, especially of housewives. Here are displayed the New Scott Range Company’s purely New Zealand-made gas cooker, which has no superior, the popular Mercer vacuum electric hot-water cylinder, the Mercer copper and hotwater boiler that is built in the fireplace. As is well known, copper does not corrode, hence the water is always pure; the Mercer electric cylinder and copper boiler, the most effective dual system on

the market; the Mercer gas geyser and gas dish-washer, the Wunda tea kettle. Of especial interest is the genuine economic pumice copper (fuel and gas) made by the exhibitor; and there are several other exhibits that are worthy of inspection. (Published by arrangement.) VICKERS SEWING MACHINES. This is what might be termed a supersewing machine, as it is not only a sewing machine but a writing desk and cabinet as well, besides being a handsome addition to any room. It can be procured in any shade to match the furniture. Some of its chief features: It is all-British, has 14 attachments, sews backwards as well as forwards, locks up when not in use, simple, self-threading needle. Five models of this machine secured the highest award at the Wembley Exhibition. The makers have such faith in the machine that it is guaranteed for the lifetime of the purchaser. This exhibit should not be missed. It is in the corner of Brydone Hall, the local agents being the Bebar-fald-Vickers Sewing Machine Agency, 331 Princes street.

(Published by arrangement.) A. & jT WATT. SUPERIOR FURNITURE. A centre of attraction at the show are the two furniture rooms exhibited by Messrs A. and J. Watt. A dining room is done in oak, and the various pieces have been much admired. A beautiful grey bedroom suite, of which this firm is the only maker of this colour in New Zealand, shares favouritism with a very fine mahogany bedroom suite. The various articles are beautifully finished and bear evidence of expert workmanship.

(Published by Arrangement.) W. J. P.~M‘CULLOCH. This firm’s stand constitutes a most attractive display of motors on the ground floor of the Winter Show. It presents the new Oakland and Pontiac Cars and Outboard Motors. The Pontiac Six, the body by Fisher, is an excellent specimen of New Zealand workmanship, being made at Petone (Wellington).. This car is new in style from radiator to tail-light, offering many vital engineering advancements, including the now popular four-wheel brakes. The body work is up to the usual standard of Fisher bodies, and has a very fine low attractive streamline' body. The upholstering is in the very best moquette. In keeping with the quiet luxury characteristic of the four-door sedan, the appointments selected for this car are particularly appropriate, and this remark applies also to the design of the body hardware, to the instrument clusters in antique finish, and to the walnut finished steering wheel, spider and horn button. In the same way the most notable qualities of the Pontiac Six find enthusiastic admirers among those who favour the sedan. Its unfailing reliability, its power, and the speed of its four-wheel brakes appeal to motor car owners as characteristics they cannot be without in the car-they own. Many owners who have failed in the past to find the Pontiac Six exactly suited to their needs welcome the introduction of the four-door sedan, and they greet it most heartily, because of its surprisingly low price. A new feature .to be found in the Pontiac Six is the oross : flow radiator, which is introduced for the first time in the new series of Pontiac Six, and promises to become one of the most notable automobile developments of recent years. It prevents loss of water through boiling or freezing, and is much more rugged in construction, A semi-coincigen-tal lock is provided by which, when you lock your ignition, you also lock your gears in neutral. A new fuel system: Probably no one factor adds more to the increased performance ability of the new series Pontiac Six than the fine system wihch is almost entirely new. ■ , ; Chief among the features of the newlydesigned carburettor are the Venturi choke and the internal economiser, and the form of producing higher velocity at the carburettor nozzle when the carburettor is choked. This leads to extremely quick starting and the resultant saving of petrol, steady motor operation after starting, and reduced crankcase dilution. For the external economising is a valve ■which controls a series of portholes designed to give a lean mixture operating for ordinary travelling speeds, and a rich mixture when increased speed and power are required. The chassis of the Pontiac Six is now much heavier than previously, the lubrication is under pressure from a force-filled pump which is forced from the crankshaft and ensures absolute lubrication. At the price the sedan, which is £340 f.o.b. Petone, is without doubt the best value in the show. Prospective purchasers will do well to examine this car and see, the wonderful production of General Motors at W. J. P. M'Cnlloeh’s stand. The new Oakland Sedan is also shown at W. J. P. M'Culloch’s stand, and is also attracting very considerable attention, and no doubt it is quite worthy.of the admiration it elicits if only for its appearance and finish. This car is a landau sedan, and. in producing it, the designers have worked with the ideal constantly in mind of giving to ,the motoring public a car of medium size, ruggedness, and durability as characterised in larger cars, consistent with the economy and ease of handling of the smaller car. They have, in fact, sought to incorporate in the Oakland landau sedan the beauty of line and colour, the quality and finish, appointments, and general air of substantial luxury and style associated with care of much higher price. As to how well Oakland designers have succeeded in approaching the ultimate in motor car luxury and including moat modern improvements, the car shown is of unusual value. It may be added that this car also (like the Pontiac) is fitted with the cross-flow radiator thermostat, which regulates the temperature of the water circulation, and also with the new G.M.R. combustion chamber.

These latter features are also devices of the Pontiac Six. including smooth working four-wheel brakes, standard equipment; the instrument is extremely neat and attractive. The price for the sedan is £475 and for the landau sedan £4lO, f.0.b., General Motors Works, Petone. „ Elto Out-Board Motors. —Three great Super Eltos for 1928 are shown by W. J. P. M'Culloch —a speedster, a quad, and a service-twin. These are designed and built by Ole Evinrude, pioneer of the out-board design. Whatever your requirements, there is the motor here to fulfil them generally and satisfactorily. The service twin is very suitable for fishing or pleasure, the speedster is suitable for pleasure or for racing, and on a suitable type of boat will do 25 miles an hour. The quad is a four-cylinder engine, and is the only four-cylinder out-board motor in the world. It is the outcome of many years of experiment and experience in outboard motors. This, attached to a 14ft or 16ft speed hull, will develop a speed of 35 miles and over. The big advantage of thesb out-board motors is their simplicity in attaching to any type of boat, and also the easy starting of motor (it starts with half a turn). The latest Eltos hold all the world’s records in out-board motors. Out-board motoring is becoming very popular throughout the world, and just recently the Duchess of York presented a cup for competition in Great Britain to encourage this type of boating. A trial of one of this type of engine was given by Mr M'Culloch within the last day or two. and, although the engine was only on its maiden run. and was not developing more than two-thirds of its power, yet it amazed the numerous spectators witnessing its speed and simplicity. These out-board motors are suitable for lake, river, or harbour use. Anybody interested will do well to correspond with W. J. P. M'Culloch. (Published by Arrangement). SHEEP BRANDING. “ AGROL MARKING OIL.” Acclaimed throughout the wool world as “ a discovery of the utmost importance,” and by the press as “ a benefit of incalculable value,” Agrol marking oil for branding sheep, has justly earned for itself a world-wide reputation. A product of local research and manufacture, it

merits the whole-hearted support of every conscientious sheep owner who has the well-being of the industry at heart. For years a serious economic loss has been indirectly sustained by every sheepraising country in the Empire. This has been brought about by the sheep farmers, who, despite the frequent warnings of woollen manufacturers, persist in branding their sheep with damaging, unscourable marking fluids and pigments. These cause a tremendous loss on the annual wool clip—a loss that has been estimated by competent authority as 4.15 per cent. Naturally enough it is the farmer who is the largest individual loser, for it is from his wool returns that the deduction is in the first instance made—a deduction that is made by the buyer before completing his purchase—but indirectly this loss of revenue effects the whole country.

Research having for its object the solution of the branding problem was undertaken with great determination by every sheep-grazing country in the world, but it remained for the New Zealand discovery “ Agrol ” to reap premier honours. This preparation was tested in every available manner, and the reports received after it had been used under practical conditions so electrified the wool world that those in authority unhesitatingly announced that the end of the branding trouble was in sight. A very descriptive exhibition of the preparation and the benefits derived from its use is showing at the Winter Show just now.. The results of an official test being particularly attractive. Wool shorn from sheep branded with “ Agrol ” 12 months ago is showing, together with a portion of the same wool scoured snow white, and also a quantity of this latter after it has passed through the dyeing process, proving conclusively that the branding oil does not damage the wool, and the claims made for the “ Agrol ” preparation are genuine. Samples of ordinary brand-marked wool after scouring are also showing. The huge loss sustained by reason of the unscourable, matted, damaging points is easily seen. Quite a quantity of the wool has been rendered absolutely valueless. From a humble manufacturing beginning in Dunedin two years ago, the distribution of “ Agrol marking oil for sheep branding ” has now extended to every sheep-growing country of importance in the world, and the preparation is obtainable through any accredited stock and station agent. LIST OF FIXTURES. COMING EVENTS OUTLINED, TUESDAY, JUNE 5. 10 a.m. —Winter Show. 9.30 a.m. —West Coast farmers official visit to show. 9.30 a.m. —Annual meeting of the Otago Farmers’ Union Mutual Fire and Accident Asociation, Motor Club’s Rooms. 10 a.m. —Cheese grading competition. • 10.30 a.m. —Conference Otago Fruit Growers’ Council, Mr Divers’s Board R T3O a.m. —Provincial Conference Otago Fruitgrowers. ... , 11.30 a.m.—Annual provincial conference of the Farmers’ Union, Motor Club’s Rooms. , , 12 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Woolclassing. 2 p.m. —Meeting of Etesian Breeders’ Association (Otago branch). 7.30 p.m.—Council meeting of Clydesdale Horse Society. . Mosgiel,—Taieri collie trials. 8 p.m.—His Majesty’s Theatre, "Meicenary Mary.” 8 p.m.—Princes Theatre, vaudeville. Pictures. —Empire, Octagon, Queen's, Plaza, Everybody’s, Grand, King Edward, and Regent. Kensington Drill Hall.—Fancy dress carnival. 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7.30 p.m.—Burns Hall, piping and dancing competitions. 8.30 p.m.—Pioneer Hall, ball in aid of extensions to Selwyn College. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6. 10 a.m. —Winter Show. 10 a.m. —Fruit packing competition. 10.46 a.m. —South Island Dairy Association, Y.M.CA., Rooms. 11.30 a.m.—D.J.C. races, at Wingatui. 12 a.m. and 3 p.m. —Woolclassing competitions. I.3o.—General meeting of the Clydesdale Horse Society. 2.30 p.m—Womens Division of the Farmers’ Union, Y.M.C.A. Rooms. Mosgiel.—Taieri collie trials. 8 p.m. —His Majesty’s Theatre, “Mercenary Mary.” 8 p.m.—Princess Theatre, vaudeville. Pictures. —Empire, Octagon, Queen’s, Plaza, Everybody’s, Grand, King Edward, *ind Regent. Kensington Drill Hall.—Fancy dress carnival. 8 p.m.—Early Settlers’ Hall, Chas. Begg and Co.’s gramophone and player piano recital. _ 8 p.m.—Burns Hall, Piping and Dancing Asociation’s concert. THURSDAY. JUNE 7. 10 a.m. —Winter Show (last day). 9.30 a.m. —West Coast farmers visit principal factories. 9.30 a.m.—Special sale of draught horses, both sale yards. 10 a.m. —Otago and Southland sheep owners. . . 1 p.m.—West Coast farmers visit Taieri, inspect Mosgiel Woollen Factory. 8 p.m. —His Majesty’s Theatre, "Mercenary Mary.” 8 p.m. —Princess Theatre, vaudeville. Pictures. —Empire, Octagon, Queen’s, Plaza, Everybody’s, Grand, King Edward, and Regent. Kensington Drill Hall. —Fancy dress carnival. 2 p.m. and 7.30 pun. —Burns Hall, piping and dancing competitions.