THE GENERAL EXHIBITS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2413, 31 May 1900, Page 23

THE GENERAL EXHIBITS.

The following are brief particulars of tho general exhibits and stands, so far as these could be obtained on Wednesday — Donaghy's Rope and Twine Company (Limited) occupy a prominent stall, and

although the display is not so varied as in I former years, the quality of the exhibit is 1 fully up to the company's well-known slani dard. Their gold medal manila, mixed, and ! ila,x binder twines, whicli have made a name •' for themselves throughout the colonies, ore, j as usual, well worthy of the farmers' atten- } tion. The company alf=u show various classes J of seaming twine, prominent among which is tlie "Miller" hrr>nd, three ancl five-ply. We are informed that the demand for the latter has been so heavy of late that arrangements j are being made for l an increased manufacturing power. There are also shown samples of Doiid-ghj-'s patent halter" and plough-lines, ] whicli command a very large sale in this j colony. Altogether, the exhibit is well worthy of the company. Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., an I old-established tirxn, are not, as a rale, behinclj hand in anything they undertake, and they j j certainly occupy one of the foremost positions I j at this pea&on's show. On tlieir stand, which J is .situated close to the root platforms, they i show samples of their famous " Challenge " ! manures, agricultural teeds, '' Highland " I S sheep dips, etc. At the base of the stand , are placed a number of small bags containing j their "Challenge" fertilisers, guanos/ etc. j while arranged on the shelves above are the ' grass and clover seed samples, etc. Their ' j•' Challenge " turnip manure, which is now ! so widely known thro-jghout Canterbury, I Ocago, and Southland, seems to 'be the acme i of perfection in the production of fine turnips, as the .roots grown with the help of this fer-

tiliser are certainly both huge and wall shaped. Last sea&on the firm, who are always up-to-date, erected most extensive machinery for t'.ie manufacture of fertilisers, both at Dunedin ancl Invercargill, and they explain that their manure business is developing so much, that they anticipate having ere long to duplicate this plant. Their aim is to "produce as I high grade a fertiliser as possible at a low cost, and to leave the farmer to judge by actual experiment what the manure will do for hU crops. It is surprising to learn of the largo quantity of fertilisers of all kinds that are distributed by this firm in a season. Among the kinds of manures exhibited are : " Cnallenge " special turnip manure, grain manure, potato manure, superphosphates, j Lady Elliott, and_ Coral Queen guanos, etc. , " Challenge " agricultural seeds, which are another feature of this stand, are also dipplayed in a convenient manner, ancl come in for a fair share of attention from the agriculturists visiting the sliow. These seeds are selected for their purity, freshness, and trueness to name, and Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co. do-all in their power to supply nothing but the most reliable strains of seed, and aa they test the germinating- qualities of all they supply, they are thus able to give their customers seeds that will grow, and growwell. The well-known "Highland" sheep dips are also on view, and they are so well known to sheepowners that they need no 'comment from us, suffice it to say that these , clips are in great favour in Scotland, where they are manufactured, and are likewise beingmore and more used in New Zealand as their valuable qualities are recognised. Messrs ! Wright, Stephenson, ancl Co. also show' i Joseph Ford's scour and lungworm mixture for sheep, which is said to be a splendid drench for the iomplamts that it is' recommended for. In the part of the hall set a?ide for the , stock the visitor will meet with Messrs Mur- ; ray, Roberts, ancl Co.'s stand, on which is displayed great variety. ' Special attention might be drawn to the collection of seeds, , which are samples of their main lines, and are of excellent quality. Fison's fertilisers. Berger's branding oils, Cooper's powder, and Little's liquid sheep dips are shown in sample and in bulk. " Cedol," which, it is claimed, . is a most effective wheat protector from rust 1 and smut, and also acts as a saving from birds , and insects, is shown.

Messrs Scoullar and Chisholm (Limited) have a position which is amongst the first noticed on entering the main hall. The space allotted is 23ft by 10ft, and it is surprising to notice how much can be put into so small a space without having a cramped appearance. There is to be seen on one side" a Parisian bedstead, brass mounted, draped at back and wings with a very pleasing blue cretonne; while at the other "side of the bay is a _ massive sideboard of stained kauri, heavily carved, with mirror plates, brass handles, etc. Here we also have a stained walnut dining room suite of nine pieces, heavily carved, ancl covered in a very pleasing khaki-coloured buffalo leather. The company also exhibit some drawing room furniture—notably a couchette, two tub ancl two gossip chairs, covered in Genoa velvet and plush, the colours of which on the dark frames have a very pretty effect, as have also the wicker chairs and inlaid tea trays on view. Altogether this year's display will be found up to the- usual standard of such exhibits made by this company. Messrs Brinsley and Co.'s exhibit consists of six ranges of several sizes, which make a very creditable display. There is one small one without a boiler and three different sizes with boilers. The ranges can all 'be used as open fireplaces, and are made to burn either wood or coal, the firebox being movable so that it can be made deeper, and the plate at the back being loose, so that it can be removed. Behind this plate there is a pocket which admits of long lengths of wood being used. The internal parts are all made of mild steel, and the boilers of copper, tinned inside. The firm have a 3ft 6in range fitted with high-pressure boiler, ancl tiled coving and plate racks ; also a 3ft one with castiron coving and plate rack. Both of these add to the appearance of their exhibit. They show for the first time two 4ft ranges, one haying two ovens and one with one oven, a ooiler, and a hot closet in which can be placed anything desired to be kept warm without fear of burning. This is a new departure in range making,they being the only firm that malies this class of range. The castings of all the ranges are clean, strong, and wellfinished, and this exhibit is one of the leading features of the show.

The exhibit of Messrs A. and T. Burt (Ltd.) comprises a display of steam fittings of all kinds suitable for every variety of engineer's work, and they especially show the Pickering governors, for which a large demand seems to be arising. They also show a goodly assortment of dairying appliances suitable for both private and factory use, and, in conjunction with Messrs Mason, Struchers, and Co., of Christchurch, they have on view Alpha separators patented by De Laval, milk coolers, and an " Idler " milk weighing machine, together with steam plant and engine for separating purposes, and, in fact, almost all articles in use in the dairying industry. Messrs Burt exhibit a model of Wade's patent skylight, for which they are sole agents

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for South Canterbury, Otago, and Southland. This skylight is especially adapted for farm buildings and dairy factories, as it requires no puttying-^to make it T\,a£ertight. The - architects throughout the districts named are making a specialty of this in all the plans of large warehouses and stores — notably, grain stores and other buildings of a similar kind — as it is perfectly watertight, cheap, and very durabte,. and can be put up by any amateur, requiring., no skilled labour whatever, being simplicity itself. The " Torpedo " • ventilator, for which' Messrs Burt are sole agents throughout New' Zealand, is also exhibited. The use of this ventilator is well known, and it can be seen adorning most public and private buildings. On the whole, the exhibit is well worthy of the attention of country visitors and those on the lookout for suitable 'up-to-date novelties.

Messrs' Tothill, Watson, and do. (agents for Sutton's seeds) have a striking display in the annex where the stock pens are. A' conspicuous sign, " Sutton," attracts immediate attention, and below are cases containing specimens of various grasses in the growth, artistically arranged in" a fan shape; also samples of various seeds in cases. A table holds a number of roots grown from these seeds, and with Islington fertilisers, for which the firm are agents. A collection of Edwkrds's well-Known hedge slashers complete the exhibit. '

Messrs Barningham and Co. show a large number of their improved cooking ranges, in all varieties of styles and sizes. The " Miner " ranges are' shown in three sizes — 27in, 30in, and 26in. These, it is claimed, are a cheax^ and serviceable stove, and are in great demand in the country. r They have the name of being economical, and good cookers. The . " Zeala-ndia " ranges are shown with high and low-pressure boilers, and some are fitted up , with polished ironwork high covings, into ■which are 'fitted white and coloured tilep. These, twit'h the polished, bright plate-racks, make a very effective appearance, and are a source of great, attraction to all who love a bright and cheerful kitchen. The manner- in . -which these tiles are fitted into the ironwork of 'the ranges is, very effective, and much more enduring than when set in plaster or cement 'in the chimney, "as tliey can never become . loose or fall out. The arrangement of all these ranges for burning wood or coal is effective, and simplicity itself. With a pull of the poker an open fire can be made; with a push of the poker the coal fire can bs altered to burn wood. ' For those who use the kitchen lire in these cold days to warm themselves, the open fire is a great boon, and itiakes a "very cheerful kitchen. Even when not used for heating, it is a most effective ventilator to carry away any odours from the kitchen after the cooking is done. The high-pressure ranges shown by Messrs Barningham are said to be in great demand, and they strongly insist on them being connected with the hot •water supply, according to their printed instructions, which aeeonrpames' every highpressure range they send out. The .whole exhibit is very creditable to Messrs Barningham and Co.

Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser, and Company's New Zealand Drug Company (Limited) exhibits in the fat stock shed are of great interest to the farmers. The special chemical maivures manufactured at their works, together ■with the roots and grain.^rown with the aid of these valuable fertilisers, give special prominence to the display. These manures are now so well known to the farming community that they do not require special notice, beyond the fact that all the reports recently to hand regarding the results of last season's grain, turnip, rape, and poloto crops speak quite as highly of them a*s in previous years, the roots exhibit from Inchclutha, Taieri, Allanton, and Whare Flat being particularly fine specimens. In the potatoes' shown is a new seedling, named Major Robin by the grower (Mr Johnstone, of Mosgiel). It is nn excellent specimen, and worthy of the name given. They also exhibit samples of their well-known oil cake for o?,ttle, sheep, and horses, wjiich is much wAw^d. by the holder?

of stock for winter feeding. In consequence of tbe local growers not being as yet able to grow linseed in sufficient quantities for the firm's requirements/ the duty imposed by the Government 'to eiicourage the local producers is in. the meantime a big hindrance, and the company, 'as a result of not being' able to keep their works goirig' one-fourth of the time, which, of course, results m a big- annual loss to all concerned. The "X P " sheep dip is a new line of dip introduced for the first time last season. Public trials were given with the dip at Abbotsford and Pxikerau with very gratifying results, full particulars of these appearing in our paper on. the°e trial dates. The sale of the dip is reported to have been very large indeed, and the results, so far as could be gathered, have been highly satisfactory. The dip is in liquid form, and when mixed with cold water forms a white, creamlike .emulsion, which does not, it is claimed, stain or injure the wool, and is quite harmless to the sheep ; but, at the same time, it is sudden death to ticks, lice, and other parathat infect' sheep, and users have been particularly struck witH the splendid appearance of the wool afier dipping. Kemp's sheep brand liquid is a preparation which has been in use in New Zealand for the past two seasons, and its undoubted value is proved from the fact thai last season's sales were more than double that of the former year. The special points of this branding liquid have been so 'effectively demonstrated by Kemplhorne, Prosser, and Co. at previous shows that it is unnecessary to further comment, beyond saying that Hie makers claim that this is the only liqiud that will brand sheep, wet or dry, without running, and at the same time will completely scour out when the wool is put through the usual washing process at the mills. Another line in their exhibit, which at the present time every one is interested in, is the ''KP" fluid, a new disinfectant prepared from copl iar. With the bubonic plague about, it is highly desirable to have an efficient disinfectant to guard against infection. The "X P" fluid has been carefully tested by the company, and also by the medical authorities of Dunedin, who have found it an effective germ killer, and its popularity is increasing day by day, the sales now being very laige indeed. Several other articles also appear in their exhibit. Their well-known Senior's linoleum and tan boot polisher is a preparation which, it is claimed,cannot be excelled for polishing tan boots, preserving floor cloths and polishing furniture of all kinds. Their household ammonia is also exhibited. It is well known to all householders throughout tlie colony. Slesinger's celebrated horsfe and cattle medicines are also on view, and the " X P " rabbit poison and poisoned pollard, both of which are well known and are equally effective in the destruction of rats as of rabbifa. The Singer Mb nuf acturrag Company exhibit a collection of fine art and drawn thread work executed upon the ordinary family sewing machine, amongst which aro two beautiful curtains (one showing a spray of convolvulus in silk and the other in plush). Sunflowers, cactus, roses, and other flowers are worked in silk in a wonderfully realistic manner. Drawn thread work in various designs on different materials show the many kinds of work these sewing machines will do, the company giving instruction free. For the benefit of the visitors to the show the company also display several styles of their family machines, which are of excellent design and finish. A lady expert is in attendance to give patrons all information. A sewing machine valued at £14 has been given by the company to the committlee for competition, and it has been decided that the patron who goes nearest to giving date and hour when the British flag will be hoisted in Pretoria wins this handsome donation. It is stated as much attention will be shown by the- firm to the winner of this prize as if the machine had 'been purchased from the shop. Mr S. H. Trevena lias taken iip his fc stand in the annexe opposite the fat sheep, and has a nice assortment of imported and colonial buggy and gig harness, and also a neat glass

case containing stirrups, bits, and spurs, and various other exhibits. Special _ mention, may be made of Ellison's patent shields, for satving the backbands and traces, of which • 75,000' are said to • have been put? in use in a ' few months in England. Mr Trevena is sole agent for this district. I Messrs H. E. Shaddock (Limited), as visual, . have a nice display of " Orion " ' ranges. There are to be seen on their stand ranges in varying sizes from 2ft to 4ft, and with one or two ovens. Some are without boilers, and ! others have copper or iron boilers. The copper boilers are of a large size, and are well tinned inside to prevent verdigris, and are in every respect as good as a copper kettle. The I ranges with tiled coving are very pleasing I to the eye, and must enhance the appearance I of the kitchen, besides saving much labour ! in the way of blackleading, where there is | much frying done on the range. For the i first time this firm shows a 3ft range with an .' oven the size of their 3ft 6in or No. 2 oven, | which must be very useful to those who, have i only a small chimney opening and yet require ! a large oven. All the ranges are adapted I to burn wood in very long lengths, and in a J few seconds,, by a simple contrivance, can be changed" iato a small fireplace for coal. [As is well known, all the " Orion " ranges j are as portable as an American stove, and ; this applies to the largest as well as the | smallest ranges of this make. Messrs Shack- ( lock inform us that they are doing a very large business in high-pressure boilers for domestic purposes,, and that their works are taxed to (lie utmost to meet the large demand for " Orion" ranges. i _ Cooke, Howlison, and Co. are easily first in their exhibit of bicycles, being decidedly superior to anything else of the kind in the show. An irou stand carrying five bicycles makes a good exhibit of itself, and the whole stand presents an attractive appearance. The standards are formed of main tubes and bottom brackets, railed round by being connected with 4i% B.S.A. chains joined together and ' running on large sprocket wheels. Nine bicycles altogether, including two gentlemen's concussion tubes and one gentleman's fitted with the free wheel and 'back-pedalling brake, are shown. This firm make a special feature of high-grade machines, built with the i famous B.S.A. parts, and the specimens shown , are really handsome. They display excellent \ workmanship, and the enamelling leaves no- . thing further to be desired. The Record is , decidedly a high-class machine. Record 1 cycles are built to suit anybody. Special , frames are provided for cranks over 7in, and riders can gefc any length from 6in to Sin. \ The firm are thorough believers in the adj vantage* of long cranks and high gears — a ■ much discussed question in the cycling world, ' — and they recommend machines built in this i way, especially for tall rider?. One frame is ! shown in its rough state just after being j brazed, another polished and ready for enamelling. Five different brakes are exhibited — I viz., the B.S.A. back-pedalling rim, the Bowden back rim, the Hamilton front rim, the t thumb, and B.S.A. front rubber brake. The B. S. A. free wheel device, with back-pedalling ' rim brake, is reckoned the best in> England. I The roller clutch is beautifully made, and goes ;on the market reliable and durable. A few advantages of the free wheel aye thai ife does away with back-pedalling, and therefore saves the strain on the frame ; it reduces labour by over one-third on hilly roads like Otago ; it saves the same percentage of wear on chain, chain wheels, bracket, and pedals ; and there is no danger, should the chain break •or the tyres punohire. In order to show the public the finished parts imported for " Records," a good display of B.S A. parts is given on a neat plush-covered board. A striking and interesting exhibit is that of the Waitahuna Cinnabar Company, which occupies a prominent place in tbe main .hall. It consists of about 7cwt of cinnabar, the ore from which quicksilver is got. This ore was extracted from, a lode discovered in the Waitahuna Range about 12 miles from Berwick. Samples of the ore have been assayed, and the value is said to be 43.06 gey oeafc., and, taking

quicksilver at 2s per Ib, a low estimate, its value would be about £86 per ton of ore. The Government lately offered a bonus of £1500 for the first 50 tons of quicksilver, and an application has been made to have this offer renewed. A. considerable sum has been expending in prospecting the claim, and it is pioposecl to form a company to work the property. The ore exhibited is, we understand, .the first which has been found in lode formation in the South Island of New Zealand, and the quality is much above the average of what is worked in many other parts of the world, where ore of as low a grade as 1.3 per cent, is found payable. The finest quality of cinnabar is used for making vermillion, a very expensive pigment of a bright red colour.

Messrs J. Nathan and Co. (Wellington) exhibit, the Melotte machine, which, though only lately introduced to the dairy public of England and America, has, owing to several decided improvements in its construction, immediately come into prominence. At the great trial of cream separators held last year by the British Dairy Farmers' Association the Melotte was awarded a special silver medal for its remarkably light running capacity, the judges stating that it required 33 per cent, less motive power than the second leading machine. A particularly striking feature of the separator is that, hanging from a ballbearing head, the bowl revolves with cream and milk , outlets downwards, so that not a particle of milk is left 'behind after the skimming operations are completed, and the running of a small quantity of hot water through the machine practically cleanses it. As to skimming capacity — the crux of separator work, — th& Melotte is slated by leading experts to skim down to the lowest possible trace. Owing to the boiler parts going astray on tin way from Wellington, the Melotte was not working yesterday, but will be shown to-day in working order.

The Milburn Lime and Cement Company (Limited) have exhibits of an industry the products of which have attained a high state of perfection. The company show samples of their finished products: Silica Portland cement and silica hydraulic lime; limestone from which cement is made, and materials in the process of making ; bricks made of the raw materials ready for burning, and clinker resulting from the burning of the raw materrial. On the stand are a large number of briquettes and tests pats, which give ocular proof of the high quality of the cement. Proof of the degree to which this industry is now established is to be found in the fact that from the time the -company started making silica Portland cement the demand has increased to such an extent that it is fotmd necessary to keep the mills running for 24hours per day to cope with "the trade. The trade in agricultural lime at Milburn is as brisk as ever. In Tuesday's issue of tho Otago Daily Time 3Mr MlElrea, of Milton, points out the benefit of liming. He reaped 120 bushels per acre of oats on land which previous to liming had been of an unproductive nature.

Messrs Nimmo and Blair's exhibit, occupying the whole width of the Machinery Hall, is one of the most interesting and attractive feaj lures of the sliow, and the visitor can spend I" a considerable time in looking over "the fine- ! collection, of seeds, roots, horticultural sun- | dries, etc!, to be seen at this stand. The i bulk of the exhibits consists of seeds, and these j are of that quality for which this old-estab-l ished firm has gained such a reputation. All of the seeds are cleaned on the firm's own premises, and, as shewing to what a state 'of perfection these can be brought, it may be stated that the perennial ryegrass weighs 401b to the Imperial bushel, the recognised weight being 201b per bushel. Cocksfoot, clovers, fescues, and all other seeds in use by agriculturists and pastoralists r.re shown, and a noteworthy feature in the collection of seeds is the large number of varieties that are of colonial growth. A fine collection of roots is also clisj played by the firm, including "Standard" Swede (one of their own introductions), Webb's Imperial" Swede, "Elephant" Swede, yellow-fleshed turnips, field carrots (among which are some gigantic roots of the white Belgian variety), fchousand-headeel cabbage (a plant that is growing in favour more and more every year with the sheep farmer), mangolds (of fine shape and enormous size), and various other sorts; while some roots of the crimson winter rhubard attract considerable notice from the fact that the rhubarb is now ready for cutting. The whole exhibit is very tastefully arranged, and set off with pictures of interest to horticulturists. Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association's stand has sample lots of agricultural seeds of various kinds, and the be3t varieties, for the careful selection and good quality of which the association is noted. Colonial-grown sorts being prominent in the collection. Messrs , D. and W. Gibbs (Limited), of London, contractors' to H.M. Admiralty and War department, are represented on this stand in one branch of their manuf acUires— viz. , Gibb's 1 sheep dips, of which there are three kinds — | powder (poisonous), liquid (poisonous), and non-poisonous fluid, — for all of which, as well S as fribb's disinfectants, the agents inform us I they, find a good and ever-increasing demand. Prominent on this stand also is an exhibit of " Orbit " brand of lubricating oil, manufactured by Messrs D. M. Osborne and C0. .0f New York, noted alike for its sood lubricating ■ qualities and freedom from those impurities which, in cheap oils especially, tend to shorten the life of bearings and wearing parts of a machine. Conspicuous on this stand also are samples of " Berber's " celebrated sheep branding compound, Fison's special manures for grain, turnips, rape, potatoes, a'hd other crops. Instancing the popularity of these wellknown fertilisers), the association state that their volume of sales last season was nearly double that of the previous year. Samples of binder and seaming twines, etc., and some handsome. placards completed a representative collection of formers' requisites. Messrs J. W. Faulkner and Sons (Limited) has, as usual, a, very attractive display of their manufactures, notably -massive brass rail and household bedsteads, also a cot, and bedstead, as supplied to the orphanages and Government institutions. They have now on order a large number of the bedstead?. Their ornamental cast iron verandah posts and railings^ together with various designs ii 1 wrought iron, finished in the firm's well-known style, command attention, as also do the garden seats a.nd lounges and the fancy wirework for gardens and verandahs.

Mr William Nicolson, wool pcourer and fellmonger, of Belfast, Christchurch and Burnside, Dunedin, exhibits a nice collection, of mats made from the best sheep and lamb skins. The skins are beautifully dressed, and the exhibit is likely to attract not a little attention during the present show. Mr Nicolson is, a well-known exhibitor in Christchurch, but he has not shown in Dunedin before.

The Machine Company, Roslyn. exhibits the high-sneed family knittei, together jvith samples of its work. Tho machine is easily operated, arid it is grobable that it will soon

become as necessary to households as the family sewing machine itself. Messrs Hayward and Garrelt, Princes street", Dunedin, are showing the Smith Premiery Remington, Shale's, and other typewriters jj ' different kinds of graphemes and talking machines, a rotary Neoystyle for printing typewritten matter, electrical goods, a new, always wet, letter-copying book, and a. miscellaneous lot of novel lines which they handle.!

Immediately inside the main entrance to the hall there is a neat exhibit of the weUknown " Preservitas." This article is extensively used by factories, packers, and dairy, farmers for keeping butler sweet and goooi. " Preservitas," it is claimed, is an invaluable preservative for butler, more especially if ifc' is intended to be kept for a length of time before going into consumption. Mackerras and Hazlett are the agents for Otago and Southland.

Mr J. B. MacEwan has on view an interesting exhibit of dairy utensils and appliances, including Sharpies' s separators, which may be seen in operation ; also Sharplesi and Anderson's milk testers, J. Anderson and Co.'s riddle measure, " Perfection ' • heater, elevating pumps, intermediates, curdmill, Dobson's hoist, and various other appliances, which are well worthy of inspection. In connection with Messrs Mason, Struthers, and Co.'s stand, their local agent, Mr H. G-. Kettle, exhibits two gents' and ladies' bicyclesof the well-known Cleveland make. These bikes are highly finished, and have all tho latest improvements, being fitted with improved ball and roller bearings, and are well worthy of a visit in passing round. The Chemical Union (Limited) , as usual, have a stall showing their various manufactures. Fison's fertilisers play a prominent part in this exhibit, these being present _ in. all forms, together with roots grown with "the aid of the fertilisers. Fison's sheep dips, both powder and fluid, are also exhibited. These dips are becoming better known every, year, and are said to be highly spoken of. In addition to the above articles, the Chemical Union also have disinfectant powder and 1 "Union" disinfectant fluid. One of the. principal features of this stand is, canary guano in tins. This guano is becoming popular with gardeners, and is largely used in the South of England and South America. Mr W. J. Timms has a space devoted to showing Webster's International Dictionary. Messrs Gawne and Co. make a display with, sauces and pickles of their manufacture, and the testimonials held by the firm are hign. in praise of the qualities of their manufacMr T. Cochrane exhibits samples of birch wood. The exhibit of Mr J. Couston, though nob imposing, is of . very interesting character. It consists of a complete acetylene gas generating plant, and in view of the % rapid pro- - gress being made in the introduction of this gas the exhibit will well repay a careful in-, spection by our country cousins. Messrs Dalgety and Co. show a collection of seeds and manures, and have in a handsome glass case samples of choice wools, photographs of slieep- of large &ize, etc. Ihe whole exhibit was well got up, and presents a good appearance. " . • Morris's electric healing remedies have their usual prominence, and apparently, attract «. great deal of attention, and in the neighbourhood of this stand one hears a great deal of talk anent horse troubles and cures. - The largest patent medicine stana m the show is that taken up with Ross's antidote. This* is on the left-hand side of the mam building, and is conspicuous by the display of national colours about it. The remedy is well known throughout Otago ana the colony, and the proprietors are distributing free samples with a view to enable visitors to test its qualities. It might be mentioned that a fine portrait of Major-general Baden-Powell may be seen on this stand.