A. AND P. SHOW.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 10496, 24 October 1905, Page 3

A. AND P. SHOW.

» — Class 211.— High jump. Ist prize £6 , 6s (3 guineas each by Me&'-rs Hegarty 1 uud Gouldsmit.il) ; 2nd, £2: J. M. Gouldsmitb' b.g. Fencer, aged, by Kalo, ( l ; J. S. Cooper's b.m. hirikirirou, 2. The winner was ridden by W. McKinnon, and ; seemed to improve' m jumping as the » lieight rose. He gave a better performance when the last two or three incites were added tluui m the early stages of ■ the event, finally clearing 4ft 9|i«. Kirikiriroa stuck well to her tusk until the last inch, when she broke down, ■• ref-dmr to take the iunin. Tliere were

(Continued from third page. MURRAY, ROBERTS AKD CO. Throughout the East Coast the name of Murray, Roberts ami Co. is well and favorably known, m town aud country alike. Their exhibit of the show oxem plilios their ability to supply everything that is iwjuired for farm or station use — m paddock or stockyard, shod or stable, hut or house. The Harrison McGregor',-; Albion reapers and binders combined, American hillside ploughs, Black Hawk corn-shcllers, Gaboon seedsowers, Nicholson's horse rakes, lawn mowers .(Easy and Caldwell's ball-bear-ing), and wire strainers. Among the supplies for the agricultural indiv'try are four-horse blocks and yokes, tarpaulins, rick covers, sheep nets, wire netting, rubber hose (armoured and plain), Maxwell's favorite chua-n, rabbit traps, axes, bush hooks, scythes, spader.-, forks, Berger's sheep-marking fluid, and wire strainers (Titan, Triplex, and others). In the shed are all sorts of useful articles suitable for all classe.,, such us invalid tables, tennis balls, seltzogenes, Lane's door-hangers, rifles, carpet sweepers, sievesf preserving pans, jam jars (Mason's and Gilchrist's), kettles, brushware, cutlery and all kinds of tools, and Spray pumps. Murray, Roberts and Co. arc agents for Fison's celebrated superphosphate and turnip fertiliser, Little's, Cooper's, and Murton. sheep dips, Thorley's cattle foods, O'Mara's foot-rot cure and preventative, etc., and Wyandotte magic cleaner. They also make an interesting exhibit of Butters' patent fencing, a line of special value to all farmers who study economy and efficiency m fence-construc-tion. It is particularly adapted to this district where there is a scarcity of suitable timber, etc. MESSRS DALGETY AND CO., LTD. As usual, this firm haw one of the most interesting exhibits on the grounds. Tho first thing to take one's eye is the Osborne binder. This up-to-date machine claims many advantages over its competitors, amongst them being the elevating of the grain only 28 inches, instead of 38 and 40 inches, which means it considerable saving on the wear and tear on the machine, also m the draught. For instance, an ordinary cro2> of grain will average two ton per acre (if green will weigh more), and it must take mare power to lift it 38 or 40 inches, instead of 28 inches. Again, there is the selfaligning bearings, which prevent any of the bearings jambing m any way, thus producing longer and lighter draught. They are also fitted with' patent canvas tighteners, a very simple contrivance by which the canvas is tightened sufficient to. carry its load without the constant stretching of the canvas. The binder is built to handle grain as high as six feet, and has also a great capacity for thick, heavy crops. The seat is placed so as lo balance the binder, and the operator can thus see the grain and the ground at the same time. The slicaf-carrier is firstclass, and there are a great many other things which should be seen by farmers. It is particularly well adapted for hillside . work. The new Osborne mower has several features of great interest to fanners. First, the aligning up of the cutter bar iii the case of any sagging by an eccentric bush, done m five minutes, wide spread of the wheels spanning the swath completely, long connecting rod with counter balance wheel, and .a solid, secure draught attachment, which leaves the hinge coupling to follow the roll of the ground. The Osborne all-steel self-dump rake is the only hay rake mounted on roller bearings, and lias the patent whippletrees, which prevents the draught being on only one shoulder when turning. The teeth are long audi pass right underneath the swath, and lift it up, instead of scraping it along, as is the case with hay rakes without teeth. The Osborne sulky spring tooth harrow is an exhibit that should attract a good deal of attention. It is a really firstclass implement. The Osborne peg tooth harrow is a lever harrow which gives the farmer a great range of work, covering from the deepest to the lightest harrow made, and is just what tho farmers require. The American giain drill is a very useful implement, sowing peas, beans, and all kinds of grain, turnips, and rape, also manure and small seeds. Next we come to the Deere disc plough. This plough is to be seen on many farms m this district, doing work that the ordinary mould brand plough cannot look at. These ploughs have become fast favorites all over the world. They are light draught, and leave the furrows so that the frost can get at it, and generally pulverise the ground, Tlie Donald Donald wool-press is another exhibit which should be seen by all sheepfarmcrs and others. They combine simplicity of parts with ease and quickness ol pressing the wool, while the bale is run out of press for sewing. This is a self-con-tained press that can be put to work anywhere without putting holes m. floors or screwing down. - The pocket wire strainer is a strainer that has gained, a reputation all over the colony as the best ever invented. In a tent is the popular Prairie State incubator and brooder, and also bone mills, clover cutters, paroid roofing, and other poultry appbances, also the Sharpies . tubular separator, which claims to skim closer than any separator made. De Lisle and Luttrell's painless branding fluid lias already gained a colonial leputation for quickness and efficiency, and is rapidly displacing the. old-fashioned and cruel style of firebranding. Graham's foot rot cure is acknowledged by all who have used it to be the best and safest remedy for the diseaiv;. Quibell's sheep dip : This firm has just been appointed local agents for this dip. It is a great favorite with stockowiiers m Australia, and should meet a ready sale here. It compares favorably with any other powder dip m the market, and contains an ingredient which loaves the wool soft and clastic, and does away with the usual hardness ■when the usual powder dips are used. Wool tops : A very interesting exhibit is a case containing combed wool tops from Bradford wool-combers. The Jones •patent improved fencing standard is also shown. No clips, no fasteners, and no staples are required. It is absolutely secure, and there is no pinching of the wire, whilo it is easily taken down and re-erected, and is an ideal standard for rape and turnip paddocks.- Clark's patent ratchet pinioned wire strung gate, which can be packed to the back of the roughest stations, is another exhibit of interest to back-blocks settlers. WOLSELEY SHEEP-SHEARING MACHINES. Unfortunate]}', at the last moment Messrs Levin ancl Co., the sole agents for New Zealand, were unable to send along their usual interesting exhibit, which is always one of the leading attractions of every show ground where the Wolseley is at -work. Mr Hutchinson, the company's representative, was unfortunately at the time incapacitated, and it was decided not to show at Gisborne, though he is now here, but without machines. Tliis year was a record for the Wolseley, both m Australia and "New Zealand. Over 2000 stands were I fitted m Australia this season, and nearly 600 stands m New Zealand m 70 sheds. It will be seen by the number of sheds of six stands and under that the small man has his eyes open to the fact that machine-shearing pays him as well as tho big station. Messrs Levin and Co. always hold large stocks of machines, and intending 'purchasers for the coming lamb shearing and crutching would do well to decide early, as the time of payment is due on 15th December m each j*ear for new instalments. All gear is of the latest- pattern and interchangeable. •. Information re above can be had from Mr Hutchinson till Wednesday, at theMasonic hotel or Dalgety and >Co.'s, Gisborne, and Levin and Co., Wellington. There are several would-be Wolseley's shears on the market, but beware of imitation when the original is available, with a world's record beliind it. The motive power used for preference to drive the Wolseley machine is the White portable oil engine. Dalgety and Co. are local agents, and 105 of these engines have been sold m three years for the above purpose. Seven White engines on the Hastings show ground were sold to be delivered, all for driving Wolflelcy's. J. H. OR.MOND. For several successive- years Mr Ormond has been an exhibitor at our Slwws, and again ho is to be found there with a large and varied stock of vehicles. It was Mr Ormond's intention to show some new designs this year, but owing to extensive alterations, and the installation of machinery to his factory, together with pressure of work-, he has been unable to complete m time to show. However, the work on the ground is a fair sample of lus carriage building, now so well and favorably known on the East Coast. A station buggy built for Mr J. L. Spenee, of Tiniroto, is shown. This is a strong roomy trap with a movable back seat>, neatly painted m carriage part lake, picked out with blue and fine lemon lines, while the upholstering is m best morocco leather to match. Since last Show Mr Ormond has built 20 similar to tliis one, thus showing how popular this class of vehicle is with our settlers. We now notice two roomy aud stylish single seated buggies, built to carry three persons. The first one is for Mr Hawkins, of Kioie, Waimata, the other for Mr A. L. Bellerby. Both are neatly finished throughout, the painting and trimming especially being much admired. A strongly built tray gig for Mr H. Tucker js next seen. This is finished m varnished ash with cieam and red lines, while the upholstering, is m leather, showing neatly designed raised work. At the side of the seat is a handle and ratchet for the easy adjustment of balance while m motion. Another gig of a different pattern, built to the order of Mr 0. J. D. Bennett, is also shown. This has a sliding seat, and. Century oil axle, is painted m wine color, with black and white lines, while tho trimmiug is m dark maroon leather. Mr Ormond also shows several other vehicles, including samples of the well known Buffalo Spring Company's .work, also some by William Gray, of Canada, whom Mr Ormond represents m this district. We think it is quite unnecessary to further particularise the wares of this exhibitor, as when the well known name of "Oimoud" is attach- \ _. : , . *

ed to a. veliicle it ie sufficient guarantoe of quality. JOHN B. LEYDON. Carriage builder, wheelwright, and genoral .smith, is a. new competitor m the local Meld. HLs display i«* a very creditable- and attractive one, and with the ex. ceptiou of one or two standard parts the whole of his exhibit is turned out upon lii-> premises m Bright street. Fiist, and probably foremost, is a farmer's convertable single or double seated buggy. This is a very useful arrangement, which is alterable at a moment's notice, and provides ample accommodation for parcels. It is a light stylish turnout, tastefully painted m dark green and black, relieved with black and pale green lining. The upholstering is of dark green buffalo leather, and the vehicle is neatly fitted with silver furnishings. The vehicle is supplied with pole and lamps, and runs on Collins standard axles. The Bradley gig is quite a new style of veliicle to this district, a build which Mr Leydon lias hims*elf re-modelled. The fulcrum and spring shaft adjustment upon which the body of the gig, is fitted entirely obviates the unpleasant jerky motion which accompanies the movement of a horse m the ordinary shafts. Tlie painting, furnishing, and upholstering is of the very best, the gig altogether presenting a handsome turnout, lhe pony daisy cart is a very neat little vehicle, built of American white wood, with hickory wheels, varnished and showing the natural color of the wood. It is very light, strong, and fitted with the balancing arrangement previously described, and its general finish ig quite m keeping with the exsellence of workmanship. Mr Leydon also shows a reliable tray gig fitted with seat adjustment, and an improved milk float, specially built for a local dairyman, also a. strong serviceable milk factory cart. GISBORNE NURSERY. Mr Alex. Thomson, of the Gis-borue Nursery, shows m one of the central stalls of the produce shed, a large and varied collection of vegetable and farm seeds, also a number of seasonable flowers. A speciality of bis exhibit is the display of spraying apparatus, of which he has eight or nine different kinds. He is desirous of giving farmers as much information as possible '"regarding the use of the pumps, and the materials of which the sprays are composed, and if necessary demonstrations of the working of the pumps and how to mix the spray will be given. The pamphlet which Mr Thomson issues contains full particulars on these points, and he is ready to supply all information m his power as to the best means of grafting, budding, etc. ' TAYLOR AND HODGSON. This recently established firm liavo a very fine exhibit of furniture manufactured at their premises, corner of Disraeli street and Gladstone road. The tradesman I ike manner m which their goods are turned out is convincing proof that there is no need to look further than Gisborne for the best of useful and "ornamental furniture. Every article is beautifully fitted aud furnished, and the firm should command the extensive share of trade which their merits deserve. In tlieir exhibit is an elegant suite of furniture, of Scotch design, including a dressing table, with wings and drawers, and handsome mirror, a washstaud and wardrobe. Other articles worthy of special mention are tliree tastefully constructed side boards, a splendid Chesterfield suite of furniture, couches, a child's chest, etc. The furniture is made from rimu, mottled kauri, and other New Zealand woods, and the firm are able to supply customers with what they require at Auckland prices. Their exhibit is situated m the produce shed, and ia well worth inspection by all visitors to the Show, and especially those about to add to their stock of furniture. WILLIAMS AND KETTLE, Ltd. Williams and Kettle, Ltd., have on show m their pavilion a varied assortment of general merchandise, seeds, etc. Included m the display of general merehnndise are to be seen sheep shears, garden shears, hedge cutters, garden spray pumps, Day, Son, and Hewitt's horse aud cattle medicines, Macmillan unbreakable leather goods, wire and bolt cutters, kerosene heating and cooking stoves, carpet sweepers, patent horse spreaders, Frimley fruits and wines, Te Mata Wines, Manning's ale, golden apple cider, Nelson Bros.' bone manure and dried blood, Cooper's, Little's, Murton's, and Highland sheep dips, Cowslip calf food, Sharland's egg preservative (one of the best on the market', and will keep eggs fresh for 12 months). The firm also show ii full assortment of seeds, with each kind growing m a small box. This makes a very attractive exhibit, and shows to the farmer that the seed he is buying is of good germinating power. Special attention is drawn to an exhibit of the Paspalum Dilitatum seed, the seeds haviug been sown m a small box on the 9tli September for testing purposes, and shows 97 per cent, germinating, thus giving evidence that the seed is of the very best quality. There is also a very nice sample of 90 day seed maize. Outside the shed are the heavier exhibits, such as the Pennsylvania lawn mowers, high and low wheel with ball bearings. Tliis machine is the best of its kind, and one that can be thoroughly recommended to do its work well. 'There are also on exhibition a Planet Jr. scuffler, seed drill, aud wheel hoe, corn shellers, seed sowers, and Piano horse hay rakes. Especial attention is directed . to the Murray improved double acting wool press. It is one that should suit the farmers of tliis district. There are several other kinds of agricultural macliinery that will repay inspection. Tlie firm also show a Cooper's shearing machine at work, driven by an 8 h.p. Hornsby-Akroyd' portable oil engine. The Cooper shearing machine is one of the latest machines put m the market, and contains all the latest improvements. It is the cheapest to buy, simplest m use, easy to erect, and repair, and capable of doing really first class work. The Hornsby-Akroyd oil engine (for winch the firm are agents, for this district) is one of the best m I the market, and is adapted to meet the universal demand for a simple, easilymanaged motive power, cheap m its consumption of oil 1 , thoroughly reliable, and at all times immediately available for work. Hence, it is specially suitable for driving tlvrashing, chaff-cutting, pumping and shearing machinery, etc. The oil supply to the engine is controlled by an exceedingly sensitive governor, which regulates the quantity necessary for the load on the engine, thus securing great economy and absolute steadiness m running. The consumption of oil averages from five-eighths to seven-eighths pint of oil ''per b.b.p. per hour, according to the siae of the engine, the cost of which is approximately one penny per hour m the small and tnree-farthings m the larger sizes. Aifa -L aval Cream Separators and Dairy appliances : — Messrs Williams and Kettle, representing Mason, Struthers, and Co., Ltd., Christchurch, make an excellent dis. play of Alfa Separators and other dairy appliances. The Alia Separator has been m use m the colony over 20 years, and has given universal , satisfaction to users. The sales to date throughout the world are over 600,000, and 98 per cent of the separators m use are the Alfa-Lava) make. On the stand m working order is a turbine plant. This is driven by steam pressure without an engine, there are a great many of these plants m use, the advantages of steam on a farm for scalding pigs, cooking pigs' food, heating water, and other purposes being thoroughly appreciated by the daily farmer. There is also a good display of hand separators, milk testers, and other daily appliances. We would strongly advise all those interested m dairying to inspect this very attractive .exhibit. The expert m charge will be, pleased to give every information m all matters connected with the dairy industry. There was a good display of tho Deering line of harvesting macliinery, for wnich Williams and Kettle arc tlie local agents, including the Ideal corn binder and corn busker and shredder (these are the first of this class of machine imported into New Zealand, although m general use m America: Ideal reaper and binder, Ideal mower 4£ft, hay rake, knite grinder, and three-furrow Cockshutt disc plough. COMMON, SHELTON AND CO. This year the old-established firm of Common, Shelton and Co. are to the fore with an attractively arranged exhibit. A feature of the exhibit m their shed is the erection of a mantelpiece m the centre with a Paris register grate, tiled hearth, and brass kerb and brass dig.--. On one side of the health and mantelpiece are set out all kinds of ironmongery stocked by the firm m endless variety. The other side is taken up with a. first class show of grocery lines, taste, fully built np. Both ironmongery and grocery displays are very representative of these important branches of the firm's business, and show that thoy are able to supply the thousand and one wants of the smallest to the largest household. Coming to Common, Sbeltoiii and Co.'s bigger lines the first to claim notice is the famous Zealandia woolpress, the leading press of its kind, and one so well known m tlie colony that to give a detailed description of it were "wasteful and ridiculous excess." Suffice it to say that during the many years the firm have been agents for the Zealandia there are few of the stations m this district which liave not been supplied with one of these unrivalled presses, and fewer still those who havinc been supplied have not voted it par excellence the best m the market. The Johnston Harvest Co.'s mowing mac hine should be an exhibit of special interest to agriculturalists. It was selected by Mr W. K. Chambers while on his recent trip m America as being eminently suited to the requirements of Poverty Bay. Dabl'fc dairying apparatus of various kinds is on show, and includes the Perfect Separator and steel spun milking cans. Instead of soldering tlie cans up, they are spun up like a bucket, so that there are no seams, and dairy experts claim that it is just the thing required to ensure perfect clcaidiness. They have been largely introduced into Denmark, and have proved a great success. The Ulax milk strainer is exhibited m three awe, for Imviiii d^yf'"'-'*' mri fac-

tories, and this strainer prevents a particle of dust getting through. Tho B. and T. butter starter, the Perfect churn and butter worker, the Atlas refrigerating machine, and milk testers are also shown. In vehicles the firm have imported American buggies of the Rockhill and Parry types, and also exhibit the C.D.Z. chatf cutter ancl corn crusher for the small fanners, the A. B.C. com shelter, garden implements, such as the Planet Junior horse hoes, the Matthew's universal garden sets, ancl the American patent well points. This steel pipe is covered with gau7/e, and it is claimed that even if driven down into a quicksand the water M-ould percolate through it without the pipe choking, and the water can be pumped from it as from an ordinary well. The Cyclone woven wire gate is again included m the display. Samples of seeds of various sorts are on show among which may be seen Italian rye-grass, double dressed cocksfoot, paspalum dilitatum, clover, cow grass, crested dog's tail, etc. The exhibit is m charge of Mr W. J. Barlow, who will give all information required m relation to the dis. play. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD. This firm, as m former years, had a goodly display of implements suitable ior the requirements of the district, atid during the day this exhibit came m for a full share of the farmers' patronage. Standing prominent amongst the agricultural machinery was the well-known Fanners' Favorite seed and grain drill, for which th© exhibitors hold the sole agency for Australasia. The makers of this macliine keep right up to date m every detail, and m consequence nothing but favorable criticism was heard on all sides. It has steel ribbon tubes both from the manure hopper and also from the turnip box. As these tubes are spiral and m one continuous piece, it is impossible for them to get choked a.s the continual slinking keep them quite clear. They are a great improvement on the old fashioned rubber hose tubes of a few years back. For the sowing ot turnips these machines can be so adjusted «« to drop one seed only at a time, any distance up to 14 inches apart, thus effecting a wonderful saving m seed. A number of different sizes of Crown cream separators are shown, of various capacities ranging from 12 to 55 gallons, and although the makers build machines up to 510 gallons, still those exhibited were quite sufficient to show their contraction. These- machines have earned ' quite- a reputation for being easily cleaned, easy to work, and for clem skimming. ,Tli*e next exhibit of interest to dairymen wcro several neat little Crmvn churns, made by the same people as the separators mentioned above. They are simplicity itself, and m con>eqiieiico much sought after by dairymen ; a record sale has so far been made this season. Another churn noticed was the Daisy barrel churn, working on the end-over-end principle; some fanners prefer this style to any other, as evidenced by the fact that quite, a large number are' m use m thisdistrict. On a temporary fence near by was shown one of Page's patent lever wire .strainers, and a farmer need never have a loose wire m his fence with one of these about. A wire caei be tightened m a few moments, and what is a great drawback with so many strainers nowadays, namely the grips not holding, is not so with Page's — they hold firm at all times. We understand that the demand for this tool is so great m New Zealand that stocks are continually running short. Out the same piece of fencing was exhibited the well known Cliandlee lock and batten. Many thousands of these have been sold m this colony, and as they are simple to fix up, a big demand 'should continue for this line. It is quite impossible for a Cbandlee fence to work loose, which is a decided improvement on many patents of a like nature which occasionally- spring up before the public. Several other lines exhibited, such as Webster's knife grinder (for shnrpenig mower knives), Newton's cattle deliorner, a Babcock tester for milk, Dunn milk strainer, also a Harvey strainer all came m for a good share of favorable critioism. A very handy patent coupling for trace chains, etc., was on view, ancl no teamster on, ova rough country tracks should be without one or two when on a journey, as m case of a breakdown repairs with one of these handy little implements can be effected m a few moments. Other lines shown were a Woodyatt mower, Blue Jay plough (double furrow), also a Dux cultivator and potato ridger. One little implement that should not escape the notice of dairymen m particular was a lancet probe. For making hard cows 'milk easy they cannot be surpassed. One application with one of these small lances and the cow becomes as easy a milker as the best m the herd. MESSRS DAVYS, THIRD, AND MITCHELL. This firm have on exhibition a few vehicles taken from stock, and judged by the workmanship and material used iii construction, we should say for excellence of work, design, and stability compare favorably with anything on the ground, eitlier locally-built or imported. They show a double buggy, mounted on long-distance axles, Varncn wheels, very neat-cut body, handsomely trimmed m green leather, painted green and yellow lines; one tray-bodied single buggy, painted wine color, and maroon tiimming'; ono single buggy, spindle body, dark green; one light spring cart. This firm also show a road plough and grader, manufactured by them for Mr T. B Jackson, who has done a considerable amount jfcf road forming with these very iiiseful implements. MACEWAN AND CO. J. B. MacEwan and Co., dairy specialists, are exhibiting what is undoubtedly tho most interesting piece of machinery at the Show — namely, the LawrenceKennedy milking machine (Mr W. E. Alcroyd, local agent). This exhibit is receiving great attention from the public, and there is no doubt quite a number of machines will be sold m the Poverty Bay district. The machine will be shown working on cows to-morrow afternoon, and will no doubt attract a large crowd. The firm are also showing the Baltic separator, for which they are the New Zealand agents. They report a brisk business with these separators throughout the colony. The Gilruth o'alf food is another of their exhibits. They claim that with this food a calf can be reared for three months at a cost of 2s od, when it will be equal to one reared on its dam. OTHER EXHIBITS. Messrs Williams and Kimbel, of the Kaiti soapworks, have an exliibit of their well-known brand of Lynda soap. Singer's famous sewing machines and accessories, with samples of work, are shown, as hi previous years, by the local agents, E. Chrisp and Son. At the produce shed, Mr E. Jowers has secured a central stall, m which has been tastefully arranged choice lots of his manufactures of confectionery. The Ellerbeck Studio has an art exhibit representative of the work done at their photographic, studio. The Gisborne Sheepfarmers' Company are represented this year by an office m the produce shed, in' which they exhibit samples of their tinned meats. Mr W. Seccombe has a display of seeds of his paspalum dilitatum grass. Other exhibits include a case of kauri gum specimens shown by Mrs I). B. Watt, and a fmit jar, cap wrench and labels sent m by Mr Edwin Matthews. Primrose and Leslie are another firm who have taken advantage of the facilities afforded by the produce shed, and show a varied range of saddlery goods. John Chambers and Sons have a MoffatVirtue sheep-shearing machine on tlie grounds near the entrance to the gates, also a 4 b.h.p. Tangye engine. The Okitu Factory have again an interesting exhibit this year. Tlie factory's manufactures of bacon, hams, butter, lard, etc., are shown to advantage.