The Southland A. and P. Association

Southland Times, Issue 18015, 10 December 1902, Page 2

The Southland A. and P. Association

President—James Holms, Esq ; vicepresident—J. A. Mitchell, Esq.; ■ directors— Messrs R. A. Anderson, J. Batger, James Blakie, R. Cupples, Janies Drain, James Fleming. IV. Forrester, R. Grieve, John Grant, Colin Gray, John Gilkison, A. F. Hawke, J. C. Irving. James King, John McKerchar, John McCrostie, .1. I). Shand, IVm. Swale, John Thomson, G. Young, James Galt; secretary—R. F. Cuthbertson.

flu* thirty-sixth annual Show of the Southland Metropolitan A. A. I’. Associntiim is now with us. and bids fair to surpass all previous shows, not only in the numbers exhibited in the various classes, but also in tho quality nf the stock shown. 'lbis is certainly the case in the sheep mid cattle classes, and today will probably prove that in no wise have our horses deteriorated. For draught horses Southland lias long been famous, anil judging from the number of entiies ami the names <>.' the exhibitors, to-day’s display will not have been previously equalled. Yesterday's weather was simply perfect, ami with every probability of a continuance o'i the longlooked for summer. the Association should have a record meeting. With the exception oi offic.uls. judges, and exhibitors. there was hardly a visitor to the ground yesterday, so that the few enthusiasts who did attend had ’.very opt ortunity (or a careful ami leisurely inspection of lhe sheep mid cattle, with which they should have been highly t -alilicd. Sheep.—Taken nil rouml. this year's show may be justly, placed Cist of tho many he'd umler' the auspices of the Southland A. & I’. Association, ami. except in a few classes, the competition was so keen that only the judge's preference for n particular tj pe of sheep or wool could decide the question i t iss-ie. This nas notably the case with the Border Leicester. English Leicester, and Romney Marsh breeds? in all of which there were inaiiv exhibits, the Hocks .so will known here for years past fimling new mid in some cases successful rivals. In Border Leiecsters. for a long lime past lhe most numerously r. presented of all breeds at Ill's show, 'here were 80 pens exhibited, and it may be fairly said th!l there was not a bad sheep among them All the renowned feeders of the Smith were represented. Little bros, McCrostie. McKerchar BroJ ~Grieve ami (,'astleroek dividing the honours Messrs Little Bros, scored best mid secured the two ibumpioiiships. In the - class for old rums Mr MclTostie's ' Young I’ummire'' failed to score, but it was evident that of '> I type l '\li'lii'ring "horn Mr Little's months t'asl'erock beat a good sheep of Mr McKerchar's lhe latter having evidently suli'eretl from the abominable weat'hei- so long prevalent 'down Smith. " Castlerock scored again in the pen of two-tooths. winning from McCrostie in a very strong class. In the ewe classes. I.ittie Bros!' hail it all their own way. failing only once, when beaten en by Grieve.

English Leicesters, a breed quite unknown in Southland three years ago. were now represented by some 4<» pens of very nice sheep, and among the exhibitors it seems strange to find the names of many breeders so long associated with the Northern branch of the Leicester family. Little Bros. again did best, with Murdoch close up. Presumably .the quickness with which lambs of the English Leicester cross come to hand account for the intrusion of the breed into the domain of the Borderers. Over 5o pens of Romney Marsh sheep maile a capital show, and with some new exhibitors in the field the success of the Birchwood flock was a very marked feature—Mr Gardner securing no less than four firsts, the ewe championship, a second. and nn h.c Mr Telford, of Waiwera, also did well. In Lincolns .1. B. Sutton had things all his own way, beating Castlerock in the old rani class with a. really magnificent sheep, and 'Walking over in all the other classes.

Southdowns were a nice lot, some one or two very good indeed. One old ewe and a ram not competing »• truck. our re-

porter as extra K oo<l. In Shropsbires two distinct types were

in evidence, those exhibited by Mr Johns differing in character and wool from those of the Southern breeders. There were some very useful sheep shown, but the Hock of Mr Reid was missed. Castlerock walked over in Cheviots, their successful rivals of yore. Messrs Holder and Awdry not being to the front. Their non-appearance was owing to the long spell of bad weather, although this breed can stand as much of it as most others.

A better lot of merinos has never been shown in Invercargill—if few in number they were excellent in quality. Mr Telford’s exhibits were remarkably good and his first prize old ram, bred by Mr Gibson, of Tasmania, is a perfect gem—a really grand sheep, with a magnificent fleece of the very best quality.

Crossbreds were but few in number yet of good character. Mr Tough’s wethers were a well grown lot and Mr Murray’s were nicely woo.led. In'ifal sheep Messrs Tough and F-’eming had the best of it. Many, however, would prefer the Downs cross lot to the winning pen in class 61. The iat lambs were a very nice lot, but the weather has had its say as to both size and condition. Altogether the sheep could hardly be beaten as a whole at any show in the colony. Cattle.—Only two old shorthorn bulls faced the judge, but so nearly equal v»ere they that his decision must have cost him some trouble. The winner is better in front and the loser better leh : nd, and the last look must have 'ecided the matter. The first for two-year old bulls went with the championship to a very good and well grown bull of Mr Murray's If he does not get too coarse about the head he will be a grand L’nree-yoar old—anyway, he should prove to be the site of good heifers. C. Gunbmrs year): ng (bred at Lincoln Co’bpe) :’s tcry lexel, of good quality, with r ice heir ivd handle. Carswell Bros, hid it to themselves in cows in mi'k, but were Lenten in dry cows by a very heavy fleshed red cow. shown by Geo. Anderson. I his cow, was., afterwards adjudged the championship* D. Murray showed a good lengthy heifer, and G. Anderson a remarkably neat one in the two year class, and Messrs Beaven and Anderson two fair onesin a not very good class c,f yearlings.

In Herefords Mr Holms had a grand hull of true Hereford type—a very deep fleshed bull of excellent quality and of great size. His young bull is also very good—there was no competition in this class. This may also be said of the Polled Angus, where Castlerock had it all its own way with a nice lot, out of which one may specially ment’on the heifer “Lynette.” Messrs Rankin, Galt, and Grant fought it out in Ayrshires—the former showing 19 and Mr Galt 18. out of 42 entries. The milking qualities of this breed were undeniably in evidence, but so was also the abominable system of “stocking/ 1

which the Association should take steps to prevent by having the cows fairly milted before being Judged.

Jerseys were a really good lot, Mr Quertier exhibiting a beautiful lot of cattle. He was. however, beaten in old bulls and cows in milk by Mr Tothill. If the breed proves suitable • to our climate, it shpuld take on with our dairy farmers as a cow or two in a herd world greatly increase the ‘‘butterfat.’,’ Crossbreds and Cottar’s cows were both numerous and good, Jus. Crombie and it. Harris showing very useful cows.. Sheep Ilogs.—There were only a few shown—they looked like a good working lot—not as if bred for hair, coloui, and frill. The prize list was as follows : — SHEEP. BOIIDKB BBKKSTBB. Judge : Mr P. Murray, Wnrcpa. Rani, 4-tooth or over: 1 and eh, and 2, Little Bros : 3, J. McCrostie. Six en< lies. Kam, over IS and under 20 months : 1, Castle Loes E'tate; 2, McKerchar Bros; 8, •>. McCrostie. Five entries. a> .... Ram, 2-tooth or under: 1, R. Grieve; 2, Castle Rock Estate; 3, J. McCrostie. Fourteen entries. Pair2-tooth rams: 1, Castle Rock Estate; 2, J. McCrostie; 3, McKerchar Bros. Thirteen entries. Ewe, 4-tooth or over, witli hinb at. foot: 1 and ehampion, and2, Little Bros: 3, K. Grieve. Eleven entries. Pen of 2 ewes, 4-tooth or over, with lamb at font: 1, Little Bros; 2, McKerchar Bros ; 3, Ge.rge Johnston. Six entries. . , „ Ewe, 2-tooth or under: 1 and 3, Little Bros ; 2,1,. Grieve. Fourteen entries. Pen of 2 ewes. 2-tooth or under: 1, R. Grieve; 2, Little Bros; 3, McKerchar Bros. Eleven entries. LEICESTKU. Judge: Mr J. B. Sutton, Thornbury. Ram, 4-tooth and over: 1 and champion, Little Bros ;2, IL McColl; 3, McKerchar Bros. Five entries. , , , , , Ram, overlS and under 30 months—l, J. Johns; 2 and 3, A. Murdoch. Four entriesRam, 2-tooth or under: 1, J. McCrostie; 2, Little Ur is. Six entries Pair 2-tooth rams: J, Little Bros; 2, A. Browning; 3, J. McCrostie. Eight entries Ewe, 4-tooth or over, with lamb at foot: land chimpion, A. Murdoch; 2, Little Bros; 3, K, Grieve. Six entries . . f . Pen of 2 ewes, 4-tooth or over, with limbs at foot: 1, Little Bros; 2 and 3, A. Murdoch. Three entries Ewe, 2-tooth or under: I, Little Bros; 2, R. Grieve; 3, Wm. Johnston. Six entries Pen 2 ewes, 2-tooth or under: 1, Little Bros; 2, Wm. Johnston; 3, A. Murdoch. Seven entries ROMNEY MARSH. Judge : Mr 11. V. Fulton, Dunedin. Ram, 4-tooth ar d over: 1 and champion and 3, W. Telford; 2, W. Johnston. Six entries Ram, over IS and under 30 months; 1,2, and 3, M. Telford. Four entries Run, 2-tooth or under : I, 2, and 3, W. Tciford. Seven entries , „ , Pair 2-tooth raim : 1, W. Telford ; 2, Castle Lock Estate; 3,'James Gardner. Three entries Ewe, 4-tooth or over, with lamb foot : 1 and champion and 2, James Gardner ; 3, Wm. Johnston. Six entries , . , . Pen of two ewes, 4-tooth or over, with lamb at foot: 1, James Gardner ; 2, Wm. Johnston ; 3, Castle Rock Estate. Five entries Ewe, 2-tooth or under : 1, James Gardner ; - anil 3, W. Johnston ; h.c , W. Telford. Eight entries Pen two ewes, 2-tooth or under : 1. Janies Gardner; 2, W. Johnston ; 3, W Telford. Eight entries

Judge : Mr Thomas Little, Oaumrn. Ram, 4-tooth or over : I and champion and 2, J. B. Sutton ; 3, Castle Rock Estate. Three entries Kam, over 18 and under 30 months: 1,2 and 3, J. B. Sutton. Three entries Run, two-tooth or under: 1, J. B. Sutton. Only entry. , Pur two-tooth ram’ : 1 J B. Sutton. Only entry E<ve, four tooth or over, with lamb at foot : land champion, 2anl3, J. B. Sutton. Three entries Pen two ewed, fuur-tooth or over, with lambs at foot: 1,2 and 3. J. B. button. Three entries Ewe, two-tooth or under : 1 and 2, J. B. Sutton. Two entries Pen two ewes, two-tooth or under: 1 and 2, J. B. Sutton. Two entries SOUTHDOWN*. Judge : Mr W, Macara, Gore. Ram,four-tooth or under: 1 and champion, J. John', only entry , , _ Ram, 2-tooth or under: 1 and 2, J. Johns. Two entries Pen 2 ewes, 4-tooth or over, with lambs at foot: 1 and champion, J. Johns. Two entries Pen 2 ewes, 2-tooth or under: 1 and 2, J. Johns. Two entries SHROPSHIRE LOWXS. Judge: Mr W. Macara, Gore. Ram, 4-tooth or over : 1, J. Johns ; 2, 11. McColl, 3, and h.c, J. S. Grieve. Five entries Ram, 2-tooth or under : 1 and champion, and 2 J. Johns; 3, T. Evans. Seven entries Pen 2 ewes, 4-tooth or over, with lambs at foot: 1 and chamjmm, J. Johns ; 2,3, and v.h.e, T. Evans Eight entries • Pen 2 ewes, 2-tooth or under : 1,2 and 3, T. Evans. Six entries CHEVIOT. Judge : Mr Waoan, G jro. Ram, 4-tooth or over: 1 and champion, 2 and 3, CaUle Rock Estate. Three entries. Ram, 2-tooth or under: 1,2 and 3, Castle Rock Estate. Three entries. Ewe, 4-tooth or over, with lamb at foot; 1 and champion and 2, Castle Rock Estate. Two entries. Two ewes. 4-tooth or over, with lambs at foot: 1 and 2, Castle Rock Estate. Two entries. Ewe, 2-tooth or under: 1 and 2, Castle Rock Estate. Two entries. , „ ~ „ , Pair ewes, 2-tooth or under: 1 and 2, Cast e Rock Estate, two entries. MEKIXO3. Judge: Mr H. Mclntyre, Gore. Ram, 4-tooth or over: 1,2, and 3, W. Telford, five entries. _ Ram, 2-tooth or under : 1,2 and 3, W. Telford. Three entriesEwe, 2-tooth or under : 1 and champion, 2 and 3, W. Telford' Three entries. CROSS BKBDS. Judge: W. Macara, Gore. Five wether hoggets, under 18 months: 1, J. Tough: 2, 11. Mclntyre. Two entries. Five ewe hoggets, by long-wool ram from ruerino ewes: ), D. Murray, 2,J. C. and H. S. Irving. Two entries. Five ram hoggets by long-wool rani from in nno ewes :1, D. Murray; 2, J. Ci and 11. S. Irving. Two entries. FAT SIIKEI’. Judge : Mr Thomas Blackley, R ikaia. Pen wethers : 1, J. Tough ; 2 and 3, Castle Rock Estate. Seven entries

Five 2-tooth wethers : 1, W. S. Fleming ; 2, J. Tough. Three entries Five fat lambs for butcher's purposes : 1, A. Howe ; 2, W. S. Fleming. Five entries Ten wethers most suitable for frozen meat trade : 1. A. Howe ;2,W. S. Fleming. Three entries Ten crossbred wethers, 2-tooth, suitable for frozen meat trade : 1 and 2, W. S. Fleming. Two entries Five wethers, suitable for frozen meat trade, by Southdown, Shropshire, or Leicester rams : 1, D. Murray ;2, A. Howe. Four entries Ten fat lambs, most suitable for frozen meat trade, under 401bs : 1, G. Burnett ; 2, A. Howe. Eight entries Five fat lambs, most suitable for frozen meat trade ; 1, H. McColl ; 2, A. Howe. Seven entries

SHEEP DOGS. Judge : Mr J. McKcrchar. Rough collie dog: 1. C s McCrostie ; 2 W. Roxburgh. Two entries . . „ „ „ Rough collie bitch : 1, Little Bros ; 2, P. Curtis. Two entries . Smooth cattle dog : 1, IV. Mather ;2, M. Roxburgh. Two entries Beardy collie dog : 1, R. Grieve. Only entry CATTLE. SHORTIIORXED. Judge: Mr D. Manson, r u‘rain. Bull, 3yrs anil upwards : 1, K. Grieve ; 2, A. Beavan. Two entries Bull, 2yrs : 1 and champion, D. Murray : 2, T. and J. T. Carswell; 3, G. Anderson. Three entries Bull, yearling: 1, U. Gardner ; 2, T. and J. T. Carswell. Four entries Cow in milk : 1 and 2, T. anti J. T. Carswell. Three entries Cow, dry: 1 and champion, G. Anderson ; 2 and 3 T. and J. T. Carswell. Three entries Heif.T, 2yrs :1, D. Murray ; 2,G. Anderson;3, T. and J. T. Carswell. Five entries. Heifer, yearling: 1, D. Murray ; 2, G. Anderson ; 3, A. Boavan. Six entries. AYRSHIRE. Judge! Mr P. Ireland, Flag Swamp. Bull. 3/ra and upwards: 1, J. Grant; 2, J. Galt ;3, W Rinkin. Three entries. Bull, 2yra: 1, W. Rankin ;2, J. Galt. Two entries. Bull, yearling: 1 and 3, J. Galt; 2, W. Rankin. Three entries. Co* in milk: 1,2 and 3, W. Rankin. Five entries. Cow, apparently in calf, not in milk : 1 and 2, W. Rankin ;3, J. Galt. Four entries. Cow, and two of her progeny : 1 and 2, W. Rankin : 3, J. Galt. Four entries. Pair cows : 1 and 2, W. Rankin. Four entries. Heifer, 3yrs, in calf: 1 and 3, J. Galt; 2, W. Rankin. Three entries. Heifer, 3yrs, in milk : 1, \V. Rankin ; 2, J. Grant ;3, J. Galt. Four entries. Heifer, 2yrs, in milk : 1 and 2, W. Rankin ; 3, J. Galt. Four entries Heifer, 2 yrs, dry : 1, W. Rankin ; 2 dnd 3, J. Galt. Five entries Heifer, yearling : 1 and 3, W. Rankin ; 2, J. Galt. Seven entries • Hereford. Judge : Mr Thos. Blackley, Rakaia. Bull, 3 yrs and upwards: 1 and champion, J. Holms. Only entry * ~ , Bull, yearling: 1, J. Holms. Two entries Cow, in milk : 1 and champion :J. Holms. Only entry POLLED AXUIS. Judge : Mr Thos. Blackley, Rakaia. Bull, 3 yrs and upwards: 1, Wm. Officer. Only 61 Bull, 2 yrs: 1 and champion and 2, Castle Rock Estate. Two entries • ,„ t , a i . Bull yearling : 1, Castle Rock Estate. Only entry Cow in milk: 1, W. Officer. Only entry Cow, dry: 1, Castle Rock Estate. Only entry Heifer, 2yrs: 1 and champion, Castle Kock hstato. °Heita. r yearling: 1, Castle Rock Estate. Only entry JERSEY OR ALDERNEY. Judge : Mr F. Hellyer, Highc litre. Bull, 3vra and upwards: 1 and champion, G. C. Tothill; 2, A. Q-iertier. Two entries Bull, 2vra :1. A. Quertier. Only entry Bull, yearling: 1, A. Quertier ; 2, G. C. Tothill. Two entries , Cow, in milk : 1 and champion, G. C. Tothill; 2 anil 3. 2, A. Quertier. Five entries Cow, dry : 1, G. C. Tothill; 2, A. Quertier. Two entries „ ... Heifer, 2yrs : 1 and 2, A. Quertier. Two.entries Heifer, yearling : 1 and 2, A. Quertier ; 3, G. C. Tothill. Four entries CROSSBRED AXD MILKERS. Judges : Messrs D. Manson and P. Ireland. Cow, in milk, best adapted for dairy purposes : 1, J. Lennie; 2, J. Crombie. Two entries Cow, dry. best adapted for dairy purposes :J, K. Harris; 2 and 3, J. Crombie. Four entries Heifer, 2yra: 1 and 2, J. Crombie; 3, R. Harns Four entries Heifer, yearling: 1 and 2, Jas. Crombie, 3,1». Harris. Four entries Cottar’s cow: 1, J. H. Small; 2, Mrs. Jane Brown 3, J. A. Mitchell. Six entries . , , Cow or heifer in milk showing Lest milk’ showing best jpilking qualities: 1, W. Rankin. Three entries.

FAT STOCK. Bullock, Syre and upwards: 1, D. Murray; 2 and 3 F. Fasbinder. Four entries. Bullock, under 3yrs : 1, D. Murray; 2, F. Fas- ' binder. Two entries. Ctw: 1, T. Ryd r. Only entry. Three fat steers, most suitable for butcher’s purposes: 1, D. Murray ;2, I>. It. Jun.s and Co. Three entries. Two fat steers, not over 2yrs : 1, D. Murray. Only entry. Two .’a’, steers, not over 2yrs:', D. Murray ; 2 and 3. McKenzie and Harper. Three entries. implements. J. E. WATSON A CO. Messrs J. E. Watson & Co. have a very complete threshing plant on exhibition. It comprises one of Marshall's 8 h.p traction engines, which is fitted with nil the latest improvements, and a 4ft Gin threshing mill. This mill has "Saunders’ Patent Concave,” the merits of which are well-known to mill men, as it presents four surfaces to one of other makes. The drum spindle cannot lose its alignment as it revolves on a pivot in a bearing tilled with oil, thus ensuring perfect lubrication and easy running. Other noticeable features are extreme length of shakers, improved humbler and grease cups to all bearings. The plant, which has been purchased by Mr Wm. Drake, of Kapuku, fully sustains the reputation which the makers have obtained by building first-class machinery. An 8 h.p. portable and a-1 h.p. ditto by the same makers lire also shown. Messrs J. E. Watson A Co. claim to have achieved u record for Southland in placing orders for Marshall machinery this season, ns ,their total sales exceed those of all other makers pat together. Determined to be up-to-date, Messrs J. E. Watson .& Co exhibit Plano binders, for which they are sole agents for Southland and Otago, fitted with the latest improvements. One of these is shown in motion, and its easy running qualities leave nothing to be desired. The knotter is the simplest of any on the market. comprising only 16 pieces, whilst the driving wheel has a wider bearing surface than that of any

other machines. The H.v wheel attach-

ment is n splendid device, ensuring a clear knjfe and table when turning, and in heavy crop and tangled grain .the assistance rendered by the fiy wheel fly wheel saves much draft and trouble to the funner. The machines are well got up anil are worthy of an inspection by all farmers, as the popularity of

the machines was fully borne out by the number of purchasers during the short time that it has been on the market. A Plano mower on exhibition is u marvel of simplicity as intricate gearing is absolutely dispensed with, and it is one of the easiest worliing mowers macle. These tools are splendidly adapted for cutting grass, .thistles, and rushes also, ami hay rakes and frckle grinders of the same make are exhibited. Messis J. I-!. Watson likewise show a comprehensible display of various handy tools and appliances for farm work, consisting of npray and barrow pumps, horse hoes and scarifiers, .hand, horse and seed planters, pipe stand, grindstone, hillside ploughs cream separators, wheel barrows, and blue gum gates. This stand Is vnder the management of Mr E. 11. Jones, who is ably assisted by n stall' of experts. The firm of J. E. Watson and Co. is to be congratulated on their splendid show of machinery all through. Messrs .1 E. Watson and Co., Jute Tothill. Watson and Co., show ;1 very nice collection of farmers' requisites and have evidently lost none of the erirgies for which their predecessors Mere noted. Their Antler brand turnips, swedes, clover seeds, etc., are well to ’.ie Ime and show evidence that great tare Las been exercised in their select, >n. V,e notice some especially line '•ainplos of rye glass, chewings fescue and cocksfoot ot tl eir own dressing which uro well worthy of inspection as showing what care and up-to-date machinery can do in tide v. ay. They also exhibit several varieties of maiTures, the well Known Islington and their own Antler brand tmliin and ginin fertilizer. Abro'hlos, Chesterfield and Milburn guanos, etc. i his firm nisi exhibit such general farmers steres as sheepdips,. branding paints, sheep-shears, iin der twine, wire netting, fen-rug wires etc., and are now apparently able to

supply at a moment’s Tiotieo all th*, thousand ‘and one wonts of farm mid station life. P. AND I). DUNCAN. On account of the well-known Christchurch firm of I*, it I). Duncan, a splendid collection of implements are exhibited. The well-known Spring Time Cultivator is a striking exhibit. This implement gained a special prize at the Ashburton A. I’. Show as being the best implement on the ground. This is only one of the many prizes won by this implement at shows and in field trials. A noteworthy exhibit by this firm is a patent self-feeder for a threshing mill. A number of these have been sold through out Southland, on the recommendation of Messrs It. Hoag, Gore, and Messrs Clark Bros., of Kyal Bush. 'rhe Duncan drill fully maintains its reputation as an up-to-date implement, being fitted with a patent turnip-feed, which en

sures perfect and even sowing. The firm also exhibit disc harrows, both steel and wood frame, of various kinds and sizes. The popularity o. these implements is evidenced by their increasing sales. ANDREWS AND BEVKN. On account of Messrs Wm. Gardiner & Co., for whom they are agents, Messrs J. E. Watson & Co. exhibit a nice array of farm implements, showing high class workmanship ami finish. Ihe most noticeable feature, however, is an im proved double ridger turnip and manure sower fitted with patent revolving scrapers to the concave rollers. These scrapers ensure the rollers being kept perfectly free from flagging and filling up. The devices for altering the manure and seed quantities are very simple and handy Other exhibits by this firm comprise digger plough, with steel breast and mold

board, champion doublo-furrpw plough, Cambridge roller, and a nicely finished drill plough.

ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, Andrews and Heaven exhibit .through their agents of 15 years* standing, J. E. .Watson & Co., a selection of their manufactures. The chief machine is the firm’s new machine, the Commonwealth. This chaff cutter embodies all the recent improvements in this class of machinery, and is attracting a good deal of attention from machine owners. The straw comes from the stack, onto a travelling web in ths bottom of ths feed box. This helps the feeder a great deal and brings the straw through up to the two pairs of feed rolls. In front of these Is placed a safety roller, which effectually prevents accidents to the feeder hands. The cutting arrangements are the nest fossible for keeping sharp edges on Knives and face Tho chaff feeds on to a double riddle so that the whole surface is much more effective than in other machines The riddle, elevator, and bagger is 0 inches under all through than in previous machines. The bagger >s fitted with automatic brakes, and the movement of a lever allows the pressure to be taken off the bags. In those eases where the bags are weak and unable to

stand the required pressurethe machine a,so takes the empty bag to the top of he press, saving the exertion of X bag man to do this. Anhetill s patent bagging effects a great savn ng _m bags as when using this ng • to tear the bag and the bagmen’s work is much facilitated and heaver weights can be put in the bag. A very efficient grinder tor cow, Co . pig meal will bo a centre of attractmi to those who.supply dairy factone . On Andrews & Heaven’s stand are U be found tho most up-to-date implements for I.reparing food for stock. A rapid grinding mill will grind pig. calf, or cow meal with halt the power necessary to drive others and do twice as much work in the time. Dairy factory managers should have a look at this as meal prepared by this machine will fol tl J skim milk and make it equal to new foi calves, etc. The chief exhibit, howevei. is the firm's new Commonwealth chaff cutter. In order to increase the capacity the firm have eused the work of the feeder and bagman very materia' y. "’ web feetl and double rolls about halve the exertion of the feeder, the safety roller entirely protects his hands from any chance of getting entangled in tho rollers. The middle and elevator capacity is largely increased so that the machine can deal efficiently with 5 ton per day. Ihe bagsman's work has been helped ns the machine itself takes the bags to " top of tho cylinder ready to be leulle . and the new Anhitells Bag Ring grips the bag between two iron rings, avoiding all chance of them slipping off and ns there are no spikes in the bag ring a chance of the bag being torn >s avoided. Any weight up to 1201 b can bo put in. and as there seems to be a good r ppoitunty to send chaff to A istralia ilns vear this advantage will add to ti? good points of Andrews ami Heaven s machine. The firm are in possession <>i most flattering testimonials Irom usci s of this machine in this district. • • Watson and Co. are the agents t.nd report that many sales are already nm c for tho coming season. REID AND GUAY. Messrs Reid and Gray are again t.» Um fore with magnificent display of every class of.implement. Here the firmer can see almost every class of mail’ll.!’ he requires from the t’me he 1 veaks vp fin’ tussock to the delivery of his ciop. Ploughs of every descript.on u’e shown and this firms reputation in this class of implements stands without ?. rival. A new improved steel frame disc ktii. ow i-** shown for which R. and cir.m t«.e <iwdistinction of its being t.-io only successful in cut steel frame harrow yet manufactured. A new and improved .spring tooth cultivator is shown which is suitable for tho heavy land of Southland. Seedsowers, grain and manure drills, and Cambridge rollers of e/ery kll.d are shown. A machine which attracts the eye is a "Federal ” chaffcutter c.r.d bagger which is awaiting delivery to Mr Alex. McLeod of Iledgehype. ’I he " Deering "’ Ideal reaper and lender ,s shown working. This machine is run on roller and ball bearings whenever any friction occurs, thus making a very light draught machine and despite all oppostion this machne is making its ow n name in Southland by the thorough work those in use are now doing and by its wearing powers, supplying duplicates for it being the exception not the rule. ■■ Deering ” grass mowers are also shown and the popularity ol this machine is shown by the fact that coin the Southland and Winton RC. aftei miming an exhaustive enquiry into the ie atlve merits of the various machines decided upon having and have citin' " Deering" mowers for this season. The "Hornsby Akroyd ’ ■ oil engine r Shown driving a binde| and takes t eye as being a substantial and power machine A great advantage al out this Zine is that it is the only 0.l engine in the market in which kcros '-"® J” , cluslvely used in any great quanti e.. Another advantage of this eagnw is that it requires no lighted lamp. • - • dvnamo to create the ewlos.on v.huh C X- C V h< and I G" B aZXn f p ; „tsin New Zealand fo J "T" Hu’-herZd tion engine and tin >n lllftcllill es threshing null both K ~n urrcU„ ell . are shown at work. gine shown is a 8 h.p. ■ -■ . This tvpe of engine Zs'Z simphcit; Of the high pressure eZne with all' the advances op - pounding. and does away vv..h ™ C wSh’l’X'winding elevators is sold - ”■ , ~,tr of Messrs Chilton Bios., ing thep roperty oi .ue.s.s of Drummond.

the national mortgage and agency COP, OF N Z-.. LI ■

exhibited a variety of seeds. Coral Queen guano, which was from the market last season on . - -mm Of the wreck of the slean.e. fetch, fl . o „ llhe islands was agam to and the company has now a supply to cope with the demand. J c National also manufactures a■ nip fertiliser, known ns the Crestmt brand. This commodity is much in niand by the farmers, the f l uftnt,t - v ' tributed in a season amounting to many hundreds of tons. J„ view of the wool season the company desire to intimate to glowers a thev have large, roomy, well-lighted stores, so that every clip will be displayed to the best advantage. Hayward’s non-poisonous dip. f ° r which the company are agents, is again well to the fore. This dip does not stain the wool in any way, materially assists the growth, and, is deadly on all puraThe firm are also agents for the McCormick reapers and binders, the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, and the battel Eire and Marine Insurance Co. and are therefore prepared to cater for e farmers at every point. MORROW BASSETT AND CO. Messrs Morrow Bassett and Co. exhibited an extensive and varied assortment of general farm, garden, orchard and other machinery. Amongst the principal exhibits were samples of that King of harvesters the McCormick reaper and binder, McCormick daisy mowers, McCormack hay rakes, McCormick mowers, knife grinders, samples of the Golden machinery oils, binder twines, the Hoosin broad cast seed sower, Witham and Darnes lawn mowers, Excelsior double and three furrow ploughs Excelsior spring tooth cultivators and twitch eradicators, turnip slicers, corn crushers. a collection of binder and buggy whips, the Sterling chain and chainless bicycles bicycle lamps and saddles. A new left hand six foot cut open back McCormick reaper and binder has been brought out for thia season’s harvest, and notwithstanding the high state of perfection to which the McCormick machines had been previously brought the pew left hand cut possesses • some dis'

tinct features which will well repay , close inspection and which renders it a reaper and binder as near absolute perfection as it is possible to attain. No matter what the condition of tho crop or tho nature of the ground this particular j machine has proved equal to handling the crop in the most satisfactory manner. The judges at the late Canterbury Metropolitan Show wore so pleased with the whole construction pt the machine that they awarded it the only gold medal given for imported machinery show ing tho latest and most useful improvements. The National Mortgage and Agency Co., Invercargi.l, are agents for this splendid implement. Another award gained by Messrs Morrow Bassett for imported machinery- was a silver medal for tho Excelsior spring tooth cultivator, a machine which has proved itself admirably adapted not only for tearing up and thoroughly pulverising the ground bi t for completely eradicating all nox ious weeds. This machine was recently subjected to a very severe test at a public field trial and came out at the ordeal with a host of new friends. As in previous years Messrs Morrow Basset and Co.’s exhibit Attracted mere than average attention together with a con sidorable number of straight out purchasers.

NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD.

This firm ns usual have a very interesting exhibit of implements and machinery Conspicuous as in previous vents is .he" Walter A. Woods" reaper nndjlnnders fitted with deep apron, open rear, roller .and ball bearings. The reel is so constructed that it can bo easily adj.d',ed to suit the shortest grass or tallef. griii" • ... > The enclosed gear mbwer with extra heavy gearing, suitable for cutting th slles wide spread high wheels and hanoy ■evers, sent and pole is entirely independent of working parts of machine. The farmers' favourite gram and manure drill, fitted with extra strong wheels and heavy axle, spring counters and ribbon steel telescopic tubes iwmch cannot buckle. To this machine is fitted the " Bristow's ” patent turnip ard rape sower. One of these sowers is shown on a stand at work sowing one seed nt a time, and cannot vary on rough or hilly ground. The Hercules cultivator, built entirely of iron and st-ci. with reversible bearings. The tines lire fixed on three square frames, and •’•in re placed any distance apart for dirty ground, and pressure can be applied until the whole weight of the machine is on the tines. A convenient handle to operate the depth and raise the tines when turning is in reach of the dnder, who rides in u comfortable seat. The Noxon spring tooth harrow, Ames one horse hoes, for working ’.idgcM cic,’. disc harrows and potato lifli'i,' machines are also shown. Page’s wire strainers and men levs and patent fencing droppers of efferent heights. The Crown Cream S jp.iratoi s were shown, and it is the intention , of the company to give extensive wo:kmg exhibitions during tho day. These michines are very strong and simple. 1 living only live inner parts in the b- vl, lessening the work in washing. I'.nm s patent milk strainer is an i.pp'u nee which should’be found in every dairy, insuring perfect straining and .le inißi i ;s. The Antarctic, milk cooler and 1.1.' Daisy churn were also shown. I lie lai ter is an end over end revolving barrel, on ball bearings, ami can be operated I-J a child. The company also exhibited an assortment, of Henboy's patent automatic continuous sheep and sack l, amis on Ihe ground together with pelt sac is mid bags to show the work done l-y there brands mid the colours used. A sheep well branded is often.half sold, v.hi'st well branded clips always come . utbe't gt wool The company have also their USU.HI tent, wherein is displayed a very la-ge and choice selection of seeds, manure-5, sheep dip and other farm requisites. McDOUGALL BROS. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company lire agents for Messis McDougall Bros' famous original iioiipoisonous sheep dip, mid a small exhibit of the dip is made nt their stand. McDougall's dip. the old Scotch dip. is notedfor its effects upon the wool and the lustre ami bloom which it produces, mid it is interesting to note that a mij-ii ty of prize-winners at many of the shows in the north were McDougall dioped sheep, .c.g., those bred and shorn by Messrs Little Bros., Donald Grant. Macfarlane, Alex. Murdoch, David Murray, and others. Experts inform us that it was possible at nil these shows to go round the pens ,l ” (l I ,ick out the Mc ’ Dougall dipped sheep by the lustre and bloom and appearance of the wool.

Messis McDougall Bros' manufactures were exhibited at the Dunedin show, mid niadenn interesting exhibit. Their fruit tree washes which kill insect pelts v.l bout hurting the foliage are the slum'.i.'Tl wash at Home, and in Tasmania ami other parts of the world. Messrs J. Lennie and Sons are the agents in Invercargill for these ami will supply full particulars. Their soaps are various in kind and uniform in high quality. And a novelty—n liquid soap for wool washing and for domestic and laundry purposes, is of great interest to all wool Another novelty is their " Rabbit Choker," or " Artificial Ferret," a chemical invention for burning in the rabbit holes, and proved to be efficient by many run holders in Canterbury. The N.Z ll jr.lw ire Co. are having tests of these made in Southland. They will interest all interested in rabbits.

McDougall Bros.’ manufactures arc to many to fully enumerate. About the dip we need only add that the live gallon drums in which it is packed, make splendid handled buckets when emptiel. INVERCARGII,I, FOUNDRY. JAMES MACALISTER. For the past fifteen or twenty years Mr Macalister has been much in evidence in the implement section of the Invercargill Show, and he is this year again to the fore with a large and I'ell assorted show of implements and machines. ■ For some tiro years past Mr Macalister has been working up a business on his own account, and since hist show he has had erected in Dee street a large two-storey brick showroom to show his goods olf to the best advantage. He has also shifted his engineering works from Forth street to Leven street, right nt the back of his new showrooms, so that he hits his whole business under personal supervision. To farmers, perhaps the most interesting part of .Mr Macalister’s stand was the display of Osborne Farm Machinery, for which lie is the sole agent in the Southland, Wallace and Lake Counties, For fifty years " Quality rather than price,” and “ How good rather than how cheap,” has led the Osborne company on step by step until to-day their machinery is sought wherever grass or grain is grown. Specially is this true of the Osborne Columbia Binder, which has now been brought almost to perfection. Several 1902 pattern binders were on the stand and attracted a great deal of attention, there being several points about them which specially recommend themselves to the farming community. The reel is worked by one lever which has four motions, i.e., throws the reel upwards, downwards, backw'ards or for-, wards at will. This is very important in grass cutting as it allows of a larger range of adjustment than any other machine. The special shaped Z bar and guards enable the Osborne to cut closer to the ground than any other and therefore means a great saving in hay. The transport on the binder is without doubt the simplest on the market. The machine can be dismounted and set ready for work without the use ot. either spanner or key and be remounted in the same simple manner. A very interesting and novel part about this binder was the little lever at the back of the platform for tightening the canvasses. By means of this lever the canvasses can be slackened or tightened at will without undoing any buckles, etc. The binder is specially adapted to hillside work, the elevators being from seven to twelve inches lower than any other binder in the imarXet (which is also one of the reasons why the draught of the machine is So light), and the main drive wheel Is provided with a large centre lug which prevents slipping. The construction'of the main frame is exceptionally strong, bejng of heavy

steel with solid forged corners. Roller |- and self-aligning bearings are used thro- | , ughout the entire machine, insuring long, life and light draught. The knotter 's , tho simplest In use. A point worth mentioning in this connection- is that there were some seventeen Osborne binders sold at Christchurch Show, and of these ten were booked to Mr Peter Drummond, of Lauriston, who is one of Canterbury s largest grain growers. After testing several machines. Mr Drummond decided that tho Osborne was the best on tho market, and accordingly gave his order for ten of them. The Osborne Mower, which now commands a very largo sale in Southland, is a very strong machine and is fitted with all up-to-date improvements. The Osborne Rake is tho only hay rake in the world fitted with roller bearings, reversible dump rdtls, and check teeth to prevent the hay from rolling or roiling and working into the wheels. The Osborne Flexible and Reversible Disc Harrow is a irow -departure in the disc burrow line and attracts a lot of attention. Each gang is reversible and can bo changed front an outthrow to an inthrow or vice vessa in a couple of minutes ; and being flexible, the gangs will conform themselves to the shape of the ground and cut uneven depth rig -t through. The transport of these har-

rows is the simplest thing yet seen here, and can be attached without trouble in less than two minutes. Mr Macalister informs us that he has had an oxciqnimially good sale for this implement, having sol’d out two shipments during tho past season, and he has now only two or three of his third shipment on hand. This speaks very well for an implement entirely new’ to the district. The Osborne sulky spring' tooth cultivator is ackowledged the leader of its class, being built of highly carbonised steel it is of great

strength mid durability. There are now considerably over a thousand of these implements nt work in Southland, and they nre giving universal satisfaction. The machine while permitting the < Aerator to ride, does not throw his weight on the cultivator teeth as the sulky is entirely independent of tho cultivator. The wheels are within the frame, and all wheel trucks are covered by the back teeth. This implement is also shown fitted with a grain and grass sowing attachment. and this is a point whi-.h particularly interests every farmer, ns by means oi same from eighteen to twenty acres can be put in peg .'iv a d covered. The Osborne farm and garden cultivator is n strong and hardy little implement. the most important feature, in the tool and the one in which >'t diilirs from all others being the rigidity of its; expanding device. Comparison with other makes will convince the most sceptical on this point. The Osborne peg tooth burrows are well made and have strong steel braces. The hard steel teeth have upset heads, which prevent losing them. These teeth can be adjusted up or dowii, and have four cutting edges, and can be set at any desired angle by

I means of the lever at the back. Another very important part of Mr Macalister’s exhibit is an eight hoi so powerspecial Fowter traction engine, specially designed to suit the Southland district'. It is fitted with three travelling speeds, which include a special lowspeed for the Southland roads. The road wheels are seven feet high and eighteen inches wide, and the engine is fitted with injector, feed pump, water lift with suction hose, large head light, and specially deep spuds or grips for soft country. The engine is also fitted with patent dif-

ferential gear lock, and all the very latest improvements and complete colonial outfit. The engine is sold to Mr John Keith, of Winton, who is to be congratulated upon securing this special engine, which Should highly recommend itself to all interested in this class of machinery. Besides booking the order for this engine. we may say that Mr Macalister placed • two other engines of Fowler's make about a fortnight ago—The oideis all bcinj* received in the one week. Mr A. T. Lawrence's ten horse power Fowler general purpose and ploughing engine was also shown on this stand. 1 his engine was imported for Mr Lawrence some eight years ago by Mr Macalister, ami Ims proved itself well adapted for the requirements of Southland, and we understand that Mr Lawrence has put in some hundreds of miles of draiis A’.'th it. Notwithstanding all the work it has had, the engine is now in as good order as when he got it, thus showing the quality of Fowler's workmanship. The engine has JBolt>, Government pressure. It is worthy of note that the old established firm of John Fowler and Co., Limited, were very successful in securing orders during the late South African war. The War Office required a number of engines for transport -work over the veldt in South Africa, and placed their order with Fowler and Co. for all the engines they required something 111.3 one hudred engines being ordered. No more powerful recommendation of the reputation of Fowler engines could be asked for or given than the fact that no other firm supplied the War Office with more than two engines for this work. Mr .Macalister also exhibited several types of oil engines on his stand, among these being the Hercules 2j-h.p. special stationary oil engine, which was shown at work driving the Osborne binder and Bentall chaffeutter. This engine is a particularly handy type oi an engine for farmers’ general' use, and commands a very ready sale in this district. Tnere was also u 2j-h.p. Hercules marine oil engine on exhibition fitted with propeller and propeller shaft. This is the type of engine which is being fitted into the cutters at the Bluff for driving them when the windand tide prevent the use of saps. The 2J-h.p. Marine will drive a boat 30 feet Jong: 9ft Sin beam. It is deserv'ng of mention ns showing how the popularity of these engines is growing that within the last eighteen months Mr Macalister has placed thirty-seven Hercules engines in sizes ranging from 2J-h.p. _to 12-h.p., and there are several orders’ in hand at the present time for completion. Another type, of engine shown was a Lili.p. Hercules " Handy Man ” oil engine with pumping jack attached, This wqs shown' at work pumping water and driving a fanner, and it did its work to perfection. These engines were surrounded all day long by n large number of curious and interested spectators who were exceedingly well pleased with them.

Mr .Macalister had also something entirely new to our ’shows here : that i.s, a full display of D. New and Co's engineers' and wood workers’ machine tools, for which he is the solo agent in this territory. These tools are so well and favourably known to all engineers and wood workers that it is hardly necessary to make any further comment here, further than to say that the exhibition was a really good one, and shows that Hr Macalister’s enterprisejis still unabated. CLAYDON’S PATENT FUEL ECONOMISER. One of the most noteworthy exhibits on the ground is Cliiydon’s Patent Fuel Economiser, which is attached to Air A. T. Lawrence's Fowler traction engine on Mr James Macalister’s stand. This is an ingenious mechanical device which makes a scientific use of the combustible properties of air for the purposes of fuel, and great things can be expected from Tt. There are two small jets of steam which pass into two cast iron boxes or receivers. These boxes run the full lon-_ gth of the firebox, and practically form part of the firebars. These jets of steam are so arranged that they draw into the boxes u strong current of air, exactly on the same principle as a Bunsen burner, and this mixed current is delivered under pressure through numerous apertures covering the whole face of the fire grate into the firebox. The result of this process is that carborated gas is generated and consumed, giving an immense bent, and it is claimed that this appliance will effect a very large reduction in the consumption of fuel. The effectiveness of the economiser was demonstrated on the ground, when, with nothing more tnan a few enibersA in the firebox, the steam pressure was increased in two or three minutes from one hundred to one hundred and eighty pounds. Mr Lawrence, when taking his engine from Mr Macalister’s works to the ground in the inornwas astonished to find that though lie had scarcely any lire when he left, when ho got to the stand he had a full head of steam. In the ordinary course steam would have been down had Mr Lawrence not fired up. Indeed, so surprised and well-pleased was Mr I awrenco he wishes to have the attach ment permanently Axed to his raging

-Users of steam who. visit the show to-day should certainly make it their business to visit Mr Macalister's stand and Inspect this appliance at work.