MASTERTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXX, Issue 8378, 20 February 1906, Page 5

MASTERTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

+— —_ Nineteenth Annual Show.

Officers.—President: Mr It. Gray. VicePresidents: Messrs W. D. Watson and Win. McKonz/ie. Treasurer: Mr E. E. Chamberlain. Auditor: Mr J. B. Keith. Hon. Veterinary Surgeon: Mr W. G. Taylor, M.R.C.V.S. General Committee: Messrs R. F. R. Beetham, D. J. Cameron, A. W. Cave, J. C. Cooper, W. Cooper, J. D. Cruickshank, R. J. Dagg, I). Guild, J. llossey, R. Johnstone, T. P. Lett, F. C. Lewis, J. Macrae, D. McGregor, jun., J. McGregor, F. Moore, J. P.Terry, Wm. Perry, A. G. Pilmer, Bland Rayner, J. Strang, J. fituckey, G. C. Summercll, W. J. Welch. . District Representatives: Messrs A. Donald (Featherston), A. J. Groves (To Nui), J. F. Heckler (Mauriceville), C. Kebbell (Alfredton), L. J. Moore (Makuri), R. Smith (Pahiatua), 11. 0. Toogood (East Coast), F. C. Tumor (Eketahuna), J. Wall (Martinborough). Secretary : Mr Geo. R. Sykes.

The Nineteenth Annual Show under the auspices of the Masterton A. and P. Association opened on the Showgrounds, Dixonstreet, to-day. It was feared' that the heavy downpour which set in at an early hour this morning might continue throughout the day, and prove disastrous to the success of the gathering; but, fortunately, tho weather cleared, and the day opened with a bright sun and a cloudless sky, dispelling apprehensions with regard to the possibility of adverse meteorological conditions.

The officers and members of the Association, who have been labouring assiduously for months past in considering the preliminaries, and finally making all the numberless arrangements requisite to secure the success of the Show, and the satisfaction of both public and exhibitors, will have the gratification of realising that their labours and deliberations have not been in vain. To-day the ground was a scene of animation and activity, everyone present apparently having his hands very full—stewards, judges and exhibitors being alike " up to their eyes " in work. Tt was quite a cheering sight to stand for a few minutes and watch the everchanging kaleidoscope which presented itself. In one part of the ground were groups of interested fanners discussing the merits or demerits of exhibits, animate and inanimate -stock, implements, machinery or produce. The Stewards were here, there, and everywhere, directing, suggesting, and carrying out their multifarious duties with zeal, tact, and courtesy. From pen to pen the judges were passing, often experiencing considerable difficulty in coming to a conclusion where the quality of the exhibits was so close up in order of merit that it was a matter of some difficulty to come to a final decision. The industrial exhibitors were among the busiest on the ground, and on People's Day— to-mornnv, the various implements, labour-saving machinery, and agricultural and pastoral specifics of one kind and another will have their full complement of eager investigators.

With regard to the stock exhibits—with which we shall deal more fully in our next issue—it may be said that they are fully up to the standard of previous Masterton Shows, some afHrming that, talcing (hem all round, they are the best that have yet been brought together for competition in W'airarapa. During the year the Association has ex pended something like £1000 in effecting improvements on the ground. The new grandstand -a fine structure —which will accommodate twelve hundred people, accounts for an outlay of about £800. The large dining-room in this now building has received special attention, and will remove some sources of complaint heard in former years. The stock pens have also been renovated, and in every respect the Show Ground presents many substantial improvements compared with its condition of years ago. These improvements will be adequately appreciated by all concerned--

exhibitors, judges, stewards, and the general public. The special provision made for the stock exhibits in the way of fodder, etc., meets with the entire approval of exhibitors, and, in this respect, the management has received general congratulation.

To illustrate the rapid growth of this popular fixture, from an exhibitors' point of view, the following tabulated schedule, showing the number of exhibits during ths last seven years, will prove both interesting

and gratifying, the totals showing a satisfactory increase from year to year : —

The entries in horses are in excess of last year's by twenty-two, the classes most numerously filled being ponies, hacks and harness and saddle horses, draughts showing a decrease. Thoroughbred horses are not well represented.

Cattle entries reach ] 78, which shows a falling off of 70 on last year, and this has taken place principally in Hereford.s (in

Tvhich six classes "lire:.quite neglected, and there is only one exhibitor in each of two others), in purebred Ayrshires (in which Slack Bros, are practically the only exhibitors), in Jersey and Alderneys, in dairy cattle and fat cafctlo. In Shorthorns there will bo close competition, chiefly between Trustees of the late D. McM ister, W. Mace, F. Moore and W. C. Buchanan. Grade Shorthorns constitute a strong class and has brought together exhibits from Messrs J. McMaster, W. Mace, Fred Moore, D. McKenzie, J. C. McKillop, and G. Melt. Drummond. Polled Angus are not represented at all. Jerseys and Alderneys are a good class numerically, and somo excellent breeding is shown. Messrs E. Eagle, S. R. Lancaster and Paul Hunter are amongst the breeders represented. Messrs McKenzie and Lovelock are the only exhibitors in llolsteinFriesian. Dairy cattle are not so numerous as last year, the decrease in entries being difficult to account for. The chief exhibitors are Messrs Wm. Perry and S. It. Lancaster. Fat cattle make a line display, but not as large as last year. The list of breeders in this section includes Messrs J. and H. Holmes, W. C. Buchanan, W. Mace, W. and 11. Beetham and Frank Moore. In freezing and shop bullocks there is close competition, but where there are only four entries in best shop bullock there were nineteen last year.

In the aggregate there is an advance of 29 in the number of sheep entries as compared with last year. Lincolns comprise some really fine specimens, and the pens are well filled. There are a total of 38, the classes most largely competed in being ewe over 21 months, and under 21 months, and in rams under and over 33 months. Messrs Win. Perry, Wand Rayner, W. Rayner, W. and IT. Beetham, and J. 13. Sutton comprise the principal breeders. English Leiceslers show a considerable falling-oil' compared with previous years, some well-known breeders not exhibiting. The competition is chiefly between Messrs Slack Bros., S. R. Lancaster, and Wm, Perry. In the ewe classes, over and under 21 months, there is keen competition. There is an increase in Border Leicesters on last year of 52, the number of entries at this Show totalling 07. In the section for rams over and under 21 months, ewes in the same classes, and ram lamb and ewe lamb, there is strong competition, the exhibits all showing gcod quality. Ronmey Marsh is the largest section, there being no less than 1-16 entries, an increase of 10 on last year. The medal offered by the N.Z. Romney March Sheep Breeders Association has evidently had a good effect in stimulating competition. Southdown classes are not as well represented as usual, but, in the ram over 33 months and under 21 months, there are L's and 1-i entries respectively, and all good quality animals. Ewes are shown in good condition as well as in fair numbers. There is a slight decrease in Shropshires, there being 17 as against G5 last year. The animals shown, however, make up in quality what is lacking in numbers. For farmers' classes only moderate entries have been received, but the competition should be close. Sheep for freezing purposes make an admirable exhibit, as also do the fat sheep entries. Through the fact of the Association not being aililiated this year with the New Zealand Kennel Club, the number of entries in the dog section are under those of last year. However, there will be fair competition in farmers , working dogs—a class which the Society wishes to encourage as much as possible, as being of greater value in an agricultural show than " fancy " breeds. Sheep and cattle dogs are well represented.

The largest exhibitor in pigs is Mr EWhite, of i'almerston North, who has practically his own way in Tamworths, and in Yorkshires has only one or two rivals. There is stronger competition in Berkshires, however, and Mr E. White is also a prominent exhibitor in this breed.

In farm produce and industrial exhibits, there is an unusually large number of entries. Butter for export and local consumption has brought out competition between several dairy companies and private butter - makers, and the same in cheese. Homemado bread (in tin) has brought out no less than twenty-four aspirants for honours, and in any other shape twenty-two. Home-made brown bread, scones and cakes has also induced numerous entries. Knitting is shown to be still popularly followed by the large number of entries.

Messrs Dagg Bros, are the most consistent exhibitors in farm produce, in many classes being unopposed. Messrs J. D. Cruickskank and Co. are also large exhibitors in oats, wheat and grass seeds. Horticultural exhibits are larger than in previous years, and although the season has been a somewhat uncertain one, it is expected that some wellgrown and good quality fruit and vegetables will be brought forward to be judged tomorrow. There will be a magnificent display of llowers if present entries can be relied onChildren's classes are being made a special feature this year.

The ring competitions are taking place this afternoon. For the trotting horse in saddle there are entered six of the best trotters of their class in the district. There will be four ponies in the thirteen hands class jumping, and ten in the larger sized ponies. The ponies are to be ridden by boys under 16 years of. age. The maiden jumping competition has brought out twelve competitors, while the Hunters Leaping competition (for qualified hunters) to which is attached " The Buick Memorial Challenge Cup," will have thirteen competitors. There. is in addition a mounted infantry competition for which teams from Feilding, Pahiatua and Masterton Corps aie competing.

The competitions for to-morrow will include machine sheep-shearing (to start at noon), for which there are eight entries. The contestants arc each required to. shear three sheep, and points will be awarded for (L) clean cutting, (2) absence of second cuts in the wool, (3) absence of cutting the sheep, (4) time occupied in shearing. During the afternoon there will be a succession of ring competitions which will be of a popular character. For the horse walking competition there are four entries, the same number in driving for ladies , , and live in

driving for gentlemen. For trotting horse in harness there 'are only two competitors. The champion jump-

ing competition has brought out no less than eighteen entries, and included in the list are some of the best jumpers to be found throughout the district. There will also be very keen competition in the Consolation Jumping, for which sixteen horses have been entered. The two events for members of Mounted Ride Corps, Rescue Competition, and Leading and Jumping, will induce keen contests between the teams representing Feilding, Pahiatua and Masterton.

The parade of prize stock, to take place about 2 o'clock, to-morrow afternoon, will, if tho weather keeps fine, make an interesting feature of the day.

Trotting in saddle and maiden jumping starts this afternoon. To-morrow the judging of dairy cows starts at 8 a.m., dogs and produce at 9, hack and harness horses at 9.30, draught horses at 9.30 and 10, and ladies' hacks at 1 p.m. SHEEP. Fat Sheep—Judge, Mr J. Hurse (Cusl , Canterbury).—Five fat wethers, Down or Down cross, any age, W. C. Buchanan, 1 and 2. Five ewes, Down or Down cross, any age, J. Stuckey, 1 2 and 3; W. 0. Buchanan, he. Five lambs Down or Down.cross, W. Howard Booth, 1 ; W. C. Buchanan, 2; J. and H. Holme.3, 3. Five wethers, Long Wool or Long Wool cross, any age, W. C. Buchanan, 1 and 2 ; W. E. C. Tylee, 3 and he. Five ewes, Long Wool or Long Wool cross, any age, W. C. Buchanan, 1; W. Ray nor, 2; McKenzie Bros., 3; M. Smith and H. James, c. Five lambs, Long Wool or Long Wool cross, W. Howard Booth, 1; Morrison Bros., 2; F. W. Blatchford, 3. Heaviest single wether or ewe, under eighteen months, Miss Marjorie Gaskin, 1; W. Rayner, 2 ; T. Reid, 3. Heaviest wether, any age, A. Daysh, 1 and 2. Heaviest ewe, any age, McGregor Bros., 1; W. Rayner, 2.

Lincoln's. —Judge, Mr R. Bremer, Waver-ley.---One ram, over 33 months, Wm. Perry, 1, 2 and champion; Bland Rayner, 3; J. B. Sutton, vhc. One ram, over 21 months and under 33 months, Wm. Perry, 1, 3 and vhc; W. Rayner, 2. One ram, under 21 months, Wm. Perry, 1 and 2; W. Rayner, 3. Two rams, under 21 months, Wm. Perry, 1 and 2. One ewe, over 21 months, Wm. Perry, 1, 2, 3 and vhc; W. and 11. Beethain, he. One ewe, under 21 months, Wm. Perry, 1, 2, champion and vhc; W. Rayner, 3; Bland Rayner, he. Two ewes, under 21 months, Wm. Perry, 1 and 2; Bland Rayner, 3. One ewe lamb, Wm. Perry, 1 and 2; J. B. Sutton, 3.

Sheep For Freezing Purposes—Longwool or Long-wool Cross sheep and lambs to show no strain of Down blood—Pen of five fat wethers or five fat maiden ewes, under 33 months—Long-wool or Long-wool Cross, most suitable for freezing and the London Market. The following prizes— viz . Ist and 2nd prizes of £2 and £1 will be awarded on judging on day of Show ; and Ist £2 and 2nd £1 will bo awarded on the report of the London agent, to whom the sheep will be consigned for sale on owner's account, and net proceeds will be handed to the owner, with a detailed account of sales and returns. The sheep will be killed and frozen at Wellington, and carcases consigned to an agent in London as soon as practicable after the Show. —McKenzie Bros., 1 and 2; 11. Howard Booth, 3. Judge's remarks : Rather too heavy. Pen of live fat wethers or five fat maiden ewes, under 33 months ; Down or Down Cross, most suitable for freezing and the' London Market; conditions same as the foregoing.— Morrison Bros., 1 and 2. Had those awarded second prize been wethers, they would have got first prize. The judge considers it is necessary to have too separate classes. Five Down or Down cross wethers or maiden ewes, over 21 months, W. and H. Beetham, 1, 2 and 3. Five Down or Down cross wethers, under 21 months, W. C. Buchanan, 1. Five Down or Down cross maiden ewes, under 21 months, W. and 11. Beetham, 1; S. R. Lancaster 2 ; Morrison Bros., 3. Five lambs, Down or Down cross, most suitable for freezing and the London market, Wm. Perry, 1, 2 and 3; W. C. Buchanan, he; Morrison Bros., vhc. Five Long Wool or Long AVool cross wethers, over 21 months, W. Howard Booth, 1 and 2. Five Long Wool or Long Wool cross wethers, under 21 month?, J. F. Heckler, he. Judge's remarks: Others too fat. Five Long Wool or Long Wool cross maiden ewes, under 21 months, G. E. Allen, 1; M. Smith, 2. Judge's remarks: Others too fat for freezing. Five lambs, Long AVool or Long AVool cross, most suitable for freezing and the London market, G. E. Allen, 1; McKenzie Bros., 2 ; Win. Perry, 3. Pen of five sheep, suitable for butchers' purposes or for export, W. Raynor, 1; Gray Bros., 2; McKenzie Bros., 3 ; J. F. Heckler, he. Southdowns — Judge, Mr H. Pannett

(Springston, Canterbury).—One ram, over 33 months, Mrs B. 11. Slack, 1 ; T. Hoult and Sons, 2 and c ; J. Stuckey, 3, v he, and he. One ram, over 21 months and under 33 months, J. Stuckey, 1, 2 and he ; S. R. Lancaster, c. One ram, under 21 months, J. Stuckey, 1 and 2 ; Mrs B. H. Slack, 3 ; Stuckey Bros., vhc; S. R. Lancaster, h c ; W. and 11. Beetham, c. Two rams, under 21 months, J. Stuckey, 1, 2 and h c ; S.R. Lancaster, c. Five rams, under 21 months, J. Stuckey, 1, 2 and he. One ram lamb, Mrs B. H. Slack, 1; J. McGregor, 2 and vhc; S.R. Lancaster, he. One ewe over 21 months, S. R. Lancaster, 1 and 2; Mrs B. H. Slack, he; AY. and H. Beetham, c. One ewe under 21 months, Mrs B. H. Slack, 1, 2 and champion ; S. R. Lancaster, 3 and he; J. McGregor, c. Two ewes under 21 months, Mrs B. 11. Slack, 1; S.R.Lancaster, 2; J. McGregor, he; AY and H. Beetham, c. One ewe lamb, Mrs B! 11. Slack, 1 and 3 ; J. McGregor, 2 and h c ;• S. R. Lancaster, c.

Rosiney Marsh.—Judge, Mr Wm. Little, Argyle East, Hawke's Bay.—One ram, over 33 months, Bealey Bros., 1 ; W. B. Allen, 2; E. Short, 3; Gray Bros., vhc; McKenzie and Lovelock, he. One ram, over 21 months and under 33 months, Bealey Bros., 1; W. Rayner, 2; E. Short, 3 and he; Mrs B. H. Slack, vh c. One ram, under 21 months, W. Rayner, 1; Bealey Bros., 2; Gray Bros., 3 and vhc; E. Short, he. Two rams, under 21 months, Bealey Bros., 1; Gray Bros ,2; A. Harding, 3; E. Short, vh c and he. Five rams, under 21 months, E. Short, 1 and vhc; Gray Bros., 2 ; W. H. Buick, 3.

PIGS. Berkshiiie—Judge, Mr W. D. Harkness (Richmond, Nelson). —Boar, any age, Slack Bros., Ist and champion; J. Standen, 2; W. Morris and Son, c. Boar, under six months, Slack Bros, 1 ; E. White, 2 ; T. P. Lett and Son, 3. Boar, under twelve months, E. White, 1. Sow, any age, Slack Bros., 1 and champion; E. White, 2; J. Standen, 3. Sow, under six months, Slack Bros., 1 and 2 ; E. White, 3. Sow, under twelve months, Slack Bros., 1; T. Reid, 2. Tamworth boar, any age, Morris and Son, 1. Boar, under six months, E. White, 1 and champion. Sow, any age, E. White, 1 and champion; W. Morris and Son, 2. Sow, under six months, E. White, 1. Sow, under 12 months, E. White, 1. Yorkshire boar, any age, T. Harvey, 1; E. White, 2. Boar, under 6 months, Empire Hotel, Limited (Wellington), 1; E. White, 2. Boar, under twelve months, E. White, 1. Sow, any age, E. White, 1 and champion. Sow, under sis months, The Empire Hotel, Limited (Wellington). Sow, under twelve months, E. 1. Fat Pig, suitable for bacon purposes. Live weight not to exceed 2001bs, W. Morris and Son, 1; E. White, 2. Two Fat Pigs, suitable for bacon purposes, live weight not to exceed 2001bs, W. Morris and Son. Porker, not exceeding HOlbs live weight, W.Morris and Son, 1; Slack Bros., 2. Two Porkers, each not exceeding HOlbs live weight, W. Morris and Son, 1; Slack Bros., 2. FARMING AND DAIRY IMPLEMENTS VEHICLES, ETC. Numerically speaking, the exhibit under the above headings is the largest ever received by the Association, and include a number of lines which have not previously been shown in Masterton. The,display of harvesting and agricultural implements is particularly attractive from a farmer's point of view, as the very latest improvements in those lines have been brought along for this exposition. MASTERTON FARMERS' IMPLEMENT COMPANY. Mr J. H. Pauling, manager of the above Company, can always be relied upon to make a creditable exhibit, but this year he has fairly excelled himself. lie makes an effective display of vehicles of various kinds, all built at the Company's works, and finished in a style that leaves no possible room for adverse criticism. The Company has a reputation for first-class vehicles, the kind that are built to wear well and to look well. Good material, good workmanship, and fair prices have combined to build up a large and permanent connection. Eight of the ten vehicles shown were built to the order of Wairarapa residents.

As agent for P. and D. Duncan, the Company exhibited skim ploughs, disc harrows, spring tine cultivators, Coulter D. drills (fitted with Duncan's turnip and rape feed), horse hoe and moulding plough combined, and a 9ft high-framed roller, complete. Duncan's agricultural implements are too well-known to need commendation here. They give the utmost satisfaction wherever used. On behalf of Morrow, Bassett and Co., the Company shows the McConmch harvesting machinery, including the latest open back elevator reaper and binder, for heavy crops. This machine has handled crops this season which used 81bs of binder twine to the acre. The improvements are easy transport, simple knotter, floating upper elevator, spring devise for slackening canvas, and roller bearings. They are built like a watch, are easy to handle, and reliable. Another implement that is a favorite in the hay field is the McCormich mower. It is built of the best material, is always ready when wanted, and lasts a life time. The Benicia disc plough i≤ one of the twentieth century improvements. They are certain death on couch grass and all other weeds, and puherise the soil well. Farmers can arrange for trials with the Implement Company. On behalf of Messrs Andrews and Bevan Christchurch, the Company exhibited a clover shelter (complete), which has been purchased by a local mill-owner. butler's patent fencing. Mr F. A. Lakin, representative of Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co., is in attendance at the Show for the purpose of introducing to the notice of pastoralists a new system of fencing, for which the firm arc local agents. The fence is light, yet tremendously strong and remarkably cheap. The secret of its strength lies in the peculiar shape of the posts and droppers, and in the way the holes for securing fencing wires are made — through the centre and not through the outside flange. This, combined with a really practical clip for fixing the fence wires (so simple that a man can make and fix it with a pair of pliers in the same time that is taken to drive an ordinary staple into wood), gives Butler's patent fence a claim to be classed as amongst the best in the world. The cost of fencing by this patent is reduced by fully one-third as compared with totara fencing. It can be erected very quickly, as much as twenty-five chains having been erected in two days on the property of Messrs Williams Bros., Muriwai, Gisborne, where four thousand posts and fourteen thousand droppers were sold last week. The exhibit is attracting a deal of interest on the ground. SINGER SEWING MACHINE. The centre of attraction for crowds of ladies is the Singer sewing machine stand, where is exhibited some really beautiful specimens of silk tapestry, drawn thread work, point lace and applique, all done on their improved family sewing machines. These specimens rival in fineness of stitch and harmony of colouring any lace or tapestry ever done by hand. With the machine they can be clone in a twentieth part of the time that they could be done by hand, thus making such artistic hobbies doubly pleasant. No.lady could examine these beautiful exhibits without being filled with a strong desire to seize ; the lot and take them home to decorate her parlour. The beauty of the fancy-work done on these machines is, however, only one of the many virtues which have made Singer a household name for over fitly years. As a faithful " mother's help," ever ready to make and mend the children's clothes, this machine has commended itself to millions of women, not only in New Zealand, but right through the whole civilised world. Scores of different makes of sewing machines have come and gone, but Singer remains, simply because, mechanically, it is a perfect machine, and it is honestly built of the best steel. An advertisement on page 3 gives further facts in reference to this machine.

new zealand loan and mercantile co. (limited). This Company has the largest exhibit on the ground, including the New Century binder, side delivery, tubular steel mower, hay rake, farmers' favourite drill, Blue Jay plough, cultivators, cream separators, churns, wire strainers, wool press, and Bursell's

patent fencing. Booth, Macdonald and Co., are a firm who are alive to tho necessity of moving with the times, and they havo appointed the Loan and Mercantile Company their local agents. The exhibit made by this firm includes all tho standard implements and machinery usually found under the " Carlyle " banner, and several new lines, introduced for the first time. Ploughs form the frontage of this exhibit. The special feature claimed for the Booth ploughs are perfect lubrication, lightness of draught, solidity of frame, and general convenience in handling. Steel disc harrows are shown in three sizes, as well as a complete line of cultivating tools. A "superior" grain and fertiliser drill, with turnip and rape attachment, is amongst the machinery displayed. The " Steel Star " windmill forms a conspicuous feature, three different sizes working noiselessly and true. A wheeled scoop (useful in road formation) is among the appliances on this stand. The chief attraction of the exhibit, however, is the " White " oil-engine, a large number of which are in every day u?e throughout the Wairarapa. Owing to the demand being temporarily ahead of the supply, the engine shown on the ground was borrowed from Mr W. Bridge, of Carterton, and though it had been in constant use for twelve months it was running as smoothly- as the day it left the factory. Another " White " engine was utilised for operating the Wolseley shearing machines.

MANSON AND BARE,

of Palmerston North, make a creditable display of harvesting machinery, agricultural implements, dairy utensils, etc.

UEID AND GRAY, PAI.MERSTON NORTH,

This well-known firm, as usual, is to the front, and show quite a representative line of harvesting and agricultural machinery, consisting of the Ideal Deering Binder, with all the latest improvements such as rotary butter, simple and strong transport, extra wide range of reel and well-balanced machine. The Deering mower is now so well and favourably known as to require little note here, for wherever they go they make a name for themselves. A very taking implement is their own make threefurrow plough, made same length as their well-known double-furrow plough, with short mould-boards and front wheel screw lift, and provided with patent lifting gear and driver's seat. The All Steel Disc Harrows are the latest and most up-to-date, being light of draught, owing to the splendid bearings provide:!, with good lubricating facilities, and the draught bars being direct on the main axle, hence all the power is applied where it is required. Spring Tine Cultivators, Tripod Harrows, Line Harrows, etc., etc , not forgetting the Imperial Windmill, which is noted for strength and durability, make up a lirst-class exhibit. Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co. are the local agents, and hold large stocks of duplicates.

MESSRS J. D. CRIUCKSHANKS AND CO., LTD., also make a large exhibit on behalf of the International Harvester Company, of America. MESSRS DONALD AND SONS.

A large portion of the space taken up by Messrs Donald and Sons is devoted to displaying their own patents and machinery which they import. Their entry included the Xo. 1 and Xo. 2 woolpresscs, lifting jacks, wire strainers, Fairbanks, Morse and Co.'s oil engines (portable and stationary) and other lines. Cooper and Xephew's sheep shearing machine (for which they are agents) is shown -working, being driven by an oil engine. As representatives of the MasseyHarris Co. they have a full complement of agricultural machinery on the ground. This Company makes a point of keeping their manufacturing facilities up to the highest standard, and are thus enabled to turn out a high-class article.

TIIOS. WAGG AND CO. This linn is noted for the excellence of its vehicles and the exhibit to-day embraces a list of twenty. Exceptionally fine work is turned out of this carriage factory. The exhibit embraces pony rustic carts, jump-seat buggies, ralli-carts, high gigs, Sydney gigs, rustic carts, etc. A significant feature of the display is that nearly every vehicle bears a card notifying the fact that it is sold, and giving the name of the purchaser. The whole of the vehicles have a highly-finished appearance. VOLSELEY SHEARING MACHINES.

It is now some nineteen years since Mr F. Y. Wolseley, the pioneer inventor of shearing by machinery, first successfully put on the market in Australia a working plant of forty stands. These were fitted in Sir Samuel AVilson's shed, at Dunlop, Darling River, New South Wales. The machines were so carefully constructed, that at that early date in the history of machine shearing, they shore the quarter of a million flock at Dunlop to the entire satisfaction of the owner, without any material hitch in the working. Since that date the AYolseley shear has made rapid progress and various improvements, bu f . it is worthy of note that the original construction of the inventor's machine has not been appreciably altered.

Thirty machines, made as early as ISB9, are still running successfully at Benmore Station, Oamani, Otago, at the present time. Benmore Station is the coldest country in which machines are working, and the hardest cutting sheep in the colony are to be found there.

For many years run-holders had a prejudice against machine shearing, chiefly on account of an erroneous impression that the " after shearing mortality " was greater than with the blades. The circular enquiry on this point, recently sent to all station-owners using machines, resulted in a practically unanimous contradiction of this idea.

Amongst others, Mr Leslie Mcllardy, of Blackhead Station, writes:—"The threequarters of a lb of wool which the blades leave on the sheep will not save its life if the animal is turned out into an unsheltered place just after being shorn."

Mr John Haiulyside, Akitio, also writes : •" We find no increase in the ' after shear-

ing mortality ' as compared with tho ' hand shears. , "

In New Zealand last year (1905) no loss than 623 stands were fitted up in % sheds. In Australia last year (1905) over 2000 now stands were installed, and there are now some 16,000 machines working in sheds on tho other side.

It is to be regretted that, the inventor of this boon to station-owners did not livo to sco the full results of his good work.

,1. I!. MAOEWAN AND CO. This firm, who arc specialists in dairy machinery and supplies, are exhibiting tho Lawrence-Kennedy milking machine. All fanners interested in the dairy business, should not fail to examino the working of this machine, as experts are in attendance to explain details and methods of working. Briefly, the power utilised is a vacuum operating on the teats of the cows, and by means of a pulsator, which is placed on top of the can and is also operating by the vacuum, the atmospheric pressure is made use of to extract tho milk. The vacuum is obtained from a Brown vacuum plant, which is driven by a Tangye oil engine. The pulsalor now on exhibition is. (itted with all the latest improvements, including a metal indestructible mouth-piece. A line of Baltichand power separators are also exhibited. These machines are manufactured by the Baltic Separator Company, Stockholm, in varying sizes from 16 to 880 gallons capacity per hour. The cog wheels being placed on an angle of 15 degrees on the spindle makes the Baltic very easy to run, and for hand separators this is an important consideration. An important feature is the manner in which the gear wheels are protected, being covered by substantial casings, thus minimising the risk of accident. Tne Baltics on exhibition range in capacity from 28 to 70 gallons' capacity per hour. Owing to the method adopted for feeding the separator, it is claimed that any accumulation is gathered at the bottom of the bowl, and that the separator will skim a greater quantity of milk than any other make on the market.

"Wyandotte" is the latest preparation placed on the market for cleansing all dairy utensils and tinware. By the use of Wyandotte the greasy film or residue left, on the sides of cans is easily and quickly removed, and leaves the cans with a bright surface and free from odours. It is anticipated that this preparation will meet with large sales.

THE MO 1-T.YTT-VIRTUE SHEARING MACHINE. The Moll'att-Virtue shearing machine is known throughout Australia and also the Ilawke's Bay and Gisbonie districts of New Zealand. This machine is quite original, and the universal joints and principle embodied are dilie-rent to any other machine in use. All wearing parts are of high-grade steel, case-hardened, and made to gauge, thus ensuring perfect fit of duplicates. The overhead ge:ir is contained in one rigid bracket with main bearing self-aligning. The leather cone pulley is supported on double bearings, one on either side of the pulley, the "In and Out." Gear is actuated by a single lever, and is without balance weights, etc.? which jar and damage gear when pulled over suddenly. Ball-bearing thrust collars are fitted to the line shaft, thus reducing friction to a minimum. Instead of composition or similar cores to drive the shear, the Moiiatt-VirUio has steel spindle shaft, running in hardened steel bushings, which, practically speaking, will List a lifetime. The elbow joint is also original, and not seen on any other machine.

The combs and cutters are specially finished, and require no dressing but grinding before use. The machine is working at the Show to-day. The Tangye oil engine is so well known throughout New Zealand that the nune Tangye guarantees the quality and workmanship. There arc only two valves in the Tangye Oil Engine and these are easily got at without dismantling a lot of gear and springs, the' cylinder line is removable and bearings and gear are amply proportioned. The oil consumption is low — r!:., '; of a pint of oil per horse-power per hour. Messrs J. Chambers and Son, Ltd., keep complete stocks of all lines, and customers can rely on not being stuck at any future period for duplicates.

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