A GREAT WORKING DISPLAY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18229, 13 November 1924, Page 14

A GREAT WORKING DISPLAY.

[PUBLISHED BT Aeraxoiment.]

electrically-driven

apparatus

Last vear. one of the sights of the Show was the exhibit of the wonderful electrically-driven exhibits made by Messrs Brown Eros., of u9O Colombo street, Nor are that enterprising and up-to-date linn backward this year in once more exhibiting to the general public the manifold electrical apparatus and designs which the mode; 11 use of the electric current has demanded. Wheels are whirring, fans are going, pumps arc working, watci is being heated, and all in organised activity The firm are determined to keep" up to the great reputation they have won, and though it is impossible here to give full details of the display, vet a few touches on one ur more important exhibits will not lie ami^s. A feature of their display is the '' Viking Universal Pumping Sets" for industrial and household purposes. The Viking is c'aimed to be the most efficient pump known. It was the "Viking" that won th.c gold medal at 0110 of 'the world's largest expositions. Wherever exhibited it is the "Viluug" that scores. The "Viking" is specially made for direct connexion with the electric motor, thus doing awav with all forms of gearing or belting. By means of this and owing to tho particular efficiency of the pump 'itself, the power required to drivo the smaller sizes is only onethird of that required to drive other pumps, while the larger sizes require only half the power' necessary for the driving of others. The small space also taken up by theso pumps makes them eminently suitable for installing under those conditions wheTe room is an essential consideration. A great feature is the fact that in these pumps tliero are only two working parts, which can bo cheaply and easily renewed, and thus tho. upkeep of the pump is very slight —in fact almost infinitesimal. Besides the Viking pump—efficient and economical as it is—Messrs Brown Bros, aro showing a great variety of their famous Speedwell plunger and centrifugal pumps, suitable for farmer or stoekowner or dairyman under all sorts and conditions of service. Another outstanding feature, of this outstanding exhibit is the Thermos Electrical Water Heater, which was invented, patented and manufactured by ■Brown Bros, themselves. This heater 'lias been acknowledged by the New Zealand Government as most useful, as no less than three important orders from the State have been placed at 590 Colombo street. They are used at the refreshment stations at the Otira Tunnel, and are famed for. efficiency not alone in Canterbury, but throughout New Zealand —over one thousand of these heaters being in use. Every country resident—in view.. of the coming extension of the electrical curhours' heating of a 25-gallon system which is quite on the cards, and they may—most assuredly will—require not alone tho Thermos Water Heater, but other electrical devices that Brown Bros, show in such perfection in their own houses, for farm purposes or dairy use. The cost of operating this Thermos Heater is ridiculously low. * It works out at an average of l-3rd ] of a penny per hour. Fancy three hours' heating of a 25-gallon system for a single penny! Nothing could be cheaper. Besides there is no dust, no worry, and labour is cut out. Brown Bros, are specialists in electrical equipments and have fitted up some of the largest factories in Canterbury. As agents for Robbing and Myers's. Dynamos and Motors—motors and dynamos that hold in the electrical world the same rank as tho RollsRoyce does in motordom. Brown Bros, informed the writer that the electrical appliances furnished by the firm arc without a peer. Brown Bros, have been established for nearly 20 years, and their ramifications grooving on every side prove that they have won a leading placo as specialists in hydro-electric plants for the farm or station, and in hydro-electric development, in electric, light and power installation the firm claim to be facilo princeps. The enterprise shown by the firm is exemplified by the fact that they have fecently buiit new and up-to-date premises—their own freehold, by the way—at 590 Colombo street, and have a magnificent workroom fitted up with tho latest machinery, while their Showroom ia onfr of the largest in the Dominion. Visitors avlio have been interested in the firm's exhibit at the Show will be further Tepaid by a call on Messrs Brown Bros, at their premises, and Avill be most vainly welcomed. Messrs Brown Bros, have also installed one of the latest Radio plants, and will soon give demonstrations every Friday night, to which everyone is also cordially invited. ' It was hard to have to tear oneself away from a most attractive exhibit, but space will not permit of one-half being said in its favour that could be said.

A CAR AMONG CARS.

THE FAMOUS ALVIS

"With some three thousand motors parked in and about the' Show Grounds, it is only natural to say that the drivers, anyhow, would be interested in a new car—a light, strong, up-to-date car. Especially arc they interested in the famous Alvis car oxhibited by Mr A. Y. Anderson, 487 Selwvn street, who may well be proud of the cars he exhibits. Tor the general opinion, as expressed, was that there could be no better car put on the market. It is the best, or among the very best, imported. British made throughout, showing British workmanship at its best, tho car, with its graceful lines, its scientific construction, and, in addition, the neat and exquisite tiaste displayed in all its furnishings and accessories, makes itskmd out pre-eminent in the Show. An Ashburton driver who' used one of them swears by the car. "It was the best machine he had ever driven." Economical usage of petrol—one in the Bays on a oold day used only a gallon of jjefcrol to each 34 miles covered —is a featitre. The Alvis driver who wants speed or records can rest satisfied, for in testa the Alvis has broken no lees than. 39 world' records, from hsdf a mile to 10 hours. Mr Anderson shows two cars, a four and a three-seater, and these two were such a centre of attraction that thero will bo many who will writfe for information to Mr A. V. Anderson, 487 Selvryn street, the solc agent.