SOME OF THE EXHIBITS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1136, 25 May 1911, Page 4

SOME OF THE EXHIBITS.

JOHN TANN'S SAFES AND STRONGROOMS. The exhibit of this celebrated maker's goods has already attracted a great deal of public attention, particularly the safes which have .teen through very severe tests, both of firo and dynamite. These are accompanied by testimonials showing that 'rami's safes do nil that their maker claims for them, viz., they are fire, fall, and burglar resisting. Tho manager of Messrs. Sargood, Son, and Ewcn's safe department (Mr. 11. A. Bait) pointed out to our representative that although Tann's safes and strong-rooms are not made in the Dominion,' they perform a very important service by protecting the wealth of many of our largest commercial, financial, and shipping concerns. John Tann has been established for one hundred and fifteen years in London and has a world-wide reputation. The Exhibition Executive has taken tho precaution to hold their cash takings and documents in a John Tann's eafe.

GENASCO ROOFING. Genasco roofing and insulilc-insulatjug papers also form part of Messrs. Sargood, Son, and Kwen's exhibit. Both these materials arc made from a natural asphalt which comes from Lake Trinidad on Trinidad Island, in the British West Indies, and manufactured by the Barber Asphalt Paving Co., of Philadelphia, who are (ho owners of this wonderful lake. Booklets showing the lake and how the nsphalt is mined can be obtained at tho exhibit. Genasco is largely used for fiat roofs, farm buildings of all kinds, and is much sought after by tho freezing companies for insulating purposes. Genasco is not affected by either heat or cold. Any further particulars required can be had by writing or calling on Messrs. Sargooii, Son, and Ewen, Ltd. H. I. JONES, LTD. A pleasing illustration of Wangauui enterprise is shown by the presence of an exhibit from' the well-known firm ot Messrs 11. I. Jones, Ltd., wholesale and retail booksellers, stationers, and printers and bookbinders. The exhibit takes the form of handsome ledgers, writing pads, school books of every description, books of tho poets, chemistry, books ior iccnnical School .use, time and wages books, and scrap hooks. Everything is Acw Zealand made, and tho class of work turned out compares favourably with tho imported article. Everything; bears he well-known word "Egmont, winch is the firm's registered brand, and known from one end of the island to the other in the many linos of which tho firm specialises fully. Tho attention ,of school teachers and school children is drawn to the major portion of tho exhibit, particularly the Egmont Examination Record Book, which is not at present in use in Wellington, but which is now being introduced here. The teacher and also the scholar will find that this book ,;upplies a long-felt want, and fills tho bill well for all classes of examination work. Me«rs. H. I. Jones do a largo country trade in writing pads, and they specialise in all names, sizes,, makes, and colours from' those used by the town man to ladies' dainty note. The exhibit, which is shown in very attractive form, is under the charge of Mr. H. I. Jones, one of tho members of the firm.

G. W. WILTON, LTD. The scientific plunge which we should all take in every' aspect of our daily lives and vocations is one .of the reasons which makes a purely scientific exhibit interesting. The particular exhibit m question is that of Mr. Geo. W. Wilton and Company, Ltd.. importers of chemical physical, and bacteriological apparatus and pure chemicals WcWiMton ami Auckland, and stocking one of the big-, gost assortments of scientific apparatus in the Australasian colonics. A nand"ome illustrated booklet, of 160 page,, which mav be obtained .free of charge at the -tall, gives full information of the 'immense scientific stock stored by Mr Wilton- The exhibition stall-is .well filled with' bright; ■ shining brass and RlaU-are instruments, the. majority of which do duty to track the elusive.microbes.- Mr. Wilton caters especially fo the ■farming-.community, especially with reference to dairying, and amongst his exhibits is a Rabcock test of his own design-and will guarantee correct glassware. GURNEY BROS. The baby carriage is always interesting to young and old, grave and gay. Especially is this the case if the vehicle be of soine simple and attractive design t n emblem in u way ol his or her Mojes >, its future occupant. Baby carnages ike this appeal to everybody, and it. is iiilerestins -to note that in their . e.xhib. ■Messrs. Gurney Bros., perambulator and basket manufacturers, 1.70 AVillis. Street, seem to have struck attractive designs which will no doubt be received with popular.: favour. .. The exhibit comprises fourteen carriages and two collapsible push-carts, mostly, woven rattan, but all. made -in -New Zealand. The upholstery, 1 is in 'silk, woollen cloth, and leather cloth, and the workmanship is especially ■^e7;,o'BC"<)f.,tbp'i:e«ii , s'':i,s;fQ}-. 1 hilly'roads. It is'a" contraption in cream, and gay. with nice porcelain.handles, boat-shaped hbdv, with .a lifting front, and has been designated "the jaunting.car. Another vehicle with wire-woven scats and.a ven-. tii'ated'hob'd-measures 5G inches.by if inches, but it is so constructed for possible accommodation limits that the sir.e may be. reduced to 33 inches in length by a : rearrangement of the handles. Amongst the other vehicles' is the "combination, available for two children; one lying, the other sitting. The j-xhibit altogether is well worth inspection by parents and those interested in the outdoor life of the baby. : C. ADAMS AND COMPANY. lady visitors to the Exhibition are invited to inspect the' millinery show of Messrs. C. Adams and Company, of IDS to 110 Cuba Street, Wellington. If anything, the exhibit at the Coronation Exhibition is on a higher standard than that of the same firm at the Christchurch International Exhibition,' when tho firm was awarded a gold incdal lor high-class millinery. A feature of the show is the corset exhibit, all locally made'. The firm makes a special study of corsots.i A, lady's costume is an interesting piece of clothes architecture. The cloth is cream > Venetian trimmed with black silk military braid in ribbon work patterns on the hips and collar, interlaced with heavy silk cord. The hip design is .enclosed in a narrow strapping of cloth. The skirt is lined with. pure- satin. Amongst other exhibits is a smart puritan motor bonnet, "The Model" picture hat, and the "Prailic," all of which are. most dainty, and designed for especially smart-frocking.

THE BILLOWS AERATING MACHINE. . The attention of hotelkeepers and tho general public is drawn to the Billows patent aerating machines, which were im troduced into Wellington only three weeks ago, and which arc now being shown on the upstairs floor of the Coronation Exhibition at Wellington. Tho Billows patent is a new and.improved system of carbonating, the process being aptly described as compression. The water is forced into automatically-measured quantities of carbonic acid gas in the compressing chamber by a double-acting pump, Which renders the gas'solublo to a remarkable degree. When it is remembered that the cost of n complete Billows machine can be saved in the manufacture of. 12 dozen of soda water, per day for three months, it will be admitted that the Billows machine is an economical business proposition, which requires consideration of all business men interested in aerated waters. In addition to soda water, the Billows machine will make Spa. Lithia, Rocliolla, and Carlbad waters. It is stated that it will make thcso drinks for a halfpenny a do7/en, including the cost bf gas, and it will manufacture soft drinks at from 3d. to id. per dozen. It will aerate eider, wines, beer, or milk. Fermented or distilled, it aerates all liquors. The machine may bo used with perfect safety, the mechanism being such that sound bottles cannot break or burst when being filled. This is another important consideration. The Billows machine is controlled in NewZealand by Messrs. Fraser. Ramsay, Ltd., whoso address is Routh's Buildings, Wellington. The firm absolutely 'guarantees satisfaction, and in order .to. prove this submits the following test offer:—To send to any part of New Zealand any quantity not exceeding 12 dozen of soda water made by the machine as a sample of quality. No chargo will bo made for (lie soda water, and it will be delivered on rail or beat free, the only cost to be defrayed being that of the lwttles. Messrs. S. S. Williams and Co., complete house furnishers, Taranaki Street, have a special announcement. in this issue. Messrs. Radford and Co., Willis Street, have an advertisement in this issuo of interest, to thos» about to furnish. Messrs. A. 1.. Wilson and Co., Brandon Street, announce particulars (in an advertisement in Ibis issue) of their weekly sale of household furniture. The salo is to be bold at their rooms to-morrow.

At the Fruit Exchange, Blair Street fo. dav at 11, Messrs. Thompson Bros., Ltd will sell practically without reserve' horse, express and harness, and also •! fruit barrow. " '