ON EXHIBITION

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2803, 22 June 1916, Page 8

ON EXHIBITION

MILLAR-WADE MILKING APPARATUS. OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO DAIRYMEN. (Published by Arrangement.) . The dairying industry of the Dominion has advanced with leaps and bounds during t\ie' past few years, one reason being that the introduction of milkingmachines has converted the dairy riiess from one of absolute slavery to that of pleasure and profit combined. While the milking-machine has (lone such*-won-ders, another invention, in the shape of the Millar-Wade Milking Apparatus, is likely to contribute largely to tho successful development of dairying. This apparatus, is popular because of its simplicity and self-controlling principles; in fact, those who have used it, and many of those who are witnessing the daily demonstrations at Palmerston Show, declare it to be the best and cheapest appliance of its' kind on the world's markets to-day. Tift ingenious apparatus, invented and patented by Mr. Robert W. Millar, requires no engine to drive it, and has.been produced as the result of many years of close, study and experiment. The price is only J55 10s. delivered. Though the integral parts of tho apparatus are few and simple, it is based on sound, hygienic principles. Its governing principle is the law of gravitation, and it embodies, the familiar features of the syphon.' One man.can,;it is, claimed, "bail up"" and keep four, five, and even six of these machines milking continuously, in ,such a way. as to-finish off easily from 30 to 40 cows per hour without assistance. The Ereat difficulty and expense of labour is reduced 'to a minimum, and", the heavy, monotonous drudgery of slied-work is almost entirely -obviated with a few Mil-iar-Wades working. Those who saw the machine in operation'at the Palinerston Show w:ere astounded, and the question naturally camo uppermost.. "Why was it not thought of long ago?" : VIVIFIC. Whether it is that living is more strenuous now than.it-was in the days gone by, or whether the numerous- attractions which turn night into day have robbed'the body of those health-giving properties so essential to a well-balanced physical, system,- is not the object of

this story so much as to point to a famous life : giving tonic ' manufactured at "Hawera. This great'tonic, tho fame and effectiveness of which is becoming known in all parts of the ■Dominion, is confidently declared to be a sure cure for the sad physical conditions, under which eo many human beings drag out a painful existence, Mrs. Moore discovered ,the remedy for toning up those who are weak or are run down, and she appropriately called it "Vivific," bectmso of its power as an elixir of life. Although hundreds of people are singing tho praise of Mrs. Moore and her newly discovered medicine, it was felt that tho fringe had not been reached, and i« view of tho steadily increasing demand for Vivific, it was decided to form a company, and erect a factory for the manufacture of the tonic. The headquarters of the new company, are. .at Hawera, and the factory is in course of erection, so that it should not be long before complete arrangements are made to cope with tho numerous applications which are arriving from nil parts for the tonic. Mrs. Moore, who, by the way, was in attendance at Palnierston' Show, states that, she has roceived hundreds of unsolicited' testimonials as to cures for nerves and general weakness being effected by the use of Vivific. For eczema, Vivific tonic, taken inwardly, and Vivific Ointment, applied locally, is clnimed to remove the trouble. Doctors, it is stated, have recostnised the curative properties of Vivific in cases of nervous breakdown, and are ordering it to their ,patients. Vivific Tonic and Ointment are procurable from all .chemists and druggists. HODDER AND TOLLHY'S EXHIBIT. As usual, this progressive firm of seedsmen are making a effmprehensirve display at the Palmerston show of the lines most in demand by farmers. They show carefully cleaned samples of ail cereals and other fodder plants which are in request-for supplying green feed for stock. The firm's reputation for quality in farm seeds needs no further enlargement here. Repent or'deis and ever-increasing volume of business are the best guarantee that the goods are right. In other, departments of their business, Messrs. Hodder and Tolley have been equally successful. For instance, their Tui brands of meals for calves, pigs, and poultry have by sheer merit secured a large demand. It is fairly claimed that the Tui meal mixtures contain all tho essential ingredients requisite to form a perfectly balanced ration, consequently bone, muscle, arid constitution are developed in the animal at a low cost and ifith satisfaction to the owner. Over 30 ner cent, of Tui calf meal is pure linseed, giving an actual vegetable fnt content (which calves can really digest pro.perly) of 13.5 per cent. Vegetable fat for calves is almost equal to butter-fat, and Tiiii's 13,5 per cent, of.it ample to replace the fut skiinmei? from the milk. Briefly stated, there are five outstanding, reasons why Tui meals retain pride of place as foods for'young and ■ growing stock:—l. Rich in fat. Willi over 30 per cent, of pure linseed in Tui calf meal, a guaranteed fat content of 13.5 per cent, is obtainwl without addition of crude fish or animal oils. ,2. Easy to mix. 3. Builds stamina. 1. Natural colour. 5. Pleasant taste. Now is the time to secii.re a season's supply of this undoubted farm necessity - . THE GREAT NEW MOTOR TIRE. . One of the most serviceable and interesting lines exhibited at the National Dairy Show this year is the Pennsylvania Oilpi'oof Vacuum Tire. It is a line which everyone at the show should inspect while the opportunity offers,_ for of all tires' on the market it is claimed to be the safest and most economical. Its great quality is that it is oil proof. A non-oil proof tire is subject to oil disease, nnd 1 when oil disease sets in u tire is doomed. Tires come into contact with oil in all sorts of places, and therefore it is essential for a tiro to be. oil proof, These tires' resist oil, and therefore'have a striking and most important advantage over other tires. This is a new feature in tires, and it is combined with other great qualities. For instance, the tires will not skid,- and they are exceptionally durable.. Tliey are guaranteed not to skid on wet oi" greasy pavements, and a •printed guarantee is given with the car tires.of IiOOO, miles service, and with the cycle tires, a guarantee'of SGOO miles; is given. One of the few drawbacks to motor cycling is the fact that the wear and tear on tires conies very expensive. The Pennsylvania Tire, being oil proof, very durable, and anti-skid, reduces, the expense to the cyclist to a minimum. THE "CHALLENGE" HEATER. In. the present industrial age the genius of the inventor is being continually directed towards' perfecting appliances which make for efficiency in reducing the cost of production, and in bringing down the expenditure of labour to the lowest possible limits. Cleanliness is the first, law, both in the home and the dairy; and a repent invention for • providing a liberal supply of hot water cheaply and quickly confers an undoubted blessing to-all.' To have ' unlimited boiling wafer for every purpose wherever required supplies a want which will be .thoroughly appreciated. This want has -now been found in the "Challenge" Ileater. This useful home necessity has the advantage of being so constructed and fitted .with attachments that it'.can be used with equal success in every department. Within a few, minutes of ebing lighted up, boiling water or steam-pressure is available for all purposes. . It washes dishes and clothes with equal success, 'and is invaluable in the dairy, where a plentiful supijly of hot water is an absolute necessity. In the opinion of Mr. Cuddie, Commissioner, the Challenge Heater meets all requirements of ' the dairy, and its advantages over ordinary heating apparatus is so great that almost universal adoption of tho heater by dairymen is assured.

This apparatus can'be used for many purposes about the homo, and particularly for steam •■ooking. This ' application for steam cooking is one which-J is readily availed of by restaurant proprietors and caterers. The proprietors are demonstrating throughout the I'almerston Shov, r , and the sustained interest of the public suggests a large volume of business. , ■ THE FARM-ACY. The Farin-acy ■ exhibit at the Palmer- I ston Show is one showing appliances for' marking and branding stock. With the impetus given to breeding {luring recent years, the necessity .for marking individual animals, as we'll as flocks and herds, is apparent, and with the closer settlement which is taking place, particularly iu the North Island, care has to be taken that the station hands of adjoining flocks are not in conflict.' While at one time a single mark on the .ear was sufficient for identification,'it is now necessary to have several marks. In order to avoid the use of several separate punches, the I'arm-acy show three and four designs on one pair of handles. There is a novelty in the way of an ear punch, to which is attached "a mech- r anicul tally, which counts the sheep while cutting the ear, and can .p.lso bo used for ordinary tallying .by pressing a button. Ear tags are also shown, with a recent improvement by which the ends are half-checked, the short, <tift' end holding the longer end down. Ham clnmps are also displayed. These enable rams to be emasculated at any age with perfect safety. Instead of "culls" being .sold as "potters" to the freezing companies, by using the clamp they can be converted into wethers, for which a higher price is obtained. Horn-trainers arc also shown. Breeders of cattle strive to obtain an ideal type,,the shape of the horns being a distinguishing feature. By the use of the , trainer this can bo obtained. The burning brands shown are of copper, which heats quickly, and does not rust on the face.. Tattooing tools for marking the cars ot sheep are also shown. The exhibit is under the charge of Ihe proprietor, Mr. J. Kobcrtson, engineer, l'almerston North.