NEWTON KING'S MOTOR DISPLAY.

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 246, 5 July 1918, Page 8

NEWTON KING'S MOTOR DISPLAY.

The motor industry has assumed iinj incline proportions in Kew Zealand, and ! there is hardly a town or hamlet that j doe; not possess its motor enrage. In view, therefore, of the great, demand for ( motor-cars, motor-cycles, and motor ac- ' enssories, it is not surprising that iho ' large and important firms of the Do- ■ minion have placed themselves in a line ' with some of the best American and ; English firms in the matter of supply- ! ing the .country's demands. Among Iho ■ foremost in that direction is the famous ' firm of Newton King, of Taranaki, and ! Jklong the West Coast the. name of the : Arm is a household word. Newton King 1 stands for everything that is good in the vast motor business he controls,

and that fact stands out liolillv at the houth Tarannki Winter Show "at Hawera, where 0110 of tho most comprehensive motor exhibits of tho show is attractively staged. The stand occupies a iroutage of 60ft., and there is arrayed as line a variety of cars, etc., as it is possible to see. Chief anions the exhibits are two samples of the famous Dodge cars, t-o well and favourably known; two of the latest models of the' world-famous Studebaker car; also a very pretty model of (he latest. Super-six Hudson speedster cars. The Hudson possesses a strong frame with low-set body, giving the ear quite a racy nppoa.ancc. Tt is nieelv upholstered, well sprung, and fitted with ■ wire wheek An exhibit of special interest to local bodies is the "White Dump Truck." It is a five-ton truck, suitable for metil, and with its dumping appliance, all worked from ilie driver's sent, Hie body can be lniverctl or raised to any angle, a/id will also spread metal to the required depth. This is a considerable saving in labour, and should be greatly appreciated by all local bodies having metal- in spread. Tn addition there is a capital display of tyres, accessories, Millard batteries, etc. In the hall where the milking machines are located are to bo seen the famous Ridd milking machine and Lister engine, both of which are very highly regarded by formers. Then, n.<?aiii, in the produce hall, Xeiyton King has an excellent exhibit of seeds and manures, and some very fine specimens of swedes, mangolds, and other roots. Tn all respects the exhibits are worthy of this very popular firm of the West Coast.—(Published by arrangement.) THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE BACON & MEAT PACKING CO., LTD. The exhibit made by this company forms one of the most striking features of the Hnwera Winter Show. A. glance at the display will 'at Mice give an idea of the magnitude of (he . company's working. In the. centre is an excellent display of the company's well-known "Swan" brand, hams, bncon, and lard, while on either side is shown a full range of the company's products in canned edibles. These include the different varietiescorned, boiled, roast beef and mutton, brawn, ox and sheep's tongues. Artificial fertilisers are also shown, and many other articles showing the uses to which the various by-products are put. The display will be specially interesting to the farmers, as the company is now a farmers' co-operative concern, being the outcome of (he merging of various companies for the purpose of placing the bacon industry on a co-operative basis in the hands of ihe farmers. As showing the progress which the company has made since it commenced in October. lfllti, it may be mentioned that no less (ban approximately 23,000 shares have been taken up by farmers in Ihe various districts. The company now consists of approximately aOOO farmer shareholders, and .17 dairy companies, and carries on the operations of ham and bacon curcrs, packers and freezers of beef products, meat eanuers, and fertiliser manufacturers. .The existence of this concern has met a long-felt want throughout the North Island, as the company has works at Auckland, I'ranktou Junction, Te Aroha, Elthaiu, and Wellington, and is able to cater for Ihe farmers at these various points. The farmers should feel gratified at having this business in their own hands, and in these days of (rusts and combines it behoves them to pull together in tl.eir own eo-nperalive institution.