FEILDING A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8732, 5 February 1907, Page 3

FEILDING A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

The promoters of the Feilding industrial & A. & P. Association could not fail to be proud of the pleasing results of their prevision as realized by the co-operative efforts of many willing workers, as they walked on to the Show Ground this morning. The evidence of success in an increasing degree was evident on every side; by the number and class of exhibits, and the rapidly growing crowd of people on the ground. Though it was admitted that the Feilding district, by the excellent quality of its land, whether agricultural or pastoral, was, perhaps, more suitable than any other in Kew Zealand to produce stock of a superior quality, as well as crops of every kind, specimens of which were well worthy of exhibition, yet not a few' influential settlers had serious doubts as to the advisability of organizing a Show in such close proximity to what.may be termed the great Show of the colony. But experience has given an unmistakable indication that the local Show till: a Jwant, and that its importance wil grow with the increase of productiveness in the district. In view of the large number of pedigree sheep and cattle breeder* in tie district it is no matter of surprise that the flocks and herds are so well represented, and here we hare, with the horses and swine, the exhibits which chiefly interest farmers. It will be noted that several important additions have been made on the ground for the greater convemcnrc of exhibitors, including permanent pens and the new &how ring. Without doubt much of the success of the Association is due to the assistance of Feilding Jockey Ulub; on whose beautiful grounds the Show is being held. EXHIBITS. Among other exhibits Messrs A. H. Atkinson & Co. arc showing Law’s dip in powder and in liquid form. Many of the largest rnuhoiders of the district are using this dip. The firm also show Donald’s wool presses- ijfiiafi are the only ones in the market- (hat can be fillbd from the’ bottom ; cyclone gates ihdPhccnix hand separator. The remendation of the iron pates is their Strength, lightness and durability. Messrs Barry &’Co. exhibit about 30 bicycles, including the Argylp, Grand, prpiopd, Imperial an<i Ariel; road yggerg. gome of the machines are fitted •ffiffi the latest roller brakes, free wheels, back-pedalling hubs (including tne famous Eddie) and variable speed gears, A special line of machines are exhibited at the low price of i'S 12s which are sold with the firm's guarahUy for jvro year's, ! a very 1 important prOvlslbu, 'seeing the firm is established m the town and caii be applied to with-. (hit deify by a customer who needs any Impairs to hi? machine) The successful firm of James & 00., pi Betiding, make a nice exhibit of gigs, feradleye, dog-carts, and a vis-a-vis phaeton (built to the order of Mr 0. Hubner). It is fitted with a full-lock forecarriage, is trimmed in green leather and tastefully painted and striped in green. This is a turnout which, in tho ppinion of competent critics, including ?ha purchaser, - cannot he surpassed in |li'e'district. If may be noted that those specimens merely show the ordinary yyrk of ifie firm,. Messrs Barraud and Abraham have a good display of farm implements, etc., including the celebrated White Oil Engine, Woolsley Shearing Machines, Booth McDonald’s wellknown ploughs, harrow*, discs, 'etc j

They aiio eihiiht the famous Sharpie* tie most simple machine oa |he jparlcet and one tuat is a prime favourite with the dairy farmer.