AT THE SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 311, 10 June 1915, Page 6

AT THE SHOW.

GOVERNMENT AGRICULTURAL DISPLAY. AMONG THE EXHIBITORS. The Agricultural Department's ex- ; liibit is always botli an excellent and a popular one, and is even better this year than on previous occasions. The whole display is a most comprehensive, interesting and instructive one, and the best part of a day might well be spent in this court alone. The exhibit was erected entirely by the field and Experimental branch of tne Department of Agriculture, under the supervision of Mr. Fairfax Cholmley. The display comprises exhibits of fruit, cereals and roots from the various experimental farms; and also a large display under the supervision of Mr. Baylis, the field instructor, of a similar description, being the result of co-operative experimental work between the farmers and the Government. The exhibit from thf Weraroa experimental farm comprised a small but excellent display of fancy cheeses made on that farm under the instructress, Miss Ness Davis. The roots, consisting of thirteen varieties of mangels and eleven of turnips, are of exceptional quality for this year, the majority of this year's crop icing on the coarse side. The Riiakura show was a small but comprehensive exhibit, consisting of mangels, swedes, potatoes, onions and fruit. This display was also of good quality. The exhibit from Moumahaki comprises nearly half the large space allotted to the division's exhibit. The chief features are the potatoes, lucerne, grain in sheaves and on boards, roots, fodder plants, and two tables, one of fruit and one of pumpkins. The potato exliibit consists of about fifty varieties, also three boxes containing 'bulk samples of three varieties,/viz., Gamekeeper, Maori Chief and King Edward, the, seed ef which is obtainable from the farm. This potato exhibit is one of great excellency, the tubers being especially ffne. We are of opinion that the Department has never equalled this exhibit, and it would be hard to beat. Among the roots stands out prominently a bulk sample of half a ton of Superlative swedes. These roots show good qualsound and a heavy weight. Amongst the grain there are two samples of wheat worthy of special note—Burgoyne's Fife and Solid Straw Tuscan, those toeing the two principle wheats grown at Moumahaki this year, the Solid Straw Tuscan giving the excellent return of slightly over 70 bushels t» th? -acre. These two wheats are exhibited in both sheaf and grain, and should attract the attention of farmers. The seed can be obtained at the farm. Of the fodder plants farmers' attention is directed to an improved selection of prairie grass, known as the Moumahaki prairie grass, and also to the Moumahaki evergreen clover, which is an improved selection oK white clover, the advantage of which lies in its greater growth during winter months than any other variety. Lucerne is another feature of the exhibit, There are four varities growing in pots. The superiority of the growth of same ■above others during the winter months is illustrated. With this exhibit are two tables, one of apples and another of pumpkins. There are 30 varieties of apples and about 20 of pumpkins. The Moumahaki exhibit is under the charge of Mr. J. Beverley, plant breeder, assisted by Mr. Freeman, gardener at the farm. Near the entrance to the court is an exhibit from the gum lands at Albany. This exhibit well demonstrates what can be done by cultivating thre poor soils. In the front there is a box containing the soil with the scrub growing it in, being the original ■;tate of the land when taken up toy tb.^ 1 Department. More unpromising soil could hardly be obtainable,' it consisting of a light-colored, strong clay, covered vith scrub, and rushes. Alongside this box some turnips are shown that were grown on this land, and which are of splendid quality. On shelves above and around the stand arc shown 40 boxes each containing one variety of grass or clover grown on this soil, which i 3 well worthy of inspection, providing an instructive and interesting object lesson of the benefits of proper cultivation of the soil.

Among the exhibits in connection with the North Island co-operative experiments are some box tests made with gumland soil from llelensville on the Northern Wairoa River, by the New Plymouth High School boys, showing a method of testing the manurial requirements of soils. The treatment shown is as follows:—No manure, green manure, 3c\vt. of super per acre; the samp with green manure, 3 cwt slag and l'/S j cwt of blood and bone with green manure. Although the test is in its early stages, the value of green manure is very noticeable. There is also shown by the boys one root of lucerne dug from a plot which had been previously subsoiled, and one from a plot not subsoiled. The next section of the stand is an exhibition of the prize winning roots grown by the Toko Settlers' Association, in their field competition. B. Marfell came first in mangels with Sutton's Prize Winner Yellow Globe, the yield being 50.78 tons per acre, the manures being 2501b slag. 1121b super, 501b bone dust and 201b sulphate of potash. A. Necdham was second with a yield of 39,21 tons. In swedes E. Jones, of Toko, with superlative, yielding 52.31 tons was first, the manures used feeing lewt each of bone, super and slag. E. Marfell was second also with superlative, and W. H. Were, of Toko, third. In carrots the variety grown was Sinclair's Champion in each case. A. Needham, first, yield 35.27 tons, manures 4 cwt super. E. Bailey was second, yield 33.83 tons per acre. At the back of the stand are sheaves of various cereals imported from Sweden, Canada, Australia, England, etc.. and grown chiefly at the Marton experimental plots, and at some of the co-operative plots in the different districts. A large number of varieties of mangels, swedes, carrots and turnips arc also exhibited, grown by the fanners on various co-oporative plots, chiefly drawn from the Taranaki district. Further on are bales of lucerne hay, all grown on co-operative lucerne

TWO CHILDREN COMPLETELY CURED OF WHOOPING COUGH BY DR. SHELDON'S NEW DISCOVERY.

"My little boy and girl, 4 years of age (twins) were suffering severely from Whooping Cough, almost choking with phlegm, and coughing fits causing them to turn Mack in the face and greatly exhausting them," writes Mrs. E. Arunadale, 27 Russel street, Dunedin, N ; Z. "We could get no remedy to relieve them and we had tried a great many at considerable expense, but they were of no curative value whatever. A lady friend mentioned Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery io us as a sure remedy, and from the time they started taking it they speedily improved and in a very short time indeed they were completely and permanently cured, thanks to Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for which we are very grateful, and will recommend it on all possible occasions." Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery is sold at 1/6 and 3/-. Obtainable everywhere.

plots. There are also plants exhibited wmen are dug from diifcrcnt plots in the district. Lucerno roots ara shown, one of which, dug from a four-year-old plot, established by 'Mr. Batten, of Inaha, measures oft Sin, although it was broken off long before the extremity, was reached. Some fine specimens of; chown mocltiur, grown by Mr. Blackall ; of Lepperton, are to be seen. Also bata of oats and vetch-hay and samples of oat and vetch-chaff. Two varieties of barley, imported from Sweden—namely, Swan Neck and Hannchen —are shown; both are very serviceable for green feed purposes. Some samples of maize are shown, which have been imported from America, and the cobs exhibited were grown in the Hawke's Bay district. With regard to lucerne, many plots hav» been successfully established in different parts of Taranaki, and where failure i.as resulted it has chiefly, been duo too much haste in the preparation of the land, and omitting the growing of suitaide crops previously to assist in getting the soil into proper condition. Several samples of ensilage were sent forward, but space did not permit of many being staged. Many farmers have started tt ! prepare their land for lucerne by liming the soil and growing a crop of oats and retches as a preparatory crop for lucerne, and using the succeeding growth for green manure purposes. On many soils this system is to be recommended. The staff iii charge of the court are Mr. Cholmley, Mr. Baylias and his assistant, Mr. Allen, both of Palmerston, in charge of the co-operative fields experiments; 'Mr. Beverley, plant breeder, and ,Mr. Freeman, gardener, of Moumahaki; the other members of the staff are: Mr. Classon (nawera), Rankin (Palmerston North). Wilson (Stratford) and MacDonald (Tnglcwood). "Mr. Duncan, director of the division, visited the show yesterday, and expressed himself very "well satisfied with the departmental exhibit.

TRADE DISPLAYS. There are some splendid exhibits by local tradespeople and machinery agents, many of which can be seen actually in motion. The whole,form a splendid advertisement of the capabilities of the townspeople to eater for the needs of the farmer, who must admit, after careful inspection of the exhibits, that there is no necessity for him to look outside the district for any of his requirements. Among tlrtt principal exhibitors may be mentioned: — NEWTON ICING.

His car and machinery exhibit is attracting a great deal of attention and much favorable comment, and farmers and others will do well to examine thoroughly the different machines on view. Each one is a leader in 'ts own particular class, and has proved tself to be reliable in every way. Three farm implements that are well worth inspection are the Monitor Drill, the Adriance Hay Rake, and the Adriance Mower. The Monitor Drffl has marty features to recommend it. It cannot become clogged. It is the only drill that puts all the seed at the bottom of a clean wide furrow, in two rows at an even depth, and covers it with a uniform amount of moist earth. It requires one-fifth less seed than other drills. It increases the yield of wheat from three to seven bushels per acre and other grains in proportion. It pays for itself by its me, raises the grade, and the crop therefore brings a better price. The Adriance allsteel self-dump Hay Rake has an excellent record for durability and good working qualities, and has proven its design and construction to be superior to all others. The Adriance gear-driven Mower enjoys a record of continuous service and satisfaction under all conditions, and in all parts of the world. It leads all others in the quality of the work done, durability, and lightness of draft.

The renowned "Lister" Benzine Engines—2J and 4 li.p.—can be seen working. These engines are noted for their extreme simplicity, lasting qualities, and their remarkably low running cost. There are over 150 "Lister" engines >n Taranaki alone. This is conclusive proof of the popularity of the "Lister" Benzine Engine. There is also on view a 'Lister" Shearing Machine (a two-stand portable plant), fitted with a U h.p. "Lister" engine. Tho Melotte Separator is also shown, and anyone thinking of investing in ;i separator should investigate the merits of the Melotte. A great number of Melotte Cream Separators are doing excellent servico throughout Taranaki. Those interested in cars would do well to inspect the New Hudson six-cylinder 40 h.p. and the Studebaker four-cylinder 25 h.p. Both these cars have earned fame in the motor world on account of their durability, expert workmanship, luxurious comfort, high power, and lowupkeep. The latest model 4} h.p. B.R.A. coun-tershaft-driven motor cycle will interest those who are looking for a reliable machine. The B.S.A. Motor Cyclo is without doubt tho best value ever offered.

Newton King is sole Taranaki agent for all the above, and those interestsd can get all the information they desire. Each side of the main hall at the entrance to the Machinery Hall, the firm is showing a fine display, including seeds and sterling manures, together with some excellent samples of produce, the result of the use of these essentials <o good production. There is a fine show of Superlative and Incomparable swedes, and a new variety named Acme that is well worth inspection. All these arc from Garton's famous seeds. Hursts are represented by the old favorites, Monarch and Champion. There are some magnificent roots of Sinclair's Champion and White Belgian carrot, whilst the yellow globe, Prize Winner, and long .red mangold attracted general attention. Chow Mollier, including a fine growing specimen, rape, kale, and maize 12ft. in height make up a display that excites considerable interest. The sign drawing attention to the exhibit is very unique, being picked out in different colored seeds, giving it a very attractive appearance. Altogether the exhibit is a very attractive one, and well worthy of a visit, and reflects great credit on those responsible for.it. , MDD MILKING MACHINE. In the same stall, which it completes, is to be seen working the well-known and popular Kidd Milking Machine. This firm is right up to the moment with tho latest improvements. The machine itself is so well known to fanners throughout the district, as it is installed and giving complete satisfaction in so

many farms that it Is unnecessary to enter into any description of it. This machine embraces the Kidd-Armstroiig releaser, which is patented by the. company. Undoubtedly the releaser hay come to stay, as its advantages over the bucket plant aro manifold. This releaser is very simple. There are no valves to get out of order, whilst it is easy to dean—a necessary essential in the dairy rig industry, where, in truth, cleanliness '.•oiiies first. Farmers are recommended c» pay particular attention to the latest improvement in the shape of a special check attachment, which precludes any | pessibility of milk getting into the pipes and so contaminating the milk supply. This patent, which ia held by the Ridd Company, can also be attached to the bucket plants. The company is also showing the latest model Globe Separa-' tors, suitable either for hand or power. The motive power for the plant is provided by tho well-known Watt Oil Engine, which the company recommend to their clients. The courteous manager, Mr. R. George, is prepared to give u'.l information to farmers as to the easy terms and liberal discounts for cash.

FARMERS' MILKING MACHINE. On a different principle altogether from other milking machines, the Farmers' Milking Machine has made the use of the usual vacuum pumps, tanks, and releasers quite superfluous, and has brought the milking machine down to a bedrock basis of simplicity. A farmer putting in one of these machines can grasp the whole principle at once, and as a result he knows he is getting a machine which he fully understands. Each unit of the Farmers' Machine is self-contained. If any one unit should be temporarily out of commission through an accident, as broken rubber | or any other cause, this would not affect the other uuits in the slightest degree, and milking would be in no way interrupted. Another point, the vacuum in each unit or bail can be regulated to any desired degree at the will of the operator by\u turn of a small thumb screw. Another feature of the machine, and a very important one, is that it is so get-at-able for cleaning, and it is impossible for milk to find lodgment in any part of the machine that cannot be cleaned at a moment's notice. Experience in various parts of New Zealand has proved conclusively that tho Farmers' Machine is very easy on the cows; the construction of the machine prevents tho vacuum ever reaching a point which would do injury to the cow. The power required to drive the plant is very small. Tho price of the machine and terms arranged by the Farmers' Milking Machine Company and their acsredited agents place the machine within reach of all.

MESSRS E. GRIFFITHS AND CO. Messrs E. Griffiths and Co., as usual, are exhibiting the popular Alfa Laval Separator. They claim that !)0 per cent. of all separators sold are Alfa Lavals, and say that it is many years since there has been a Bingle complaint in regard to any of the Alfa Laval Separators sold. The old prejudice against home separation is dying hard in Taranaki, but there is hardly a butter faetsry now which is not receiving some gathered cream, and hand separators are more in demand today than ever. The introduction of the milking machine has also enabled the big supplier to take advantage of home separation, as he is able to utilise the power installed to drive his separator. As chief agents for New Zealand for the Jersey Queen Mangel, they are exhibiting a pyramid of these popular roots. Their uniformity of type helps to indicate the great yield per acre, which is a special feature of this variety. The rich, rosy orange, clear skin is also an outward indication of their high feeding value. Analysis has proved them to be richer in sugar and food value than any other. For the past three years, they have yielded higher returns than any other variety in the Ruakura Farm of Instruction tests. Last year the yield was 75 tons to the acre. Another interesting featuro is a sample of Green's Ruakura Oats, grown at Bell Block. This rust-proof, heavy producing oat is likely to become popular in Taranaki. The firm's exhibit of Golden Bay cement is at this time of the year very attractive to farmers who are contemplating various improvements for the coming season. THE RED POST. The dining room and bedroom which constitute the Red Post Furnishing Company's unique exhibit simply compel attention, so chastely are they designed, and so magnificently aro they furnished. They represent two complete rooms fit for any mansion, and from floor to ceiling have been equipped by the Red Post. The dining room, which is 15ft. by 14ft,, is in the later Gothic style, which becamo general in the fifteenth century, when the flowing liiws of the earlier Gothic were replaced ljy upright and horizontal lines, giving sound, solid, and simple forms. Tho paper is of old gold and brown. The furniture is of solid oak inlaid. The mantelpiece contains two bevel clear glass cupboards. The table is inlaid oval, with claw legs, Sheraton style, as in all the furniture in the room. The sideboard contains two large cupboards with bevel glass lead lights, and is of unique design. It has a fancy bevelled mirror and the drawers are of quartered oak. Sheraton settee, Morris chairs, and six Queen Anne chairs to match complete the furniture. The floor is covered with an Axminster carpet in keeping with tho color scheme, whilst the ornaments on the china rail aro quaintly displayed. The grate was provided by Bellringcr Bros., who executed the whole of the papering in the two rooms at very short notice. The bedroom is 13ft. by 14ft,, and is furnished in the Tuilleries style, which was very popular in the height of the capital's gaiety. The paper and frieze follow the original design of rose and chestnut leaves suggested by the garden at Versailles, and gives a charming effect. The furniture is of oak, comprising a handsome inlaid oak wardrobe, lift, wide, with two oval glass mirror doors, bonnet cupboard, and four drawers and oaV liberty bedstead to match, with dressing

tabic, ami washstand en suite. The rest of the room is draped with cretonne hangings with furniture to match the frieze, creating an effect that is remarkably pleasing. The Axminster carpet harmonises with the toute ensemble. Tlk! finish of tlie furniture is of sucli a •limlity that it is doubtful if it couid be excelled in the Dominion, and the exhibit should considerably enko»ce the already high reputation that the Red Post bears throughout Taranaki as fur nishers of the palace or cottage.

HOFFMANN.

This well-known firm, -whose name is a household word throughout Taranaki, ia represented. by a magnificent Pianola Piano, which has been given a place in the Red Post dining room. It is a Stroud Upright Grand Pianola Piano (full scale 88 notes) in a handsome fumed oak case, which would be an ornament in any room, as well as a. musical joy to the whole household. It is claimed to be the finest Pianola piano that has ever been imported into the Dominion. The Pianola piano is the only Instrument oj.its kind with a themodist, which separates the melody 'roni the accompaniment. It ia a beautiful full toned instrument, and that its music is appreciated by all the people who frequent the show is evidenced by the crowds that listen to its melodious strains, also by the inquiries that Mr. Hoffmann has received as,,to its price. The firm also stock the famous Bopkinson, Boyd, Bell, and other makers, which visitors to the show can view at their Devon Street warehouse.

MORSHKAD NURSERY COMPANY. One of the most attractive features is an exhibit of plants made bv the above firm, comprising choice and rare varieties. The display includes an, assortment of flowering heaths, magnificent specimens of asparagus and maidenhair ferns ncphrolepis ferns, palmx, oyclamen, and a varied assortment of hardy flowering shrubs, including the red berried Viburnum Seibolutu, Boronias, Daphne, Clethra Aborea, and others in profusion. Four hanging baskets of ncphrolepis ferns add the. finishing touch to an attractive and educational exhibit. This fern enjoys a wide and enviable reputation,' and has been noted sinee its establishment some thirty-six years ago for reliability and careful attention to every detail affecting the production and marketing of plants of all kinds, ami every endeavor is still being made to merit in the future tho continued confidence of the public. The proprietary is to be congratulated on the excellent impression given that this is so. The exhibit is situated 3ust inside the main entrance door, and will repav a careful notice of its many features of interest.

DUNCAN AND DAWES. These well-known nurserymen arc showing both nativo nnd foreign trees. In native trees they have benched the largest number of varieties that it would bo possible to find in tine Dominion, [jack of space precludes the firm, from exhibiting more than one specimen of each, and an inspection should prove an education. The display includes numerous rare 1 ferns. The foreign flowers include a variety of rare plants, nearly all of which are in bloom. They embrace heaths of various kinds, sprays of colored freseias, some hanging fern baskets, and various hedge and shelter trees, making up a very comprehensive exhibit.

Tt is estimated that the war will this summer cost Europe £50,000,000 of American tourist money. Some authorities state that an even larger sum is spent by rich citizens of the United States who visit the Continent in a normal year. Although there are passenger ships crossing the Atlantic, they carry no pleasure-seekers. The American Government refuses to issue passports to any person unable to prove satisfactorily that he or she has business in Europe. Doctors, Red Cross nurses, correspondents and reserves continue to go, but even their number is dwindling. From the ports of the North Atlantic there left for Europe last year from January 1 to April 17, 27,727 passengers. Up to April 10 of this year the number of departures was only 4108. The arrivals of passengers from Europe in the same period fell from 13,602 to 4874. But i'f the passenger shipping has dwindled, freight is moving with feverish rush. In the port of New York more ships are arriving on the average than ever before- Steamers whose names are unfamiliar to Customs and shipping men have reached the port in the last six weeks, sometimes as many as ten a day. They come under a charter or looking for a charter to carry away American goods. xVU kinds of freight is being stowed in their holds, and all kinds of vessels are in, demand. They cannot come too fast for the merchants and manufacturers who have goods for foreign consumption. So, in addition to the money kept in the country by the cutting oh* of foreign travel, money is pouring into the country in payment for exported goods. Fortunes! are being made in America from war trading prices, with an unprecedented' balance of trade in favour of the Uuited States.