THE WINTER SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 8 June 1922, Page 5

THE WINTER SHOW

TRADE EXHIBITS. EASH AND DOOR CO. An exhibit which attracted considerable interest all day yesterday and is bound to attract yet more during the next three days of the show, is that of that well-known firm, the New Plymouth Sash and Door Co. Their display has been attractively arranged into two minature rooms, entrance into which is gained by two neatlooking gates of quaint and original design. The firm makes a speciality, as the name implies, of doors and sashes. These doors are manufactured from New Zealand rimu and the finished article is handsomely made, presenting a striking contrast to doors made from foreign timber. The lighting arrangements are of the best, consisting as they do of fancy, clear, and leadlight glass and mirrors. In taking in the comprehensive display the eye is attracted by the neatly designed and comfortable office chairs, whilst the two beautiful mantlepieces, one of rimu and the other of oregan, have excited much favorable comment. The timbers in stock range from the king of the forest—the kauri—taking in rimu, totara, matai, oregan pine and pinus insignus. A noble slab of kauri, 8 feet long by 32 inches wide and 3 inches deep compels admiration. A concrete boiler stand, one of the famous Hudson brand for wheih the Sash and Door Co., are agents, is also displayed. Ninety per cent, of the wash-house coppers now being installed in Auckland are Hudsons. Useful articles made by the company include flour and sugar bins, wash-tubs, flour racks, etc. At the present time the Sash and Door Co. has in stock approximately a million feet of timber, so the extent of their operations is at once apparent. A further indication of the business done by them is provided by a photograph of the staff, fifty in number. Builders and all others interested should not fail to inspect this well-arranged exhibit on one of the remaining days of the show. It is a striking indication of the excellence of the furnishings and articles of household utility, which are being manufactured* in our own town.

P. W_. ROBERTS. The large and prominent display of Mr. P. W. Roberts, agent for Burrells, Ltd., is also worthy of note. Every requirement of the paint and decorating trade is here. Oils and varnishes of every description are shown, while draped over supports the latest artistic wall papers and friezes set off a collection of extensions hanging from the wall. A large j'Snge of views of interior decorations are pinned to a carving beam. One could get splendid ideas for arranging and designing drawing-rooms, bedrooms and dining-rooms from these prints alone. Of particular note is a new paint weighing 221bs. to the gallon and guaranteed to contain white lead and oil only. The firm also specialise in car enamels of every colour. Sheepmarking oil in all shades and a large assortment of distempers, stains, paints, etc., are shown. A. B. WALD lE.

Mr. A. B. Waldie was again promi nent with a. striking display of electro' plated articles, including motor-cai accessories, and exhibits half done showing the contrast between before and after electro-plating. Reflected bj the electric lights of evening the brightly polished fruit dishes, vases, cakestands, etc., present a scene at once attractive and spectacular. SMITH AND CASSIE. An unusual exhibit, that of Messrs Smith and Caseie, caught the eye near the door, where a solid arrangement displayed the Winget concrete block, of local manufacture. blocks are used extensively in English housing schemes, and have proved to be most economical. The houses have been found to be dry in summer, warm in winter and everlasting. A building of these blocks would have exceptional permanency. L. A. HUNTER. - Of particular interest to the farmer was the exhibit of Mr. A. L. Hunter. Here was displayed a convincing assortment of dairy medicines of the wellknown Dr. Ring’s manufacture, particularly his famous abortoids and drenches. Mr. Hunter is also agent for the Mustikon tyre repair outfit, and showed a demonstration tyre convincingly repaired. Either pin-hobs or blow-outs appeared to be equally air tight. Photos of prominent Jersey cattle, exhibited for the Jersey Breeders’ Association, are hung on the wall, and should form an item of interest to progressive farmers. PURSER’S, LTD. (RED POST). Easily the largest exhibit on the main floor was that of Pursers, Ltd. Tastefully arranged the firm demonstrated how it was possible to furnish a home of 4 rooms for £99 10s, including 2 bedrooms, dining-room, sittingroom and kitchen. The bedroom provided for a wardrobe, duchesse chest, occasional table and double bed, all done in dark walnut stained rimu, with settee and dining-room furniture to match. A table was invitingly laid for four people and included a complete dinner-set. The dresser (rimu) four chairs, one kitchen table, six yards linoleum and a hearth rug filled the requirements of the housekeeper in the kitchen. The second bedroom contrasted with the first, being finished in heart rimu, and contained a duchesse chest, 3in. bedstead with wire mattress, pillows and coverings, seagrass square and one small table The remainder of the exhibit displayed i.nfadable silk mixtures, drapings, and unfadeable velours and Wilton carpets. Black Shelby china with a heather sprig —a new departure. In the kitchen a small model of a new electric cooker, kindly lent by Smart Bros., is displayed. HARRIS AND GLENNIE. Hot water in any quantity in seven minutes. How's that, Mr. Farmer? Your milking machine must lie kept clean and boiling water is necessary. For this purpose Messrs. Harris andl Glennie have manufactured a patent. water heater in sheet metal, and for use <ia tha article is rej>ro*l

duced in copper. Anyone interested in the ever present problem of hot water supply should not fail to inspect the three sizes on exhibit and arrange for a demonstration. These heaters are not imported; they are a product of Inglewood, and the firm are selling them surprisingly cheap.