MASTERTON SHOW.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3116, 16 February 1909, Page 5

MASTERTON SHOW.

TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW.

PROSPECTS FOR A BIG GATHERING.

After several days of cold southerly weather the skies cleared at mid-day yesterday and the conditions became much milder. The Masterton Show stands to benefit considerably by the timely change in the weather, and from the forward state of the arrangements in connetion with the A. and P. Association's annual exhibition, the public who visit the gathering will witness one of the finest collections of stock ever brought together in the Wairarapa. Particularly will this be so with the sheep section, in which breeders of the highest standing from all parts of New Zealand will compete for some splendid special trophies,

The cattle and horse sections will also be features o? the Show, while in the produce section the dairy exhibits are stronger than ever before in the history of the Association. Yesterday stocK from North and South by rail, and from elsewhere by road were concentrated on the accommodation paddocks at the grounds, while the receiving stewards were kept going "at top" handling the valuable animals entered for competition.

The "popular" features of the Show—the ring events and aideshows—will be on the usual com j prehensive scale, and the attendance of the public in record numbers is anticipated.

PERMANENT STANDS

THOS. BORTHWICK AND SONS, ltd. mm

At Stand No. 13, Messrs Thos. Borthwick and Sons, Ltd., of Christchurch, Hastings and Waitara, have a very fine display of fertilisers and canned goods. This firm are right abreast of the times in the fertiliser business. Hitherto in fertilisers prepared by rule of thumb farmers have often purchased ingredients at high prices, which their land was not in need of. This is now a thing of the past, when purchasing fertilisers ot "Borthwick's" brand, their aim being to supply fertilisers so blended on scientific principles that every ounce the farmer pays for give the utmost return for the cash invested. With this end in view they have retained the services of one of our leading agricultural scientists, Mr H. W. Lawrence, F.C.S., London, who scent many years in pursuing agricuPural investigations with the leading agricultural societiei and experimental stations in Great Britain, besides which he is further fortified with several years of New Zealand experience of rural life. This enterprising firm have therefore placed Mr Lawrence's experience and services at their clients' disposal free of charge, a bo3n farmers in their own interests should not be slow to avail themselves of. The standard fertilisers on exhibition embrace a very wide range and the firm will make special blerds to suit any requirements. Enquiries addressed to either of Messrs Borthwick's works will bring p ompt replies. Messrs fiorthwick have also on view a very fine display of canned gooJs and table delicacies. These goods are attractive in appearance; prepared from prime New Zealand meat in a model factory under Government supervision, and should command a ready sale locally. An advertisement on p g? 6 should be read with inter2?t. STANDARD SEWING MACHINE.

The Standard Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machine is a popular and useful a**tkle in scores of homes throughout the Wairarapa, and the local agent gives ample proof that sale 3 are Showing a yearly increase. Apart fttJrti the very excellent work that c<a#b§ done on the Standard in the Way of plain sewing, the various kinds of fancy goods required cafi also be accomplished with its aH. the Standard machine runs smoothly, is remarkably easy to treadle, and ydry difficult to get out of repair. Mr C. Y. Dally, Queen street, Masterton, is the local ..expert and salesman, G, HYDE AND CO. In Stands 10 and 12, Messrs G. Hyde and.Co.- make a notable exhibit of furniture- the sort that they manufacture at their <own factory in Queen street. The oak dining suite and bedroom suite bear testimony to the skill and thoroughness which characterises all work turned out by the firm, and the closer they are scrutinised the better they appear to be. A whole lot of general furnishings are also shown. A piece of furniture, however, that drew particular attention is the "Hyde Patent Extension Dining Table." It works on a very simple principle, there are no screws or cumbersome loose leaves to lift in and out, as the leaf is part of the table, and is ingeniously concealed when the table is not extended. Visitors to the Show to day and to-morrow should make it a point of inspecting the table. J. D. CRUICKSHANK AND CO., LTD. The name of this Company is familiar to every oue in town and district as wholesae traders, and their exhibit is charactreistic. They have succeeded in building up a fine line of business —a trade not alone local —but one that extends all over the province and even beyond it. Included in their display are all the numerous lines required by the dairy farmer, agriculturist, and pastoralist. They also specialise in manures and made a very comprehensive display, comprising no less than fifteen different kinds. MESSRS LEVIN AND CO., LTD. Masterton is the centre nf many large and progressive wnolesale stores, but there is none better known perhaps to the general public than that of Messrs Levin and Co.. Ltd., whose handsome premises are in Chapel street, and which are under the capable management of Mr G. C. Summerell. This firm carries a most complete and extensive stock of farm and station requirements, as well as general merchandise. Many of the leading lines cf particular interest to the usual visitor to an A. and P. Show have been trarsferred to their Stands Nos. 8

and 9 un the Showground, and form a very creditable exhibit.

NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD.

I Any branch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd.—and their are many of them scattered throughout the Dominion—is abundantly capable of folding its own with any other similar business in the town or city in which it is situated. The Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., invariably makes a good exhibit at the Masterton Show, and have this year quite maintined the reputatation gained in the past. Apart from the usual station and farm requisites they make an attractive display of sheep dips, notable among which are McDougall's non-poisonous fluid and arsenic sulphur paste, and Murton's dip—a reliable and extensively used preparation. Farmers will be pleased to renew acquaintance with Mr Harrison, the genial representative of McDougall's dip—and what he does I not know about sheep dips is certainly not worth while reaching out for. DALGETY AND CO., LTD. is a name familiar to every town and distiict in New Zealand, as a notable firm of financiers, stock and station agents, and general produce merchants. It is to such firms of solidity and reliability—and there are many ol them in the Dominion —that New Zealand owes much of her retnarkable advancement and prominence, for they have helped the men on the land to make good on their holdings. Ihe exhibit made by Dalgety and Co.. Ltd., consists mostly of grass and grainseeds, but particular prominence is given to Quibell's sheep dip—a preparation that is meeting with a huge sale throughout the Dominion. Sheep-branding paints are also shown. THE W.F.C.A. As Masterton becomes more and more of a metropolitan centre, it becomes necessary and is found profitable to establish large depots for the distribution of special lines of merchandise. A pionaer of trade throughout the territory reaching from Martinborough to Pahiatua i 3 the W.F.C.A. Their various branches carry complete and up-to-date stocks, whilst the parent business in Masterton is equipped in a manner that leaves nothing to be desired. The W.F.C.A. has done well ever since its formation, but never before have they had a better trade than to-day. Only one branch of their business is represented at the Show—but it is the important branch of furniture — in which they specialise. The display combines sitting, drawing, and dining-room furniture; pianos, pictures and other lines, and forms a decidedly pleasing exhibit amongst the many in the covered-in stands. A very fine piece of furniture is the massive quartered oak sidoboara, with antique steel furnishings. The : splendid quarter grain of the oak is ; shown to perfection in the panels of ! the doors, and those who study details should not fail to inspect th s fine pie:e of furniture. A nicely designed secretaire is also on view, the table of which, when not in use slides back into the cabinet. A hallstand of an- 4 tique design should also attract con-' siderable attention. The display of bedroom furniture is made in the form of a pedistal duchess pair and massive solid brass bedsteads of original design. Perhaps the most charming exhibit is the dining-room suite, upholstered in solid leather of an art green shade.