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MACHINERY AND TRADING. Having in mind the rapid development of the agricultural industry, the prominent position allotted for the display of farmiig implements and machinery generally is' in keeping with the fitness of things, the ex hibition flanking the main entrances to the grounds. As evidence of the increase which has taken piace in the output of the manu facture of gear for tilling and making fruit ful the waste places, was the circumstance that the area covered by the exhibits this yeat is something like a quarter of an acre greater than was found sufficient last yea· Apart from the fact that the majority or regular show exhibitors this year are ex Ihibiting a far greater number of items, is the fact that quite a number of new cxh'-: tors are noticeable. As in previous years the visitor finds the whole gamut of farming mechanism on show from the miniature emery tool sharpener to the powerful trac tion cultivators. Set in the midst of a group of coughing gas engines one finds a formidable looking though compact appara tus, which, so its attendant informs the in quisitive, can without any great expense of effortaul down trees up to five feet in diameter within a minute or so from tin commencement of the attack. As usual the manufacturers of artificial manures prJ vide excellent display of special interest tl the farmer student, being the display of the various component parts of the finished arti cles in their original State. Masses of cop per pyrites mined in this State stand next to blocks of crude sulphur from the craters of Italy, and jars of muriatic sulphur and acetic acids. Near at hand in ad in another exhi bitor's shelter is a piece of mechanism in the shape of a winding engine, whose salient features-declared to be absolutely novel as far as Western Australian mining is con cerned-will of a surety appeal to the mining visitor. By ingeniously adjusted "worm" cogs the possibility of a cage falling to the bottom of a shaft with the breaking of a belt is claimed to be practically avoided. This machine, though in almost universal use in the important collieries of England, ha, not as yet been introduced here to any ex tent. In contradistinction to the functions of the ordinary mine-hauling gear, with tiis machinery the load can be lowered against the engine or on the brake, or both, as imay beo desired. In the matter of water con servation the visiting farmer has a very wide choice of squatters' tanks to choose from, while a score of windmills of varying capacities spin noiselessly overhead. St'nd ing out among the usual displays of seed dlril, ploughs, harrows, etc., are mechanical screw-press chaff-baggers, capable, accoati'g ,o the assurances of the showmen, of leoa ing with huge quantities of chaff daily. Then there are also a number of portable win nowers and chaffeutteis mounted with tank and motor engine on iron frame and wheels in most compact fashion. One of the LIxg est motor engines in motion in the machinery paddock derives its power frbm a gas pro ducer plant in itself a marvel of economy. This plant consumes a bag of ordinary char coal in two and a half hours as its only fuel. The farmer.owning ,this piece of mechanism, should he be of limited means, may, there fore, bjrnsufficient wood during a week-end to provide him with a sufficiency of motor fuel for the next week. An exhibit bhitm obviously cannot fail to attract an excen tional amount of attention" is an immense gasolene tractor engine, several of which have already by their powers occasioned much surprise in our agricultural districts. These powerful machines have achieved great things m the matter of scrub rolling 16' to 20 acres scrub country being consider ed a fair average daily area to treat. In the matter of cultivation they will draw a train of ploughs, fertiliser and seed drills, and are capable df dealing thoroughly' with upwards of 15 acres daily. The motor power, as already indicated, is gasolene, the cost of power approximating a few shillings for every acre of hFuntry. Those of the community with predilection for ex-eri menting with systems of lighting will find, in another firm's exhibition, a novel lighting machine in the shape of a naphtha-light generator. Air costs nothing, as the exhibi tors of this machine announce when stress ing the virtues of their exhibit, and they go on to explain that the light secured is pro duced at the modest price of one penny r.er thousand candle power, because of the fact that the machine combines 98.6 per cent. r,. air with 1.4 per cent. of naphtha. Yet an other new lighting gear is that which pro duces a fine light from methylated spirits at a cost approximating one-third of kero sene light. These are a few only of the novel features of a display which, as already indicated, includes every conceivable type it agricultural implements, and which is in, every sense worthy of the inspection of the visitor. Jud will to-day inspecttho whole if this? ay, and award the prize -iven annual . ': the Minister for Agriculture for thl es;collection of agricultural machi nery, 'lents, etc., manufactured in H. JcgWIGIGORE AND CO., LIMITED. lIt was unfortunate that space restricted Messrs. H. J. Wigmor, and Co., Ltd., from displaying. a .full range of their splendid lines of machinery, but as it was they were able to exhibit upwards of 80 machines of different classes, one of the largest displays of agricultural implyinents and machinery ever exhibited by one firm at an agricultural chow in Australia. The harvester shown is most noticeable for its strength and com pactuess. The frame is constructed of blackwood, braced with steel girders. The front wheel is of a new design and runs on a full circular forecarriage. This machine has a twin elevator, and thereby only has one spindle to drive it. This improvement lessens the draught by reducing the number of working parts. The riddles are very large, and it is claimed that all crops of any kind of quantity can be successfully dealt with by them. Arrangements are provided for giving any strength of blast, and, for directing it to any part of the riddles. The thresher is constructed so that no two thresh intg blades pass through the cage at once, a reat factor towards preventing choking. The two blades are arranged on a spmindle, corkscrew fashion. The machine is very firmly built, and it is to this feature that the makers attribute the success of their harvester at the great test held by farmers at Coromby, in Victoria. These machines are built in three sires, Sft. 5ft. 6in, and

ate, toe anearr stripper snawn is manusac tured by Messrs. David Shearer and Co.. of Mannum, South Australia. It is claimed by the makers that Shearer strippers are the strongest, although fairly light inT draught. The designers have not fallen into the error of sparing material to get light draught. The lightness of draught is attributed to per fection of design, carried out. most scrupu lously in manufacture, and this is why the wheels move round so easily, and the ma chine does its work so well. These machines are carried on artillery wheels, which are considered the strongest and best wheels for rough and hard work, a proof of this fact being that they are so much used on motor vehicles. It is claimed that lto *heel will stand rough usage like them, and all bear ings, including the main axle, are lubricated with force feed grease. Shearer strippers are manufactured in four sizes, viz., 5, 6, 7, and 8 feet, all sizes over 5ft. being fitted0 with a patented centre drum bearing, which reduces vibration and makes the machine considerably lighter in draught, and as a re su!t the large-size machines run just as smoothly and are in every way as satisfac tory as the machines fitted with the narrow comb. A very fine range of Bagshaw winnow ers is on show, the most noticeable being the improved motor winnower. It is claim ed by the manufacturers that this is without exception the cheapest method of harvest ing. The machine is particularly recom mended to the farmer who has use for'a number of strippers, and this method of handling the grain is becoming very popular in the northern districts of South Australia, and particularly on some portions of the Wimmera in Victoria. This machine is fitted with a five-horse-power Bagshaw motor, cap able of driving any ordinary farm chaffcut ter. A very large engine' power winnower is also shown, and this machine is very simi lar in every respect to the motor-power win nower, with the exception that it is con structed with a fast and loose driving pul ley, so that it can be driven with a portable engine. The manufacturers recommend this machine to farmers who already have an en gine. Three hand-power winnowers are shown. and these are what are described as the Bagshaw patent screen winnower, the short screen and the long screen. The patent screen winnower is a splendid ma chine, and is suitable for any class of work from ordinary winnowing down to grading. The patent screen is constructed to allow of the opening between the screen wires being adjusted by the simple operation of a lever. so that the maximum or minimum quantity of screenings can be extracted from the wheat- It is possible to make a seed sample at one operation by using this type of screen. In the short screen type of winnower half the screen shakes with the hopper, the bot tom half being fixed, and this is of advan tage if the wheat contains drake, cracked grain, or small foreign seed. The long screen winnower is fitted with a plain hard woven screen, placed the Icngth of the win nower. This screen does not allow of alter ation unless specially ordered, but the make ers claim that a long screen winnower suits average requirements. In Osborne harvesting machinery full range of haymaking machines is shown, com prising the new Osborne binder, two sizes of mowers, and one of the improved new Os borne hay rakes. Osborne machlinery is well and favourably known throughout Ans tralia. and the fact that Messrs. Wig?more and Co. have practically sold out of binders for this season is sufficient to prove that the Osborne binder is a popular machine with Western Australian farmers. This binder contains several improyements, and is a

very simple, strong, and neat type of ma chine. The rakes shown are in two sizes, two-horse, 4ft. Gin. cut, and one-horse, 3ft. 6in. A full range of Shearers celebrated stump-jump ploughs is shown, including stump-jiunp ploughs from two to ten fur rows; the Shearer patent stump-jump culti vator, in 11 and 13 tines; and stump-jump harrows, in various sizes. The firm are ex hibiting a large placard advertising the fact that a: the great field trial held at Eurelia, South Australia on August 3. 1911, they were successful against all prominent corn petitors in securing the first prize both in the plough and cultivating plough class. The Martin one-way disc cultivator shown ly the firm is a particularly simple implement. It is constructed on the twin gang principle, and the manufacturers, Messrs. James Mar tin and Co., Sydney, claim that their culti rator is without exception the most up-to date implement of its class on the Australian market. It is particularly adapted 'for rough forest country, and on account of an improvement in connection with the jumping attachment, is claimed to be considerably lighter in draught than most classes of culti vators. Of Bagshaw chaffcutters Wigmore and Co. have made a special display, and all classes are shown, from the smallest size of stationary to the large portable, fitted with a double screw-press bagger. A spien did range of corn-crushers, horse-works. Bag shaw petrol engines in ckown, and also one of this firm's combined motor chaifcutters. This is a very useful and popular machine, and has the advantage of being self-contain ed, so that it can be shifted from stack to stack, thus doing away with the necessity of carting the hay to the chaffcutter. Messrs. H. J. Wigmore and Co.. Ltd.. are agents in Western Australia for Pitt, Chal lenge, and Bagshaw engines. These are shown in all sizes, both portable and station ary, and in powers ranging from three to ten horse-power. The engines are shown in mo tion, and particular attention has been drawn to the line of British Pitt engines. The agents claim that these are vitbi"ut ex ception one of the most costly engin," im ported into Australia. They are heavier and more massive in construction then most makes of benzine and oil' engines, and are supplied both in stationary -and portable. The next exhibit on the stand is the Chal lenge engine. This is an American irn chine, which has been run in Western Aus tralia for soma time, and judging from the testimonials which the agents hold, the ma chine is giving splendid satisfaction. The Bagshaw engine is a particularly neat model, and holds the distinction of being built en tirely in Australia A large portibn of this stand is also set apart for the smaller lines of farm machi nery, windmills, etc. A splendid range of road-making and contractors' machinery is shown, the leading among these being the Mitchell road-making plough and the Links Noack scoop. The latter is a piarticularly fine-looking implement, and according to the agents is a very popular machine in the coun try, one district agent alone having sold upwards of 30 during the past season. This scoop is automatic 'in action, and'the manu facturers claim that it will pay for itself in less than one season in the saving of time and labour alone. COUCHE, CALDER, AND CO. Couche, Calder, and Co., near the mem bers' entrance, exhibit various agricultural pnid general lines of machinery. They show /.heveral "Waterloo Boy" gasoline engines in work, very suitable for farming and general use, being fitted with magneto ignition, hop per for cooling water, and speed lever, the latter being'one of the distinctive features claimed for these engines. The "Waterloo Boy" engine is shown in stationary and port able sizes. It can, if desired, be fitted with gearing and force pump, or geared to ope rate deep-well pump. For sawing-a portable outfit is shown, the saw bench being mount ed! on the engine carriage. The company make a speciality of irrigation and pumping plants and exhibit a Ruston Proctor 6inl heliacal pump in work, driven by a "Water loo Boy" engine, the output of the' plant be ing about 34,000 gallons per hour. This pump is remarkable for its robust design and high efficiency. The."New Calder" seed grader for cleaning and grading seed is an attractive machine, and well worth the in spection of- progressive farmers. The -1912 model is shown with- a very convenient de tachable elevator. Other items specially no ticeable are chaffcutters and cultivators, made by the Clyde Engineering Co., and the well-known. Dignan "Challenge" strip pers. Couche, Calder, and Co. are the re presentatives of Messrs. RBuston Proctor, the well-known ipakers of suction gas plants, traction and portable engines. They also offer motor tractors for agricultural and gen eral use,' either for kerosene or petrol fuel. DANIEL Wvmt AND CO. This firm, as usual, made a very large display of various kinds of vehicles. It ,was stated by the manager that the display would have been much larger lpit for the fact that they had only recently shifted into their new factory and showrooms in Mur ray-street, thus causing a certain amount of stoppage in' their works, whereby they were unable to fidish some 20 carriages which they proposed to have en exhibition. The firm showed in all some 35 vehicles, amongst which was an Abbott buggy, fitted with solid ,rubber tyres, painted olive green, picked out with black and fine-lined gold colour. It was fitted with leather hood, lamps, pole, and shafts. They also showed a well-finished piano box, brass-mounted, fitted with solid rubber tyres, trimmed in leather throughout. The hood was lined with close-dyed blue wool cloth. It was painted carmine, picked out black and finme lined green. .Another piano box buggy which attracted a lot of attention was fin ished in the natural wood, the body being built of walnut and the seat built out of silky ash. It was fitted with volid funbbcr tyres, lever hood, and trimmed with solid leather throughout. Two Abbcht buggies in bare wood and iron were very much admired, the workmanship being splendid. Another neat job was a Town and Country sulky with lever hood. Two King of the Road sulkies, one with rubber tyres, varnished in the natural wood draft from axle and patent screw seat to balance, were much admired. In light buggies the firm exhibited half a dozen of good design. They also showed a four-in-hand drag and an English-bumit park phaeton of heavy'design. They showed a double-horse lorry and spring tip carts,

farmer's buggy. The whole was a most artistic display. PERTH MOTOR HOUSE. The Perth Motor House is making an ex hibit of Ford motor cars and Ferro marine and stationary engines. It is claimed that the Ford is the car that has had the largest sale in Western Australia for the past two years, and is still selling better than ever. When the Ford motor car was introduced over four years ago by the Perth Motor House, there were many who doubted its possibilities and its values. It was suggest ed by many that the low price asked for so complete a car as the Ford Model "T" proved conclusively that it could have no lasting power. But the proprietor of the Perth Motor House having every confidence in its capabilities and its value set to work to prove every claim that was made for it. The proof has, it is stated, now been established, and people who threw cold water upon the ven ture are now crowding in upon the agents in their eagerness to secure the car they so much depreciated. This is held to be suffi cient proof that by sheer merit alone the Ford car has won. The value of the Ford lightweight has been demonstrated, and also the immense saving in the tyre and petrol bill. The Ford is constructed almost through out of vanadium steel, which itself is light ness and absolute strength combined. Every part of a Ford is standardised and inter changeable, so that any part can it neces sary be replaced at any time. The Perth Motor House carries a large stock of parts always on hand to ensure that the car shall always' be on the road, and never having to lie up for repairs whilst parts are being manufactured locally. An ordinary Ford touring car of the same model as that ex hibited at the show, recently performed the feat of ascending to the top of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland, and of des cending the same mountain without accident or harm of any kind to the car. It is claim ed that the Ford was the first in the world to ascend Ben Nevis. Beyond having the brakes adjusted, not a single repair was effected, which demonstrates its wonderful construction. It was an ordinary touring car with ordinary gearing, just the same as is seen everywhere in Western Australia. The price of the 20-h.p. Ford car, with complete equipment, is £275. Perth. Of Ferro en gines, various sizes are shown by the Perth Motor House, and intending purchasers of engines for stationary or portable work will do well to inspect the value offered in the Ferro. The positive lubricating system and simple control of the Ferro will appeal to users of power engines. E. C. STOTT AND CO. REMINGTON TYPEWRITER EXHIBIT. Visitors to the Royal Agricultural Show should not miss the opportunity of inspect ing the latest visible models of the Reming ton Standard Typewriter: also the Reming ton Wahl Adding and Subtracting Type writer, a truly marvellous machine which adds, subtracts, proves the totals, writes correspondence, in fact does everything. Sev eral Perth business houses have already adopted this latest time-saving invention. and speak in glowing terms of its utility and adaptability. This firm has also on exhibi tion two of the well-known Burroughs add ing machines, one driven by hand and the other fitted with electrical drive attachment. Business men should not miss this opportun ity of inspecting these marvellous machines. F. AND C. PIESSE. One of the most attractive exhibits on the showground every year is that housed in the )kiosk associated with the name of F. and C. Piesse. and this year forms no ex ception to the rule. A glance at the dif ferent trophies which are erected within its four walls substantiate the claim of the firm that so far as they are concerned they

know only one quality, and that the best. The Piesse wines, which figure prominently, are too well known to needdescription; haey have won high distinction both in and out of the State, and this fact is plainly evid..nt in the various diplomas which are to be seen on the stands. Mineral and aerated waters are also there in abundance and brat variety, and the genuine up-to-date mlnner in which the firm conducts business :s not only noticeable in the high' standard of these beverages, but also in their adoptlon of the latest methods for sealing thie. con tents of the bottles. The various coidials and liqueurs manufactured by the firer tand out in tempting array, and in the latter class of liquor special mention may IhA made of their "Chili liqheur," a really deliilcua non-alcoholic drink I which, added 't, the aerated waters, imparts to them a -ish and verve peculiarly its own and vastly enhances their palatableness. Specimeti bottles of the liqueur abound, and to give .further I to mminence to it a gigantic bottle has l- tn constructed, the fac-simile of the sn!!ler ones in everything but its elephantine'bulk. A feature of the bottles used, in the films manufactures is that all have ,;he na.tme "LIiesse" blown into them, and these are of Australian make. Judged by the standar. of quality and attractive appearance of their mineral and aerated waters, cordiais, and liqueurs, the fires would appear to aim at becoming the "Schweppes" of Western Aus tralia. The products of their flour '.illi in the shape of the well=known Prem.er reeler flour, in various-sized bags, are shown, and there are also specimens of Katanning wheat on exhibition. Not the least interesting exhibit in this tastefully decorated and ar ranged house are the photographs of the mills, factories, and distillery of the firm at Katanning, all of which bear abundant testimony to the enterprise with which the name of Piesse is associated. - BOLTON AND SONS The name of'Bolton's as coachbuilders is household word over every portion of the State, and visitors to the show would prob ably feel it was not comolete without their usual fine collection of vehicles. i?umben-ig close upon 40 the high standard attained by the firm is well maintained in both the l"ght and heavy class. Those requiring more than passing notice are a curved panel dogcart fitted with rubber tyres and English fore carriage, beautifully trimmed in solid l'reen leather and painted to match. The mount ings are nickel, and provision is also made for fixing a canopy. Another very fine vehicle is the popular coal box buggy, which: appears to be coming into favour age.in. The one under review is painted dark gecen and black,. with trimmings to match, and fitted with hood and rubber tyres. Several piano box buggies are also exhibited, both with and without rubbers. The North-West, where the firm have, they state, worked up an enormous business, is catered for with two very fine Gilpin Tuggies, both con vertible single or double seated. This class of buggy is now very popular, built upon the three-reach gear. With this group at tention might also be drawn to the buck boards and express waggons. In the latter class three are exhibited, all in the natural wood, giving a splendid idea' of the class of material used in their construction. An other handsome vehicle shown in this state is an Abbott' buggy, for which there is always a steady demand. The one under n~6tice is trimmed in green. leather and built of fancy timbers. Another very uncom mon vehicle is an artistic gig, hung on T springs, fitted with solid rubber tyres and full carriage axles. The workmanship dis played in this vehicle is superb. In two wheelers a stylish phaeton sulky would-be the first to take the eye, followed by the still popular Xing of the Road, six of which the firm are exhibiting, as well as several other styles of sulkies. In the heavy..sec tion most attention is,drawn to a very fine table-top waggon. The farmers will also be interested in an irp-to-date farm dray built with float rails and adjustable front and tail board. Spring tip' carts and ordin ary farm carts are also exhibited, as well as several of the now favourite "masher" carts. These are exhibited both painted and in the natural timbers, and the whole exhibit makes a splendid collection of vehicles.. The firm claim to carry the largest stocks of seasoned timbers and high-class material in the State, and having just doubled the size of their factory and installed an up-to-dath plant of machinery no employ about .40 hands; and extend an iivitation to country visitors to inspect the showrooms amd fac tory at 45 William-street, Fremantle. It might be mentioned that at; the recent Northam Show this firm in five competitions secured the five first prizes COCKBURN'S CARRIAGE AND MOTOR COMPANY-. This well-known company's exhibit is once again up to the usual high standard of the company and consists' of a splendid assort ment of vehicles, both heavy and light. The first to catch the eye is a piano box buggy with brass mountings and lever hood, trim med in clavet leather and painted carmine; fitted with Dunlop rubber tyres; the whole making a very fine vehicle. A lady's phsecon sulky with basket on the back is an ideal' vehicle for a lady, no trouble being ex perienced in getting in or out. A pony sulky with a comfortable seat and beauti fully finished is another that calls for spe cial attention. The country visitor is well catered for, a double-seated farmer's b.ggy built of ash frame and walnut sides and hickory'undergear and finished in the natu ral color-a splendid type of vehicle for the country. Then there are :King of the Road sulkies, of which two are shown-one built of ash and blackwood, and the other of hickory and walnut, both fine samples of this well-known sulky. A runabout buggy is recommended as the very article for the man who requires a light buggy to carry Slot of weight. A "masher" cart is shown, one of the firm's well-known lines, and is made to seat four, carry 10cwt., and to ran like a sulky. The firm has recently gone in for making up-to-date motor car bodies, and a fine range is shown. The exhibit -as a whole is a striking example of the splen did work of this up-to-date firm. SAUNDERS AND STUART. The machinery exhibit of Messrs. Saun ders and Stuart has become quite a feature of the annual Show, and the exhibit this year well maintains the general excellence which the nublic have long associated with

this firm's exhibit. The arge white build ing, gaily dressed, attracts the visitors' at tention immediately on entering the turn stiles, and the stream of visitors .was con tinuous throughout the whole day. On reaching the exhibit the attention is held by the large voluxe of water tumbling like a cataract over the large stand, the water being delivered by a 5-inch centrifugal pump which keeps up constant suction: and de livery. The pump is driven by one of 'the well-known Crossley small type engines, and the flow is estimated at 100 tons of water per hour. To those to whom irrigation is possible the undoubted benefits to be de rived from it, and the simplicity and effi ciency of the plant which make it possible must strongly appeal. Grouped in front of the stand is a Crossley special type port able engine, driving the popular Smith's portable chaff-cutter, whilst new features of the exhibit are found in the spring bal ance Mellor plough, which is so rapidly busting the old bridle plough for general farm use. This plough has several special features which cannot fail to; commend it self to all farmers, prominent among which is the clock spring patent double release; no draught bridles to break or gather rubbish; tension easily adjusted accordinig to the nature of the ground by winding springs; tension releases automatically when jumping, instead of increasing as with bridle ploughs. The proof that this plough has come to stay is well evidenced in South Australia, where it is made, and has been the subject of much kindly comment by all the leading South Australian papers, .and at the opening luncheon of the Royal Show in Adelaide his Excellency the Governor made special mention of it. AnAther - new feature is the Empire transport waggon. built so that It can be adjusted to varying lengths of load, and should fill the wants of the farmer for some serviceable, cheap transport. Messrs. Robey and Co., Lincoln England, manufacturers of all classes of steam en gines, for whom Messrs. Saunders and Stuart are representatives, have on exhibit a 4 n.h.p. portable steam engine, and it is stated that these engines have proved themselves not only in Western Australia hut everywhere to be among the most re liable and most economical on the market. Inside the main hall the engines manufac tured by Crossley Bros., of Manchester, have special prominence. This exhibit would not be complete without the Crossley suc tion gas plant. Indeed so many are the plants which this firm have satisfactorily installed throughout Western Australia that when suction gas plants are mentipned one naturally copnects the 'name of "Crossley" with same. The 45 h.p. on the stand this year is driving a Crossley patent winding hoist. For years the Sirm have been work ing in conjunction with Messrs. Saunders and Stuart designing a winding gear to be driven by a gas engine that would effectively aid efficiently compete with the steam winder, and they claim to have now solved the difficulty. They now make these plants to wind any load fom 5cwt. to 5 tons at any speed desired; .he standard is from 300 feet to 500 feet per minute. This winder is recommended to the earnest attention and interest of mining, men. A wonderful economy in working costs is claimed for it, and on small mines the one engine can be used for crushing and winding. The winder is fitted with post brakes, and all control ling levers are within easy reach of the driving platform. The aim has been to ob tain a sound serviceable job with positive drive that, whilst retaining the security of the steam winch, also has the economy of the gas engine. The winding gear is made to be coupled direct to the gas en gine crank-shaft, or to be driven by a belt. It is stated that. eithez r_ itis

absolutely safe, and that when this is pro perly appreciated by the mining community it will be eagerly welcomed. Demonstra ting the general utility of the Crossley suction gas plant a complete range of fuels which it is possible to burn with these plants a little pyramid has been arranged which contains sawdust, shavings, coke. charcoal, and Collie coal, all of which fuels have been satisfactorily demonstrated. Some of the smaller type Crossley engines are seen driving Smith's corn crushers and chaff cutters, whilst a little Sirocco forge fan, with its red, white, and blue streamers, proved a constant source of attraction. It would not be fair to overlook in this exhibit the small electric light' set which should prove a great boon to all who are outside the city and suburban area. It is a very compact little set, being coupled direct to a small dynamo, and it is as tonishing to find that it is capable of lighting 110 16-c.p. lamps at a cost of 6(1. per hour for fuel, as against is. 4d. per hour for electricity at 8d. per unit. With such simple and efficient lighting power at a price within reach of everyone, it will be surprising if many do not take advan tage of the opportunity of affording them selves the conveniences of their city friends. The exhibit as a whole is most interest ing and. instructive and every credit is due to Messrs. Saunders and Stuart for their enterprise. THE CYCLONE FENCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Among the many exhibits specially set out to attract the attention of the agri culturisi-judging by the crowds scanning the various articles of interest upon the stalr--none proved more attractive than that of the Cyclone Fence Company, Limit ed, and this in itself is a testimony to the reputation of Cyclone goods. The Cyclone Company claims to be the oidet gate manu facturer in the State. The large double ornamental gate for carriage drive, with gates for pedestrians at each side, were specially admired, and it was a revelation to many that such high-class work can be produced in this State. There were gates large and small, plain and ornaniental, of various designs for farm and villa. The new gate with strong No. 8 chain woven wire, shown for the first time, attracted special attention. Not that the summer weather is on again, and many are taking to sleep ing out on the verandah, great attention was paid to the interesting display of .Cyclone hand-woven wire bedsteads, all of local productioin. Like the gates, beds were displayed of all sizes and prices. Children's 'cots were evidently approved .by the lady visitors. A bed for invalids was. specially admired, it being the first of the kind manufactured locally. Verandah beds and hammocks for sleeping out, and lounges for bilcony, all of Ciyclone wire, were also shown. The spring coil fence is sent out in 5-chain rolls ready 'for erection. The hori zontal lines are crimped between each cross tie, which makes the fence elastic and capable of throwing back the heaviest stock that miay rush c-s it. The posts can be placed from 15 to 22 feet apart, an import ant feature where timber is scarce. The Cyclone ornamental fence combines elegance in appearance with great lasting powers, nd like the spring coil fence is sent out n rolls. The sCclone fence machines were seen at work bhilding plain and ornamental fence-one suitable for enclosing large areas and the other 'city. mansions or country homesteads. The. fence can be woven to the pests almost as fast as the ready-made fence is stretched. Other features :in the exhibits sire drop pers of various heights and weights, cattle brands, garden arches, cool" ates, grave rail, concrete reinforcing frame and many other . articles too numerous to mention. The Cyclone automatice gates, which can be opened and closed without getting out of the vehicle, were objects of special interest to. the farmers. n DUNLOP -RUBBER COMPANY. Ot all the many purely Austrialian indus tries there are few which attract more wide spread interest than that of the Dunlop Rubber Company. Again this enterprising company have gone to considerable strouble to display -their numerous manufactures, and until one enters-the Dunlop Kiosk on the Show ~round it.is quite impossible to form anylidea'of the multifarious uses to which rubber is applied, and the extent of the industry can only be gauged by an in telligent study of such an instructive and isteresting exhibition. This huge Australian concern is an offshoot of the English Dun lopm Pneumatic Tyre Company, aeao com mienced'trading in Australia in 1893, and un ti? 1900 worked under the name of "the home company. -For' a number of years they were contented to impori- the com ponent pirts of the world-famed Dunlop tryCs, and assembled a complete article in Australia; but recognising that the require ments of the Australian rubber goods trade couldbe supplied.mand manufactured by Aus tralian capital and Australian labour, pur chased the Australian rights, and floated a new company, which is known to-day as Dunlop ubber Company of Australasia, Limited. This concern immediately installed a very expensive plant of up-to-date ma c-iaery &csting something like £75,000, and since thieoficial opening in 1901 their mills have had unique experience of having to 'be continually enlarging their premises, and adding more machinery, which, by the way, ispprchased whenever possible in the Com monwealth. Being Australian manufacturers, they prefer.anytiing Australia can produce, and strictlybbelieve m the-words "Let us be a'self-supporting nation." The Dunlop mills are convenientlysituated alongside the rail way station at Montague, a msre and a half from Melbourne, and cover an area 'of .many acres, and a very interesting sightit is to see some nine hundred to a thousand daily workers file out at closing time. In1893 the Company had one small distributing shop in Melbourne; since then branches have leen established in every State of the Commonwealth, and in the North and South lslands of New Zealand. An idea of the output of this hnge rubber business can he gathered from the fact that over £100,000 is paid away annually in wages, -and judging by the growth, in the last few years the Company has still a prosperous outlook. The osiinal capital of the Company in 1901 was 1?.5,000, but a few yeari later it was in= creased to £250,000; then even this amount was found insuffcient, and another £50,000

capital again beame overtaxed, and .some two months back another £220,000 was added, bringing the capital up to the large sum of £520,000: On viewing the finely finished. goods as they are' arranged around the Company'a kiosk the casual observer hardly realises the high standard of perfection which it has achieved in the,operation- and refinement of the raw or crude material gleaned from trees which grow in wild profusion in South America, Con"o Free States, and portions of Africa, and on a small scale in our own Commonwealth, Papua, and several other countries. The Company is showing a "biscuit". of pure para, as collected from the rubber plantations. The "biscuit" hav ing been thoroughly washed, dried, and rolled into thin sheets, is then ready to be 'manufactured into any class of rubber goods, and in this stage it is commonly known as masticated para, several pieces of which are on view. Then is shown rubber in various stages of vulcanisation, and sec tions of hose, motor tyres, etc. This year the Company are exhibiting a roll of 18in. conveyor belting erected at the side of their kiosk, placed- in position for carrying any thing in the shape of ore, tailings, wheat, etc. This belt is going into use at Kal goorlie next week. It weighs half a ton and is 250ft. in length: The Dunilop people sup ply probably four-fifths of the conveyors used-in Australia; and one has only to go to Kalgoorlie and Broken Hill to see the miles and miles of Dunlop conveyors in daily use; in fact, both places are encircled in quite a network of Dunlop belting, and this state of affairs is due to the high grade and excellence of the Australian article, a distin&ion earned solely on the merit of the goods. Beddes conveyors, the Company is exhibiting small rolls of robber and balata driving or power belting, and also asbestos belts. Then we come to many piles of ma chinery packing, and the Company claims that there is not a single engine or pump packing imported, the facsimile of which they do not manufacture. These packings are made from rubber, cotton, rope, flax, tallow, graphite, brass filings, gauze, etc., and each style is adapted for its own par ticular use. It is stated that all the prin cipal mines, railways, and engineering shops throughout Australia use Dunlop packings with much satisfaction to themselves and the Company. Other mining goods to- be seen include steam, suction, delivery, and rock drill hose, the latter is made in three styles-marlined. braided, or wired. Also -rubber valves, buffers, sheet rubber, insertions, jointings, finger stalls, rubber and asbestos insulating gloves, rings, washers, gaskets, and rubber boots. This firm also manufacture brewers' wine, diving, and garden hose in various grades to suit all pockets. Their first quality garden hose is branded- "Dunlop." second "Oceanic," and their cheap hose No. 4, all of which are procurable from any merchants or store. Dunlop cycle tyres form an important part in the display, while Dunlop motor car and motor cycle tyres follow them closely. The comfort of vehicle users is also catered for in the Dunlop-Kelly solid rubber tyres. This well and favourably known article has, it is stated, stood the test of time, having been driven over the roughest of Australian roads for the past ten years with gratifying re suits to the users. The Dunlop Company look after the wants of the sporting com munity by manufacturing golf, tennis, and lacrosse balls, bat handle grips, Sandow developer cord, foot and punching ball blad ders, rubber soles, etc. Passing along, we come to the medical and surgical men's needs-operating gloves, douche tubings, hot-water bottles, patent air beds, waterproof bed sheetings, jaconette for banrages etc. ubber stationers' bands,

pencil erasers, teapot spouts, catapult cord, rubber corks, gas tuhing, perambulator tyres. dental rubber, rubber heels in several varieties, rubber wringer rolls, saw bands, separator rings, stampmakers" rubber, are all displayed in an interesting manner. Another line manufactured is rubber mats and matting, which are recommended both for their clealiness and healthfulness. To clearly demonstrate the appearance of rubber matting, the Company have covered the floors of their own stall with three separate patterns, and in the foreground will be noticed a very handsome grey perforated mat with the Company's name set out in bright red rubber letters. This is a splendid piece of workmanship, and does credit to Australian workmen. Altogether the Dunlop exhibit is one of the most attractive on the Show grounds, and the Company's representatives will be pleased to explain the various uses to which rubber is put, and it is claimed that when their kiosk has been closely examined the visitor will come to the conclusion that it is quite unnecessary to go outside the Com monwealth for rubber goods, whether large or small. On Saturday next the Company will con duct their huge Warrnambool to Melbourne road race, and as some 503 cyclists will com pete great interest will be shown in the event. Western Australia will be represent ed by fiye of our best local racing men, viz., Kaiser, McSweeney, Senior. Gray, and Webb, and to keep the public in touch with their doings the Dunlop Company have ar ranged to have telegraphic progress reports posted up at Armstrong's Cycle Agency, Hay-street, and also at the Dunlop kiosk on the Show ground. W. D. MOORE AND. CO. This fird have again a most attractive display of Aermctor windmills, gasoline en gines. and all water lifting appliances. The I Aermotot Company is claimed to have been the first to manufacture all-steel windmills, and to have kept right up to the front with improvements. It is pointed out what a graccf6tl structure the Aermotor is when on a trureed tripod tower. The Aermotor still runs in the lightest wind, does the maximum cf work for the minimum of at tention. Thousands of Aermotors are now in use throughout sestern Australia. Another exhibit is the Aermotor gasoline engines. Some specially for pumping and some for general purposes. Tnese are made in vari cus sizes, The No. 1 engine is a very light compact machine, sold for E15, which will pump as much water as an 8ft. mill. These engines run with gasoline naphtha, benzine, or petrol, are simple to manage, and eco nomical. The 2 horse-power engine throws a gigantic stream, which renders it a use ful engine where a large quantity of water is required. There is also a 4 horse-power general purpose engine working a circular saw, a very serviceable engine for the far mer. Several of there Aermotor engines are now in use in various parts of the country, and they are becoming very popu lar. Other exhibits consist of pumps of various kinds, tanks, troughing, etc., etc. GARDNER BROS. This stand is still to the front with a- tractiveness, especially to the up-to-date farmer, who is in search of different varie ties of grain, manures, and latest improved machinery. Different seed wheats, true to name, are shown, both in the grain (graded) and in the sheaf, many varieties of summer crop seeds are also shown, varieties which hitherto have not been on this market. A comprehensive exhlibit of Mount Lyell fer tilisers is made, including the raw material, viz., rock phosphate ana pyrites ore, from which their renowned superphosphate is manufactured. A feature in this portion of the exhibit is mixed manures for each par ticular kind of crop, the amount of phos phoric.acid, nitrogen, and potash being regu lated so as to suit the requirements of each plant, taking into consideration the ordinary conditions prevailing and average soil. When the grower is aware of any one deficiency of any particular ingredient in his soil, the Mount Lyell Company are prepared to manu facture a .special mixture to suit him. In the pavilion will be noticed several other lines that Messrs. Gardner Bros. carry such as Salvitis preparations for stock, twines, etc., also the Alfa Laval cream separators in all sizes. Getting to thein machinery exhibits, those in motion natur ally catch the eye, and attract the most attention, and most people congregate around asout the Robinson's chaffcutter with drop stamper bagger. Hay is being put through this machine, and the sample is a good one that is being cut. Farmers, it is said, are becoming somewhat tired of having to rely on the ordinary travelling chaffcutter, through the vexations delays that occur in same coming to them at the time arranged, and they fully realise the advantage of having their own plant, but the difficulty up to the present has been in getting a cheap machine that combines a self bagger. This want Robinson's drop stamper bagger chaffecutter supplies, and it is only put on as essentially a farmer's machine, and will cut from 10 to 12 tons a day. This, coupled with the Felix 6-8 horse-power industrial motor, makes a very complete and cheap plant, both being mounted on travelling wheels, it is easily `moved about from place to place. The diffi culty of not being able to steam the chaff (which it is maintained should be abolished altogether) is overcome, as the drop stamper does not grind the chaff up as the screw bagger does through its continued grinding rotary motion, which has thus brought in the undesirable steaming process. Another of these Felix engines, a 3-5-h.p., is driv ing a Robinson's No. 3 chaffcutter, three knives with 9Bin. mouth. This engine looks a little bit of a thing to be doing the work, but it is accormplishing same without any effort. Another machine in motion is a Federal harvester, driven by a Petter oil engine. Dam ploughs and scoops are shown in various sizes, and are creating more than ordinary interest. On account of the dry season there is little doubt that better pro vision for the conserving and storae of water will be made. Spring tooth cultiva tors, winnowing machines, Zephyr stump jump ploughs, King disc ploughs, and many other agriculturalmachines are exhibited, in chluding the "Superior" grain and fertiliser drill, which is still keeping ahead of the times with further improvements each year; also the "Superior" stmp?pjump disc

narrows, wmcn nave necome sucn p-,puiar implements, especially for working fallowed land, but even in rough sand plain country this implement does excellent work. The machine the firm is particularly taken with now that the farmer has realised the im portance of grading his seed for sowing is the Robinson acme grader, which is fitted with rotary screen and elevator. This ma chine is well, worthy of inspection. MESSRS. NICHOLSON'S, LIMITED. In the handsome pavilion close to the grandstand Messrs.: Nicholson's, Limited, have housed their musical instruments ex hibit, which is one of the features' of this year's show. Most prominent, of course, are the pianos by Bechstein, Ronisch, Lipp, Thurmer, and Cramer, representing the best German and English factories. The special characteristics of each make of piano are lucidly and courteously set forth by the attendants, who welcome all visitors whether intending purchasers or not. An expert performs daily on the Themodist pianola and pianola piano, demonstrating how a person without musical training or know ledge may with the aid of the Motrostyle at tac ment play the most difficult music with the finish of an accomplished pianist. Here is also to be seen the Estey American or gan, for which it is claimed that it "leads the world." The best known trade mark in existence, the dqg listening to "his master's voice," stands fdr the original gramophone, for which Messrs. Nicholson's, Limited, are the sole agents and specialists. This enter prising firm is always to the fore with the newest inventions in musical instiuments, such as the Auxeto gramophone, which re produces the actual voice of a singer with the most striking fidelity, and with im mensely greater volume. An astonishing in strument is the orchestral piano, which forms a complete orchestra in itself, and is emi nently suitable for skating rinks or picture shows. Messrs. Nicholson's, Limited, may be congratulated on their attractive and interesting display. BEALE AND CO. Beale and Co.. Ltd., the Australian piano manufacturers, are located in the main pa vilion, facing the arena-their old stand. Their exhibit consists of four high-grade up right grand pianos. The thoroughness of the company's methods in manufacture is demonstrated and appreciated by an inspec tion of each and every detail, while the su perior cabinet work of the Australian arti sans and general excellence of finish in the instruments shown call for the highest com mendation. Besides cutting veneers for their own use, and exporting large quantities, Beale and Co. design their own frames,. cal culate and set out on plan the scale, this being one of the most difficult and technical departments of piano manufacture, requiring exceptional skill and training, make their own patterns, and cast the frame, together with the metal parts, including even the candelabra, handles, and castors, in their own foundry. Their patented tuning system, whereby the troublesome wooden wrest-plank is eliminated, is of special interest. The company's manager states that there are over 300 skilled artisans employed at the Annandale factory, the total employees num bering upwards of 500. The company's re presentatives are in attendance, and music is provided. WHITTAKER BROS. This enterprising and old-established firm have their stand in the same position as previous shows. Each year Whittaker Bros. introduce something of fresh interest to users of Western Australian timbers. This time they have several samples of "Para quet" flooring, which have been made at their Sub:aco works, from timbers cut at their North Dandaluo mill. This particular

kind of flooring is unique in Western Aus tralia, and is indeed practically new to Aus tralia as a whole. The beauty and useful ness of. our local timbers for other than the ordinary straight run of flooring is well demonstrated, and the samples shown will undoubtedly command great attention. They are also showing several articles of fur niture and joinery, among which will be noticed some beautiful polished jarrah pe destals and an exceptionally fine book-case, made from she-oak by white labour in Su biaco. Also they are again showing one of their two-roomed settlers' cottages, which are supplied all cut out ready for erection, and are so marked that anyone capable of using a hammer should have no difficulty in erect ing one. Taken as a whole, their exhibits are well in keeping with the firm's advertise ment that architects, builders, and others can have no higher guarantee of sound work manship and material than the "Whittaker "Bros." brand on every article. SINGER SEWVING MACHINE COM PANY. The Singer Sewing Machine Company's exhibit was, as usual, very attractive. One can here see their latest family machines of the vibrating, oscillating and horizontal shut tle (66) type, mounted on beautiful cabinet work, styled the cabinet table set, of black walnut and golden oak. It is pointed out that the company only make one grade-the best-and this is borne out by the high-class nature of the goods. Exquisite fancywork is produced on their machines, and the work is taught free at the company's showrooms, 766-770 Hay-street, Perth, to all users of Singer sewing machines. The exhibition )f fancywork proves what work can be done on their machines, and shows how the home can be improved by the aid of a Singer. Then there is a power bench of six machines, driven by electricity, which g.ves the visitor an idea of how the factories in Perth are supplied and equipped to do every class of stitching they require. The Singer 15-31, used by dressmakers, is fitted with a 1/7 horse-power motor, and created much in terest. The company also showed machines for doing heavy saddlery work, making horse rugs, boot patching, tailors' machines, and a number of special machines for different classes of work. Altogether the company manufacture 182 different classes of machines embodying every class of stitchery, and it is claimed that nine out of every 10 sewing machines used throughout the world are Singers. The Singer darner, for darnin, stockings, knit underclothing, also claimea attention. A visit to the Singer exhibition will not fail to be of interest to anyone. Mr. C. E. J. Wilkinson is the company's manager for Western Australia. •W. SANDOVER AND CO. This firm has a splendid display of all kinds of engines and agricultural machinery, as well as orchard and dairy implements. A Marshall 6-h.p. portable steam engine is seen in operation, driving harvesters, bind ers, drills, chaff-cutters, corn-crushers, etc., whilst a Blackstone oil engine is working two of Messrs. Cliff and Bunting's portable chaff-cutters, one a screw press machine, and the other a double dumper bagger. The for mer is fitted with patent knife wheel, securely keyed on the main spindle. The knives are bolted to steel knife holders, which are secured to the arm of wheel by two bolts. When the knives are blunt they are detached from the wheel, and fresh ones already sharpened are put on in their place; this can be done in three minutes, which is a great savidg in time. The machine is also fitted with new pattern cheeks to enable the feed rollers to rise higher and give a greater depth of cut. It is also fitted with a patent self-feed, which entirjy removes any possibility of accident to the feeder. The latter is a machine of entirely new de sign. It is made to suit the requirements of those who have a small enginoe or large horseworks, and want to bag- the chaff as well as cut it. ' The dumper bagger takes very little power to drise, and will easily put 75 to 85 lb. of chaff into a bag, ac cording to quality and length of chaff cut, and it will work under an 8ft. roof. There are two baggers, so that one bag is changed while the other is filling, and the method of changing bags is very simple, while the quantity put, into a bag can be easily regu lated. This machine should be on every farm where chaff is bagged, for it converts what has been always considered one of the worst jobs 'for a man into easy and pleasant work. Chaff-cutters manufactured by Hunt and Co., suitable for hand, horse, or steam power; corn mills, corn-crushers, and root-cutters 'are also shown in great variety. The world-famed "McCormick" machines, for which Messrs. W. Sandover and Co. are the sole agents, make an attractive exhi bition in themselves, comprising as they do binders, mowers, rakes, drills, etc. This binder has 'attained phenomenal success right throughout the world. Last year there were, it is stated, more "McCormick's" used than any three kinds of binders combined. The "McCormick" drill also, although it has only been a short time on the market, has already proved itself one of the most popular implements of its kind in use. A complete line of Oliver ploughs is in evidence, from the small pony plough, suitable for a gar den, .to the large treble furrow. - The Oli vers are claimed to be the original and only genuine chilled plough made, are adapted to most kinds of soil, and will do first-class work in sod or stubble. This implement is" warranted to do better work, and more of it with the same amount of draft than any other. Ploughs manufactured by Howard, Bedford, England, are also shown, and these are specially suitable for dam sinking and railway contractors' work. The beam, candle, and body are all forged in one piece, scoops, which are considered indispensable for clam sinking from 3j cubic feet to 1 yard capacity. The orchardist also is well catered for by the firm, and they have on view every kind of implement used in the orchard, including the famous line of Planet, Jr., tools, Morgan spading harrows, disc and acme harrows, spring tooth cultivators, sig-zag harrows, knapsack and barrel spray pumps by the best makers. A special feature in the firm's exhibit is their display of dairy utensils, Globe separators for hand or steam power. Cherry Dash churns to chu~fn from 31b. to 501b., concussion churns, butter workers in all sizes, suitable for the daiy or butter factory. A fine display of "Samson" wind

muss, snowing au sizes irom the 4?tt. cot tage size to the 16ft. extra large for big, demands, Fhould specially interest farm anil station owners. These mills, it is pointed out, are recognised as the highest grade on the market; their double gearing appeals to all users of mills requiring an up-to-date plant No greater proof of their popu larity could be given than the fact that a great many sheep stations n Western Australia have installed from 20 to 30 "Samson" windmills on each, thus show ing that those to whom the windmill is a big consideration have endorsed all that is claimed for them by o-dering them.in such large numbers. ,The Government are now installing four 12ft. Samson mills for the water service in connection with the Port Hedland to Marble Bar railway. A special strong tower has been manufactured for the Nor'-West tounti . A very full display of oil and gasoline en pines, comprising Blackstone" and "Olds," is made by the firm. The first-named is well known all over. Australasia. Among the special features- claimed for it are that it is very simple, and that, while the con sumption of oil is very small, the greatest power is given; the material and workman ship are of the highest class. .The fact that the "Olds" cngine has had a pheno menal sale right throughout Australia proves its worth. Its Jump spark system of ignition is said to be the simplest and most effective known. The speed-changing de vice enables the speed to be changed at will while the engine is in operation. The gover nor is of the hit-and-miss type, described as the most econ'omical known, and its patented gasoline suction valve feed is de signed to do away with pump troubles. High-grade "Samson" British made galvan ised plain and barbed fencing wire is pro minently displayed. The success of this wire has caused many cheap brands to be put upon the market, and though they have the same length per coil, they do not, it is claimed, carry the high breaking strain and perfect galvanising of "Samson." To en sure these two factors careful and expensive manufacture is essential. To leave no room for doubt, William Sandover and Co. place their orders with the best manufacturers of wire in Great Britain, and only for them do they manufacture this "Samson" wire. Hun dreds of tons of this wire have been sold by W. Sandover and Co. during the last couple of years, and they have many testi monials as to the satisfaction it has given. So large has the demand in the Nor'-West become that special.arrangements have been made lor shipping parcels direct from Lon don to all coastaj centres. The Western Aus tralian Government have used over 100 tons of this wire since it has been on the market. "King-loc" steel droppers, as shown on the model fence surrounding W. Sandover and Co.'s exhibit, have already become popular, over 400,000 having been supplied to various sheep stations. A casual glance cannot fail to show the good qualities claimed for them-that their life is unlimited;. they will not burn, and are self-locking, no ties or wedges being required. They are manu factured in Sydney, and can be supplied to any spacing and gauge wire, and shipped in a week from receipt of order. G. WOOD, SON AND CO. As usual, one of the most attractive dis plays at the Royal Agricultural Show is to be found in the kiosk erected by G. Wood Son and Co., the well-known firm of whole sale grocers and importers, who are the blenders and packers of the famous Terai tea and coffee, both of which are now being blended and packed in this State by the most up-to-date machinery, thus adding an other.industrial victory to Western Austra lia. G. Wood, Son and Co. are also pro prietors and agents for many other well

known lines. For instance. their proprietory lines include those packed under the An chor label, a brand noted for its purity, such as the Anchor self-raising flour, An chor pepper, Anchor oatmeal. Anchor bak ing powder, etc. Among their agencies may be mentioned the popular household and toilet soaps, glycerine. Sunlight oilcake, etc. (manufactured by the world-renowned firm of Lever Bros., Ltd.), Oxo, Humphris' to minato sauce, Thorley's Ovum and cattle foods (particularly interesting to farmers and dairymen), Boshter beer (the great non alcoholic beverage), Bensdorp's Royal Dutch cocoa, Quaker Oats and Quaker Puffed Rice. Symiungto's Coffee Essence, Grape-nuts, and Post toasties (a table delicacy that only needs to be tried to be appreciated), also the tasty pure table foods prepared and bottled by Heinz Company, of Pittzburgh, Pa. These latter need no comment as visitors to last year's show had the olppor tunity afforded them of testing for them selves. NESTLE'S. Close to Winm. Padbury's kiosk the world famed products of the Nestle's Company are housed. These products are too well known to require commendation, and the degree of popularity they have always enjoyed has been considerably enhanced by the company extending its manufacturing operations to Australia. At the Nestle stand on the show ground special attention is being directed to the company's preparations for infants, which under the name of Nestle's milk food commands such a wide clientele. To assist in the knowledge how to utilise this pre paration to the best advantage for child ren, the company have provided a mass of well-written literature, prominent amongst which is an exceedingly well-written little brochure for mothers, "All About Babies," which sets forth in simple languagcohow to care for and feed children who are well be sides those who are sick, and supplies a mass of useful information concerning Nestle's Food. WM. PADBURY. Mr. William Padbury, one of the best known merchants and manufacturers in the metropolitan area, has this year secured the kiosk formerly used by Foy-and Gibson, in which to exhibit the goods he carries at his Guildford establishments. Needless to say, pride of place is taken by his Peerless roller flour, the subject of so many high awards at various exhibitions and shows, and highly favoured by the baking trade. He has also a really fine show of saddlery and harness of various kinds, which seem to embrace every thing requisite for riding or driving, and con cerning which it may at once be said that not only are the design the l'atest and most approved, executed in the highest degree of finish and completeness, but the leather is locally manufactured by the Crownall Fie tory, and compares inl every respect favour ably with the best imported materials. Mr. Padbury is associated with M. Andreu in the Frdnco-British Company, whose products occupy a central stand in the kiosk. These comprise olive oil, Malaga table raisins, cor dials, and preserves, whose appearance bears eloquent testimony-to the high quality which has been attained in their manufacture. M. Andren has, it is stated, had considerable experience on the Continent in the prepara tion of these products for the market, and states that he experiences no difficulty in turning out an article worthy of comparison with the best European brands. The grapes from which the raisins are made are locally grown. and the olives also come from Guild. ford, and he finds them in every respect suit able for the manufacture of high,-class goods. As regards the olive oil, he states that his brother, who is in France, and is an expert in that class of oil, and to whom a sample was submitted, has pronounced it to com pare favourably with the finest oil produced in that country. That olive oil of high quality could be produced from Western Australian olives has long been known; in deed, upwards of sixty years ago its manu facture by some Spanish monks in this State resulted in an article which, when submitted to expert European authorities, won golden opinions. M. Andreu considers this State in every respect suitable for the growth- of olives adapted ,for the production of high classs oil, and foresees a pgqfitable future for the industry. There are probably few wio would be disposed to cavil at the suggestion that with the enterprise of Mr. Padbury to assist it, the developments ought to be rapid. WUNDEHRLICH, LTD. The building in which the Wunderlitn stamped metal products are exhibited is, quite apart from its contents, attractive. The casual observer would probably find it difficult to believe that what appears to be a brick building, thaving a facade of Syd ney freestone and a barb of weatherboards, is comqposed really of stamped metal; yet such is the case. and the only part of its exterior which is not fashioned of this material is the roof, which is covered with Marseilles tiles, for which Wunderlich, Ltd., are agents. Inside the building various samples of stamped metal-steel or zinc or galvanised iron-arrest attention. The room itself is lined and ceiled with metal of artistic pattern, and in the centre stands a little office of the same material. On exhibition are embossed steel diapers and panelling in graceful designs, cornice bor ders, and mouldings, dado panels, and wall linings, centre-flowers and metal arches, all executed in patterns and designs that should satisfy the most captious taste. Another line is found in the window and door hoods, in' which a fish scale design is used with marked effect, and the use of these on gal vanised iron brackets is demonstrated on the exterior of the building. For the Wun derlich metal goods .it is claimed that not only are they artistic, pretty, and calculated to make a home homelike, but that the metal has the added advantages of being durable, dependable, and hygienic as well as fire, white ant, and vermin proof. The firm are also exhibiting some fine specimens of window framings metal cased in bronze and nickel, their own manufacture. Other lines include finials for buildings, in zinc and steel, and of elegant design and finish, statuettes, and animals' heads of excellent execution and cunningly designed to repre sent figures cast in bronze and copper; also some artistic samples of repousse lettering in bronze and copper. With possibly one or two exceptions, the whole of the goods shown by 4he firm are of local manufacture, and even inthose cases where at present

1y r .sern lac tores arrangements are well in hand to commence the work locally at an early date. CUMING SMITH and CO., PROPRIE TARY, LTD. This enterprising company's extensive dis play is again a leading feature of the show. Many new and attractive commodities indi cating the wide range of the company's manufacturing activities are displayed among their exhibits this year, and as a consequence the visiting agriculturists are finding both pleasure and profit from their inspection of the exhibit. On September 23, 1910, the company formally started their manufacturing operations in this State at West Guildford, and the industry, which is now firmly established, is an important fac tor in the industrial life of the State. The company's products have found such favour that jt has been found to be necessary to augment the sborago capacity at the works, and in addition to the already extensive structures a large building 150ft. long Iy 100ft. wide is being built. The necessity for this extension is attributed mainly to the farmers' practical appreciation of the high quality and free drilling characteristics of the company's primary ,product "Florida superphosphate." Extra dressin" and bag ging plants will also be installed for the pre parations of this particular product. During the year manufacturing operations at West Guildford have proceeded smoothly, and large quantities of raw materials are being used. In the manufacture of superphosphate, sul phuric acid is a prominent factor. The sulphur required for this product is ob tained from pyritic ore. This ore Messrs. Cuming Smith and Co. are obtaining from copper mining propositions in the far north ern fields of the State. The mining of this ore involves the expenditure of many thou sands of pounds yearly in the mines, which would otherwise remain idle. These mines are now being systematically developed. The pyritic ore is conveyed over the railways to the works, and the Railway Department earn freight as back loading on trucks which otherwise would be hauled empty. The ore is first passed through the necessary crush ing process, and is then automatically fed to roasters. The sulphurous gas evolved is then passed through dust settlers and clean sing towers, and eventually is transformed into sulphuric acid in capacious leaden cham bhers. The acid is finally pumped to the superphosphate mixing building, and there mixed in mechanical mixers with the ground phosphatic rock. The manufacturing of acids for commercial and technical purposes is no inconsiderable part of the company's business. In a number of local industries in which su:lphuric acid is used, freedom from nitrous funmes, arsenic, and other im purities is essential, and a highly concen trated product is also required. This plant has an output of four tons of pure sulshuric acid per day, and is in continuous opera tion. The automatic regulation, continu ity. cleanliness. and certainty of control make this installation an example of Cuming Smith and Co.'s modern tendencies of manufacture. All the company's manures are sold with a guarantee of analysis, and the laboratory is naturally a supremely important feature of the business. Tests are made daily, and often several times throughout the day. of samples drawn from bulk or materials under going processes to ascertain their conditions and purity, so that at every stage all the materials used in the manufacture of Sickle brand manures, and other products, are un der chemical control. All econsi"nmcnts of fertilisers and acids are tested before leaving the works. Special care has always been

taken that all Sickle brand manures shall boe in a dry and powdered condition, fit to run freely through any drill. At the West I Guildford works no efforts have been, or will be, spared in this direction to ensure that, the Western Australian product shall be in all respects equal to the reputation acquired by the brand. The practice amongst farmers of using a particular kind of artificial manure for the growth of a par ticular crop has now become very general. It is claimed that their long experience of test plots in the field enable Cumin" Smith and Co. to supply the farmer with tlo right manure for his particular land. The in dustry is a local one, employing-directly end indirectly-hundreds of workmen, whose wages go towards the upbuilding of the State, and the firm states'that if such in dustries are to be preserved in our midst it behoves farmers to be loyal to the land of their adoption by giving preference to the locally manufactured article. "SHIYN-UP." The preparations turned out by the Shyn up Company, which has established itself at Cottesloe, embrace powders and polishes re quired for cleansing metals and other arti cles. These include metal polish, plate pow der, knife polish. and buckskin cleaner, and it is stated that the results obtained with their use have demonstrated that locally an article can be manufactured worthy of com parison with the best of the imported goods. RICHARD A URSER AND CO. Richard Purser and Co., who are amongst the pioneers of the agricultural machinery trade.in this State, occupy their old stand near the Agricultural Hall, where they are exhibiting a very interesting collection of farm machinery. Probably the most in teresting feature about this exhibit is the fact that every machine in the collection has been manufactured in Western Australia in the firm's own shops. Several of these machines have patented improvements, spe cially adapted to local conditions. Promi nent amongst the machines shown is the Purser seed and fertiliser drill, which stands out from all others in style of con struction. The steel tube frame being far more rigid than the usual angle frame of other drills, ensures that all geaeing must run in perfect alignment. The axle, which does not revolve, is made of steel tube, strong enough to properly support the weight of the machine when fully loaded. The axle arms being tapered and set like a waggon axle, and running in chilled wheel boxes, makes the draft exceptionally light. .The change gears for re"ulating quantities are so conveniently placed, and so simple to operate, that no expert knowledge is requir ed; in fact, anyone who can drive a team can operate the Purser drill. These ma chines are made in sizes from 7 to 15 disc, and, it is stated, are in use in every farm in" district in Western Australia. t'he Purser spring tooth attachmept is well worth inspection. As its name implies it may be attached to a drill, taking the place of discs, and converting the drill into a spring tooth cultivator at small expense, and with very little trouble. The Purser flexible harrow with patent change over attachment is made to work behind the drill, superseding the old style cover chains. This implement being adaptable to any make of drill, has had a very large sale, and it is claimed has invariably given complete satisfaction. A heavier harrow of the same type is also shown, admirably adapted for harrowing grass lands, growing crops, etc. The Purser T-bar roller, now so well'and favourably known amongst the farming community, is also shown in various sizes. Amongst the new implements shown is a small double fertiliser drill for vineyard and orchard dse. This machine is so construct ed as to distribute two different kinds of fertiliser at the same time in any propor tion that may be desired, or either kind may be distributed separately. The ground wheels are placed close to the frame, and are fitted with guards to protect .trees or vines. The machine exhibited has been built to the order of Mr. G. Barrett-Len nard, of St. Leonards, for use in his exten sive vineyard, where he has during the past season used a similar machine made by Purser and Co. A spring tooth cultivator of American style with 17 tines is also on view, having several important improve ments on the old style cultivator. A spe cially strong built spring tooth cultivator, covering a width of 10]ft., intended for a six-horse team, is also to be seen here, the machine exhibited having been sold to Mr. Charles Sommers, M.L.C. Mr. T. A. Wild ing, M.L.C., successfully used one of these cultivators on his Meckering Estate last season, and a similar implement has been supplied to Messrs. Forrest Bros. of Cub. bine. Samples of harrows, including Diamon'd, Zig-Zag, and Purser's patent stump-jump harrows are also shown, as well as stump jump ploughs, chaslcutters, etc. The firm's gate factory is represented by gates of vari ous styles for farm and residere, and the Purser patent steel hoop lattice gate has, it is stated, been such a pronounced success that it now has many imitators. Owing to limited space the firm is not exhibiting any of the imported' machinery, for which it holds the Western Australian agency, but visitors are cordially invited to call at the firm's showrooms in King-street, ana inspect the many and varied lines in stock. Amongst other lines may be men tioned the Walter A. Wood Now Century reaper and binder, known amongst farmers as the "old reliable" binder. The Walter A. Wood tabular steel mowers have a world-wide reputation, and are claimed to have never been equalled at any difficult job of grass or hay cutting. Horse hay rakes, disc harrows of various kinds, stump jump ploughs, single furrow chilled plough , garden plough, Planet Jr. implements, wind mills, etc., are all worth inspecting by the man on the land, and visitors from the country should not miss this opportjnity of inspecting the latest samplesoffarming im plements and machinery. METTERS. LTD. This long-established Australian firm, whose goods are so well and favourably known throughout the Commonwealth, has only recently removed to their new pre mises in Hay-street, next to Wesley Church, and the display they are making at the show ground, although not so large and varied as in their now showrooms, contains

-aurpl'- or many or mTe Des gooos -o De found in the latter place. Their well-known stoves and ranges are shown in varied styles and sizes, from the cheap cottage stove to the large kitchen range suitable for large hotels, all bearing the stamp of excellence and usefulness associated with the name of the firm. A fine line of mantelpieces is also shown complete with grates and tiled hearths of tasteful colour and design. Wind. mills of various sizes, are included in the display, and one of these is erected along side a squatter's galvanised steel tank of 4,000 gallons capacity, fitted with Metters automatic tank valve, which is instantan eous in action, and gives a two-inch flow of water into a large sheep trough of gal. vanised steel. These tanks have been spe cially designed in various sizes for the use of squatters and farmers, and their whole construction has been carried out with a view of ensuring the highest degree of effi. ciency and strength, combined with ai per fect simplicity of erection requiring no skilled labour. The tanks, it is stated, com mand an extensive sale amongst squatters and farmers. There is also an excellent display of Myers pumps,. comprising spray pumps, for use in gardens and orchards, and power pumps, for raising and distributing water. Other lines include garden seats, canopied double swing seats, bath heaters, and many other goods for which the firm is well known in the State. MALLOCH. BROS. As may have been expected from a firm who do such an extensive fencing business. wire and other fencing accessories figured largely in Messrs. Malloch Bros.' exhibit. The famous "Neptune Unrivalled" wire is shown under various severe tests, in one in stance half a ton weight is suspended from a single strand of 12J gauge Neptune wire. The testing machine demonstrates on the spot in an unmistakable way that Neptune Unrivalled wire is all that it is claimed to be, and it is not difficult to understand why this wire finds such wide favour amongst squatters and farmers. "Neptune" and "Dingo" brands of netting, Igel barged wire, Page's droppers, post hole diggers, strainers, standards, and a wire Jinny (a new idea), and Malloch's tubular gates make up a complete exhibit of things necessary in the fencing world. "Alston'a" windmills in various sizes, both double and single crank, Alston's stock troughing in various styles pumps of all kinds, and ball taps, comprehensively cover all that is required for stock watering or irrigation. Lister gasoline engines are shown under work, so also is Fairbanks Morse "Jack of all Trades" combined engine and pumping gear. A new tree puller inoawn as "The Dreadnought," the invention of two Western Australians, is well worthy of attention from all who have clearing to do. Lanz cream separators, "Poilitc" asbestos sheets, and a number of other lines make up a very interesting ex hibit. LISTER SHEEP-SHEARING MACHINES. Messrs. R. A. Lister and Co., of Dursley, England, have brought sheep-shearing ma chines to a very high state of eficiencx in deed, and their working exhibit on te ground merits the attention of all sheepmen. Four complete stands are shown, together with grinders,. the whole outfit being driven by a Lister engine made by the same firm. T'o the initiated, the "Lister" handpiece will doubtless appeal instantly. The screw less joint is peculiar to this firm's hand piece, and it is said that even where the Lister brackets and gear are not in use on many stations, the handpiece is to be found. It ts interchangeable, and therefore may be safely installed on machines of simnular construction to the Lister. Demon. strations of shearing will be carried on during the IShow week. The agent4 in West

eia Australia for-.these machines are Messrs. Malloeh Bros. 52-5 William-street, from . hom all particulars can be obtained. TRUFOOD OF AUSTRALIA, LTD. One of the Eastern firms which has re Iently extended its operations to this State is the Trufood of Australia, Ltd., which has its headquarters in Melbourne, and its works in Glenormiston South, Victoria. The spe - ciality of this firm which is being introduced to Western. Australia is "Trumilk," which is claimed to be the latest and most perfect development of evaporated milks. Submit ted to analysis it was pronounced to consist of adried and powdered milk in the form of a fine white powder, containing no preserva tives or starch, and no other sugar than the natural lactose Upon being mixed with cold water-th'e powder being added to the water, and not the latter to the former, it was stated by the London analyst to repro duce the milk with remarkable success, the mixture being both by taste ana colour in distinguishable from ordinary milk. The method by which it is manufactured is Imknown as the Trqfood process and it is claimed for this on the authority of several British medical journals and other authori ties, that it is the most perfect form of milk on the market, and may be depended Upon as a thoroughly reliable pnure food throughout the year. On the Show Ground the qualities of the milk are displayed by the demonstrator, Mr. Joseph, who not only s· hows that it is easily reproduced in a liquid form, but states that the latter can be placed in a separator, and the resultant cream converted into butter with the same ease as any other cream. Demonstrations o ef its adaptability for this purpose, as well as its other uses, will be given at the com pany's stand throughout the week. RdBERT SMITH AND CO. For the eleventh successive year this firm were successful in obtaining first prize for breaker's saddles. The breaker's saddle is a very neat and at the same time solid-look ing piece of workmanship, having a nice sweepy seat in hogskin, and very substan tial knee-pads, which impress the casual observer with the idea that colt breaking should be an easy matter with this class of esaddle. Special attention has blien paid to the under-part of this saddle, whichseems proof against sore or bruised backs. The firm also obtained first prize for a neat gen tleman's or park saddle, make of buckskin, being white buckskin inlaid on hogskin, gave the exhibit a remarkably neat appearance. + A'similar award was gained for, a gentle man's exercise saddle, plain in appearance, but comfortable, and evidently well adapted for its purpose. W. H. BURFORD AND SONS. - Manufacturers of candles, soap, starch, and other household requisites, W. H. Bur-. ford and Sons, have erected in the hall a trophy of their 'goods as varied in kind as it is creditable in standard of quality. The candle section is numerously represent ed-Exhibition, bedroom, ecclesiastical, piano, and other candles,, some in pure marble white, others in fancy colours and '. designs, beat witness to the firm's enter p in this direction. Equally varied and excellent 'are the soaps. Burford's Signal, White Magic, and No. 1 are familiar to almost every housewife, and the same may be said of their various kinds of toilet and bath soaps, which are got up in a most attractive fashion. Other soap linet are the soap extract, scouring and polishing soaps, ,all bearing the same stamp of ex cellence. There are also their white and coloured starches, Brunswick black, black lead, stove polish, Signal boot and shoe polishes, Signal fire kindlers, soda crystals, and other lines which assist in forming one of the most creditable displays on the Show Ground, and pointing unmistakably to the wide range of manufactures com manded by the enterprise of the firm. DALGETY AND CO., LTD. All the excellent features which have made Dalgety and Co.'s stand one of the favourite resorts of Royal.Show visitors in past years are again in evidence, and several new ones have been added. One of the latter is the Wolseley electriq sheep-shearing machine, the latest development of a machine which has by sheer merit forced its way literally into every part of Australasia as well as commanding ready use in ether pastoral countries. In New South Wales, Victoria. and Queensland, where installations are in full operation, the results have, it is stated, been satisfactory in every respect, the sheep being rapidly and particularly well shorn, and the shearing going on without a hitch. One of the prominent factors is the saving in firewood, and a marked fea ture in the operation of the machines is their smooth running, there being, it is stat ed, no vibration on the headgear. In addi tion to the electric machine, Dalgety's are showing one driven by a Tangye oil engine, and also a Wolseley hand-driven machine, which possesses the additional advantage that it can be also operated by power. Another "Wolseley" is the cream separator, which bears that name, and is recommended as one of the best in- use. Quibell's sheep dip and Kerol disinfectant are two other agency lines-of Dalgety and Co., and in connection with the former they are also exhibiting a Quibell sheep dip bath. Kemp's sheep branding liquid is another agency line which has obtained considerable popularity, not only on account of the ease of its applica tion, but also owing to its'healing and anti septic qualities, and the fact that it does not injure the wooL Another prominent line is the special Prolana woolpack with paper lining, designed to keep fibre out of the wooL In connection with these a special kind of twine is provided, and being coloured a dark blue, any part of the fibre which may find its way into the wool is easy of detection, a matter which was extremely diflicult with ordinary woolpack twine. Dal gery's state that these packs are daily in ereasing inpogularity owing to their unmis takably excellent qualities, which are in no way interfered with even when the bale is subicted to the most strenuous dumping' in the woolpress. Bale fasteners, twines of various kinds and Manila ropes are also shown, and there are besides Titan and Gable wire-strainers, Anchor fencing wires and outfits, canvas and tarpaulins, lamb tailing mschines, wire netting for rabbit and sheepproof fences, and Union Portland ce ment-an Australian production. The com pany are also showing a Mayefs gras clean er and grader, and a Koertz wdolpress. Other lines for which they are agents include Rangaleoa Ceylon tea, Fitzroy tinned meats, and Bulloch Lade whsky. ELDER, SHENTON, AND CO. The exhibits by this firm include Cooper's powder sheep dip, one of the genuinely popular dips in use in Australasia; Donald's wire strainers, and Donald's wool or baling press; and fencing wire of various sizes to meet the different demands of the pastor alist. The firm is also showing its agency lih? of Sandy Tamson whisky.

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