INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 460, 17 December 1880, Page 2

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

At 9 o'clock the judges in the respective classes were in attendance, prepared to pass in review the different exhibits submitted to their verdict. Thanks to the exertions of the secretary all the articles exhibited were to be found grouped in their respective classes, and the labor of adjudicating on these was reduced to a minimum. At about one o'clock, the Wanaka a rived from Lyttelton with nearly 200 excurshnists, j

their advent bestowing quite a gay appearance upon our usually quipt little town. Shortly after two o'clock the formal opening took place. The Rev Mr Aylmer, as President of the Association, addressed a few remarks to those present, congratulating them on the past prosperity of the exhibition, which he believed would continue to prosper. Mr Montgomery would now proceed to open the exhibition.

Mr Montgomery, M.H.R., then came forward and said that he had had much pleasure in responding to the invitation of the committee to open this Exhibition. It was a pleasure to him to visit a place where he had so many friends, and also to do anything in his power to further the industries of the country. This was the fourth annual exhibition which had been held here, and so far as he knew these were the first of their kind in New Zealand. The committee had taken pains to invite contributions from other districts, and these: invitations had been responded to to a considerable extent. The West-Christ-church School had sent a large number of exhibits;• f. He was informed that tin work as a whole was exceedingly good, and some of it of great excellence. The Peninsula schools had also responded well. Of course it was to be expected that the Akaroa School would do its share, and it had done so. Tai Tapu had sent some exhibits, aud he was informed that the writing from this school was exceptionally good. From Gebbie's Valley they had received some excellent specimens of drawing. But he thought the work done before the judges, was perhaps the best test of knowledge and readiness. The freehand drawing so executed showed great aptkude, and they would see a map of the United States executed entirely from memory and without copy by a pupil of the Robinson's Bay school which ho tuonght deserving of every admiration. Then they had some excellent specimens of needlework, from embroidery to shirt-ironing (laughter). He had taken great interest in the cause of education, and it gave him great pleasure to see such work done by their district schools. Some years ago they might have looked in vain for such results. They heard sometimes that only reading, writing, and arithmetic were required to be 11ught in these schools, but he thought they would agree that other things were necessary. He believed that a certain amount of culture was desirable. They would. find some p untings by amateurs which were very creditable, and there was a cabinet of shell-work which was a marvel of excellence. In dairy produce, he was sorry to see such a small number of exhibits. He thought it was hurdly creditable to the district, which depended so much upon this kind of produce. ( Hear, hear.) He hoped in future there would he more exhibits in cheese and butter. With regard to floriculture, it was not much in his line, but he thought they would find a good display. This was only to be expected, considering their fine climate, perhaps tho finest in the world. He would not detain them longer, as their time was no doubt limited. He thought that this exhibition reflected every credit on the people here, and he hoped that Christchurch and other places would follow such a good example. The committee deserves the thanks of the community for their efforts in the past, and he hoped that in the future their success would go on increasing. He had now much pleasure in declaring the exhibition open, nnd he hoped it would give them all the greatest satisfaction. (Cheers.)

With regard to the exhibition in general, we have neither time nor space for any very detailed remarks. Comparisons with former collections naturally suggest themselves. We are satisfied of one thing—that the exhibition as a whole is not retrograding. With regard to the horticultural department, the show of flowers was certainly good. That of vegetables was also excellent, but fruit did not come so well to the front as has been the case on former occasions. In this class the peas shown were all of very superior quality, and the judges called attention to the same in their award. Respecting our main staples of production, cheese and butter, we append the remarks made by the judges, which we must say we fully endorse. They are as follow: — DAIHY PUODTJOE. Tho Judges regret that in a place which depends so much upon dairy produce that more exhibits in this class have not been brought forward, and are sorry to observe the apathy evinced by dairy farmers towards the object endeavored to be carried out by an association of this nature.' In bread the judges had great difficulty in deciding upon' which exhibit

was entitled to the prize, as all are of 1 very excellent quality. i In the Industrial 'd.partment we aiv-{ informed that there is an increase in the total number of exhibits as compared with last year. There is a falling off in needlework, but a considerable increase in works of art. The quality of these latter is certainly of a very high order. Not only are the exhibits which took prizes oi a high class, but very many of those which failed should secure a respectable place in a gathering of the kind. Especially was this noticeable in the specimens of illumination by boys or girls. We understand that the judges would have recommended an additional prize in this class, but that, though they had no difficulty in awarding a first prize, there were several other exhibits of such equal merit that they were not able to give one a decided preference over tho other. Some crayon drawings from Gebbie's Valley, too, though they failed to>secure first place, are yet deserving of great commendation. The work done before judges too was nearly all excellent, and considering the difficulty of the subject, showed great pluck and cleverness on the part of the youngsters. The following is the prize list:— Horticultural. Judges: Messrs Nalder, Westenra and Perm. Pot Plants. 6 Fuchsias, varieties—J. D. Garwood 2 Uo , best, 1 dark and 1 light—J. D. Garwood 6 Geraniums, Zonale, 3 varieties—E. W. Morey 3 Do do—J D. Oarw od 6 Double, not less than 3 varieties—E. W. Morey 3 Do do—J. D. Garwood, E. W. Morey, highly commended 6 Ivy leaf, 3 varieties—J. D. Gaiwoid 3 Do do—J. D. Garwood Best single plant—J. D. Garwood 6 Pelargoniums, fancy, 3 varieties—No exhibit 6 Do show, do—No entries 3 Do fancy, do—E. W. Morey single plant Pelargonium—No entries 1 Specimen plant of any description—J. D. Garwood Best drooping plant, bung up—E. W. Morey Cut Flowers. 6 Roses, varieties—No entries 3 Do do—No entries 6 Pinks, not less than 3 varieties—No entries 6 Carnations do—J. D. Garwood 6 Sweet Williams, 3 varieties—J. D. Garwood 6 .Pelargoniums, varieties—E. W. Morey G Stocks, varieties—No entries. 3 Do do do G Verbenas. 3 varieties, 1 truss of each— no entries. 3 Do do do—no entries. 6 Geraniums, Zonale or double—do. 6 Lilies, not less than 3 varieties—do. Hand bouquet—ll. Billens 1, Mrs S. Watkins 2, Miss Houghton. 11. 0. Table do—-Mrs Riches. 6 Pansies, not less than 3 varieties—Mrs S. Watkins. 6 Antirrhinums do—no entries.. Special prizes, Ist and 2nd, tor collection of single cut flowers, cultivated , and wild—greatest variety, and most effective arrangement.—J. D. Garwood. Vegetables. 2 Cabbages—S. Watkins 2- Can li (lowers—No entries 6 Carrots—J. D. Garwood G Parsnips—l. I). Garwood i G Turnips—S. Watkins I 25 Puils of peas —S. Fife 2o Do French beans—ll Billens 12 Do bro d or long pod beans—J. D. Garwood 12 Potatoes (kidney)—S. Fife 12 Do (round)—S. Fife 12 Onions—Ko Chi Collection of potatoes, 6 of each kind— R. Williams 2 Cucumbers—J. D. Garwood Collection of vegetables—J. D. Garwood Do salad—J. D. Garwood 4 Lettuces—J. D. Garwoo 1 6 Stalks rhubarb, heaviest—Ko Chi 20 Asparagus—J. D. Garwood Fruit. 20 Strawberries —J. D. Garwood 20 Raspberries—R. Nicholls 20 Newton 12 Bunches red currants—S. Watkins 12 Do white do—S. Watkins 12 Do black do—No entries 20 Gooseberries (dessert) —J. Cullen 20 Do (culinary)—J. Cullen 6 Apples, last season —S. Fife Case of ferns— Mrs S. Watkins Baskets (extra prize) Johnson Pastokal. Judges: Messrs J. Daly and Garwood. Cheese (a cheese)—R. Newton 1, Sager 2 Butter, table, 21ba—Sager 1, Wilson 2 Honey in the comb—No entry Home-made bread—Newton 1, Breitmeyer 2 Industiual. Works of Art. Judges : Dr Guthrie, Messrs Wiggins and McGregor. Painting in oil or water colors from "! nature—professional — W. Watkins. Painting in oil or water colors from nature —amateur — \\. Billens. Painting in oil or water colors from cor>ies—amateur —Mr.s S. Watkins. t Illuminating—adults and boys or girls a —IT. Billens, Ivanhoe, West Christ- , church school. ' Drawing —Boys or girls under 18, in 1 five classes : freehand, cr.'iyon, pen- roil, pen and ink, and aichitectural \. (including mechanical) • Freehand L. Watkins Crayon—G. Penlington v Pencil—L. Watkins V

' Pen and ink—B. Misaen . Architectural—G. Penlington Mechanical—C. H. Hamilton, ChriatI ' church i Drawing in pen-il—Boys or girls under 16, in four classes : Human form, landscape, animal, and marine (if special prizes are offered) Human form—''Forget-me-not," West Christchurch School Landscape—No award Animal—A. Brabner Marine—No entries Freehand drawing by pupils of Government schools Boys—Ernest Watkins Girls—Minnie Penl.ngton Drawing by boys or girls under 18 (2 prizes), and under 15 (2 prizes) : to be executed in presence of the judges in 30 minutes Under 18—L. Watkins 1, G. Penlington 2 ; under 15—Frank 1, W. Dalglish 2 Cardboard model of St Peter's, Akaroa No entries Carving in any material, D G Riches, 1 ' Models, nautical oijiuechanical, by boys under 16, no entries Cone work, Miss S Checldey Leather do, for frames or boxes, Mrs Rogers --■.-. Artificial flowers in any material, Miss Thomas Collection cf pressed ferns, sea weeds and leaves, D G Riches Writing, Mapping, etc. Judges: Messrs Welch, Wood, and Wilkins. Mapping by boys or girls under 12, 14, and 16 Under 12, A Spur;, under 16, II Piper Map (United States) from memory in 30 minutes, drawn before judges— W Ye wen Ornamental lettering by boys under 14 " Mors," West Christchurch School,l ; Frank Dawber, 2 Over 14 : A Brabner Plain writing by boys or girls under IG, 14, 12, 10. Subject—" Victoria. Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and Empress of India ; December 16, 1880." To be written on ruled foolscap in three sizes ; space, double space, and one-third space Under 10 : J Nicholls Under 12 : G Piper Under 16 : J McGregor Plain writing (small hand), by boys or girls under 15 and 13 Under 13 : Scholastic West Christchurch School, ; Romeo, West Christchurch School, highly commended Under 15 : Celia Champian Copying music by boys or girls before judges, no award The judges of the above exhibits wish to express their appreciation of all the examples of writing in the class age under 13, No. 24 being, in their opinion, the best writing in the room. All the other classes for writing are also creditable. The only map exhibited in class under 12 is hardly considered worthy, and we would recommend a little more neatness. In copying music, as there is only one competitor, the judges decline to award a prize. Judge*: Mesdames Cotton, Stocker, Penlington, Wright, Barker, and Miss Walk ten. . . . , Knitted socks, 1 pair, adults and boys or girls under 15 Adultb. Mrs Burke ; under 15, no en tries Darning old cotton stocking by boys or girls under 16 and 12, before judges no entries Cotton patchwork by girls under 15, no entries Cutting out and making white shirt, wearable size, by girls under 20, M Penlington (11) 1 Cutting out and making Crimean shirt, wearable size, Mrs Maltby Plain needle-work, under garment, by girls under 16 and 12, Jane Bruce Hemming handkerchief, under 10 and 7, before judges , Under 10, Mary Hunter 1, Amelia Bray Button holes, by boys or girls under 12, before iiiiljyes, John Johnson Bootees for baby, in wool, by girls under 12, no award Fancy netted antimacassar Mrs Kearney 1, Miss Rodrigues 2 Patchwork in silk or other material, Mrs Kearney 1 Best-dressed doll, clothing to be made, and doll to be dressed, by exhibitors —girls under 14 and 12 Under 14, Minnie Penlington 1, Jane Bruce 2 Lace, hand made, Miss Rolls 1 Crewel work, Minnie Armstrong 1 Edging crochet by girls under 14, Minnie Penlington Do tatting do 16,'n0 award Woolwork, slippers or cushion, to be entirely done by exhibitors —ndultH and girls under 14 Adults, Mrs Beswick Under 14, Mary Masefield Embroidery by adults and girls under 12, Miss Grange, 1 Judges : Rev Mr Stocker, Messrs Garwood, and Aylmer, R.M. Essay on the " Natural Resources and Capabilities of Akaroa Harbor and adjacent country," no entry Child's petticoat, or antimacassar, knitted in wool; Mrs Beswick; highly commended, Nelly Fisher. Fancy stitches in cotton on a square piece of material: Mrs Riches. Best ironed shirt: Mrs Yewen ; special prize presented by Miss Walkdon: Theresa Cullen.