CHRISTCHURCH INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1995, 16 July 1880, Page 3

CHRISTCHURCH INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

The following is a description of the exhibits at tho Oristohurch Industrial Exhibition, the opening of which we chronicled yesterday:— Commencing from the entrance door and taking the side of the room going southward we first como to a collection of water color and other paintings, executed by Misses Nathan and Hale. The latter young lady, who is only thirteen, had two very pretty flower subjects ; the former had been somewhat more ambitious, and had a couple of fairly-executed pictures. Next to these is an exhibit of clay flowers, scarf rings, &c, by Messrs Bedwin and Co., which are exceedingly handsome. The Pbbss Company had a good display of typography of all kinds, including printing on satin, and a catalogue of educational works, &c, which has received high commendation from the ".Stationery Trades' Journal" at home. Next in order is Mr N. K. Cherrill's exhibits of photography. Hero is displayed all the latest improvements in the art, including the new instantaneous emulsion process, by which a picture can be taken in one-twentieth of the time usually occupied. The portraits by the process are remarkably sharp and well defined. There are also some on porcelain, and some admirably colored pictures in fancy dress. Mr Oherrill also exhibited the apparatus necessary for carrying out the various processes. Following on these is a series of well-executed portraits in oil from the atelier of Mr A. B. Cambridge. Then comes a very attractive arrangement by Mr J. H. Noding of the various medicaments prepared by him, including extract of koromiko eucalyptus, &o. Messrs. Ford, Wolfe, and Co. exhibit samples of brass plates, copperplate printing and lithography, all of which are executed in a highly artistic manner. The corner of the south end is occupied by the exhibits of Oxford ohalk and whiting by Messrs. Ingram and White, and the marble of the Canterbury Marble Company. Some specimens of this are shown as jambs of a white Carrara marble mantlepiece, and form a very pretty oontrast. Passing along the southern end we first come to a very handsome exhibit of fancy bricks and some Malvern coal, sent by Mr Mcllraitb, of Glentunnel, asd exhibits of anthracite coal and white rock stone by Mr W. Wilson. Near these Mr Stocks exhibits columns of Port Chalmers stone, and then we come to the model of the graving dock, sent by the Lyttelton Harbor Board. This is on the scale of one-eighth of an ineh to the foot, and the steamer model in the dock is on the scale of 398 ft. on the keel. This was executed by Mr Neville. Here also iB an ingenious model by Mr Donald for diverting the course of a stream formed of a lattice work of upright iron bars, upon which iron plates are fastened. Mr Stansell exhibits his papier mache ornaments from flax half stuff, slate from Pareora, and pottery day from South Canterbury. Next to this is a peculiar exhibit, being no less than thirty samples of gravel sand and grit, ranging from the pebbles so well known in connection with Christohurch footpaths to fine glassmaking sand. Amongst the most noticeable items in the Exhibition is the display of Mesers Austin and Kirk, of pottery ware, &c, which comes next. It comprises everything that can be imagined, from the handsome dark jars with beautiful and delicate white flower ornaments, to the humble but useful brown teapot so dearly loved by female consumers of tea. All these goods are finished excellently, and will bear comparison with anything that can be imported. A very fine photograph of the works gives the visitor an idea of their extent and importance. Messrs Ford and Ogdon, of Malvern, have a capital show, mostly of bricks, including ganiater fire - bricks, the best known drain pipes, ventilating bricks, &c. They also show specimens in the rough of ironstone, fire clay, lime for fluxing, and manganese. Mr Neighbours occupies the corner of this row with a very fine collection of potteryware, the most noticeable of which is a handsome pair of garden vases of white clay, ornamented with bunches of grapes, the grapes being colored purple, and the tendrils and leaves green. The first exhibit on the eastern side is one which, for completeness and workmanship, stands out in bold relief. It is that of Messrs A. and T. Burt, of Dunedin, and comprises every description of brass work and gap fittings. There is a four siphon bottling machine, gaaaliers of all kinds, excellently made, lead pipes for gas, q£ all sizes, and a magnificent assortment of brass Bteam fittings, one of the most complete ever exhibited in the colony. They have also water fittings of all kinds, force and lift pumps, chimney cowls, copper boilers, and, indeed, everything in the way of brass and iron manufacture that can be well imagined. Tho display was the centre I of attraction during the day, and was creditable in the highest degree. They had also a fining machine for brewers, the fining passing through brass wire gauza. Mr F. Jenkins, of the Bash, door and joinery factory, High street, had a trophy composed of machineturned woodware, which attracted a large amount of attention. It was built up in three tiers, surmounted by a circle springing from a pair of pilasters, with carved trusses and keystone composed of a carved head. The bottom tier is formed of turned table legs, octagonal and fluted, the corners being furnished with French bedpoats, octagonal and fluted, and in the centre by Btair newels. On the first table are exhibited serpentine mouldings, carved trusses, and ornamental fretwork. The next tier above is formed of small table and washstand legs, octagonal and fluted, ornamented with trusses and bunches of grapes. The table contains carved trusses, the centres and corners being finished off with table pillars and cornice poles and ends. This tier is composed of dray spokes, arranged alternately flat and on edge, whilst the next above is composed of buggy and spring-cart spokes, arranged in a similar way. The backing of tho centre piece is formed of balusters and gable finials, cut and moulded, whilst underneath the centre ornament is shown the beehive and bar frames, indicative of industry. There is a very handsome spandril of oak leaf pattern, and the end next the entrance to the machinery annexe is finished off with spokes, cut brackets, and scrolls.

Crossing the main aisle from the entrance to the machinery department, we come to a fine exhibit of mouldings of all kinds of colonial wood, and a handsome mantelpieco, sent by Montgomery and 00., and below this is a well got-up grate by Mr T. Atkinson. Close by this is exhibited a black satin banner tire-screen ornamented with a bouquet of flowers in water colors, exhibited by Miss R. Herman. Next beyond, Mr Atkinson, of the Energetic Foundry, has hiß exhibits of stoves and ironwork of all kinds, which are well executed. Messrs Dean Bros, exhibit some very excellent specimens of japanned ware, a bath in tbcir stand being exceedingly well made. Tbey have also a three tap fountain for beer, water, and coffee, the peculiarity of which is that the liquid becomes heated directly it is put in. The Bame firm exhibit a well-made Venetian ash pan and a patent cinder sifter. Langdown and Co., have a good exhibit of spokes, and Reid and Gray show paper from the Otago Mills, malleable iron, and spokes and swingle trees, made by the first copying lathe in New Zealand. The wall space above these exhibits is occupied by a fine display of Drinting and lithography from the •'Lyttelton Times" office, including some well executed maps. The stand still further northward ia appropriated to a splendid show of Now Zealand made clothing principally from Mosgiel

tweeds and cloths, by Hallenstein Bros. Here every kind of apparel is displayed, including a fireman's uniform, the scarlet cloth being made at Mosgiel, elaborately trimmed dressing gowns of Mosgiel tweed, &,c. Then come two stands, round which, during the day and evening, crowds congregated. These were Mr Proctor's display of optical goods, with lens-polishing in full work, and Mr Hulbert's hat manufactory. The former included a magnificent display of every kind of optioal glasses, lime-light and lantern lenses, &c, and the process of polishing the glasses was gone through over and over again to crowds of visitors by the optician in charge. At Mr Hulbert's stand two workmen were engaged in explaining and practically carrying out _ all the processes connected with hat making, from the first to the finishing stage. Mr Hulbert had also a splendid display of all kinds of hats and a set of academical robes, with hood complete. He also displayed the various articles used in the manufacture of hats and capß. On the opposite side of the aisle, leading to the machinery annexe, and near the northern end, is a duplex telegraphic instrument, exhibited by Mr Meddinga, connected by a wire with a similar instrument at the other end of the hall. Above this table are a group of pictures, done by Miss George ( and Miss Nathan, which evince considerable j artistic talent. The north recess on the side I next the machinery is occupied by Meosrs W. S. King and Co. The recess has been very tastefully fitted up, and converted into a drawing-room. They exhibit _ two very handsome suites in the early English style—one a dining-room in leather, and the other a miniature drawing-room suite, beautifully upholstered in amber and black satin. Both are really admirable specimens of workmanship, and show what can be done by colonial industry in the higher branches of cabinet work. Passing by Mr Morton's snug little refreshment bar, where tea, coffee, and light refreshments are dispensed, we come next to Mr A. J. White's exhibit of furniture, occupying the corresponding recess to that of I Messrs. W. S. King and 00. Here_ is a superb drawing-room suite in orimson and black satin, a beautiful Early English style pier glass and sideboard in kauri, ebomsed and elaborately ornamented. They also had a reclining chair ir rose colored brocade and an 8 shaped bedroom chair in rose and black. Along the west side of the wall are hung a number of pictures which require further notice. Here is the entrance of Mr Morton's retreat, a cosy luncheon room and bar, where during the day he dispensed much needed refreshments to a host of visitors in his usual style. At the corner of the western side are two stocking knitting machines which are the centre of attraction for the ladies. One of these was exhibited by the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory Company. Mr C. J. Hill has a number of mantelpieces and models for wood carving, and Mr Maydwell bono dust manure. Next this exhibit is one showing great ingenuity, consisting of a perforated card cut with a penknife resembling the finest lace. This is exhibited by Mr T. M. Marr. Messrs J. T. M. Smith and Co. have a good stand of specimens of bookbinding and lithography, and Mr Billens has some carriage lamps and a tin violin. Mr D. Eeeso has a very handsome bookcase in New Zealand woods, and a well made door. Mr 8. Papprill exhibits a caße of electrotype specimens. Above this are a number of pictures by Mr Gibb, which deserve more fully noticing than can be done at present. Of these there are three well worthy of praise, one a view of Lyttelton Harbor, and the other two bits of river scenery on the Avon. Below these Mr Noble exhibits a collection of scientific apparatus, and Mr Atkinson has some pictures, the best of which by the way is somewhat obscured by a collection of stuffed birds sent by Mr Lloyd, Near the entrance door is a collection of brushware from Mr Harbutt's steam works, Auckland

Commencing now at the first aisle from the northern end, we come first to a magnificent exhibit of tweeds, flannels, and blankets, by the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. Everything is of fine quality, and the whole has been purchased by J. Ballantyne and Co. Next to this is a case of boots and shoes from Messrs Lightband, Allan and Co., ranging from the daintiest lady's bottine to tho serviceable but somewhat clumsy looking colonial watertight. An exhibit of colonial made clothing by Mr Johnston, of Jersey House, comes next, the cheapness of which attracts attention. Ounliffe Bros, have an exhibit of ornaments modelled from clay, whioh are very artistic, and then comes a stand of plants from Mr Burnett. The corner of this aisle is ocoupied by a case of boots from Mr W. Harris, whioh are well made. Crossing the main passage, the first exhibit is that of Toomer Brothers, who have a capital lot of boots and shoes, and this is followed by similar articles sent by Messrs E. George and G. Hyde, all of whioh are pretty specimens of workmanship. Mr Gilmour has a capital lot of well-cured hams and bacon, and then oomes soap and candles from Messrs J. Clarke and Sons and Mr Hancook. The former exhibit an almost innumerable variety of fancy soaps and candles. Messrs May and Co. have a very tempting array of butter, cheose, and bacon. At the eorner of this aisle is a table of jellies and cakes from Mr A. Gee, round whioh the juveniles cluster and long. Ales and porter from Mr Manning, New Zealand wines from Mr Schwartz, a collection of pea flour and lemonade powders from Andrews and White brings us to a stand of lollies of various kinds, exhibited by Mr Hamilton, whioh, fortunately for the digestion of the many youthful visitors, are carefully closed up in cases. Passing by Messrs Baird and Co.'s beer and some well made brushware sent by Mr Miller, the next exhibit is that of tho Belfast Soap Factory, who have a series of moulds, &c, illustrative of the process of soap making, and a very handsome case of the completed bars. Some wholesome looking pickles are sent by Mr Child, who also exhibits tomato sauce, and next to this is an exhibit of card boxes of all sizes and shapes, from a bonnet box to a pill box, sent by Mr Aulsebrook, who also has a very handsome trophy of biscuits of all kinds.

The northern end of the west aisle is occupied by Mecßrs Coatee and Co., who make a splendid display of jewellery in a glass case. The Masonic jewels, which form the greater part of this exhibit, are exceedingly handsome, particularly one of the Somerset Lodge. Here is the Primate's golden sot, and a novelty in the shape of a pair of boar's tusks, mounted in silver, and set as a photograph frame. Mr Sandßtein comes next with a fine display of diamond work, and some well-made lookets, Masonic jewels, &o. Mr Schourup exhibits some excellent photographs, particularly some of the late children's fancy dress ball. Mr T. L. Moorhouse hos some artificial bone manure, and there is a cleverly executed model of H.M.B. Mutine, by Mr Barnett. Messrs Tombs and Davis have a fine display of bookbinding, the work being equal to any we have seen here. The next exhibits are peculiarly interesting to ladies, being corsets sent by Miss Verrall, a knitted rug by Mrs Harrington, wool-work table-cloth by Mrs and Miss Keiley, and point laoe by Mrs 0. H. Williams. The beautiful white clay crosses, picture-frames, and flowers, sent by Messrs Austin and Kirk attract much attention from their artistic excellence. Next to these is au exhibit of carvings in wood and bone by Mr W. Graham, senior, of Lyttelton. Mr Graham's exhibits consist of an assortment of wood and bone work, the wood being what is known as New Zealand hardwood, and the bono that supplied from the local butchers' shopß. The artioles comprise crotchet hooks, knitting pins, paper kniveß, humming tons, teetotums, dressing-table nicnacs, pin-cushions, puzzleß, and somo shell work, and are well worthy of inspection. As representing the handiwork of an old Canterbury resident, one who has passed the allotted span of thi ee score years and ten, they are interesting. They wore mado by the exhibitor jußt for pastime, and are accompanied by the generous intimation that " amateurs and such as have a fancy for work of the kind will be gladly instructed in the modus operandi gratis.'' Mr J. M. Thompson exhibits some bar-frame hiveß, slingers, &c, and in the centre of the aiele is the grain case already referred to aa made for Messrs G. King and Co. This has been executed by Mr T. G. Moule, and is a beautiful piece of work. The corner is occupied by some carvings by Mr Swinnerton and a very ingenious model of a lounge-chair by Mr Archbold. Passing up the aisle northwards there is a beautifully-executed pen and ink drawing by Mr Latham, and an exhibit by Mr Cunnington comprising a model of a threshing machine engine and a microsoopic model of an engine complete in all its parts, small enough to Btand on the Queen's head of a threepenny piece. Above this hangs some pretty painting on silk, by Miss Roucoe, fringe trimming by the game lady, and a crochet bed quilt by Mrs and Miss Keiley. Petersen and Co. have a very nice case of silversmith's J work, mainly consisting of oups, and blso umeltings of gold and silver, also [a finished

. silver cup and one in the rough. Mr Kent , has a pretty stand of articles made from New ; Zealand woods, which show considerable ' talent; and Mr Hickman exhibits a beautifully , made cheat of drawers in knotty totara, the , bands being of rimu. Mrs Finching sends ■ some home spun stooking wool, and Messrs : Nicholls and Son a nice case of boots and shoes. At the corner of the aisle Mr Banks has a case of seeds, pearl barley, &c, finished off with sheaves of oats. Mr Strang sends tins of coffee, pepper, &0., and there is an exhibit of ppecimens of potato starch from the raw potato pulp to the farina, by Mr Ulrich. Mr England has a prettily arranged trophy of New Zealand woods, so constructed as to shew the grain, a knotty totara especially being very handsome. Messrs Charles Greatex and Co., of Wellington, exhibit some capitally made saddlery. This case, however, is not not yet tDmplete owing to some of the exhibits not having come to hand. Mr Satchell tends some portraits, and Messrs Danks, of Tuam street, gas stoves, brasswork, &i. Messrs Gould, Hale and Forbes, and Hayman Brothers exhibit well-made ropes and twines, and Mr Dunbar has a very fine case of saddlery, which is intended for the Melbourne Exhibition. Mr J. Piper has a stand of japanned ware, comprising toilet sets, grocers' canisters, &0., and a eixty gallon milk tub and curd mill oombined. Moesrs Scott "Brothers and Mr Orompton send a quantity of ironwork, stoves, &c, and Mr Buchanan some ornamental ironwork. The machinery in the annexe, which we purpose noticing at length in a future article, cor sis ted of a loom from the Kaiapoi Woollen Faotory, a boot-sewing machine from Messrs Lightband, Allan and Co., pottery wheel and ornamental flower-making from Messrs Austin and Kirk, and a horse nail-making machine. The front portion of the verandah was apportioned to carriages, and Mr Howland exhibited some splendidly finished vehicles, comprising a dog cart prettily finished in dark green cloth, and a Queen's phaeton, which attracted much attention from the admirable character of its workmanship. He also had some hickory wheels, with elm hubs, in various stages of manufacture. Glanville and Co. had a nioe Newport Pagnell cart, well built and light, and Elmiley and Curlett a waggonette. Steel Brothers sent a double-seated buggy, and Glanville and Co. also exkibited their patent landau self-acting window. A very handsome cab by Stevens and Co., and a brougham by Moor and Co., which was much admired, closed the carriage exhibits. In the evening, there was a tremendous crush of visitors. The committee had provided torches to light the street from the bridge, and there was a gas star at the end of the building, During the day and evening, the band played some selections very nicely, and added greatly to the enjoyment of those present. When lighted up, the room had a very pretty appearance, particularly when crowded with visitors. According to the ticket returns, nearly 3000 persons visited the . Exhibition yesterday. It will be open to-day, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.