THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1996, 17 July 1880, Page 4

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

The Industrial Exhibition was opened again yesterday, and was attended by a larger number of visitors than on the opening day. The three schools Ohristohuroh East, Christchuroh West, and the Normal School —attended, and so great was the orush that the gates were closed Bhortly after 2 p.m. Of oourse in a hurried notice such as that of yesterday, many exhibits were left almost unnoticsd, and we purpose in this_ and succeeding references to give these a fair share of prominence. In the machinery annexe Mr W. W. Charters exhibited a mining model_ of a locomotive running on a circular railway. Mr Cooper had a very ingenious patent for string binder attachment to the McOormick machine, which attracted much attention. Mr Smith had a turnery benoh, whore he exhibited in full work all the operations of turnery and carving. Messrs Ford and Ogden had a number of well-made drain pipes in this annexe. Mr Hill's horse-nail manufacturing machine exoited much attention, the rapidity with which they were made, and tho working of the automaton hammer creating Borne astonishment. The loom jf tho Kaiapoi Factory Company, where, during the day, cloth of various kinds was in course of manufacture was surrounded by crowds of visitors, so much so os to render a look at it very difficult to obtain. The pottery wheel of Messrs Austin and Kirk, where, under the lissom fingers of the operator, the lumps of clay assumed almost innumerable shapes, had also a large oirole of admiring visitors, whose wonder ob the various articles grew into form was something to see. Messrs Montgomery and Co. had a patent saw sharpener, at which Mr Stapleton officiated with much buccbss during the day. Next this was Messrs Lightband, Allan and Co.'s boot-sewing machine, which was aleo largely patronised. Messrs Andrews and Bevan had a chaff cutter and riddle in motion. They had also a very ingenious model of an elevator, fitted with patent lines, which after passing over the top, olose up bo as to scatter the straw. Mr Hern exhibited a washing maohine, which is on tho principle of a doublo boiler, the water passing through the ineido one to the top, where are holes corresponding to holes in the bottom of the boiler. The water boiling forces its way through the inside pocket to the holes at the top, whence it issues with great force, going through the clothes, and effectually cleanses them in a short time without rubbing. Messrs P. and D. Duncan have two very capital ploughs, one single and one double. Both are extremely well made, but the former decidedly, for finißb, is the best. Iron wine bins from Messrs Maling and Co., and leather, from A. MoKennon and Co. and Mr A. Tyer of Wellington, occupy the side of the annexe. The leather of the latter is splendidly got up. In the main body of the Hall Mr Noding exhibited his polygraph in work. Cunliffe Brothers' exhibit of terracotta work comprised vases, ornaments, &0., of all kinds. This firm is endeavouring to introduce tho terra-cotta industry here, the appreciation of which in England may be judged by the following extract: —"The importance of terraootta for architectural purposes" says Mr John Smith, the keeper of the National Art Library at South Kensington, " especially in a climate such as ours, renders it in the highest degree desirable that manufacturers should turn their attention still more to its production. It is also to be hoped that their efforts to promote its use may not be hampered by combinations of workmen prejudiced against its introduction. As a material for the surface and decoration of buildings in cities where the impure atmosphere injuriously affects many kinds of stone, terra-cotta is unequalled. In this country its introduction is at first encountered by apathy, by dislike of apparent novelty, and by difficulties oreated by combinations of workmen. These obstacles do not arise in America, and it is therefore more essential that the existing superiority of the matorial, as produced in England, Bhould be fully maintained if English firms are to continue to supply their terra-cotta to American architects." Mr B. McOlenahan exhibited a splendid engraving on glass of the wellknown picture, " The Fight for the Standard," which deservedly attracted much attention. Messrs Charles Groatrex and Co. exhibited kangaroo thongs, a new industry, saddles all over hogskin (colonial and English patterns), inlaid doeskin seats with hogskin uUps, bridles, belts, leggings, pocket books (all of these last being of Wellington leather), traces, split leather girths, sewn stock saddles. All of the exhibits of this firm are well made, and it is satisfactory that outside exhibitors have thought it worth while to come to our exhibition and bring such excellent eoods. The circular fronted brougham exhibited by Moor and Sons deserves more than a passing notice. The line 3 of the body are exceedingly graceful, and its mode of suspension is well adapted to display them to the best advantage. Tho workmanship is excellent, and it may be looked upon as a representative of the latest English taste, both in design and finish. The carriage and body are painted green, pioked out with black, and striped with light green to match trimmings. The roof, back, and side quarters are covered with leather. The spring cushions, seat back, rquabs, and top quarters are of green morocco, with silk lace to match. The finish of tho doors is very good, having pockets with square lids trimmed with lace. The carpet is black and green to match. The appearance of the inside door handles is very neat, the nut being concealed, which is a great improvement on the old style. The handles are of ivory mounted with silver plate, the outside handles are plated, and of a chain loop pattern neatly fringed. The lamps are circular and of superior quality, finished with silver beads and fretwork. The mountings throughout are of silver. A card oase and cigar holder, placed in the hind quarters, covered with morocco, adds considerably to the finish and decoration. The leather work on the wings and dash are notably good, and tho different parts of the carriage are carefully adjusted, well proportioned, and show excellent finish. Mr Howland had an additional doubleseated buggy, capable of being altered to a single seat. This was a really splendid piece of workmanship, the finish being excellent and the under gear well and strongly made. Messrs J. Clarke and Sons Bhould have bean stated as exhibiting the soap and candles, aa agents of Messrs Kitchen and Son, who have also some very fine petroline and star candles. Meß3rs Kitchnn and Co. manufacture very largely, but are unable to supply the demand which has sprung up for their manufactures.

A picture by Herr Lindauer, "The Maori Woman and Child," the property of Mr C. P. Hulborr, and exhibited by him, attracted a good deal of attention, and was universally admired.

In Mr W. Sandatein's case of 'jewellery there are some beautiful specimens of hair work, well worth inspection. Theao comprise crosses, &c, mounted in gold and ailvor. Some paintings by Miau Winter, which were in, a somewhat obscure position, were yesterday brought more into notice, and attracted confid arable attention. The pictures sent by the U S.S. Company of their various vessels were also much admired. Mr Piper had the trout caught by him Bome time ago in the Avon on exhibition. During the day and evening the Railway Band played a very pretty selection of pieces excellently, and their performances since the Exhibition has been open has considerably added to its attractiveness. Twice during yesterday the committee had to close tho doors owing to the tremendous crush of visitors, and last evening not only the ahed but the lawn in front waa full to overflowing. The numbor of visitors yesterday was 5201. At a committee meeting held last evening it was resolved to keep the exhibition open on Monday, Tuesday, and Wedncaday next during the aame hours aa at preaent. It waa agreed to aend a telegram to the Hon. the Premior, asking tin Government to appoint a commiesion to visit Canterbury during the continuance of the exhibition to report to the House upon the producta and local manufactures collected. It waa further resolved to invite the U. 8.8. Company to run a steamer or steamers at excursion fares during the further opening of the exhibition. To-night tho Railway Band will play the following programme :—Quick march, " The Noble Twenty - fourth ; " overture, "Los Cavaliers;" schottieche, "Hilda;" quick march, " Mansion ; " fantasia, " London Echoes;" quick march, "The Little Ones at Homo ;" fantasia," Homege du Nord j" galop, "Eleotric Poßt "

A Dakota father, tending a six-months-old, crying baby, gave it, eaya the " New York Herald," a tract which a colporteur had left, and the baby ohewed it all to pieces in three minutes Then he handed it a pack of cards to play with on the floor. In a moment it picked out the aco of spades, looked up and smiled.