THE EXHIBITION.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2499, 11 April 1882, Page 3

THE EXHIBITION.

NEW ZEALAND COUBT. Starting on the left hand side from the main transept, the first bay is oooupied by Messrs Lightband, Allan and Co., who exhibit a very tastefully arranged collection of boots and shoes, leather, &j. The end of the bay nearest the entrance is occupied by a handsome black and gold show case, whioh is filled with some splendidly made boots sad shoes. In another case, more in the centre, is displayed uppers of various kinds, whilst the far side of tbe bay is taken up for the display of leather skins. In the next bay Mr Harris has a fine show of boots and shoes whioh are worthy of commendation, more especially the ladies' slippers exhibited, which are excellent speoimens of fine work. In the same bay is a oase of boots and shoes from Nichols and Son, which are exceedingly well made, a group of soap and candles formed into a trophy, exhibited by Mr John King, and a very fine oase of saddlery from Mr Dunbar, Toomer Bros, also occupying part of this bay with exhibits of their boots and shoes. The next bay is at present unoooupied so far as the first part of it is concerned. The other part is appropriated to the display of some nicely made Venetian blinds sent by Mr Jones of Oamaru, and specimens of the manufactures of the Dunedin hosiery factory. This latter exhibit occupies the front of the bay, Miss Terral's corsets filling up the end. The corsets, so far as one can judge, not being assisted by the advice of an expert in such matters, are extremely well made and reflect credit on colonial industry in this department. The next bay is very prettily arranged, being firmed into a monster glass case, within whioh is exhibited a numbsr of specimens of rugs, both white and colored, from J. Bayley of Burnside, Dunodin. 'I hese are very artistically arranged, the oolors being nicely blended, and altogether forming a very pretty exhibit. G. L. Beath and Co., of Argyle House, Cashel street, have a display of costumes and millinery. The two costumes displayed, which are respectively named the Argyle and the Marchioness, are splendid specimens of what it is the fashion to call confections. Why this name should have been selected, except to convoy an idea that they are too utterly sweet, we know not. The first-named is of claret colored velvet, with a straw colored sash and trimmings, the second being blue and silver. Bradbury's shuttle sowing machine is exhibited in the corner of the bay. The next bay is occupied by the New Zealand Clothing Company's exhibits, who have a splendid large show case containing wax figures dressed in the productions of the company, and there is also in the bay a fine assortment of clothing of all kinds, Mosgiel hosiery, tweeds, See. Mr Gould's exhibit of twines and cords from flax, also flax in its raw state. In the next bay is an exhibit sent by Messrs Clarke and Sons, cf Lichfield street. TMs comprises brush ware from Mr Gilmour, of Auckland, speoimens of the paper and paper bags of the Mataura Paper Company, and a small trophy of j tma from Mr Eirkpatrick, of Nelson. The next bay is empty. Following this comes a very beautiful model of a desk manufacted by Master A. D. Campbell, of Dunedin, whioh exhibits great arfistio taste and manipulative skill. There is also a magnificent sideboard of knotty totara, by Mr Barrett, of Leoston, and a handsome chest of drawers by Mr Jacobs on, of Akaroa. On the walls of this bay are exhibited a number of slabs painted iu imitation of marble, sent by Mr E. Glass. Mr H. L. Ephraim has a case containing all kinds of watchmakers' tools and materials, crucibles, tee. Mr Higge, of Colombo street, sends some pretty fern leaf pattern brackets and picture frames, Mr Miller samples of brushware, and Mr Sykes a very fine case of dental manufactures. The next two bays are at present unoccupied, and then we come to the exhibit of Taylor and Son, blinds, and Guthrie and Larnach's furniture. This latter exhibit occupies two bays, and is really a very fine one. In the first is displayed a dining-room suite in red pine, dull polished, upholstered in leather, and of mediaeval style- The bronze?, vases, See., used in the decorations are en suite. Tbe over mantel is nicely finished in the same style, and the dining-room extension table is a very fine specimen of solid, good work. The chimney pieoe is finished with Doulton tiles round the sides, and altogether this exhibit is well worth a few moments' inspection. There is also in this bay a finetoned piano, made by A. B. Kelsey, of Dunedin. In the next bay is a magnificent cabinet, containing 8050 distinct pieces of New Zealand woods, a console table and mirror, the gilding and frame of which was carved out and made by tbe exhibitors, Some beautifully executed hand-painted plaques, which took the prize at tho Lambeth School of Arts, walls. A suite of hall furniture, excellently made, completes the exhibit of Messrs Quthrie and Larnach, which is one highly creditable, alike to the firm and the oolony. A flower stand by Mr Holbroir, of Chriatchurob, sta< ds in this bay, and is a good specimen of workmanship. The bay at the left baud corner, near the octagon, is occupied by a fine display of inlaid table topß, pawa shell jewellery, and nic-nace in Now Zealand woods, sent by Mr Jewell; a patent hygienic hot-air bath and trellis expanding fencing seat by Mr W. Harding, of Christohurch; and some panels painted in imitation of marbles, tee., from Messrs MoMillan and Ley, of Christohurch, Mr Hubbard has also a series of plans in this bay; Mr Jenkins, of Opawa, a magnificent table top of inlaid New Zealand woods. Cunnington and Emit, models of engines, scientific apparatus, tea., shuwing great skill and artistic work ; and Mr Summerton. wood brackets and carvings ot all kinds. Beyond this again, and in the bend of the octagon, Mrs Archbold exhibits some very excellent colored cane work in the shape of chairs, &c. The first case in tho octagon itself is occupied by Mr Sohouroup, who Bends some very fine speoimens of ceramic and instantaneous photography, which is altogether a capital collection of pic tares. Next to this is a small case of Keasell'a vermin exterminator, and an exhibit by Dr. Hacon of calf lymph and the results of vaccination thereby. In the far corner Mr Oaborn exhibits engraving, copper plates, oards and monograms. Mr Smith, of Sydenham, comes next with a stand of Morgan's oils, and then there is a model of a patent life buoy sent by Mr Wilson, of Dunedin. Passing along the avenue to the Auckland octagon, attention is arrested by the magnificent candle trophy erected by Messrs McLeod Bros , of Dunedin, and occupying the centre of the octagon. Bising from a bass is a figure in white wax of Bacchus, vine-crowned, holding aloft a taper around the figure are groups representing the three Graces, reapers, peasants, See., all moulded in the same material. These are interspersed with bundles of oandles of different sizes and oolors, from the smallest taper to the largest candle, very artistically arranged. At each of the corners of the trophy is a monstrous candle, nearly tho s'ze of a flagstaff, upon the surface of which to the summit are displayed pictures and portraits. On the north side of the octagon, Messrs A. Sillburn and Co , of Amberley and Woolston, have a magnificent display of flax in various stages cf preparation, from readiness for ropemaking to twisted hank and specimens of cittonised tow. At each csrner of the exhibit are placed three pots containing the flix plant, with ferns interspersed, whilst the oentre is filled np with a beautiful fern. The background is composed of handsome crimson curtains, fringed with gold, falling from roof to floor. The next portion of tho wall space is taken up by soma very goad photographs by W. F. Frost, of Dunedin, and a case of ooins of various kinds sent by Mr S. Freeman, of Timaru. Facing these in the octagon is a very fine oase of ferns sent by Mr W. A. Abbot, of Papanui road, and some pressed ferns by the same exhibitor. Beyond here the wall space is occupied by a very fine exhibit of Kidderminster carpets sent by Brunton and Co., of that city, and a viow of their works, and specimens of wallpapers of ajithetio designs from Scott, Cuthbertson and Co., for whom Mr Glanville is the local ager*;. The centre of tbe Wellington octagon ia occupied by a trophy of epici-s, pepper, and ooffae sent by Messrs Creaso Bros., of Wellington. This trophy puffers by comparison with tho trophies exhibited by Mr Dilworth, McLecd Bros., and the Oriential Tea OomDany in the other octagons. Still it ie a very creditable show. Leaving the octagon and passing up towards the Ladies' Court the first bay reached is occupied bv the pottery exhibits of Messrs Austin and Kirk, which are well worthy of the reputation which this firm has achieved at the former exhibitions. For some inscrutable reason known onlj to the arrangers, an exhibit of_Mr Child's tomato sauce, syrups, and fruit wines is mixed up along with the drain pipes, pottery, Sea., in this bay. In the next Messrs Ford and Ogden, of Malvern, have a capital show of bricks, fire and oommon, and pipes

of all kinds. There ia also here a very iateresting collection of native gems from, the Malvern district, including opal*, agates, jasper, oorneliang, amethysts, onyx, ohalcedeny, ribbon and mass agate*, auriferous quartz and fire clays, marble, mani ganese, Sec., A well-exeouted sketch of the works of the firm is shown on the walls of the bay. Passing along the Southland Avenue we come to the exhibits of Mr B. W. England, who has a quantity of slabs of oolonial timber very highly polished, so as to show the grain of the wood to the best advantage. Next to this is the bay ocoupied by Mr W. H. Hargreaves, who exhibits articles produced at tho Victoria Steam Saw and Moulding Mills. The centre of the bay is devoted to the display of the manufactures, whilst the sides and end is dadoed and panelled with specimens of every New Zealand wood beautif ullypolished and arranged, batten fashioD, so as to display not only the beautiful grain of the woods, but also to show a fine contrast of colors. On the ceiling of the bay is arranged a number of circular window frames of various sizes, forming a nest of rings ranging from four inches to seven feet in diameter. The same exhibitor has a vory beautiful counter with ebonised kauri top, the mouldings being of honeysuckle and the piJlara of knotty totara. The carvings, which are most artistically executed, are in white pine. There are also two chimney-pieces, one with lion head ornamental oarvings, having a flower finish, one side in roses and the other in fuschias. The seoond one has honeysuckle columns and fern oaps beautifully finished. Beyond this the_ Springfield Coal and Pottery Company exhibit bricks, fire clay (rough and ground), clsy ornaments, tec, also splendid specimens of their coal. The next bay is only partially filled. Mr Bowe, of Bangiora, has a small exhibit of pipes, and Mr L. Adams, of Sydenham, vases and general potteryware, and some encaustic tiles. The coal and atone exhibited by the Waimato County Council comes next. Here is a grand block of coal from the Elephant Hill Estate of Messrs W. B. and J. E. Parker, and some very fine stone from Mr John Douglas' estate. This stone is displayed in pyramid shape, and tho edges retain their sharpness, and the quality is fully equal to the Oamaru stone for building purposes. As the railway now in course of construction runs close by an almost unlimited quantity of the stone, no doubt ere long we shall have it in the market here. The Brockley Coal Company came next with an exhibit of coal, plumbago, anthracite, also some iron ore from Bockwood. A specimen of White Rock stone rears its head close by, towering over a chaos of packing cases. Mr Kirby, of Timaru, sends some ooal, and next is an exhibit of the same material by Mr B. If. Newby from the old-established Hart's mine. Mr Smethurst shows washed sand, grit and gravel, and the same exhibitor has glass sand from the property of the Hon. E. Biohardson. Mr McDonald, of Dunedin, exhibits specimens of plaster work. The next bay contains a most heterogeneous assortment of articles. Mr A. Gee exhibits a wedding cake; Mr Campbell, of St. Albans, blacking; Messrs Hooper and Dodson, of Nelson, hops, malt and barley ; Mr Pannoll, of Addington, flour; Bell and Co., blaokirg; Mr Hogg, of Nelson, split pesß ; Mrs Watkins, of Little Biver, grass seed ; Mr T. Harley, of Nelson, hops, season 1882; Mr J, Smithson, Leeston, a case of soap; Mr S. C. Moorhouse, manure!; Mr Ward, jams; New Zealand Pickle and Preserviving Company, pickles j and Mr Mannings, Addington, jams. Mr Noble's very interesting case of scientific instruments closes this very mixed bay. The next bay if only partly occupied. Mr J. Piper, of Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, sends hops of the golden grape and early white bine varieties; Mr Joseph Hsydon, Prebbleton, samples of wheat in ear ; Roy Be, Stead and Co., samples of European flax in hank and plait, and also seeds; Mr B. Andrews, Waimea, Nelson ; Messrs Chapman, of Moeraki, Tripp and Oordy, wether, ewe and ram fleeces, and ewe and ram hoggett fleeoea. In the next bay the New Zealand Grain and Mercantile Agency have a grand display of grain and seeds of all kinds, and at the back is the motto, " The Earth is the Lord's," formed with wheat oars, which has a pretty effeot. Mr Deoborough, of Southbridge, sends two cases, containing seven varieties of wheat, two of barley, two of oats, five of peas ; vetches, linseed, beans, raj e, cooksfoot, perennial rye grass, rye corn, ice. ; Messrs Anderson and Co. have Oamaru flour, and in the corner of the bay is a oase of wool fleeces, exhibited by Mr Gorton, of Cambridge, Auckland ; and at the far side three bales of eooured wool, sent by Mr Yorke, of Woolston. Mr Jubal Fleming, the wellknown tobacconist, oomes next, with one of the nattiest and most tastily arranged bays in the Exhibition. He has here all kinds of tobaccocs and cigarettes, tobacconist ware, tez. The cigarette maker, who was at work, was the centre of attraction, and over his work bench was a pretty devir* of colored cigarettes. This brings ns to the octagon. On the opposite side is a trophy of biscuits from Griffin and Sons of Nelson, whioh makes a good display, the back and sides of the bay being filled up with tins and the front with a glass oase. Aulsebrook and Co. fill up the next bay with a capital get np of bisouit tins. Mr Mouldey, with colonial sweets, comes next, and then we come to the trophy of S. Manning and Co. This is formed of a pyramid of bottles in the front and of casks in the rear of the bsy, the latter being garlanded with barley. Tn the front of all is a case of malt. The next bay is occupied by the N.Z.L. and M.A. Co., who exhibit a case of thirty samples of merino wool grown in Canterbury and Otago. They also have bales of wool, samples of peas, beans, barley, hops, garss seed, end also sides of leather. The four corners of the bay are finished off with a sheaf of wheat at each. In the next bay Mr Young exhibits calves' feet je.ly of different flavors. In here also Messrs Oudden and Co. exhibit ales and stouts, hops, barley, porter, and ale, malt, &o. Mr Green has also a nice exhibit of his hami and bacon. The Crown Brewery Company come next with a very tastefully designde trophy, consisting of cisks and bottles in pyramid form with a golden crown, surmounting it. The opposite side of the bay is occupied by Messrs Duncan and Son with seeds of all kinks, garden implements, &c. Mr Bonnington oomes next with a bay exhaling the perfumes of Araby the blest, though the compiler of the catalogue has cruelly placed him under the head of soap, candies, and tallow. Mr Bonnington exhibits perfumes, medicines of all kinds, and a number of patent preparations. In tbe next bay Messrs Hart, Campbell and Co. exhibit some very good photographs ; Mr Howell sends a magnificent inlaid table top in New Zealand woods, and Mr Harborow a case of shirts and specimens of shirting of different colours and qualities. The next bay is occupied by Mr T. Crompton, of Armagh street, who has a splendid assortment of ranges and general iron work. Messrs Stokes and Martin, of Melbourne, come next. In this bay the exhibitors have a quantity of medals of all sizes, and four commemorative of the Exhibition intended for watch chains, See. The one side of the medal displays the head of a Maori chief, and the obverse the bead of her Majeaty. The die presses of the exhibitors were kept very busy the whole day, supplying tho wants of purchasers. The next bay is vacant, and beyond this M. Federli has a display of serioiculture, including silkworms in all stages, cocoons spun on manuka twigs, slabs of mulberry weeds grown in Akaros, and raw silk in all stages. In the east bay Mr Kissel has a case of Warwickshire sauoe ; Carew and Co. pickles, sauces, See., and exhibits from the Canterbury Marble Company. Mr Charles Chaplin here exhibits a number of bee hives, bee appliances, &s. These comprise the following— One hive fitted Kith ten self-adjusting bars in brood-chamber, and a super of twenty-four lib sections with crate and dividers complete. Two eight-bar hives adapted for use on the doubling principle, whioh allows of the honey being slung out of the top combs as fast ss stored by the bees, while the lower combs containing tho brood remain undisturbed. One improved hive, with bars aoroai the hive, those to contain the brood being towards the front, while the rear is fitted wilh wider frariea, and contains sections for the storage of honey in virgin comb ; a division board fitted with strips of perforated zino prevents the queen parsing rear to deposit eggs while the workers (with smaller thorax) have free excess to deposit 'honey. The roof is made of sufficient depth to allow the whole of tho top to bo worked with sections. Above is shown a number of sections well filled with beautiful comb taken from n oimilar hive to the first-mentioned, some of tbcm being made into neat packages by having squares of glass fixed on eaoh side of t.hcm, as packed for export. An apparatus for ilirgirg honey from the comb is also shown ; this is a can, fixed to a wooden shaft, living a piu at the bottom, and a loose

handle on a pin at the top. The combs ■being first unsealed are placed against the ■ grating in the can, the can is made to revolve rapidly, by fixing the spike into the floor, and grasping the loose handle at the top, and giving it a slight circular motion. Another appliance is a double tin for easily melting comb and separating the wax from the refuse. The comb is broken into . the inner tin, and a little water pub . into- the outer one, the whole is then placed in an oven, and the wax melts through and floats on the water, while the refuse is left in the inner tin. Some cakes of wax are shown as melted from the comb by this process. Other arrangements of O. Chaplin's are a folding rack for use in transferring and uncapping combs, and a mat or quilt made of boiler-felt for covering the top of the bars, and affording ventilation without draught. In a glass case some smaller implements used in the apiary are shown—viz , a pair of bent honey knives, a double case wax melter, for use in fixing guides or comb foundations in bars or sections. A small bellows, from which a little smoke, blown into the hive, alarms and quiets the bees, and a queen osge for use when deposing an impotent queen, and inserting a more vigorous one in her place. Different kinds of comb foundation are shown, some having the conioal base for tho cells, some with flat bottoms, and a third being impressed on thin sheets of wood. C. Chaplin also shows some beautiful diagrams, illustrating the anatomy and physiology of the . honey bee, and its relation to flowering plants. Beturning from the fernery on the opposite aide to that which we have been desorib' ing, we come next to the bay occupied by M. Lavelle in tho French Court, where there is a great display of jewellery. Next beyond is the Maori Court. Amongst the special courts allotted to the New Zealand exhibits, two of the most interesting are tbe Maori Court and tho Ladies' Court. The first of these is divided into two . flections, one being devoted to the work of . the Native ladies, and the other to that of the sterner sex The various articles exhibited ■ are all made from the Native products, and the way in which they are finished displays considerable ingenuity and tßßte. Mrs Mutu ■ends a flax mat and Mrs Fohippi a miniature cloak, made of Indian ocrn leaves, a -fishing net of flax twine, a fancy basket, and dressed flax ; while another lady rejoicing in the name of Mahinka has an assortment of baskets. Mrs Simeon exhibits a number of articles made by her, inoluding a smoking cap, tea ooiy, flax shoes, and dinner mate. Mrs Tuno has a sling for carrying wood, a labor whiob, like the Indians, the lordly Maori in his primitive state imposes on his better half, and some (lax articles, inolnding a watoh pocket and basket. Mrs Wi Wilson has a piece of polished greenstone, a shark's tooth earring, and a whitebait net, whilst Meadames Hopa Nihini and Fini send flax baskets, greenstone brooch and a small greenstone mere. Tbe exhibits sent in by the Native gentlemen which form the second section in this court are as follows :—Flax dish, eel pot, net, flax drinking vessel, bed mats, flax cloaks, eel spear, fern root crusher, potatoe sower, tinder wood for striking fire, flax boats, cover or top for car, flux fly catoher, large slab of greenstone, eolored flax mat, spear, spear of whalebone, whitebait net, canoe paddle, colored flax oloax, flax cloak (colored), slab of greenstone (rough), polished greenstones, parcel scent leaves, ball made of rapu, stone axe, floor mat, greenstone head, cloak, mat made from pigeon feathers, and bone club. After this, Messrs Scott Bros, have a bay in which is exhibited a gigantic kitchener and a number of garden seats, &c. In the next bay i one sees horseshoe nails from Mr Hill, ■washing machines from Mr Hern, iron foundry articles, bells, and gongs from Mr Price, Sydenham, and garden seats from Mr Buohanan. In the adjoining bay, Messrs jEempthorne, Prosser and Co. have a very fine display of perfumes and patent medicines of all kinds, which makes quite a Bhow in the handsome case. Beyond this again, Messrs Burlington and C 0.,. of Dunedin, send a kitchen range and two register grate?. Crowe and Co., with an exhibit of ale, &s , follow, and in the same bay, "Vincent and Co. show a neatly arranged trophy of casks, each having on tbe head a picture of the brewery. Mr Schwartz sends New Zaaland wines, and the front is oecupied by a trophy of jams sent by Mr W. Thomson, of Colombo street. A nice display of Klein's preserved meats, samples of .Alio? and sons' tomato sauce, and Maclean's dole th 9 exhibits in this bay. In the next, Trent Bros, hate specimens of their coffaoj, samples of chicory In variufls stages, spices, &o. A stage of Mr C. B. Camijf's celebrated cheese, and specimens of Bausor's dairy preparations close tbe bay. In tbe uex.t> Messrs E:kert)ley and Msefarlane have a triangular trophy of beer in bottle and cask, and Messrs Miltorn and Co. exhibit their aerated waters and cordials. Mr J. Piper follows 4 with a fine display of tinware, and then cornea the Banks' Peninsula Dairy Association with cheese, &c. Beyond, again, is tbe New Zealand Produce and Provision Company, who send soups, comprissed meats,' &0., and tb»D comes Mr Christian with -ft t99&h»ome display of lollies of all kinds, biscuits, iS Tht> »»»ta*« °* i*» bays to the corner opposite the ootsgon «* OOOUpwd by the display of work by the children under the Board of Education, who make a splendid display, and the space appropriated to the Ladies' Court will, of oourse, be of the deepest possible interest to the fair visitants of the Exhibition, and no part of the building will be so attractive to them as this. The committee to whom the work of procuring and arranging these exhibits was entrusted fdeaerve very great credit for tho way in which their arduous duties have been performed. Altogether in all tho subdivisions of the court 266 exhibitors have Bent in specimens of their work. These subdivisions are as follows :—Crewel and rug work, lace and maorame work ; flowers in wax, worsted, paper and feathers; water color painlings and pencil drawings, painting on satin or ailk, painting on tor.-a cotta, and a miscellaneous gathering of all kinds of work not included under any of these headings, In the first sub-division., viz, crewel and rug work, tapestry, and embroidery, are the following articles :—Mantle drape and cabinet, black satin apron, orewel work, braoket drape, crewel work, worked chair, Berlin wool, orewel work cushion on satin; crewel work antimacassar, crewel work cosey on satin, mantle drape, ottoman and banner screen, ottoman cover, Algerian work, satin sofa cushion, crewel work, specimens of old tapestry, banner screen, chenille embroidery, mantle drape on black Fatin, cushion cover, ohair embroidered on satin, table cover embroidere 3 on cloth, crewel work antimacassar, mantle drape, orewel work, bracket drape, crewel workjblaok satin drape, embroidered, chair (crimson), Turkish pattern, table screen, bracket drape, crewel, picture in crewel work, basket of flowers, "L*dy Jane Grey refusing the Crown," Berlin wool work, mantle drape and curtains, crewel afternoon tea oloth (" Pirates of Penzance), d'oylys, crewel work (•' Grandsire's Dream "), embroidered chair, banners, crewel work, cushions, embroidered cushion, cushion, orewel work, wool work picture, orewel work, crewel work, occasional, wool work pictures, banner screens, chair in satin, table top embroidered in satin, black cloth embroidered table cloth in Brittany figures, peasants, costumes, silk dress embroidered 1762—120 years ago, round table worked with ferna wool picture ship in full sail, worked basket, embroidery work, Bofa blanket, wool work, sofa oußhioo, orewel work, silk in cloth, German wall bracket, Berlin wool and silk, sofa cushion in Bilk and wool, piece of needlework, chair crewel work on satin, table cover, crewel work on satin, ottomans, orewel work on satin, mantle drape, orewel work on satin, embroidery on velvet, blotting book, lawn tennis apron, crewel work. Under the heading of crochet and knitted work, the following articles are exhibited:—Crochet counterpane, toilet cover, pair curtains, knitted and crochet petticoat, child's crochet petticoat, crochet work, f ootstool, knitted top, knitted work, counterpane, hearth • rugs, pair curtains, knitted shaw, colonial wool, knitted mat, pair window ourtairs, ladies' underskirt and corset cover combined, wool oroohet, crochet house boots, ladies' collar, pair knitted stockings, ladies' scarf, hand knitted, knitted lacs shawl, wool antimacassar (crochet), antimacassar (crochet), piece crochet work. The articles illustrative of laoe and macrame work are exhibited as under: —Point lace collar, point laoe apron, lace d'oyly worked from linen, maorame mantel drape, point lace, laoe work, brackets draped with maorame work, table with macraine work, braoket draped with lace, laoe banneret, lace handkerobief, afternoon tea tables draped with colored macrame, macrame work mantel drape (colored), pair brackets draped with maorame work, collar and cuffs, modem Venetian point lace, pillow laoe, point lace handkerchief, flounce collar and ouffs, flounce apron trimming and cushion, gipsy table draped with macrame work, lace

ouffs and collarette, point lace handkerchief. In the division for wax, worsted, paper and feather flowers there are quite a number of exhibitors, and the articles comprise :—Wo >1 flowers in flower-pot, wax flowerr, group of paper flowers, wool flowers, feather flowers, paper flowers in flower-pot, papor flowers in oone basket, specimen of water lilies, The water colors and pencil drawings include paintings, Oriental, tint, water color sketches, illumination, scene in the Highlands, Fisher Girl (after H.ibbs, 8.A.), water color paintings (groups of flowers), oil painting, "Ohinemutu," "The Lakes Station," Hurunui," " Antique Jugs," " Fruit," " Lake Wakatipu" (after Cousins), " Cut Hose," "Group of Flowers," "Basket of Flowers." crayors "Tiger," and "The Challenge," water oolor painting, "Highland Scenery." Amongst the paintings on Bilk and satin are the following:—White satin dress, hand painted ; black satin mantle drape, painted birds ar.d flowers ; pair of painted satin hand screens; banner screen, flower painted on black Bilk ; d'cyly, hand painted : black silk wall bracket (yellow tea rose), mantle drapes on black satin and silk ; cushion, ferns painted on satin, and flowers painted on blaok satin screen.

Paintings on terracotta are represented by—Terra cotta plaque, "Noondayßeverie," original water color painting; plaque, " Lady Clara Vere de Vere," original water color painting; plaque, " Marguerite," original water color painting; plaque, "Bric-a-brac," original water color painting ; plaque, pen and ink etching; terracotta vase (passion flower). In the class for miscellaneous exhibits there is quite a heterogeneous collection, as .will be seen by the following brief resume of them :—Square of linen, showing specimens of stitches employed in plain needlework ; linen shirt, quarter original size, handwork ; specimens of darning, for damask, linen or muslin ; silk patchwork quilt; baby's embroidered frock, fifty years old ; lady's embroidered cape, fifty years old ; doll, dressed as Court lady of present time, Oxford frames in New Zealand wood, round table-top, cone picture frames, case of anatomized skeleton leaves, artificial flies for trout fishing ; table mats, native grass; basket, native grass; scrap screen, four leaves; small scrap screen, antique ju.c, leather-work brackets; pioture frames, leather; fire screen, four leaves ; doll,dressed as Abel Tasman,discoverer of New Z .'aland, correct costume ; doll, dressed as Maria Van Dieman ; fern pictures, in cone frames ; seaweed picture, cone frame; fern basket; seaweed picture, in cone frame ; globe of shells, globe of bronze ferns, case of birds (Buffs), Maori bag ; door, with painted panels; photo frame ; patchwork quilt, dolls dressed as Norwegian peasants, seaweed and shell picture, bannerets, painting on wood, wreaths, table top painting on wood (daisies and ferns), leatherwork picture frames, hand painted table top, fancy paper work, jams for home use, hairwork in frame, group of New Zealand ferns, splash work, velvet patchwork sofa cushion, opera cloak and fire screen, model patent lifebuoy and paddles to carry three persons, ferns in frames, specimens of seaweed and shells in glass case, shoulder straighteners and invalid bed rests, basket of flowers executed in human hair, fretwork, manuscript music, perforated card album, painted table top, point lace cushion on rose satin, point and Honiton lace apron on satin, plain needlework, fancy quilts, pair gent's quilt hose, water color sketches, cone work, and a silk patchwork quilt. In the corner just past the candle trophy is the ootagonal case of Mr W. T. Gribstead, comprising teas, pepper, spioes, &o. Coming into the avenue on the left hand side going towards the main entrance the first bay is occupied by a very excellent display of liqueurs, cordials, &9., by Thomson and Co., of Dunedin. In the same bay the Wellington Corporation send specimens of concrete and asphalte, kerbing and channelling. The Marlborough exhibits in the next bay are very complete, and include specimens of the mineral productions of the district, canned fish, fruits, and syrnps, underclothing mado by very young ladies, and wool shawls and other articles cS dress by the same exhibitors. There is also -here flax rope and timber specimens, a violin and case, made of rewa rewa, and a quantity of other interesting artioles. Next comes the pepper, spice, a&d coffeo trophy, 'of Messrs Strong, of Invercargill, and beyond this is a splendid display of preserved meats and soups of all kinds,from Mr J. Gear, of Wellington. Thenext bay is occupied by the very interesting ivory and bone-turning exhibits of Mr W. Graham of Lyttelton, and Mr McCaffrey of Queonstowxl has a very fine, exhibit of (tone of all kinds, a Curving on which took the priz-j in Melbourne, Mr A, J. White has a splendid display of furniture and wood work of various kindr. In the first b»y is a display of cojtbetio dadoing, over mantels, hat and umbrella stand, &o, whilst in the next is a quantity of drawing room furniture, tastefully upholstered in amber satin and black, settees, ottomans, brackets, girandoles, chimney - pieces, &3. This is one of the sights of the New Zealand Court. The bedroom furniture by the same exhibitor is also very excellently made and finished. In the next bay the front is ocoupied b y a case sent by Mr S. Fapprill, containing specimens of ejeotrotyping, stereotyping, and work, Ml very well executed. The Walls of thia *>*7 . B ™ hung flround with blinds of all kinds rrom Mr Gee, comprising Florentine, Venetian, Oriental, and dwarf Venetian and shutter blinds. Mr Walters comes next with a very fine exhibit of furniture, comprising drawing and diningroom Buites, Messrs Hale and Co. and Mr Donagby, of Dunedin,send specimens of all kinds of rope and cordage. Then comes a very interesting display by the US. 8, Company of models of the Botomabana and Wakatipu, and pictures of other steamers of their fleet. The painting by Mr G. W. White of the To Anau at sea by moonlight is well worthy of inspection, as being very artistically finished. On the walls are seotional models of yaohts and other vessels. The Kaiapoi Woollen Faotory make a grand display of their products, which are here in profusion, and next comes Mr C. P. Hulbert, with a well-got-up trophy of hats, caps, &3, and a fine display of clerical, aoademical, and Masonic robes. Beyond this Mrs Crocker diapkyn Some costumes, around whioh an eager Crowd of ladies congregated during the day. There are two in the oase, viz., a bridal and an evening costume. The former is of ivory plush, trimmed with laco and Sunt silk, having a crystal tablier and bouffons of tulle. It is ornamented with jasmine and orange bios noma, and has a wreath to match the train two and a half yards long, trimmed en suite. The evening costume is of blue damnsse silk, with old gold satin, relieved by cardinal trimmings and flowers en suite. The exhibitor has also some excellently made and tasteful bonnets, and a shawl of Imperial Bilk, originally made for an Indian prinoess, the price affixed to which is 150g8. Mrs Porter also exhibits some handsome bonnets, and Miss Duncan has a good collection of millinery, &e. Mrs Sbarland sends corsets. Mrs C. Smith sends a collection of feathers of all colors, and then we pass to the bookbinding and printing exhibits. Messrs Ferguson and Mitchell, of Dunedin, have a good display of books, as also has Messrs Smith and Co., Tombs and Co,, and the Peess Company, Limited. These have also exhibits of printing, and the latter send a model printing maohine. Mr Ritso has a model of the Malvern water -race, and Mr Simpson a collection of manugraphs. Mr Neil, of Dunedin, exhibits beibal medicines, and Mr Aulsebrook a splendid collection of boxes of every description. .The corner of the avenue opposite the main entrance is devoted to jewellery. Messrs Coates and Co. have a pretty case of excellent artioles, including a fine display of Masonic jowels, cups, &o. Hero ie a curiosity in the shape of a watoh, originally belonging to the Pretender Charles Edward, sent by Captain B, B. Willis, of Southbridge. Next to this is a good display of jewellery exhibits from Mr Sandstein, who also has a number of Masonio jowels, &o. Mr Charles Prin sends some very clever specimens of glass embossing, and Metcalfe and Son hot water and other taps. The handsome show oase of Messrs Petersen and Co. doses the New Zealand court. Prominentin this case is the beautiful industrial prize, and one of the handsomest silver vases we have seen for many a long day, There is also a very fine collection of jewellery goods of all kinds.

Why are seeds when planted like gateposts? Because they are planted in the earth to pro* pagate. A ballet dancer died recently at Naples leaving a large fortune. This shows how easy dt is to accumulate wealth when one dresses economically. It is almost impossible to look over the hats worn by ladies at the theatre, and this faot is but another argument for the elevation of the stage.