THE EXHIBITION.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2500, 12 April 1882, Page 3

THE EXHIBITION.

Tlie attendance on Tuesday at the Exhibit'ou wan very good, considering the weather. The various exhibitors who have not yet arranged their respective goods for display, were hard at workcompleting their arrangements lu addition to the exhibits already commavted on in the British Cour', the following are new :

Mr Geo. W. Plant, M.S.A, F.H.C.J.. editor cf the “ British Mercantile Gazette," London, exhibits copies of his pnblications, Also, in the Fine Arts Departments, he will show specimens of photo-lithography. W. F. Catchside, 5, Lndgate Circus Buildings, London, E.C , has specimens of bis periodica! publications on exhibit. These are the "English Stationer" and Papermaking." They are neatly printed and carefnlly edited. The Artistic Stationery Company, St. Bride street, London, have a neat and elegant die- , play of their wedding congratulation cards j also menus, bail programmes, as well as in memoriam and condolence cards. They are represented by Mr Hogan. In the American Court, the following new exhibits have been displayed :—The Auburn Manufacturing Company, cf Auburn,. N.Y., show a large and varied assortment sf forks, hoes, and serthrs. The exhibitors are represented by Messrs Mason, Strnfchers and Co,, Christchurch. B. S. Williams and Co., Kalamazoo, Michigan, show a model of their celebrated Old Stover windmills. These are patented in Hew Zealand, and the workmanship is worthy of the attention of those interested in such inventions* Oliver Bros, and Phillips, Pittsburg, Pa., show specimens of their steel barb fencing wire. The exhibitors are represented by E. B. Newhall, of 105, Chambers street, Hew York, -who is the export agent for Hew Zealand and Australia. The Attwood Safety Hut Company, Springfield, Maas,, have sent a eollection of their safety nats, which cannot fail to attract the attention of those who possess vehicles, as well as those who travel by them. Colonel Anson Milis, Washington, D.C., will show specimens of his novel invention woven cartridge belts. These appliances are used by the United States Army, and are in mnch favor amongst the sportsmen of England and the Continent of Europe. Heywood, Bros, and Co., Gardner, Mass., have twenty-nine different samples ot their chain. They range from that of the baby up to such easy rocking chairs as are desired by Graasifather Silverlook. These elegant pieces of furniture graced the dais on the occasion of the inaugural ceremony. The manufacturers also show a collection of their handsome perambulators, which form one of the attractions in the United States Court. The Eagle Metallic Brush Company, Franklin street, Bo Eton, have on exhibit 100 varieties of their manufactures. These are works of art, and will be well worthy of inspection. The Providence Tool Company, Providence’ Bfaode Island, have a most handsomely furnished bay, upon which they show specimens of their “ Household" sewing machines for family use and manufacturing purposes; Henry B. Hewhall, of New York, is the export agent for Hew Zealand. Another shipment will arrive in a few daysA. Yogeler and Co., Baltimore, Md., will exhibit St. Jacob’s oil. This is better known as the great German remedy for rheumatism, gout, and such complaints. Messrs Eempthorne, Prosser and Co,, Christchurch, have been appointed local agents. The Hektograph Company, Church street, New York, will show specimens of their mechanical lamps, which have large illuminating powers, Asa L. Shipmans and Sons, Murray street, New York, have on show specimens of the Bussell Common Sense binders, and other articles in connection with stationers’ business. The Whiting Paper Co., Holyoke, Mass., are sending a large and varied assortment of their manufactures of paper and envelopes. These include white, cream, end tinted double folios —ratin or antique finish, ledger and record papers, coloured folios, in all regular weights, and in full assortment of tints, fine and superfine white flat papers—in cap, double cap, demy, medium, and all regular sizes and weights ; machine, hand-made, anl linen papers—cream and azure j antique parchment papers, quadrille and fine-lined papers similar to French but of better quality, note and letter paper—wove or laid, ruled or plain, and Bristol boards in| all tints and qualities.

The United States Public Printer, Washington, D. 0., will show specimens of the publications of the State. These will include the valuable reports compiled by General McCormick, the Commissioner-in-Ohief to the late Paris Exhibition, Those New Zealand manufacturers who exhibited them can, on application to Mr Hogan, of the American Court, read what the representatives of the United States say of their goods and progre-s es manufacturers. In the machinery hall, American Court, John Dodds, Dayton, 0., has sent specimens of bis sulky horse rakes—the Taylor and Hollingsworth inventions. The local agents are Messrs Mason, Struthers and 00., Christchurch. Johnson, Geare, and lineman, Oswego, New York, whose champion grain drills are so well known in New Zealand, have sent one of their implements. They are locally represented by Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch. Nash asd Bro, College Place, New York, have sent one of their “Acine” pulverising harrows. It is on a new principle and should be carefully inspected by those engaged in agricultural pursuits. The Cleveland Steam Gusge Company, Cleveland, 0., have sent samples with and without hoods, of Watson’s portable forges. They are represented locally by Messrs Oppenheimer and Co., Auckland. Mast, Foos and Co., Springfield, Mass., have sent one of their iron turbine windmills. These are locally represented by Messrs Oppenheimer and Co., of Auckland. The special art gallery was also well attended both before and after noon, ample seating accommodation being provided. The few leakages in the roof of the building noticeable on Saturday were stopped on Monday, bo that the building may now be pronounced watertight. With reference to a complaint as to the extra charge for the special ait gallery, wo are requested by the promoters to state that the sale of a good picture in the colonies being necessarily limited, Mr Fletcher could not have repaid himself the expense of bringing here so large and valuable a collection of paintings merely on the chance of sale. Had the promoters not consented to this charge being made, these pictures would in the first place never have come to New Zealand, nor would the special art gallery have existed. _ To obtain a collection of paintings of this merit was obviously not only an additional attraction to the Exhibition, but of great educational value to the colony, and the public have every reason to be gratified with Messrs Joubert and Twopeuy's enterprise in going to the expense of building so lofty, spacious, and in every way satisfactory a gallery. Hopes are entertained that arrangements will be made by which art students might come at some appointed hour in the morning for the purpose of sketching these works of art, which may be truly described as the best exhibition of oils and water colors yet shown in the colony. The receipts on Monday are stated as amounting to nearly £BOO. Close to the refreshment rooms is the excellent display cf Meyer and Coblenz, 'Ringer on-the-Ehine, of their wines, still and sparkling. Of the former the re are twelve varieties, of the latter eight. They are represented by Mr Hogan, who performed similar offices for the exhibitors at Sydney, Melbourne,and Adelaide. The silvery colossal bottles on the pedestal cf their tasteful show stand are of themselves works of art, and well worthy of inspection. In the Victorian Court Gordon and Gotch, Collins street, Melbourne, have sent copies of their annual publication, the “ Australian Handbook for 1882.” These useful publications will be seen at the extrema end of the United Slates Court. In the afternoon the Austrian Band performed the fol owing programme: — March, “ Rudolf,” Krai ; overture, “ Leichte Cavallerie,” Suppe ;■ valse, “Am Rhein,” Keller Bella ; polka, “ Francaise,” Trotz Kopfchen Fahrfaach ; cavatina, “ Lnor-:ria Borgia,” Donizetti; tourbillon galop,Strauss ; quadrille, “ Mauschaft am Bord,” Strauss ; march, “ Bruoker Lager,” Krai; and the National Anthem. It may be noticed that Mr A. Oppenheimer, of Auckland, has arrived, and will arrange for a display of kauri gum exhibits near the trophy of Mr Oreuse, of Wellington. This exhibit will show the various processes through which the gum is passed from the rough state to the marketable article.

In the evening there was a fairly good attendance, and the Austrian Band again played a capital selection of music. Mr B>. H, Walpole, acting on behalf of several South Australian exhibitors, has a good collection of barks for tanning purposes, and

aho a display of cordials, &0., from Lore ] and Co, of Dunodin.

FOREIGN COURTS. The South Australian exhibits in charge of ‘ Mr Scott, shown hare, aro suggestive of the rapid strides tho colony has made. In 18S6 South Australia will celebrate her jubilee, and no doubt on that occasion an Exhibition will bo held, when New Zealand will bo enabled to compete in friendly rivalry. Tho first exhibit in the court to claim attention is that of Messrs Murray and Oraiglee, who send jams and biscuits. A trophy is formed of a large pyramid, having its base of biscuit boxes flanked on each corner by a pile of jam tins, the whole surmounted by 1000 tins of various assorted jams of this season’s fruit. Murray’s jam factory is tho in the South Australian colony, situated about eighteen miles out of Adelaide, in the Coromandel Valley. Fruit is brought every day, and before tho bloom and flavor of the fruit is lost by keeping they are in the boilers, and being made with pure sugar they retain the color and flavor of tho fruit to such an extent that at every exhibition they have taken "first honors. Mr John Orozier, of Kulmine station, has fleeces of wool of great weight and fineness of texture. This exhibitor obtained first prize at the Adelaide Exhibition, 1881. Mr Wm. Orozier, of Mooma station, exhibits some merino, ram, ewe, and hoggetb fleeces of very high quality, which took first prizes at the Perth and Adelaide Exhibitions. Mr Thomas Hardy, of Bankside vineyards, has a neat exhibit of samples of his celebrated wines. It will be remembered that Mr Hardy was ono of those recommended to receive the •Emperor of Germany’s prize at Melbourne, and be was the fortunate winner of the Mayor’s prize at Adelaide. Messrs Salter and Son, of Augusta, exhibit some of their wines, -and Mr J. Behalio seed wheat, for which ho obtained a first prize at Adelaide. The Angaston Preserving Company show a small pyramid of their celebrated preserved fruits in syrup. It is a pity tho firm did not send a larger exhibit, as it was only at tho last moment Mr Scott permitted it to occupy part of his space, on the request of the local agent. Messrs Auld and Davenport send samples of their wines, the former well known under the name of Aildana wines, and the latter Bean- . mont. Mr Davenport, of Beaumont, has olive oil, and Mr Ohas. Cross, of Gawler, what he terms indigestion drops. Ooragrave and Oollinson, patent and land agents, of Adelaide, show a pen and pencil drawing of the newNairne railway in course of construction in Booth Australia. On each side are -emblematic figures representing the industries of that colony, and a map of the routes through South Australia. Mr Scotty also exhibits a handsome show case containing samples of the Australian Relish, patent preparations and medicines from W. H. Soul, of Pitt street. Row and Sons, vinegar menufaoturera, Sydney, send spioimens of their vinegar, in barrel and in bottle, made of pare malt. The colonies are now coming to the fore with this article, and by analysis and comparison with the imported article, this vinegar bears a very favorable comparison. An exhibit of Rowcliffs Patent Wire Woven Mattresses is in the bay next the Medal Stamping Press, and ia a very pleasing and useful invention. Many a weary patient in the hospitals bless them, as they are in me in all the hospitals at home, and are now being largely introduced into those in the colonies.

Bounding the Asiatic octagon, principally occupied by the exhibits of the Oriental Tea Company, we come to the section of the Victorian Court represented by Mr A. S. Manders. The exhibits comprise liqueurs, aerated waters, and colonial wines. Next to this is an exhibit of Edward’s telephones and telegraphic apparatus, oyer which Mr Hooper presides. A glass case, containing the pharmaceutical preparations of Messrs Booke, Tompsitt, of Melbourne, follows them. Messrs Lewis and Whitly, represented by the latter, have two handsome cases, comprising diamond square blue, baking powder, and other specialities. Messrs P. T. Wimble and 00., the well-known printing-ink manufacturers, come next, represented by Mr Pranks, whose name will be familiar to our readers from the sensational arrest made by the Wellington police lately. Their exhibits comprise the Son platen printing machines, cutting and ruling machines, printing and lithographic ink of their own manufacture, bronzing machine by Seggie of Edinburgh ; guillotine catting machine by Purnival and 00., of Manchester ; Maokellar, Smith and Jordan’s American printing types, and a number of specimens of printing executed in the colonies and America. This exhibit occupies two bays. Next is the bay occupied by Messrs John Dinks, of Melbourne, in conjunction with Messrs J. and T. Banks, of Christchurch. They exhibit hydrants, pumps, gas fittings, and brass foundry work, all of which are really splendid, holding their own when in competition with the productions of Birmingham and other large manufacturing towns in the old country. Messrs Wallach Bros., of Melbourne, send furniture. They are represented by M. Hantrive, of the French Court. The exhibits of the firm occupy two bays, and are well worthy of notice. The bays have been fitted up very handsomely, and decorated so as to form a drawing room. Here are exhibited a boudoir and drawingroom suite in white and gold, a drawingroom suite in bine silk ebonised. These are exceedingly handsome, as also is an oak sideboard and the display of Venetian glass, &c, made by the same firm. Messrs H. Apsley Pollatt and Co., represented by Mr Pellatt, come next with three bays. Their exhibit comprises specimens of English and foreign glassware, high class china from the potteries of Donlton and Co., Lambeth, and the Worcester Royal Porcelain Company, Worcester. This firm also represent Mr Francis Longmoro, chemist, of Melbonrne, who exhibits colonial made perfumes and drnggiste’ preparations. The avenue on this side is closed in the concert room by the exhibit of Messrs Allan and Co., musical instrument importers, of Melbourne. This firm has sent a large exhibit of musical instruments, but the stands erected for tboir reception baying bean requisitioned for tbe opening ceremony, the various instruments have not yet been placed in position, but may be seen disposed about the Pine Ait Galleries and Concert Hall, Amongst others may bo noticed four upright cottage grands by the well-known firm of Sohiedmeyer and Soehne of Stuttgart, one of the oldest established of the numerous German manfacturers. The powerful tone and the massive and elegant appearance of these instruments stamps them as being of a superior class, and it is easy to understand why, at the Melbourne Exhibition, these instruments wore ranked, together with those of Erard, Paris, above all other cottage pianos exhibited. Prom the Smith American Organ Company, of Boston, for whom Messrs Allan and Oo are the sole agents, arc shown a large variety of American organs suitable for all classes of buyers from the humblest cottager to the rich merchant prince. The cases are original in design, and uniformly handsome, and the refined tone characteristic of these organs is partly due to the symmetry and solidity of the cases which really give to all tones their depth and sonority. At the recent Melbourne Exhibition these organs were awarded the only gold medal. The public will have an opportunity of judging of these instruments themselves, as Messrs Allan and Co. contemplate giving a series of recitals during tbe course of the Exhibi'ion. Besson and Co., of London, display a number of military band instruments, some of which ore silver-plated and richly decorated. Starting on the opposite side from the reception room of the promoters, or on tbe visitors left hand, is a large area occupied by Mr A. J. White, who exhibits for the wellknown firm ofW. and T. Avery, scale makers, Birmingham. Some washing machines are alio exhibited here. Messrs Sutton and Co., seedsmen, come next, represented here by Mr P. W. Isitt, who has made creditable display with the small quantity of goods at bis disposal. The papier macho models of mammoth roots, grown from tbe seed snpplied by bis firm, attract considerable attention, and are well worth notice. The next bay is partly occupied by the exhibit of Little’s phrenyle and sheep dipping composition, shown by Messrs Dombrein and Son, of Christchurch and Melbonrne, tbe proprietors. Their handsome showboard also forms unwittingly a means of advertising the process patented by tbe Enamel Iron Company of Birmingham. The next bay will bo occupied by Mr Adams, of Melbourne, representing Marshall and Co., of Shrewsbury, who manufacture linen threads, and other British houses. In the next two bays of the British section Mr G, W. Walmsley, representing several exhibitors, has formed a miniature court. On the walls are displayed tbe handsome and extremely ornate wall papers of Messrs W. Woollams and 00., High street, Manchester square, London, W., whose specialties are

the manufacture of jjou-areenical hand and machine mads pa£or-hangings, dados, friezes cornices and other mural decorations, also several specially adapted for staircases. This firm also exhibit an assortment of their patent embossed fleck papers for ceilings and panels. Some handsome kitchen ranges by the original invontora and patentees, Messrs Sidney Plavel and Co., of Leamington, England, occupy one-half the ground space, but as through tt o subdivision of the original shipment into throe in Melbourne tho exhibit is incomplete, we forbear to say more, except that so far the firm promises to maintain its premier position. E. Frith and 00., Roigato, England, exhibit a very large collection of their photo views of English and foreign abbeys and cathedrals and general landscapes. There arc several books of these view*, besides the framed specimens. The books are shown on tables in the court, and the photos in frames on the walls. Poulton and fc'oo, Lee, Kent, exhibit photo, building and other fancy cards hand-colored from nature, which aro very good. The London Stereoscopic Co, Oheapside, London, have a very large collection of framed and unframed portraits of political and other celebrities, a very fine photograph of the Premier of the Mother Country naturally first directing attention to the collection. The “ Typograph,” shown at work by the local agent, Mr Powers Smith, is likely to attract considerable attention from its ease and simplicity in producing an unlimited number of copies from one stencil prepared by the ordinary pen or stylus, and all in permanent black. Messrs Cnwin Bros., of tho “ Gresham Press,” Little Bridge street, London, are entering the field against local printers, but they do so with a specialty which it will take a long time to produce in so small a community as this. Their patent zinc enamel advertising tablets are very inexpensive, practically indestructible, and present all the variety of a fine chromo-litho show card. In the matter of children’s toy books, Messrs Dean and Co., of Fleet street, London, who in this respect were the pioneers of this pleasant catering for the instruction and amusement of the juveniles, exhibit their “ pantomime ” toy boobs, giving to the child all the interest and amusement of the pantomime without the risk of late hours and danger in health. Messrs Kerr and Co., Paisley, whose N.M.T. threads aro well known here, send a small case of samples of sewing cottons, their new crochet eggs, and shuttle spoons ready wound being a novelty worth inspection. Mr O. A. Rickards, of Leeds, has an assortment of his celebrated bell and tree brand of sewing machine, crewel, and knitting silks, the latter wound in balls, forming an improvement on the old fashioned tangled skeins. One of the most noticeable features in tho Exhibition is the trophy erected in the Asiatic Octagon by the Oriental Tea Company of London and Melbourne. This trophy is in the form of a pagoda, is about twenty-five feet high and issexagonal in form. A raised platform forms the base upon which stands a heavilymoulded plinth, whilst six fluted and carved columns, capped with ingeniously carved leaves, supported the dome, the architraves of which are beautifully elaborated with a peculiar Chinese style of carving. On these rest parapets which are gems of art in freehand carving, and are six in number, and a different subject being presented by each. One of these, a hollow tree, with birds flitting through the flowers and branches, is a fine specimen of Oriental art. A second re. presents a Chinese attacking a tiger in the forest, with funny apes witnessing the encounter, whilst a disturbed snake is emerging from its lair. A third, a native with a basket of flowers on his head, supposed by hooded cranes, A fourth, a combat with a dragon. Another the trade mark of the Company, &c. At each angle dolphins, in all the beauty of Eastern color and gold, disport themselves. The roof is of small shingles, tipped with gold, with carved ridges in red and gold leading up to a smaller roof, decorated like the lower one with golden bell-, the whole being surmounted by a handsome Eastern jar, upon which stands a winged griffin, the registered trade mark of the company. This caao contains specimens of the various stan dard packet, box and canister packed by the Company, which are got up in an artistic style, and arranged in an effective and characteristic manner. Adjoining the trophy is a room fitted up especially for the dispensing to the lady visitors of the cup that cheers but does not inebriate, decocted from the special blends of tea for which this company has already established a high reputation in this colony. The room is nicely decorated from designs by the company’s representative here, Mr Walmeley, and the work has been executed by Mr Lnmmis, of Tuam street, in a manner deserving the highest praise. It may be mentioned that it was the original intention to procure the services of a decorator from Melbourne, but Mr Walmaley found on arrival here that the work could be done equally wel’, and at a lower cost in Christchurch, The prevailing colors of the inside decorations are salmon and light brown. The styles are in the latter color pnnnelled with the former. The stencilling is of the Mooresque order, in deep dark claret, with dado and cornice to match. Outside the room the walls are tinted with a warmer shade of color, with a polished dado of light and dark kauri, with scolloped cornice to motcb, brightened with folds of bright red drapery. In the alcove adjoining is placed a long glass show case, containing upwards of seventy varieties of rare, pure, and spurious teas. These are exhibited in order to display to tea drinkers the difference between the respective kinds, and also that they may acquire such knowledge as will enable them to detect the inferior article. This alcove is draped with handsome curtains, and forms a very goad finish to the octagon. The remainder of the bays are occupied by the various exhibits mentioned in the account of those under the care of Mr Dilwortb, who has both sides of the British Oourt, In the African Octagon, which closes this avenue, the Victorian'Sugar Company has erected a trophy. This is moat effective. Still proceeding towards the Asiatic Octagon, in which tho Orient*! Tea Company’s trophy forms a conspicuous feature, the Australian avenue is reached. Here two baya are occupied by Mr A. T. Edwards. This gentleman represents the following exhibitors : —Messrs Phillips and Sona, of Swansea, who have a handsome show case, replete with samples of their dandelion coffee, which is already favorably known in many parts of the colony. Messrs Leonaidt and Co,, of Birmingham, show numerous specimens of steel pens, all of which evidence great care in production. There are something like 500 different patterns in the case, and Messrs Leonardt are able to boast of prize medals obtained in all parts of the world, Augener and Co., of London, contribute some of their classical mueioal productions, which, besides being perfectly printed, aro remarkably well bound. Mr George Cheavin, of Boston, Lincolnshire, England, comes out strong in rapid water filters. The display is by far tho best of its kind in the building, but of the intrinsic merits of the filters it will bo easier to speak after Mr Edwards, Mr Oheavin’s representative, has tried some of tho wonderful feats of turning wine and beer into water. Choavin’s filters have been placed all over the building for the convenience of visitors during tho Exhibition season. Canadian gold jewellery and watches are exhibited by Messrs Levetus Bros, and Blankensee respectively. The chains and watches are marvels of workmanship and design. Messrs Hatton, Sons and Co,, of Bilston and Kidder minster, will exhibit specimens of their tinned and black iron sheet*. At present only their stand is ready. The exhibits are expected by the next steamer. Messrs Gray and Halford, of London, have a small but quite unique exhibit of artificial human eyes, which seem to stare with amazement upon all around. A handsome glass case contains dandelion coffee, from the firm of Philips and Sons. After passing four bays we come to the exhibit of Singer’s sewing machines. The bay occupied by the machines is enclosed and decorated in ornate designs, further embellished by a handsome carpet and lace and rep curtains. At the back, beneath a large case containing electro specimens of the numerous medals and cups obtained in Europe by the company’s manufactures, is a very handsome sewing machine in walnut cabinet case, which it is intended to present to the visitors to the Exhibition, a special permit having been applied for to the Government. Next to the Singer is the bay occupied by tho Davis’ vertical feed machine, decorated with scarlet and white drapery, looped up alcove fashion, the decorations having been designed by Mrs Fiske. Tho machine took first prize at Melbourne against all comers. Mr Soott of South Australia exhibits continuous girder tramways, made by Bidley and 00,, Newcastle-on-Tyne, and laid by them in all the principal cities of Britain and the Continent, At the present time, negotiations are in progress for the introduction of thie

sji'en cf tramways into Melbourne. There is ieae risk and greater certainty of never getting out of guage, and they are suitable for either horse or steam power. There is no wood whatever used in laying these lines, and they never rise above the level of tfce roadway—a very great advantage, as wa know by experience of the trams in our streets. Ho has also specimens of Oalverfo carbolic preparations, These preparations are well known all over tho world. As a' disinfectant carbolic acid is unequalled. The essentials of carbolic acid are made up into many separate preparations, such ao powder, soap, &). This is followed by three bays occupied by the American exhibits, under tho charge of Mr Hogan. Crossing the British Oourt, and divided from it by the American Avenue, we come next to tho American exhibits. It may be here noted that as a large proportion of the American contributors come under tho head of machinery, tho principal show by this nation is in the annexes. Mr Hogan is the representative of a number of the United States exhibitors, and though ho is not yet in that apple pie order that will be noticeable in a day or two after the rush of tho opening is over, yet still the oourt makes a fairly good show. We purpose just prior to noting the machinery and other exhibits, to briefly summarise those under Mr Hogan's charge. The Globa Nail Company of Boston, Massachusetts, send specimens of their horseshoe nails, for which they claim that they are easier to drive, less hammering being required. An American Oourt, without tobacco exhibits, would be like the play of “ Hamlet ” with the part of the melancholy Prince omitted. Smokers will no doubt pause awhile over the very excellent exhibits of tobacco sent by Messrs W. T. Blackwell and Co., of Durham, North Carolina. This tobacco is made from bright Carolina leaf, and is nicely packed. No doubt, with the excellent example of Mr Dilworth, of the adjoining court, before him, Mr Hogan will be glad to have the opinion of conno.sseurs on this exhibit. Messrs M. F. Whiltop and" Co., of Boston, send specimens of their manilla cordage, in all sizes, from the smallest to the largest, the latter being 3Jin in circumference. Oar flax spinners will, no doubt, view this exhibit with interest. The same firm have also specimens of cotton ducks and canvas of good quality, and twine for reaper and binder purposes made from manilla. They claim for the twine that it bears a strain of 801bs, and averages TOOIbs weight to the yard, Juvetand 00., of New York, send a novelty in the shape of what they call time globes. These may, perhaps, be better described as cotmographic clocks. The globe is 12in. in diameter, and revolves on its own axis in twenty-four hours by means of a chronometer movement in the interior, or it may, if required, be turned by hand independently of this movement without detriment to tho works. It gives the local time on a dial affixed to the North Pole, and the time in any other part of the world can be arcartained by merely glancing on the equator! d line. The inventor was Mr L. P, Juvet, and it is certainly a very ingenious contrivance. A gold medal was awarded at Adelaide to this exhibit. The game firm have also relative time globes for the uso of schools. On one, “ The Tellurian,” the season’s time in various portions of •tho globe, to., aro very ingeniouely brought out. Dr. Enno Sander, of St. Louis, sends a veto inary medicine chest well fitted for use on stations and farms remote from settlements. Mr Stewart Hartshorn sends specimens of self-acting spring roller blinds, and the Railway Barb Fencing Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, exhibit barb fencing, which presents quite a formidable appearance, particularly the four point barb, which ought to be sufficient to deter any animal from making its way through a fence. The wire is of steel, and therefore exceedingly strong and durable. Messrs H. D. Wade and 00. exhibit printing inks of all kinds, both black and colored. The Americans have for a long time occupied a very high position in the gentle art of printing, most of their work being admirable. This is particularly noticable in their illustrated publications, of which quite a number are issued. The inks exhibited appear to be of excellent quality. Messrs Moses "Warren and Co., of Chicago, send a specimen of printing, so that visitors can judge how far the remarks made above on the subject apply. M. Faber, of New York, exhibits India rubber bands of all kinds, pencil erasers, &s., and Mr Leroy W. Fairchild, of New York, has a very nice lot of gold pencils and pens of all kinds. The next exhibit is one almost peculiar to America in respect to tram cars, though on some of the European tram lines they are now used. Thie is ticket punches sent by Mr W. Hill, of Boston. By means of these tickets can be punched with 159 different designs. Mr Lockwcod, of New York, sends quite a group of American publications, showing to what a Eitoh of perfection onr American cousins avo carried typography and wood engraving, the latter in America being entitled to rank among the fine art This is shown by the exhibit of Mr Lookwood, illustrative of American wood engraving, where is seen a reduced copy of the certificate of merit of the Sydney Exhibition. The same gentleman has some very fine specimens of photo-electrotypography and some capitally made paper, similar in quality to British hand made paper. The publications include the “ American Mail and Export Journal,” the “ Musical and Dramatic Courier,” &o. Heywood Bros, and 00. send chairs, perambulators, &0., and the Eagle Metallic Brash Company specimens of their manufactures. These last are claimed to be not only cool to use, but also invigorating. As with tobacco, so an American Court without representatives of the) sewing machine industry would be a novelty. Here we find the Household, exhibited by the Providence Tool Company, of Rhode Island. The Dixon Crucible Company send specimens of axle grease, American graphite pencils, of which there are ten different kinds, paint and crucibles, whilst Yogeler and 00., of Baltimore, introduce us to a German remedy for rheumatijm, gout, &0., known as St. Jacob’s oil. If this remedy only performs half the cares claimed by Frank Weston for his well known Wizard oil it will be a boon to suffering humanity. Maokellow, Smith and Jordon, of Philadelphia, of whom F. T. Wimble and Co. are tho colonial representatives, send specimens of American printiug type of all kinds.