EXHIBITION NOTES.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2502, 14 April 1882, Page 3

EXHIBITION NOTES.

THE NEW ZEALAND COURT. Nall. Continuing the remarks on the various exhibits displayed in the New Zealand section of the Exhibition, we come to the first in order of the jewellery cases, viz.:— MESSRS COAXES AND CO.'S DISPLAY. This, though small, is a very prettily arranged case, and cannot fail at once to attract the attention of the visitor. The centre is occupied by the silver epergne manufactured for presentation to Mr John Ollivicr, an assortment of napkin rings of native fo-n leaf and maidenhair patterns. The former are of silver gilt and the latter silver. Each side of the epergne is an oval picture frame, formed of boar’s tusks, mounted in frosted and burnished silver. Amongst the specialties noticeable in the case is a gold bracelet made in panels, the dividing pieces of greenstone and the centre of quartz, raised with a scroll pierced border beneath. This is a very handsome bit of work. The front of the case is filled with a large assortment of masonic jewels. The particular points about theso is the production of the fine enamel, of which the centres of many of the jewels are formed, and also the different colors of the gold used. The enamels are transparent, and have radiated backgrounds. The workmanship of these jewels is excellent In view of the approaching festivities, some very fine feather fans, set with stones, will be noticed with interest by the ladies. Sportsmen particularly will take great interest in the hoof of old Traduoer, mounted in silver, as an inkstand. The hoof is shod with a silver shoe, and the top is formed of burnished silver, with the name of the horse on a fern leaf scroll. The other exhibits sent, which fill up the cose, are silverware, comprising embossed fruit spoons, salvers and goblets. There is also an exhibit of jewellery, consisting of necklets, lockets, brooches, ear-rings, Ac. The watch belonging to Prince Charles has already been referred to. It shows the phases of the moon, su.-, and stars, the day of week and mouth, and also has an ordinary dial. Still passing onward along the avenue we next come across

THB KEW ZBALAHD CLOTHING COMPANY'S EXHIBIT. Xha case of the New Zealand Clothing Company, which fronts the bay of the Eaiapoi Company, described yesterday, is one which attracts attention. There are eighteen figures, showing the different styles of thw manufactures of the company, not omitting the aesthetic. The upper portion of the cbm is fitted with suits of various kinds, cricket* ing, riding, &c., dressing gowns, shirts, overcoats, and all kinds of clothing, particularly shirts made of N.Z. flannel. At the end of the bay nearest the entrance is displayed a large collection of boys’ clothing of various kinds, including a very fine dress suit, Mosgiel serge suits, tweed shirts, and a smoking suit, made of Mosgiel manufactures. In specialities the exhibitors show velvet lounge jackets, bicycle suits, shooting suits, with leather shoulder straps. At the far end of the bay is a fine collection of Mosgiel tweeds, amongst others a very fine blue diagonal. The serges exhibited are also good. The yarns shown are of all colors. There are also quite an assortment of socks, stockings, &~a., undershirts, &c. The rugs, tweeds, and mauds are displayed around the walls of the bay, and also ladies’ plaid shawls. A case is exhibited showing the different varieties of yarns manufactured by the company. There is also a very fine collection of ladies’ dress tweeds of all colors. Theee last are especially well finished.

The development of the chemical industry in the colony is one, which perhaps, has quite as important a bearing on the welfare of the community as any other, because it is the means of keeping within onr own bounds a large annual expenditure. The firm to whose exhibits reference will presently be made does not, however, strictly confine their operations to chemical preparations. As will be seen by the list of products given below, thoy have quite a multifarious stock of articles, including perfumery, essences of all kinds, household requisites, &o.; and the growth of their business to its present very large dimensions is a proof that their products are genuinely good. Amongst the special features of the Exhibition must be classed KBMPTHOENB, PBOSSEB AND CO.’fl EXHIBITS. These are displayed in a very tastefolly arranged bay, the fitting up and general tout ensemble of which reflects great credit on Mr M. Irving, the Christchurch manager of the firm. There are several well filled cases in the bay. The first case, as the visitor passes up the avenue, is filled with chemicals, perfumes, and culinary extracts, fullers’ earth, violet powder, &3, There are also specimens of nitrate of silver, of which the company manufactures eight cwt, annually. The chemicals comprise iodide of lead, iodide of mercury, sub nitrate of bismuth, pbospate of iron, sulphate of iron, calomel, ammoniated mercury, oxide of zinc, tartrated antimony, carbonate of zinc, chloride of mercury, carbonate of bismuth, oxide of mercury, There are also exhibited in the same ease concentrated infusions and decoctions, and chemical synopsis of varionskinds. A large quantity of perfumeryis exhibited, comprising moss, rose violet, kissme quick, spring flowers, rondeletia, wood violet, essence bouquet, frangipanni, magnolia, musk, tuber rose, patchouli, Ac., limejuics and glycerine, and toilet vinegar. This is quite a new industry here, and the company are finding quite a demand for their perfumes. In the centre is displayed two large ornamental carboys of snlphnrio and muriatic acid, manufactured at the chemical works of the company, Eaikorai Yalley. The company received the Government bonus of £SOO for the manufacture of sulphuric acid. The back of the bay is occupied by the proprietory goods manufactured by the firm at their Dunedin factory. This case contains samples of Erase’s fluid magnesia, electric polish, lemon kali, concentrated essence of rennet forcheesemaking, liquid blue, liquid annato, liquid blacking, mucilage, knife polish, paste blacking, poisoned wheat for sparrow destruction, black and white peppers, benzine, furniture polish, aeidlitz powders, cements. In thi back of the case is displayed a number of other productions, including Slcsinger’s New Zealand veterinary medicines. The top portion of the case is filled with specimens of the cordials and liquid chemicals manufactured by the exhibitors, which are displayed in handsome stoppered bottles. The cherry brandy exhibited took first prize at Sydney Exhibition. In b case at the far end of the bay is displayed samples of curry powder, insecticide, baking powder, &c., and a large number of flavoring essences, which are made a speciality by the firm. A case containing samples of Guest's baking powder, Lemon’s insecticide, large tics of blacking. The firm show also the new non-alcoholic champagne “ Zoedone,” for which they are the sole representatives in the colony of the English company, they having obtained the right to manufacture the same in New Zealand. Samples of poisoned wheat aud oats are exhibited in bottles, which are used for the destruction of rabbits. Altogether the bay is one which is well worthy inspection, as evidencing the strides which are being made in the matter of chemical manufactures in the colony. The firm employ over sixty hands in Dunedin alone, but they have also branches in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. The factory ia situate in Stafford street, Dunedin, and is fitted with drug mills, stampers, two steam engines, steam jacketed pans for evaporation, stills, furnaces, and all necessary appliances, also improved machinery for making the tins used in packing the various manufactures of the company. This plant is specially valuable, and contains all the latest improvements. The warehouse is also in Stafford street, where a very large export trade is done. The sulphuric acid works and artificial manure works are at Eaikorai, and are the only works of the kind in the colony. A description of these, which no doubt will be interesting, will appear shortly.