EXHIBITION NOTES.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2509, 22 April 1882, Page 3

EXHIBITION NOTES.

TEE NEW ZEALAND COUBT. No. V. Still continuing our desultory course, we come next to KB J. pipbb's tinwakb bxhibits.

The outside of this bay, in whioh is displayed a quantity of tinware and other exhibits, is ornamented by Corinthian columns, formed by balf round guttering, and the profeesion of the exhibitor cut in sheet tin. The front of the bay is occupied on each side by a brass tea and coffee urn and copper etockpot. Next to these, forming a pyramid on either side, are two mots of deed boxes, one in black and the other in oak. The workmanship of these is exceedingly good. Passing round the bay on the right hand side, the first thing to be noticed is a shower bath and a plain set of toilet ware in French grey. Midway down the bay is displayed the most important item in the display, viz., a collection of tins tor preserved meats, jams, ooffee, pepper and spices, blacking, &3. These .are manufactured on a patent of Mr Piper's. The blacking tins are stamped out of a solid piece, no soldering being required. Mr Piper intends competing with these for the special industrial priza offered by Messrs Joubert and I'wopeny, because by means of his invention, which is only carried out through the agency of expensive machinery, the new industries of meat preserving, jam making, &0., are enabled to extend their work. The cost of this plant is so great that, had Mr Piper not come forward, the various industries referred to would have been seriously crippled. Mr Piper's patent is worked under license by Mr Gear, of Wellington ; Mr Mein, of Ohristchurch; and the New Zealand Provision and Produce Company. Outside of the number produced by these firms, Mr Piper's annual manufacture of tinß amounts to close on 100 000. The intermediate space on the lower shelf in the- bay is occupied by specimens of ordinary tinware, brass pan samples, hot water cans, h\ Next is displayed a well-made grocer's show bowl in black and gold, and beyond this again a very handsome toilet set, the painting and workmanship of which is really excellent. In the oorner are two nests of oamp kettles. On the left hand side is a housemaid's box and fl prist's water-cans. The principal item on this side is a fern case in black and gold, the roof of whioh is composed of one piece of bent glass. This was originally a British exhibit in the shape of a glass shade, but whish, is common with others, was broken in transit. Mr Dilworth kindly presented the fragments to Mr Piper, and the fern case was then built to fit the pieoe, and the result is a very handsome oiise. Inside the oaie is shown a grocer's coffee bin in green and gol i, divided into three compartments. Next beyond this is a toilet set in Bunthorne green, ornamented with sprays of forget-me-not, lilies of the valley, and grasses. The next article calling for notice is a very useful contrivance for holding sugar and flour. The galvanised iron manufactures comprise chimney cowls, samples of spouting, ridging, and rainwater pipes. The latter are exhibited in the form of an arch, springing from the window to the centre of the roof. The far corner is occupied by a six-foot bath well made. The centre of the bay at the back are exhibited a six foot taper, four-foot child's and a 36 inch sponge bath, flanked by two hip baths in oakgrained and marble. These are very excellent specimens of workmanship, both in the graining 'and manufacture. From the roof three lamps are suspended, viz, two hall lamps in stained figured elass, and one large hotel lamp in green and gold, the upper edge being decorated with bunohes of grapes and vine leaves. Under the shelves is displayed a number of canisters for biscuit manufacturers, coffee grinders, sugar boilers, &0., milk n,r,d cream cans, water pots, pails, sixtsen-gallou milk carrier, and a hand fire or garden pail, with duplex rose spray and jet. On the shelves round the bay are a number of excellently painted grocers' oanisters, the subjects being appropriate and well executed, bins for ooffee, sugar, tea, &3., chest and foot warmers, candle moulds and measures of various kinds. The spaces between the exhibits referred to are fitted up with a very excellent show of tinware goods of all kinds. The works are situate iuPeter borough street, and employ some fourteen hands constantly. Mr Piper, by his exhibits, is endeavoring to show that a very creditable specimen of japanned ware can bu turned out here fully equal to the imported article, if not of better quality of goods. In this, so far as the display noted above is concerned, those who have visited the Exhibition will agree that he has been very successful. Next in order of merit is the exhibit of

MESSES OUNNiyGTON AND KENT. This firm exhibit a case containing several extremely well-finished specimens of model machinery. An electro-mßgnetio engine is to be senn in motion. It consists of a pair of powerful magnets on a revolving spindle, with their poles facing a steel armature fixed between them. Xhe magnets are so arranged as to bejalternately magnetised by the current of electricity which is furnished from a bichromate battery of the usual description. This engine would, if furnished with sufficient battery power, drive a sewing machine. Another speoimen of an electro-motor is also shown, which differs frcm that already described, in that the magnets are fixed and the armatures reiolve. An induction coil cf small dimensions, with battery to ma<ch, also appears in this case. With this coil, whioh can be carried in the pocket, smart shocks may be administered under the guise of a friendly grip. Steam engine models are represented by a beautifully finished portable threshing engine, which many of our readers may have seen at work. It is only 7in. in length, but is oomplete in every detail, there being no fewer than 410 pieces of metal used in the construction of this model, every bolt, screw, and r.ut being faithfully given, even to the little silver plate engraved with the maker's name. A model of a double-acting four way foroe pump is also shown, and to show the versatility of the work undertaken a very nicely finished violin of small size, but good tone and quality, forms one of the exhibits. This violin was made by Mr Cunnington from a cremona ten years ago.

MB FTJHRMANN'S BXBIBITS. In passing the bay in the Exhibition occupied by Mr H. Fuhrmann, upholsterer, Colombo street, a very handsome pile of carpets is observable, the one laid on the floor, of an asithetic pattern, being very attractive. Then there is close to the front a washstand of the real Eirly English style, being part of a full bedroom suite, together with a set of toilet ware of very graceful Persian pattern. Further on there is a splendid dining table iu rimu, lOf t by 4ft 6in, with handsomely c»rved legs, simple in design but very tasteful. Thore is also a suite of furniture to match, in morocoo leather, the centre of the baok of the chairs being embossed with the fleur delis. At the back of the bay is a splendid sideboard, manufactured by the exhibitor, made of Australian blackwood, with plate glass panels at the back, collarette, and all appliances complete. Thin is a really good design for such a piece of furniture, and well worth notice. On the walls are to be seen some very handsomo brass bedsteads, of the real a;3<hetio style, equal to English manufacturers' patterns, and to finish a pair of very tasteful curtains adorn the front of tho bay.

MISCELLANEOUS. In the Victorian Court there is displayed a fine bay of furniture, viz.:— MBSSBS WALLACK BROS.' EXHIBIT.

Thoßo occupy two bays in the Victorian Court, with a drawing and boudoir suite with various other articles. Tho drawing-room suite i* in ebonizid wood, upholstered in blue silk. It is very handsomely finished, having carved medallions surmounting the centre of the couch and ohairs. To match is exhibited a cabinet very handsomely carved, and a writing table, which is also exceeiirgly protty. The centre table is oi ebonized wojd. and is carved. The suite was exhibited in Melbourne at tho late Exhihilijn. The over mantel is ebonized and gilt, the panels being raiii'ed to imitate old crackle china. The centre of the over mantel in filled with a square mirror, having bevelled edges. The side panels also being mirrored, with bevelled edges. A seoond oTer mantel is also eh' wn of somewhat similar type, bu'. having a coved top, ornamented with gilt and wroaths of flowers. The next oiy contains the boudoir suite, which is in white and gold enamel, upholstered in white brocad. silk. The suite comprises settee and chairs, with lady's writing cabinet to match. At the back of the bay is exhibited an old oak sideboard, carved in excellent taste, fitted with cupboards, dre.wrrs, &c. This is a grand piece of furniture. A gilt oyer mantel, with bevelled edge mirrors and coved top, surmounted by a balustrade. The coved top is ornamented by raised flowers

in pold. la the oorner is displayed a very handsome inlaid cabinet, and in the bay are ilaa a number of very pretty occasional chairs, cabinets, &c, all of which show great taste. The bajs are carpeted with drawingroom and dining-room carpets, and the general fffect is much erhanoed by a tasteful display of knick-knacks, rase?, &s., which have been placed therein by M. Hautrive, the represent fative of the firm, and also of the Freneh j exhibitors, who is also in attendance to afford any information that m>>y be required. Oar American and other foreign exhibitors have been working day and night during the current week in correspondence with their principals, and a large number of copies of the local newepapeis have been mailed this •reek for the Old and New Worlds. In the United States department is a collection of £ureka cast steel shovels, shown by Messrs I'. Kowland and Sons, Philadelphia, which are well-known in the Australian markett.