EXHIBITION NOTES.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2513, 27 April 1882, Page 3

EXHIBITION NOTES.

No. Till. PFOTOSBAPHS, &c. Resuming cur notice of the photographs exhibited, we come next to three very interesting frames exhibited by Mr Wamsley in the British court. These comprise photographs of the Gladstone Cabinet and the Liberal Ministry, and one of popular beauties. In the former there is a very fine photograph of Mr Gladstone, and also of the other members of the Cabinet. The werk is very good, especially that of the English Premier, which is a direct portrait, not enlarged The frame of popular beauties will, no doubt, attract much attention. The various ladies are photographed in all kinds of artistic poses, and make very good pictures. The three frames are exhibited by tho London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. Two grand pictures by F. Frith and Co., Eeigate, are exhibited in front of the bay. These include a magnificently developed picture of the interior of Trinity Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral. This picture is well worth careful inspection. The snn is streaming in on the arches and capitals, bringing ont in bold relief the carving and grand windows. As a specimen of interior photography this is a perfect gem. Below this again is a frame containing views in various parts of England. The same artistic excellence is noticeable in the landscape work as that already referred to respecting the interiors. In the bay are exhibited three volumes of photographs, one of British Cathedrals and castles, another of Swiss and Italian views. Amongst these is a magnificent photo of the Cathedral at Milm, that perfect poem in stone. Tho remaining one contains photographs of the principal Continental and Eastern cities, with acollectinn of the principal places of interest in the Holy Land and Egypt. THE NEW ZEALAND COURT. There remain yet a few exhibits to be noticed in this court, prominent amongst which are MESSRS SCOTT BROS. EXHIBITS. These are placed in a bay adjoining tho Maori court. The front of the bay is ornamented with iron panels of different patterns, manufactured by the firm. Amongst tho patterns specially noticeable is one of a twining vine with clusters of grapes, and a combination panel, which comprises griffins, flowers, fruits, birds, &c A very handsome one is a cluster of roses sot in the centre of a panel. There are also two very pretty panels, one formed of the roses, sup. ported on either side by griffins, and having a shield in the centre. The other is an openwork pattern, with birds and leaves in the centre. All these panels are well made and the bronzing has been executed in a most workmanlike manner. At the back of the bay is exhibited a 9-ft. kitchener. On one tide is an oven and hot closet, and on the other an oven and grill. There are several specialities about the range which require notice. Firstly, a hopper is provided, by which the fire can be replenished without removing tho top. the hopper swinging over on to a slot. A cinder sifter is provided under the grate. There is also perforated iron cheeks, similar to those provided in the stoves exhibited at the recent smoke prevention Exhibition- Over the range on each side is a gas oven, one being for baking and tho other for roasting. These are fitted with sliding doors, and Messrs Scott Bros, intend displaying these ovens at work. On all the plates to the front of the ovens the monogram of the firm, “S. 8.,” is well executed. The plate-rack is between the two gas ovens, and is fitted with a gas heater for boiling, so that baking, roasting and boiling may be carried on without using the lower part of the stove. The stove is surmounted by a massive iron mantelpiece, supported on carved brackets and pilasters, with glass panels. On the mantel itself is shown a well executed casting in bronzed iron of the arms of England. Altogether tho stove is a very fine piece of colonial workmanship, reflecting great credit on the firm. At the far side of the bay is a 3ft 6in Leamington range, with wings and plate rack. This is also fitted with the patent smoke consuming cheeks and vertical front bars for burning Native coal. Two iron garden seats are exhibited, one is in fi.rn leaf and blackberry, which is exceedingly well worked out. The other has a handsome centre medallion, with flowers and leaves. 9he exhibit occnpjing tho principal portion is a horizontal condensing steam engine, manufactured by Scott Bros. The engine has 20in. stroke, the cjlinder being llin. in diameter. The bed is after the well known Corliss girder pattern, with solid slide bars, tho connection being direct between the centre of the cjlinder and the crank shaft. It has a solid disc crank balance and a crosshead with adjustable slippers. Tho piston is of Eamsbottom pattern, the governor being high speed, and including governor, throttle valve and stop valve in one. In this special part tho manufacturers have been careful to omit spiral springs, as they have a tendency to clog and become useless. Ihe condenser has very large valve area, thus there is no difficulty in disposing cf the air and condensed water. Tho injection pipe goes tho whole length of the condenser and is of copper, perforated along the whole upper suiface It also meets the exhaust steam direct from the cylinder, thus insuring its perfect condensation. J ho injection valve is a special feature in the engine, being a hollow inverted plug, giving quite a clear way to the entrance tf tho water, and having on the top a lever with pointer and index. The pump is also of special construction, the ordinary method of joining the connecting rod with the pump p'unger being reversed, so that the joint is outside the pump and accessible. The engine is fitted with variible expansion gear, having on the bath of the ordinary valve a pair of Meyer’s double slide plates. The amount of cut off is regulated by a band wheel at the back of the steam chost, with a dial and pointer showing the point of stroke at which tho steam is cut off. Another speciality is theimanner in which the end of the epindlo is enclosed. The engine throughout is excellently finished and of goad workmanship. It certainly is one of the most interesting exhibits in the Now Zealand Court A very prettily designed window guard for holding flower pots is exhibited on one side of the bay ah:.vo tho small range- Tho pattern is very handsome, and, together with a number of other eastings, is well worthy notice.