CORRESPONDENCE.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 218, 10 September 1873, Page 2

CORRESPONDENCE.

*** We are desirous of affording; every reasonable facility for the discussion of publio subjects; but it must be understood that we are In no way responsible for the opinions expressed by correspondents. To the Editor of the Nelson Evening Mail. Sir —l see in the Mail of last evening publication pf a portion of the Special Prizes offered to the Exhibition Committee. As this is likely to give offence to others who have given and whose names do not appear, I shall feel obliged if you will publish the following list which is correct. I am, &c, F. H. Pickering. Nelson, 10th September, 1873, Hon. Sec List ob Special Prizes, Nelson Exhibition, 1873. Henry Drew, Eight-day Clock—For the best foar Pot Plants grown by cottagers. Charles Bartlett, £2 2s—For the best Set of Gig Harness, Nelson made. Do., £1 Is—For the best dozen of Nelson made Flower Pots. J. C. Moutray, Iron Wheelbarrow, value, 40s —For the best and most varied collection of Vegetables. George Collins, free Colonist for twelve months —For the best specimen of common Wood Engraving.

Do., do.— For the best specimen of Stereotyping. Do , do.— For the best and most varied collection of Minerals by working miners. H. D. Jackson, " Cassell's Household Guide," in 4 vols,, handsomely bound — For the best specimen of Plain Sewing by hand. Wm. Stavert, Sdver-hunting Lever Watch, value £6 6s— For the best dressed bale of Flax. Sir D. Monro, £2— For the best specimen of Fruit (citron kind). Lowther Broad, £s—For5 — For the best Tale written by a local author. vartin Lightband— £ I for Boots consisting of two pairs each of Men's, Women's and Youth's Boots, Pegged Bottoms, Calf and Kip Uppers, the leather being Nelson manufacture, and of a kind adapted for ordinary wear. £1 for the best exhibit of Nelson Leather. £1 for two or more Suits of Clothing made from Nelson Tweed, either by machine or hand, with a view to competition with the imported article. £1 for the best exhibition of Domestic and Manufacturing Sewing Machines. £1 for the best assortment of Nelson made Fruit and Grape Wine. The award to be taken by the exhibitors whose Wines may receive the largest sale at the Refreshment Room in the Exhibition, on conditions imposed by Committee. J. H. Levien, one box Mathematical Instruments. Prizes to be drawn for " Art Union " style, ° proceeds to go to the Exhibition Fund, I. Johns, Wedding Cake, value £5 ss. James Smith. 3 dozen Nelson assorted Wines. Do., 1 dozen Liqeurs