NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITS.
The "Scientific American's " supplement, a journal mainly devoted to the Centennial Exhibition of Philadelphia, published on June 3, contains the following description of New Zealand exhibits : —"New Zealand is the next in order of the British Colonies. A gilt pillar, over 20ft. in height, stands in the centre of this section, and represents the amount of gold exported from the country since 1862, being valued at over 150,000,000 dollars. This section is rich, in fine wools, grains, gums, and varnishes, as also in flax. A number of large size photographs are arranged about the section to illustrate native life in New Zealand. A mammoth piece of rimu wood, about Bft. long and 4ft. wide, and highly polished, forms an attractive feature. Near it is a case containing muffs, made of the pretty white feathers of the emu ; and in a side-case is a large mat manufactured of bran-new New Zealand flax, and containing a number of tags from wild dogs, now extinct. Three specimens of crania represent the Ethnological department.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 86, 31 July 1876, Page 2
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