THE EXHIBITION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7701, 2 January 1905, Page 3

THE EXHIBITION.

Success of tbe Enterj BID OF THE FIRST WEEK. He popularity of the exhibition continues unabated, the attendance OB Saturday being well up to the k Jgrr"of previous days, the total P kM> $Sceipts being over £IOO. A large I number of country visitors were preatbe train leaving nt 10.30 p.m. " crowded. The various sideabfrws Were freely patronised, as was x tte performances of Maori hakas and /—"poi games given in the concert hall, / •Mr George Warren assisting with n miscellaneous programme of considerable merit. The Garrison ltaml gave the last of its programmes in * connection with the exhibition. The Town ltand will occupy the rotunda this week, their first appearance living at the swimming sports this afv ternoon. THE EXHIBITS. Leaving Egmont Avenue, the visitor then enters Coronation Avenue, wherein the first exhibit is that of Mr Arnohl George, New Plymouth, who shows several machines of his own make, besides Centaurs (Coventry) and National. The machines made by Mr George are light and , strong, one good point being the cx- . eellent finish. Then come Messrs E. Reynolds and Co., New Plymouth, with on exhibit . of bicycles, including the well-known | [ Rudge Whitworth. Tlrj display is a c most attractive pne, the quality of t)ie workmanship evoking much favourable comment. Next to be noticed is a patent tire ' exit door, made by Mr Joseph Jagger, of Auckland, which is an ingenious contrivance admirably suited for I hotels, theatres and other large buildings. One of the most striking exhibits in this avenue is that of the New ! Plymouth Sash and Door and Timber i Company, whoso workmanship is 1 displayed to full advantage in the < splendid range of mantels and overmantels, carved and pfoin. The feature of the display is the assort- \ mcnt of doors shown, of all kinds. : The whole exhibit is enclosed within a verandah front, with leaded aide lights and door complete. Other specimens of wood carving are tur-.ed egg cups, ranging in height from three inches to one quarter of an inch, each one perfect. Various kinds of table legs are also shown. The City Fruit and Flower Company have a stand whereat they retail dainty confectionery, beautiful flowers and luscious fruits. The display of pot plants made by the Morshead Nursery Company is a iueritorious one, comprising many native plants, besides numerous for- " ' eign species. The whole exhibit is tastefully arranged, the effect of the bright blooms contrasted with the green foliago being particularly pleasing to the eye. The association between floral decorations and wedding cakes is not beyond the average mind, which will thus be the more prepared to view with approval the splendid display of these made by Mr Godber, of Wellington. They include two, three, and four-tier cakes, with all the customary appurtenances. A novelty is an iced cake in the shape of an open book, with letterpress plete.Opposite Mr Godber's exhibit is whose display of pianos and organs of different Continental makes, is Well worthy a visit by the musically inclined. There are ten instruments shown, besides a large number of accessories. The stand in itself is well arranged, and occupying as it does a prominent position, attracts considerable attention. From indoor pleasure the attention is directed to the exhilarating pas- - time of. a drivethrough tie country, by seeing the very creditable cli's- - - play made by Messrs J. and W. Jenldnson, of New Plymouth, who show four vehicles. These are a dog-cart. . four-wheeled dog-eart, medical gig, *" jump-seat buggy. A noteworthy feature about the buggy and four-wheel-ed dog-cart is the contrivance whereby they may be changed in an in- , stant from double to single-seated ve- ' hides. Messrs Honnor and Clark, local builders, are competing in one class 3 only, that for gigs, gaining first prize for a roomy, comfortable and . well-finished turnout. Three nicely got-up gigs form their complement. The next exhibit is sombre in . character, for the visitor has now t arrived at the stand wherein Messrs J. Russell and Sons, New riymouth, show their monumental work. This • comprises two monuments and a headstone in marble. Other exhihits arc in Aberdeen granite and Italian marble. The most striking Is the monument bearing the figure of an angel and an urn. Next the dining-room is the work- ' ing exhibit of tbe portable baker's oven shown by Mr C. F. F. Allnn, of Auckland. The manner in which the heavy rush on the catering has been met by this oven is ample proof of the merits of the oven, backed up as it is by the marks of - approval shown as regards the cooking in the dining-room. Passing by the refreshment stall, the first exhibit met is that of Messrs John Wilson and Co., who show some interesting specimens of the work done with their Portland cement. As the firm truly says, the rough article often gives a better idea of tbe quality than does a highly polished exhibit. Here are blocks taken from the mixing used for the Te Henui bridge piers, and the floor of the near reservoir. Another exhibit shows the cement in use under water. This article is In great de- ' mand for factory floors. Messrs S. Clark and Co., New Plymouth, are represented by a verygood exhibit, showing the furniture of an up-to-date bedroom. The firm gained first award tor their inlaid table top and a diploma for a iluehess pair. Here the Chicago Jewellery Company have a stall stocked with all kinds of jewellery displayed in such a manner as to tempt the eye. In this avenue is a display of firstclass doors and leaded lights, put in by the Premier Joinery Company, of Auckland, the workmanship being a credit to the firm. Then there is the stall where the Empress needle, now so favourably known throughout the colony, may be seen at work. The art needlework, sillc and plush is such as to delight the feminine mind. The next stand visited is that whereon Miss Retford, local agent for the Wertheim sewing machine, presides over an extensive exhibit of these useful machines. At the hack of the stand are to be seen speciniens of the work the Wertheims are capable of doing, in the shape of fine imitations, in needlework', of several well-known pictures. Chief amongst these are the pheasant, stag's head, roses, dog, and Sydney wild flowers. The Wheeler and Wilson machines arc also represented, floral and other designs being shown. Miss Retford Has on view besides the ordinary machines, the manufacturing model, and other articles such as accord eons, typewriters, washers and mangles. Mrs lluttcrwortfc, of the Old Curiosity shop, has a most Comprehensive ejflUt of Maori curios, including an model of a Maori whore, ornaments, a canoe, kits Other interesting arhuia feather box Sencharacteristic the the

Messrs James have on the walls iningroom a very of harness and other l<*ihi;rs, the i_ whole toeing noteworthy for the absence of flaws. Sovjjfcil bales'of wool are also exhibited/"^ Bartlett's styilio is so well known for the excellence of the work turned out that it is but necessary to say that the photographs exhibited are by no means below the high standard set in ordinary work. ; TO-DAY'S ATTRACTIONS The principal day attraction will ' be the swimming sports, to coiu--1 mence at noon. Most of the prinei- ; pal swimmers of the colony will com- - pete, and 11. Cnvill, the Australian champion, will In' present. Some forty visiting swimmers arrived here by the express on Sunday night. In 5 the .evening a grand fireworks disl play will In' given ; the chief item will be the representation , and the bombardment of l'ort Arthur. Spe--1 cial preparations have been made to - ensure this being perfect in every deI tail, and patrons may rely on the , spectacle being the best yet given in New Plymouth ! Tuesday will l ;c a off day so far ■ as outside attractions are concerned. - The athletic sports will tako place . on Wednesday.