THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 941, 22 April 1882, Page 2

THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

(From the Press.)

The following - is a continuation of the resort of the Exhibition

In the corner just past the candle trophy is the octagonal case of Mr W. T. Grinstead, comprising teas, pepper, spic p 3, etc. Coming into the avenue on the left hand side going towards the main entrance the first bay is ocCupiel by the very excellent display of liquers, cordials,

etc, by Thomson and Co, of Dunedin. In the same bay the Wellington Corporation send specimens of concrete and asphalte kerbing and channelling. The Marlborough exhibits in the next bay are very complete, and include specimens of the mineral productions of the district, canned fish, fruits and syrups, underclothing made by very young ladies, and wool shawls and other articles of dress by the same exhibitors. There is also here flax rope and timber specimens, a violin and case made of rewa rewa, and a quan* tity of other interesting articles. Next comes the pepper, spice, and coffee of the Messrs Strong, of Invercargill, and beyond this is a splendid display of preserved meats and sonps of all kinds from Mr J. Gear, of Wellington. The next bay is occupied by the very interesting ivory and bone-turning exhibits of Mr W, Graham, of Lyttelton, and Mr McCaftery, I of Queenstown, has a very fine exhibit of stone of a 1! kinds, a carving on which took the prize in Melbourne. Mr A J. White has a splendid display of furniture and work of various kinds. In the first bay is a display of aesthetic dadoing, over mantels, hat and umbrella stand, etc, whilst in the next is a quantity of drawing-room furniture, tastefully upholstered in amber satin and black, settees, ottomans brackets, girandoles, chimney pieces, etc. This is one of the sights of the New Zealand Court. The bedroom furniture by the same exhibitor is also very excellently made and finished. In the next bay the | front is occupied by a case sent by Mr S. Papprill, containing specimens of electro typing, stereotyping, and copperplating work, all very well executed. The walls of this bay are hung round with blinds of all kinds from Mr Gee, comprising Florentine, Venetian, Oriental, and dwarf Venetian and shutter blinds. Mr Walters comes next with a very fine exhibit of furniture, comprising drawing and diningroom suites. Messrs Hale and Co. and Mr Donaghy, of Dunedin, send specimens of all kinds of rope and cordage. Then comes a very interesting display by the U. 5.3. Company of models of the Rotomaha and Wakatipu, and pictures of other steamers of their fleet, The painting by Mr G. W. White of the Te Anau at sea by moonlight is-well worthy of inspection, as being very artistically finished. On the walls are sectional models of yachts and other vessels. The Kaiapoi Woollen Factory make a grand display of their products, which are here in profusion, and next comes Mr C, P. I Halbert, with a well-got-up trophy ; of hats, caps, etc, and a fine display of clerical, academical, and Masonic robes. Beyond this Mrs Crocker displays some costumes, around which an eager crowd of ladies congregated during the day. There are two in the case, viz., a bridal and an evening costume. The former is of ivory plush, trimmed with lace and orange blossoms, and has a wreath to match the train two and a half yards long trimmed en suite. The evening costume is of blue damnese silk, with old gold satin, relieved by cardinal trimmings and flowers en mite. The exhibitor has also some excellently made and tasteful bonnets, and a shawl of Imperial silk, originally made for an Indian princess, the price affixed to which is 150 gs, Mrs Porter also exhibits some handsome bonnets, and Miss Duncan has a good collection of millinery, etc. Mrs Sharland sends corsets. Mrs C. Smith sends a collection of feathers of all colors, and then we pass to the bookbinding and printing exhibits. Messrs Fergusson and Mitchell, of Dunedin, have a good display of books, as also have Messrs Smith and Co, Tombs and Co, and the Press Company, Limited. These have also exhibits of printing, and the latter send a model printing machine. Mr Ritso has a model of the Malvern water-race, and Mr Simpson a collection of raanugraphs; Mr Neill of Dunedin, exhibits herbal medicines, and Mr Aulesebrook a splendid collection of boxes of every description. The corner of the avenue opposite the main entrance is devoted to jewellery. Messrs Coates and Co have a pretty case of excellent articles, including a fine display of Masonic jewels, cups, etc. Here is a curiosity in the shape of a watch originally belonging to the Pretender Charles Edward, sent by Captain R. B, Willis, of Southbridge. Next to this is a good display of jewellery exhibits from Mr Sandstein, who also has a number of Masonic jewels, etc, Mr Charles Prin sends some very clever specimens of glass embossing, and Messrs Metcalfe and Son hot water and other taps. The handsome show case of Messrs Peterson and Co closes the New' Zealand court. Prominent in this case is the beautiful industrial prize, and one of the handsomest silver vases we have seen for many a long day. There is also a very fine collection of jewellery goods of all kinds. Deal : ng next with the British Court and commencing with the bays on the I right hand side, Messrs T Webb and Son, of Stourbridge, have a grand exhibit of plain, ornamental and engraved glass. This firm also exhibits specimens of flip world-famed productions of Josiah Wedge? wood and Sons. Next to this is the exhibit of Messrs Nettlefolds (Limited), of screws, galvanised and plain iron, wire oval fencing, wire with patent jo nt, water gnages, and lawn mowers, most artistically arranged. This is a very fine representative exhibit of this branch of industry. Messrs Brown and Green, of Luton and London, come next to this with

itn exhibit of Gem and other cooking stoves. Three bays next to this are occupied by Peyton and Peyton’s bedsteads, comprising metallic and other kinds, with patent mattresses attached. These are ranged in galleries, and form a very large exhibit. Messrs Twentyman and Cousin come next, exhibiting for several English manufacturers an assorixncnt of tinware, ironmongery, etc. Next come the exhibits under the International Exhibition Agency, represented by Mr Dilworth, which take up the greater part of the space allotted to British exhibitors. They extend on both sides of the court, so that for convenience we describe them entire, without dividing them into the respective sides of the court occupied by them. In the apparatus and application of the liberal arts sections, the various British exhibitors are well represented. The well-known firm of Ralph Allison and Sons exhibit six pianos of various kinds, specially constructed to meet the changeable nature of the colonial climate. Those exhibited by Messrs Allison and Son are well finished, and look to be durable instruments.

Messrs Fairholrae and Co. have the * cyclostyle,’ an apparatus for obtaining a number of copies of any letter, document, etc. During the past few years quite a number of these inventions have been put before the public under various names such as ‘ hektograph,’ * manugraph,’ etc, and we here are familiar in some degree with these articles. Messrs. Fairholme and Co.’s exhibit, however, is of a very different character, and a novelty here. Messrs Ferris and Co, have a goodly show of surgical instruments and appliances, which to the uninitiated observer have a very peculiar appearance. Here are exhibited all the latest devised methods for the relief of suffering in various cases, and, no doubt, to the members of the medical profession will prove intensely interesting. The exhibit of pens of all kinds from the well-known factory of Joseph Gillott and Sons will be noted with interest. Here are to be seen a bewilderingly large assortment of pens of all kinds and mates. These exhibits have already won commendation at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, In the same connection may be noted the exhibits of Mr W. Mitchell whose pens are well known, and the writing fluids of Mr H. 0. Stephens. The former include steel pens for all writing purposes, gilt and fancy pens, lithographic and manifold writer pens, and also the selected series under various letters denoting the different qualities. In the latter are to be found all the higher qualities of writing and copying inks, each possessing some special character. One'of the patent discoveries with regard to ink is termed Acilyton (always capable of being loosened), which possesses very high quality as a copying fluid. Mr Stephens has quite an array of medals, viz, at Paris, 18G7 ; Havre, 1868 ; Amsterdam, 1869 ; Lyons, 1872 •; Vienna, 1873; Philadelphia, 1876 ; and Paris, 1878 j also the first prizes at Sydney, four at Melbourne, and gold; medal at Adelaide Messrs Wiggins, Teape and Co,, have a very excellent exhibit of papers of all kinds, including cartridge, handmade, etc. The very handsomely arranged show case of Messrs Goodall and Co, the wellknown stationers, is a very handsome feature in the British Court. It is octagonally shaped, the front being occupied by a display of playing cards, the production of which is a specialize of the firm. On the sides are exhibited note papers and en. velopes of all patterns, shades and tints now so much affected, even to the aesthetic. Here are also displayed a number of artistically designed ball programmes, menu cards, and generally the exhibit will well repay a few moments’ examination, Messrs W. and A. Johnston the well-known publishers of maps, geographies and other educational works, occupy some little space. The maps, which are of all kinds, are displayed upon the walls, whilst the various educational works are shown in a case in the bay. In the department of the British Court for furniture and other objects for use in dwellings, the exhibits are also fairly numerous and exceedingly interesting. The Anglo-American Wire Mattress Company have an exhibit of their speeial manufacture, wire woven mattresses, avfilch by the application of the patent winches affixed to the end, cau be regulated to any degree of tension, affording either the hardness of couch which the late Duke of Wellington is said to have been so ardent a believer in, or the softness of a feather bod. In tropical climates especially these mattresses are spoken veiy highly of. The exhibit of Messrs John Crossley and Sons of the Deandongh Mills, Halifax, attracts attention, alike from the very large space occupied —one hundred and fifty feet by ten— and the beaut}' of the carpets, rugs, etc, composing it, which are of a high class and thoroughly representative of the carpet industry. Amongst others are here tapestry, Brussels, and velvet carpets ; the former b«ing woven from yarn p rip. ted prior to weaving under a patent formerly known as Whytqck’s patent, a great variety of shades and colors is able to be introduced into the carpet. In the Brussels the colors or shades are thrown in by the well-known Jacquard process, necessitating a more limited range of color, but insuring accuracy of outline. The manufacture of the various specimens exhibited from the raw material is carried

on at the mills of the firm at Deandough, the raw material, such as wool, hemp, cotton, dye wares, etc, being all imported by the company, and worked up and utilised in the manufacture of goods similar to those exhibited in the court. Some idea of the magnitude of the operations carried on at the factory may be gathered from the fact that employment is provided for five hundred persons, the actual acreage of the works exceeding twelve acres, whilst the flooring space mounts up to twenty-three acres. The power used to drive the machinery is equal to 4000 horses. The length of shafting driven by this pcwer is fifteen miles, and the production ot carpets is between five and six million yards per annum, a quantity much larger than that produced at any other mill in the world. Crowdon and Garrard and Hamilton and Go. exhibit a large quantity of brushware, the latter firm having an assortment of paint brushes. Messrs Parkes and Co. 1 , of Woodsetton Works, near Dudley have a quantity of ornamental iron and bronze work. This exhibit includes fenders of all kinds, fire irons, fire clogs, grates, ash pans and umbrella and hat stands. At the Melbourne Exhibition the exhibitors received a first order of merit. Radcliffe and Co., of the Old Iron foundry, Leamington, exhibit kitchen ranges of al 1 kinds and'descriptions, of a very high order of merit, and Messrs Turner and Co., of Saville works, Dewsbury, send a varied exhibit of all kinds of glass bottles. The advent of the electric light has, no doubt, directed the attention of gas engineers into the new channel of utilising gas for cooking, heating, etc, for which it is admirably adapted, and the probability is that should, as it is anticipated, the elec trie light quite drive gas out of the market as an illuminator, there would still be a large field for it in the way indicated. For this reason the progress made in this direction is somewhat interesting, and the very fine exhibit of Messrs John Wright and Go., of gas cooking and heating stoves, gas bath, etc, will be regarded with interest. Here are to be seen all sizes and descriptions ofo stoves, from the one sufficient for a crusty old bachelor to prepare bis solitary meal to the more extensive one required by the happy man who has his quiver full. Ranges for hotels, clubs, etc, are also shown. The baths are so constructed as to allow a hot bath being produced in a very short space of time. In case of sudden illness or any emergency requiring the aid of warm water, these baths are invaluable, the time consumed in lighting and heating being almost infinitesimal. (To be continued.)