THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 945, 2 May 1882, Page 3

THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

(From the Press.)

The following is a continuation of the report of the Exhibition ; Next to the Singer is the bay occupied by the Davis’ vertical feed machine) decorated with scarlet and white drapery looped up alcove fashion, the decorations having been designed by Mrs Fiske. Mr Scott of South Australia exhibits continuous girder tramways, made by Ridley and Co., Newcastle-on-Tyne, and laid by them in all the principal cities of Britain and the Continent. He has also specimens of Calvert’s carbolic preparations, well known all over the world. As a disinfectant carbolic acid is unequalled. This is followed by three bays occupied by the American exhibits, under the charge of Mr Hogan. Crossing the British Court, and divided from it by the American Avenue, we come next to the American exhibits. It may be here noted that as a large proportion of the American contributors come under the head of machinery, the principal show by this nation is in the annexes. The Globe Nail Company of Boston, Massachusetts, send specimens of their horseshoe nails, for which they claim that they are easier to drive, less hammering being required, Smokers will no doubt pause awhile over the exhibits of tobacco sent by Messrs W T Blackwell and Co, of Durham, North Carolina Tin's tobacco is made from bright Carohna leaf, and is nicely packed. No doubt witli the excellent example of Mr Dilworth, of the adjoining court, before him Mr 'Hogan will be glad to have the opinion of connoisseurs on this exhibit. Messrs M F Whilton and Co, of Boston send specimens of their manilla cordage, in all sizes, from the smallest tcthe largest, the latter being in cir cumference. Our flax spinners will, no doubt, view this exhibit with interest. The same firm have also specimens of cotton clucks and canvass of good qua ity,

and twine for reaper and binder purposes made from mauilla. They claim for the twine that it beas a strain of SOlhs, and averages TOOlbs weight to the yard, duvet and Co, of New York, send a novelty in the shape of what they call time globes,’ These may, perhaps, be better described as cosmographic clocks. The globe is 12in in diameter, and revolves on its own axis in twenty-four hours by means of a chronometer movement in the interior, or it may, if required, be turned by the hand independently of this movement without detriment to the works. It gives the local time on a dial affixed to the North Pole and the time in any other part of the world can be ascertained by merely glancing on the equatorial line. The inventor is Mr L P Jnvet, and it is certainly a very ingenious contrivance. A gold medal was awarded at Adelaide to this exhibit. The same firm have also relative t’me globes for the use of schoolsOn one, “ The Tellurian,” the seasons, time in various portions of the globe, etc, are very ingeniously brought out. Dr Enno Sander, of St Louis, sends a veterinary medicine chest well fitted for use on station and farms remote from settlements Mr Stewart Hartshorn sends specimens of self-acting spring roller blinds, and Railway Barb Fencing Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, exhibit barb fencing, which presents quite a formidable appearance, particularly the four point barb, which ought to be sufficient to deter any anivnaj from making its way through a fence. The wire is of steel and therefore exceedingly strong and durable. Messrs H D Wade and Co, exhibit printing inks of all kinds, both black and colored. The Americans have for a long time occupied a very high position in the gentle art of printing, most of their work being adnrrable. This is particularly noticeable in their illustrated publications, of which quite a number are issued. The inks exhibited appear to be of excellent quality, Messrs Moses Warreu and Co. of Chicago, send a specimen of printing, so that visitors can judge how fur the remarks made on the above subject apply, M. Faber, of New York, exhibits India rubber bands of all kinds, pencil erasers, etc, and Mr Leroy Fairchild, of New York, has a very nice lot of gold pencils and pens of all kinds. The next exhibit is one almost peculiar to America in respect to tram cars, though on some of the European lines they are now being used. This is ticket punches sent by Mr W Hill, of Boston. By means of these tickets can be punched with 159 different designs. Mr Lockwood, of New York, sends quite a group of American publications, showing to what a pitch of perfection our American cousins have carried typography and wood engraving, the latter in America being entitled to rank among the fine arts; This is shown by the exhibit of Mr Lockwood, illustrative of American wood engraving, where is seen a reduced copy of the certificate of merit of the Sydney Exhibition. The same gentleman has some very fine specimens of photo-eleetrotypo-graphy, and some capitally made paper similar in quality to British hand made paper. Heywood Bros and Co send chairs, perambulators, etc, and the Eagle Metallic Brush Company specimens of their manufactures. These last are claimed to be not only cool to use, but also invigorating. Here we find the Household sewing maebinej exhibited by the Providence Tool Company, of Rhode Island. The Dixon Crucible Company send specimens of axle grease, A merican graphite pencils, of which there are ten different kinds, paint and crucibles, whilst Yogeler and Co, of Baltimore, introduce us to a German remedy for rheumatism, gout, etc, known as St Jacob’s oil. If this remedy only performs half the cures claimed by Frank Weston for his well known Wizard oil it will be a boon to suffering humanity. MackeFar, Smith, and Jordan, of Philadelphia, of whom P. T, Wimble and Co are the colonial representatives, send specimens of American printing type of a 1! kinds. The American machinery comprises agricultural and general, together with implements. These compiise the following articles .—Planet combination garden drill, hoes and scythes, Gem garden cultivat or, Easy lawn mowers, Blanchard churn, Ho” ing worth and Taylor’s horse rakes, Farmers’ Friend drill, Monarch drill, Gang ploughs, sulky ploughs, Yiggy’s bag holder, waggon jacks, The Champion grain drill, iron turbine windmill, ■ force pumps, lawn mowers, reapers and binders (twine and wire) Acme pulverising harrows, Reid’s butter worker, revolving earth scoop, Lilly butter worker, Randall revolving disc harrow, windmills, and Giant riding saw, etc, etc. Adjoining this is the very neat case of Messrs Nelson and Moate, exhibiting samples of their blended tea. Beyond this is the exhibit of the American Novelty Company, Colombo street, whose specialties are well known. Adjoining is the Austrian Court. Messrs Raddigner and Co, of Melbourne, the agents for several manufacturers of Austrian fancy glass ware comes first, with specimens of this industry. Herr Kichnor will, no doubt, from his display at previous exhibitions, do justice to the Austrian Empire, of wlfich fie is the representative exhibitor. His exhibits comprise plain and fancy glass, china, woodware, and leather work. The avenue is concluded by a magnificent collection of Japanese apt, china and curios pro-

cured by Mr F. Singleton during his special visit to Japan, subsrquent to the close of the Adelaide Exhibition. Adjoining the fernery in the concert room is a collection of musical instruments, sent by Milner and Thompson, of Christchurch.

Crossing the main avenue we come to the French Court, which is under the charge of M. Hautrive, and is near the fernery and concert room, and in point of decorations and display of fancy goods, compares favorably with any of the other courts in the Exhibition. The space occupied by the French exhibits is six bays, and M, Hautrive has spared no expense to render the Court under his charge very attractive. Here are exhibits of artistic bronzes sent by three firms who exhibited at Sydney and Melbourne. The bronzes are admirably executed, and ai’o for the most part copies from the works of the great masters. There is also an exhibit of castings in iron, comprising tables, plates, jugs, caskets, cabinets, armour temp Henri II of France, from the original in the possession of the Crown Prince of Germany. In the department of horology there is also a very good show, M. Gay Lainaille, of Paris, having an excellent display of marble clocks and French clocks of all descriptions under shades. The exhibits.in this department of the French Court are well worth notice. M. Lemaire, of Paris, has a capital exhibit of opera and field glasses of all desciiptions many of them being beautifully mounted. The show case of M. E. Brocliard, of Paris, will no doubt

attract attention from the ladies, consisting as it does of leather and plush goods. These articles comprise ladies’ bags, workboxes, jewel cases, scent caskets, portmonnaies, cigarette cases, etc. Close by is another show case which will be equally interesting to the female visitors. There is a display of fans manufactured by the firm of M. Y. Guerin, of Paris. M. E. Boulanger sends a very fine exhibit of electro-plated ware. Still of interest to the lady visitors is the next stand of jewellery sent by M. A. Piel, of Paris. These articles are exceedingly tasteful. Some excellent meerschaum pipes, beautifully carved, come next, and then one of the most interesting exhibits in the court, viz, specimens of French baccarat and glass ware. M. Hautrive has brought with him, in addition to the exhibits we have specified, a collection of water color and oil paintings by some of the best Continental artists. Owing to the limited space at the disposal of M. Hautrive in the French Court proper he has been unable to exhibit them with his other goods. Some of them are hung in the court, but the majority of the pictures have been placed in the concert hall, where they decorate the walls, and are well worthy of inspection. (To be continued.)