Wairarapa Exhibition.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2933, 25 June 1888, Page 2

Wairarapa Exhibition.

THIRD DAY. The interest taken in the Exhibition continues unabated. On Saturday afternoon and eveniug the attendance was almost as good as it was on the opening day. An entirely now and attractive programme was issued, and the manner in which it was carried out added considerably to the enjoyment of the visitors in the evening. The following are the items: — Overture, Pearson's band ; chorus "MayDay" choir; quartette, "Village Choristers" Mesdames Kibblewhite and Temple, and Messi'3 Kibblewhite and Gardner ; song, Mrs Smythson, (encored); selection, Philharmonic Orchestra; Glee, " Ob, who will O'r the Downs" Choir; song "The Old Brigade" Mr T. H. Jackson; song " The Love Tide" Miss Rockell; Pianoforte duet, "Madame Angot," Misses E. and R. Perry; selection Pearson's band; song " Our Jack's come home to-day," Mr T. Bowse (encored); song" See our Oars" Choir; selection" Notre Cliere Alsace (by request) Volunteer Band. During the evening Mr G. M. Park exhibited an electric battery, and produced some beautiful effects by passing a current through partially exhausted glass tubes, into which had been introduced different gases which showed various tints according to the gas contained in them. A meeting of the Committee was held in the forenoon, when it was decided, provided the consent of the exhibitors could be obtained, to continue the exhibition another day, the proceeds to be handed over to tho Masterton Hospital. Steps have been taken to notify the public by means of advertisements in the local papers, and the distribution of posters. It is hoped, therefore, that all those who desire to assist the funds of that institution will take advantage of the opportunity now offered them of doing so by attending the exhibition in person and inducing their friends and acquaintances to do likewise. A promenade concert will be held in the evening, and some of the best local talent may be expected to take part in tho programme. The members of the Hospital 'Committee are using their best endeavors towards the success of this evening's gathering. On Tuesday morning the Exhibition Committee will be at the Drill Hall at an early hour for the purpose of delivering exhibits to the owners. As the Hall is engaged for other purposes that evening it is to be hoped owners will call early so that the hall may be cleared. Exhibits (Continued,)

The exhibits by the Rev, W. E, Paige attracted considerable attention. They consist of a collection of West Indian seeds and articles made tliorefroin and from West Indian woods, collection of East Indian inlaid work, Chinese, Japanese, Tuhitian, and Fijian cloth, and a collection from the Solomon Islands, old silver 100 years in family, old China bowl 120 years in family (made to order), photo Compton Castle, Devon, birth-place of Sir W. Raleigh, box made of wood of castle, bookstand made of wood of castle, "Virgil, printed 1507, reign Henry VII, book of letters and autographs of Kings, Queens, statesmen, naval and military commanders, authors, painters sculptors, musicians, and men of notj from the rei?n of William 111 and Mary II to date, including foreigners of note, saucers made of wood of the " Royal George," bullets found at Waterloo, piece of first Atlantic cable through which the first message was

sent, piece of second Atlantic cable, piece of Mediterranean cable, valuable collection of coins, the English dating back to the reign of Charles 11, and the Roman dating back to 200 A.D., hammock without job, made of grass .by Indians of Demerara; Mr L Elkins, collection of coins, collection of stuffed birds, two modeb of ships, two curios in bottles, pair of mounted horns j Mr Burton, model of "Eclipse" attached elevator j Mrs Pybuß, model Swiss cottage, fossils and shells, two vases, two pictures framed in sea shells, three quilts, knitted toilet, two cushions, two pin cushions, cake basket, and two pieces of old China; Mr R. Cameron, collection of shells and coral, pair mounted bullock's horns, piece of obsidian, coral and seaweed; Mrs J . Russell, two Italian pawa shell pictures, frame of old-fashioned photographs, two coral baskets with shells and Beaweed; Mr J. Thompson, stuffed peacock and stand of cordials; Dr Beard, four Maori weapons, mat, emu's foot and bead, pair pig's tusks, two axes, fish hooks, piece raw greenstone, shark's teeth and mere; Mr F. Gray, piece of tortoise shell, and Fiji mat; Miss N. York, wax flowers, Mr R, T. Temple, Indian fruit basket, etching and two oil paintings; Mr Cook, seven pictures; Mr H. Eagle, Mauricevillo limestone; Mr R. - Cockburn, two Maori portraits; Mr T. M. Drummond, collection of curios, stick, two photographs, casa stuffed birds, four paintings and China ornaments] Mr J. \Villiams, case of seeds; Mr Chalmers, ostrich and emu eggs, model of American canoe, and cartridge case from battle of Tel el Kebir; Mr Rasmussen, shell frame and boot ornaments ; Mr H, H. Beetham, Maori spear; Mr Graham, wax flowers; Mr G. S, WV Dairy mple, malay creese, Rev W, Rowse, box of curios; Mrs Pybus, fancy table, ferns in pots; Mr R. Ngatuere, two mere 3 and four mats; Mrs J. Russell, door mat, table cloth, and two pictures; Mrs Smytbson, collection of fancy work; Mrs Caffrey, Wedgewood china, 200 years old, ancient picture, and do pistol; Mr A, P.Fielding, sampler work in frame; Mr W. G, Beard, Indian shield and three salvers, two Indian carafes, two stag's heads, picture, and tiger skin rug; Mrs Tabuteau, three wall pockets, two Fiji fans and baskets, jug, basket, whale's tooth, stone found on Waipu beach, book (Guy Fawkes); Mr G. R. Wakelin, two screens and painting; Mi G, Walker,, two model scarifiers, and racing plates; Mr T. W. Shute, book (Baxter on new testament 1701); Mr G. Wakelin, four casts of faces, Mr H. Rasmussen, picture frame of blue gum and stand made of roots; Mr T. (iruiidy, copper ore from Mount Perry, Queensland; Miss Vallance, oil painting; Mrs Marlev, collection of shells and statues, Mrs Treen, collection of cono work; Mrs E, J. Hare, hair wreath; Mr H. Phillips, seven pictures, and model of steamer; Mrs G. Young, certificate and medal; Mrs Mutrie, collection of fancy work; Mrs Scott, collection of fancy work; Mrs T. P. Lett, children's china tea service; Mr Geo. Nicol, photo frame of 5000 pieces of wood, and a model of the late Emperor William of Germany; Master H. Price, collection of curios; Mr R. Hatch, two elephant ornaments; Mr R. Ngatuere, two mats;MrsWaddington, Shetland shawl and four pictures ; Mrs G. 'Morris, fancy picture frame and pair of horns; Mrs Buckeridge, plate workbox; Mr Macintosh, bird and pair of slippers; Mr 'Coo Long Chinese banjo, flute, violin, dictionary, almanac, set of counters and pair of scales; Mr H, Welch, pair carved bone hands; Miss Gardner, two cushions; Mr Oathaui, photo frame and chandelier; Mrs Baumber, collection boots and shoes; Mr Ye You, Chinese post and lantern; Mr J. Jones, two pieces titoki; Mr R. R. C. Coleman, pair ice skates; Mr R. Cockburn, cabinet and chair; Mrs Rogers, clock; Mr S. von Stunner, two whale's teeth, two taiahas, Maori paddle, kauri gum and New Zealand land shells; Mr H. H. Beetham four ancient books; Mrs Dale, two vases of feather flowers, cigar-holder, snuff-box, bottle ornament, basket, and piece of limestone; Mr J. Yile, bottle of reptiles; Mr Jessen, mangle; Mr G, Moore, ancient bible, two Fiji clubs, photo of Lord's prayer in Maori; Mr Sedcole, two stone axes; Mrs Sage, case fancy materials; Mr T. Dixon, incubator; Mr J. Dawson pair of silver sculls; Mr F. G. Moore, peach-stoue necklace; Mr J. Johnston, two very ancient China teapots, two do. cups and saucers, bottle, elephant's tusk; Messrs Kelleher and Rockell, collection of curios; Mr Beniman, seed, Job's tears from St Helena, wild cat-skin rug, tin oie, assegais, nld Plymouth delfcup (170 years old); Messrs Jackson and Holford, architectural designs; Mr J. Ivibblewliite, collection of coins and curious, taiaha, paiaka, spear, and boomerang from West Australia; Mr T. G. Mason,volume of Roman photos, Chinese pipe, lava, Chinese purse and compass, and Sandwich Island seed bag; Mis J. lorns, collection of coral andshella and two jar; Mr i l , Paaske, model steam engine; Mr J.Allan stuffed opposum found in New Zealand ; Mr ft Brown (Masterton Museum) four cases curios, mat, and bird; Captain Holmwood, Chinese carved ivory cabinet; Mrs Holmwood Indian shawl; Mr S. H. Wickerson, hair balls; Mr Coleman Phillips, samples Fiji cotton; Mrs L. J, Hooper, mantle drape: Mrs G. Hooper, ca3e fancy work; Mr J. P. Clark, relic (old letter); Mr J. Gunderson, carved cabinet, vase, and ivory card; Mr J. Godber, wedding cake; MrK, Fairbrother, Russian soldier's cross; Mrs Cole, jet necklet; MrT. C. Williams two saw-fish probosci, leaf with characters, collection of curios, confession of Burgess the Maungatapu murderer, and medals; Mr A, Hornblow old book; Mr J. Perry, old silk lace shawl; Mr J. A, Renall, "Taniwha capture," wire strainer; Mrs Skeet, collection of curios; Dr Hosking, spray engine; Mr T. E, Price, Maori photo frame and walking stick; Mr Harold Welch, Spanish dagger; Mr Hillier, four medals and ancient book (Old England) ; vase of wax flowers, Miss E. Perry; Mr H, Phillips, large folding screen, vase wax flowers, collection of pictures, shells, coral and curios. Among therecent art additions to the Exhibition is a well executed oil

painting by Mr Basil Latham. The scene depicted is a moonlight view on the banks of Lake Wakatipu,

The Looal Trade Is represented by Messrs M. Oaselberg and Co., who have a rich and varied display of useful and ornamental articles, comprising Blue Plush Album on movable socket, a quantity of Japanese ware, an English Terrier, holding a padlock-shaped clock in its mouth, a horse-shoe table gong, looking glasses, in a variety of new shapes and mouldings, Nickel plated Liqueur stands with spring lock, chimney ornarneuts in biscuit china, hand-painted satin sacliel, scented, richly engraved sets of carvers, hand-painted vases, bronze ornaments, an electric lamp, and many other articles. They also had a stand of W, and J, Staplo's boots, equal, if not superior, to the English made articles,

Mr H. Peterson and Mrs J, Baiimber have stands of boots and shoes, hand-sewn and pegged, of very excellent workmanship. Mr P. Dickson, of the Wholesale Drapery Company, has a largo collection of Woollen Goods from the Roslyn Mills, Tweed cloths, flannels, shirts, fingerings, shawls, rugs, &c. Messrs L. J, Hooper <fc Co.'s exhibit of the Wellington Manufacturing Company's productions is a groat feature, the excellency of the. various goods being remarked. The display of ladiesjdress- tweeds, which are, without doubt, a credit to the Colony in general, and the Company in particular, are as light as homespun in texture, and from appearance very durable. The display of tailor's tweeds, blankets, flannels, rugs, shawls, mantles, and. fingering wools, prove that New Zealand can now compete favorably in the woollen manufacturing industry against any country in the world. A superior double buggy exhibited by Edward Dixon, ot the Masterton Coach Factory, and which has taken a first prize at the local agricultural show, is an excellentspecimon of workmanship and finish, Fairbrotlier and Campion,of Carterton, exhibited Toms' patent self-acting Deoderising Dry Earth Closet, which is a sanitary reform,

In furniture,Mr W. Wbitt and Mr T. Jago may be complimented upon their display; the drawing room suites and other articles shown are excellent specimens of local workmanship. Mr D. Pickering has a plunge bath, specimens of brass work, and other requisites in his trade] as plumber and gasfitter.

Messrs Barker and Williams a mantelpiece and door, and specimens of Auckland pottery and cement, A n engine for throwing spray over clangs or any other object to which it is desired to apply liquids; whibh has recently been invented by Dr fiosking, is also shown. It consists of a cylinder about three feet long with a diameter of eight or nine inches, The liquid to be used is poured into this cylinder, and the top having been closed'and a hose with appropriate nozzle attached, air is pumped in. The requisite pressure having been obtained, the operator simply turns a tap and then directs the spray to wherever he likes. When the pressure becomes low, all that is necessary to raise it is to give a few more strokes with the air pump. This engine should prove very useful in large orchards.