OPENING OF THE NEW MARKET.

Auckland Star, Volume IV, Issue 1065, 20 June 1873, Page 2

OPENING OF THE NEW MARKET.

SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION,

MARKET COMMITTEE. His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Hobbs, Holdahip, Hurst, Prime; Messrs A. Martin, B. Maclean, Goodfollow, Bassett, Major Walinsley. KXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Messrs Hobbs, Kirk, Greenwood. STEWARDS. Messrs Hobba, Greenwood, Kirk, Prim*, and Anderson. The new Market at the junction of Grey, Cook, and Queen-streets was opened this morning. The event was celebrated by an exhibition of articles of local industry, produce, and manufactures. There was a large number and good variety of entries, and the conveniences afforded by the commodious building for arrangement, fgave the exhibition a better appearance than that of any similar show ever before held in Auckland. The hunled way in which the show had been got up prevented a thorough, classification, but the facilities for seeing could not havcbeen excelled. The exhibits were arranged in the various stalls around the building, with a centre table, on either side of which a broad path was left for visitors. Although some thousands of people visited the exhibition during the day there was no crushing, and all the exhibits were seen to advantage. We noticed a very large number •£ country people in town, and the shops were apparently doing a large business, which may nave prevented them from closing. At any rate, whether from this cause or not, it is certain that business was continued at the majority of shops in town throughout the day. The waather was all that could be desired, so that those who came from a distance had the pleasure of an enjoyable drive in addition to . the gratification more nearly connected wiife the day's proceedings. jThe exterior of the Market building was gaily, decorated with flags and evergreens, and the inside had a very picturesque appearance.

FORMAL OPENING.—THE SPEECHES

Shortly after twelve o'clock the Market was thrown open to the public, and a large number of ladies and gentlemen took their seats on the raised platform.

• His Worship the Mayor oamo forward, and said he felt considerable prid;> and pleasure that day in inaugurating a '*ork of such great importance to the interests of the citizens and country settlers. He could not plead the excuse, sometimes put forward by speakers, that he was unaccustomed to public speaking, but he must excuse himself from a long speech on account of the severe cold he was suffering under. He had hoped his Honor the Superintendent would have been present to ; .officiate that day* . but he had received a,note from him regretting his inability to attend, and the duty therefore devolved upon himself, to open the Market. He was glad to be able to say that the Corporation had fully kept their promise with the public in the erection of that building, upon which the sum of £8000 had been expended to bring it to the state they saw it there that, day. The whole of that sum had not, however, come out of the ratepayers' pockets, a portion having been granted by the Provincial Government, to which he thought they were no doubt as much entitled as other parts of the province. In judging of the building it was to be viewed in two aspects: will it meet the

requirements of the country settlers, and will it supply the wants of the city. They did not want a mere collection of shops, their main object being to induce the country settlers to come forward with their produce. They depended on them doing so. Sheds were being built for those who came in on market day or any other day where settlers could draw up with their carts. For many years they had heard a great deal of the advantages that would be conferred by a market, and of the evils of middle-men. That want had now been supplied, and he hoped the effort would be a success. Before proceeding to open the Market formally he would call upon one or two speakers who were desirous of addressing them. Ihe Provincial Secretary would first. speak. (Cheera.) Mr Lusk then came forward and said he was sorry the Superintendent was unable to be present because he was sure his Honor would have felt, as he felt, that a preat step in advance had been made by Auckland that day by the opening of such a Market-hou3e. About four months ago when present at the laying of the foundation stone he thought the building was too large for their requirements, but looking at the exhibition that day, the number and excellence of the exhibits of produce and manfuctures, he felt convinced |that the City Council had not over estimated the requirements of the city and surrounding districts. He felt especially gratified at that days proceedings, because in his place in the Provincial Council he had often been pained to hear the expressions of bitterness between the town and country members, and their rivalry I between those interests. He had ■ heard the country members complain that the city would provide nothing for the benefit of the country, and he had heard taunts from the city members that if a Market-place were erected there was no produce to bring in to it. The exhibition that day contradicted both those statements. The country had shown its ability to perform its part, and the town had contributed its share. He trusted that they had beard the last of this rivalry, and that the only rivalry between town and country would be which can most advance the interests of the province. (Cheers.) Mr Albyn Martin was received with cheers. He expressed the gratification of the country settlers at the. opening of the Market. It had been a long time coming, but now it was there it would be the fault of the country settlers if they did not make use of it. He hoped it would be agreat success, and the settlers should strive to make it such. On behalf of the country settlers he tendered thanks for tue benefit the Market would confer.

Mr Woodward said -with regard to the show he might say he had been appointed one of the judges, and they had found their duty a very difficult one to perform. The produce was distributed over the whole building. They really could not be held responsible for their decisions that day.' t (Criea of "Oh ! Oh !") Well, they could not find anything they looked for, but they had done their best. Mr Lusk had spoken of a rivalry between town and country. He denied that any such rivalry existed. He •regarded that building as an olive branch held out by the town to the country, and he thought their hearty thanks were due to all who had taken an active part in bringing the work to a completion. They were especially due to his Worship the Mayor, and he thought they should give that gentleman three hearty cheers before separating. The Mayor then asked if any other gentleman was desirous of speaking, and thers being no response, he said it now only remained for him to formally open the Market. AVith regard to the show he must apologise to the judges and the public for the confusion The fact ii there were scarcely any exhibits in yesterday, and they had been hurriedly arranged that morning. In their anxiety to open the market as early as possible for business they had perhaps sacrificed the exhibition to some extent. Bmsiness in the Market would be commenced on Monday next, tha 23rd of June. He hoped the blessing of God would rest upon the Market and all relating therewith. He now declared the Market to be open, and it is open accordingly. The band here struck up " God Save the Queen," the audience during the anthem remaining bareheaded. The Mayor then called for three cheers for the Market, which were heartily given ; and three cheers were given for the Mayor, which terminated this pai-t of the proceedings. The city band'performed various selections of music during the afternoon, opening with the, "Wedding March" specially composed by Sir George Elvey for the marriage of the Marquis of Lome.

THE EXHIBITS

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In the stalls on the right near the main entrance, were arranged the horticultural exhibits. Conspicuous among these were those furnished by Mr C. T. Wren, who was awarded a first-class prize. His collection included fruit-trees, evergreens, camelias, and other winter flowering plants There was also a specimen of the Ramie plant, the fibre of which is worth from £66 to £V) per ton in the home market. This is a most valuable economic plant, and is worth the attention of settlers. The fibre is prepared with very little labour, and the plant bears at any time during the year. The Hobson Nursery also showed a very prettily arranged collection of evergreens, amongst which we noticed some fine colens, ferns, and pines. There were other exhibits of trees, which are mentioned in the list below. One of the leading features in the exhibition was the assortment of furniture. Cranwell and Co. occupied one stall, and appeared to have selected their exhibits with the view of : contrasting our rimu with walnut for cabinet making. Two drawing suites were exhibited of these woods, and the rimu suite was fully equal, if not superior, in finish and appearance to that male from the unfoiled wood. Messrs T. and H. Cooke occupied the adjoining stall, and exhibited handsome mahogany dining - room and walnut drawing - room suites. A number of fine models of vessels occupied the extreme corner of the right wing. To these Mr J, Waymouth, junr., contributed [fifteen models, including the models of the iyacht Energy, the missionary schooner iSouthern Cross, as originally modelled and iaccepted, and as afterwards' lengthened for the auxiliary crew. Mr Waymouth, senr., exhibited a model of his well-known yacht 'Glitter, designed by him; also a design and model of the American champion yacht •America ; a model of Lord Paget'a yacht |Mosquito, and designs of the ships Ethiopian arid Pak Wan, prepared by Mr Waymouth, /secretary to Lloyd's, London. Mr David Gouke exhibited models of the Planet, Comet, and Satellite. Messrs C. Bailey, Garnaut, and J. Featon also exhibited some admirable models. Adjoining the stall devoted to nautical exhibits were the exhibits of printing, binding, and lithographing. Here also were two fine needlework pictures, and samples of cigars and tobacco made by Mr Gotch, of Papakura. Mr. Busby, of Shortlandstreet, occupied a compartment with Venetian blinds and various articles of wire work, which ..reflected credit on hia establishment, and proved the possibility of procuring such articles locally made of equal

excellence with those of English manufacture. In this stall Mrs McNamara exhibited apai? of curtains, and Mr WalkeT of Wakefield-

street, some excellent cane work. The stall for flour, biscuits, &c, was well snpplfetJ. Mr Woodward shewed a large variety of fancy biscuits. Mr Coupland good samples of oatmeal; and the Star Mills excellent maize.

An assortment of spices shown

by Mr D. Stephenson, of Wyndham-street, obtained first prize. It comprised almost every variety oi spice, and was altogether an admirable collection. The adjoining stall

was devoted to liquids, and here good cheer was dispensed free by Messrs Whitson and Son to a large number. This firm exhibited five varieties of ale, the XXX being brewed entirely from colonial produce, both malt and hops being locally grown. The Crown Distillery exhibited whiskey, brandy, rum, and other spirits. Mr Button showed a great variety of cordials,, and Messrs Hooper and Co. their genuine brew. The sewing machine department attracted a good deal of attention. It was furnished by Mr G.

Heslop, of Vulcan4ane, with a great variety of machines and specimens of their workmanship. In the same stall M. de L'Eau, of the Auckland shirt manufactory, showed a good variety of madeup shirts, and Mrs Eushbrook exhibited a jjiece °f well-executed t crochet work. Adjoining this stall was ttie saddlery of L. Foster and Sons ; and in another compartment, that of Mr Wiseman and Mr Jones, they were very good collections. We noticed amongst the goods exhibited by Mr Wiseman a solid leather portmanteau of superior make, which is manufactured at English cost. Good assortments of Auck-land-made clothing were exhibited by Messrs S. Coombes and J. Levy, who. had this department all to themselves, but were quite equal to the task of sustaining Auckland's reputation for tailoring. Mr A. Bettany exhibited a quantity of provisions, including fine rolled beef, butter and cheese. Behind the raised platform was the machinery department. At the entrance was a large collection exhibited by E. Porter and Co. Amongt the most noticeable feature of this exhibition were the ga3 stoves. Of these only two or three kinds were exhibited, but they attracted a good deal of attention. The collection contributed by this firm comprised almost every kind, of fancy ironmongery. Some very pretty ornamental tables were shewn ; there werealso umbrella stands, spades, forks, mangles, ploughs and other articles too numerous for special mention. Messrs James Smart and Go. occupied the adjoining stall, and exhibited an admirable assortment of goods. A hand-threshing machine attracted a great deal of attention, and was we believe sold during |the day. Messrs Cousins and Atkin were conspicious as usual in the carriage and waggon department. Fraser| and Tinne furnished a strong flax machine and steam engine, and other pieces of machinery. There were many other exhibits worthy of special notice in this department which our sjpace to-day precludes us from doing justice to. Messrs Carder Bros, had a good show of pottery ware, drain pipes, &c, from their works on the Waitemata. There was also a large assortment of the same chvs of goods manufactured by Mr George Boyd, at the Newton works. Samples of Wharekawa coal and iron ore, the property of the New Zealand Landland Coal Company, were objects of great attraction. An exhibit of Mangapai stone, by Mr P. A. Philips, attracted much notice. This stone is highly suitable for ornamental purposes. Coal of a fair quality from the Bridgewater farm, also iron ore, ochre, and other minerals, were exhibited by Mr James Foote. The estimated quantity of coal on

the upper strata is fourteen millions of tons. Mr W. Kirby exhibited some Raglan and Newcastle coal. Samples of asphalt pavement by Mr J. Morrison were also in this see-

tion. The Awitu iron and coal mine sent some very good samples of coal and hematite iron ore. TheAucklandlnstitute exhibited several cases of precious stones and gems, minerals and building stone of various qualities, also vegetable fibres. The exhibit of silk bothon the cocoon and in hanks by Miss Chalmers and Geo. Whitmore showed how silk could be produced in this favored climate. Some* beautiful, specimens of iieece wool grown by Major Jackson were exhibited by Messrs Heighly and Co. Rope from native flax was very conspicuous in Section 3. The exhibitors were Messrs Williams and Co. and Mr W. Mathews. Great strides have been made in the manufacture of this article into ropes ranging- from Sh inches to 2 inches, fishing lines, plough reins, &c. There was a splendid show of Auckland-grown potatoes, by Mr Churches and Mr R. Gwynne. Samples of hops from the Mauku, Maini-; rangi, and Mongoniai were exhibited. There were also some very fair samples of wheat, grown in the province, Mr R. Hobbs being an exhibitor of one lot. The show of butter was very good, . and* the different exhibits looked very temptting. The exhibitors were W. Woodward, J. Quellrough, W. Ferguson, Rev. G. Smales, Miss Crow, — Bovey, G. and T. Churches. The latter exhibited some very fine cheese. Mr Woodward also had a good show of cheese. One of the most attractive stalls in the Market was the exhibit of butchers' meat by Mr Messenger. This stall was very tastefully arranged, and nothing but prime meat was shown. Those who have seen the cleanliness and careful arrangements of the butchers' shops in Paris and observing Mr Messenger's to-day must have been struck, with the similarity. If Mr Messenger supplies the public witu as good a quality 0 of article as he exhibited to-day he will not want to beg for custom. Mr Dornwell exhibited a quantity of preserved meat, which is becoming an important article of export. The preserves and jellies, by Mrs J. S. Jakins looked |very tempting. My Olson and Mr Neal both exhibited variious kinds of sauces ; and Mr Fish, sarsapatilla, all of Auckland manufacture. There was a good show of dried fish, both by Mr J. Loumy, of Official Bay, Mr Motion, and E. Targett, of the Thames. Animportant branch of local industry was well represented by the exhibit of Auckland-made boots and shoes, by Messrs Black annd Co., of Wellesleystreei. This firm supply nothing but factory work, and they employ a very large, number of hands. The excellent quality; of their work was freely commented upon;' There were some splendid exhibits in Class 43, consisting of song-birds by F. H. Eyre, who also exibited the only bullfinch in the colony; canaries by W. Eyre ; Brahma fowls, Cochin China fowls, by various exhibitors ; carrier pigeons, including dun and blue pearleyed Autwerps, fine old English dragons, and ashy pearl-eyed Antwerps, the property of the, proprietors of this journal fantails, black barbs by other exhibitors, and a variety; t>f rare birds by the Acclimatization Society.' William's Fire Kindlers were in a very conspicuous place. The manufacturer of theses useful household commodities also exhibited^ some samples of Auckland made whiting,' in the manufacture of which we wish him success. The samples were certainly or a good quality, and quite equal to the imported articles. Mr A. Bettany exhibited in his stall a very fine quality of j bacon, which was ticketed at 9d per lb.; also j Wairoa cheese and Auckland butter. The j showjof vegetables was very fine, and it would I be difficult to select the best growth of the ■ various kinds exhibited, but we must not pass over the really splendid chow of

vegetables of all kinds, both in and out of season, exhibited by the Neglected and Destitute Children's Home. The exhibit to-day should be the means of attracting attention to this excellently conducted institute. It is quite evident that idleness is not a feature in the establishment. Messrs Hill, Fenton and "Hulbert exhibited a show case of hats and caps ; near which was a model of a line of battle ships exhibited by Mr Garnaut. This is a bea?>faj model, accurately constructed. The'foaj^yof inlaid tables, made out of New Zealand woods, was very good. Mr J. Lamb, of Eiverhead, exhibited Auckland grown wheat of excellent quality, averaging 63 lbs. to the bushel; also, the wheat manufactured into wheat meal into fine flour, and also into biscuits. This is evidence that wheat can be grown in Auckland. JUDGES. Section I.—From No. 1 to No 18: Messrs J. May. Kobert Bent, and Woodward. No. 18 to M : Rev. E. N. Bree and Dr. Home. No. 34 to 47 : Messrs R. Arthur, Robertson, and Andrews. Section III.—No. Gl to 70: Eev. Dr. Purchas and Mr J. Stewart. No. 77 to the end: Captains Clayton and Daldy. Section IV. —Messrs J. Goodfellow, A. Martin, and R. Vaile. The following is the list of exhibits and awards :— ~ The initials HM. signify Honourable Mention. Section* I.—Agricultural and HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS. Red wheat, John George Hutchison Sample of wheat, James Downey. Second prize. Wheat and whole meal, Mr Cranwell Made from provincial wheat, fine flour, Mr Cranwell Wheat, Alexander P. Campbell Wheat (seed), Jakins and Wilcnx. First prize. Wheat, 1 peck Hallett's pedigree, B. Hobbs 1 sack of wheat, E. and E. Maclean Skinless barley, John George Hutchinson 1 sack of barley (Cape), R. and E. Maclean 2 sacks oats, James Wallace 2 bags oats, James Wallace 1 sample oats, Canterbury, James Coupl&nd. First prize. 1 sack oats, Thomas Paton. Second prize. 1 sack oats, R. and E. Maclean. First prize. Maize, Taranaki, James Coupland. First prize. Maize, Taranaki, John Jones. First prize. 1 sack of maize, R. and E. Maclean. Second prize. 1 sack of beans, R. and E. Maclean. First prize. 1 sack of white field beans, R. and E. Maclean. First prize. ljsack of grey field peas, R. and E. Maclean. Second prize. 1 sack of sorghum, R. and E. Maclean. First prize. 1 sack of planter's friend, R. and E. Maslean Hay, samples of, Albin Martin. First prize. Hay, 2 trusses, Edward Allen Lucerne hay, N.S.W., James Coupland Sample of meadow hay, R. and E. Maclean Sample of oaten hay, R. and E. Maclean Sample of wheaten straw, R. and E. Maclean Linseed, 501b5,, W. T. Bassett. Second prize. Linseed, 1 bushel, S. C. Macky Linseed, .00 lba. W. Woodward. First prize. Linseed, Otahuhu, James Coupland 1 sack of linseed, R. and E. Maclean Millett, C. T. Wren. First prize. Broom material, C. T. Wren Potatoes, C. T. Wren Potatoes, J. C. Anderson Potatoes, Edward Plumley Potatoes, Thomas Clmrchiea Potatoes (new), round and kidney, George Dawson Potatoes, 50 Circular Head, William Woodward. First prize. Potatoes, SOHobartTown, William Woodward. Second prize. Potatoes, early, pink-eyed, Richard Pascoo. H.M. Potatoes (new), William Wall: First prize. Potatoes, Victorian, 3 samples, James Coupland. H.M. Potatoes, blue Derwent, 1 sample, Jamea Coupland. Second prize. Potatoes, J. Smith Potatoes, Thomas Paton 1 sack of potatoes, R. and E. Maclean 10 mangolds, W. T. Bassett. Second prize. Mangolds, J. Smith Mangolds, John George Hutchison Mangolds, Albin Martin Mangolds, C. T. Wren Mangolds, John Snodgrass Mangolds, J. C. Anderson Mangolds, James Wallace, First prize. Mangolds, Edward Plumley 6 mangolds, long red, W. G. Probert. Second prize. 6 mangolds, yellow globe, W. G. Probert Mangolds, yellow globe, R. Scarborough. First prize. Mangolds, James Wallace Sample of yellow globe mangold, R. and E. Maclean Sample of long red globe mangold, R. and E, Maclean Red beet, William Reay Beet, Edward Plumley Sugar beet, William Reay Sugar beet, J. C. Anderson Sugar beet, Edward Plumley 10 sugar beet, Silesian, W. T. Bassett White turnips, William Reay White turnips, Richard Paaooe Sample of turnip white globe mangold, R. and E. Maclean. First prixe. v jiede turnips, William Reay U&rrots, William Reay Cfirrots, C. T. Wren. First prize. Carrots, Edward Plumley Carrots, R. Scarborough Carrots, Richard Pascoe Sample of carrots (orange Belgium), Jt. and B. Maclean. Second prize. Collection of roots, J. C. Anderson Collection of roots, J. Braithwaite Cabbage, red, George Warburton Cabbages Cauliflour, J. C. Anderson Pumpkins, William Ireland Pumpkins, Mr Cranwell Pumpkins, J. C. Anderson. First prize. Pumpkins, Samuel Bailey, Brothers. Seoond prize. Pumpkins, Amos Eyres Sample of pumpkins, R. &E. McLean Sample of pumpkins, G. Smales 17 pumpkins J. M. Aicken, M.D. Onions, William Reay Onions, J. Braithwaite Onions, Edward Plumley Onions, Edward Good Onions, J. Smith Pie melons, James Quelbrough Collection of vegetables, J. C. Anderson Collection of vegetables, J. Stickley Collection of vogetablea, GeorgeDawson Collection of vegetables, F.G. Brown. First prize.

Melons, C. T. Wren Kumera, C. T. Wren Artichokes, C. T. Wren , Fiji pio melons, William Woodward ■ j' Chinese melons William Woodward Sample of vegetables, S. L. L'yell. First peize. Apples, F. G. Brown Pears (3 varieties), H. J. Hawkins Collection of fruit Collection of fruit, J. Smith Collection of forest trees, C. T. Wren Collection of fores trees, Geo. Warburton ■ Collection of New Zealand forest trees, R. Whitson '• Collection of ornamental trees and shrubs C. T. Wren Collection of ornamental trees and shrubs C. S. Mcrlonald Colleotion of ornamental shrubs, W. W. Rattray Collection of fruit trees, C. T. Wren Collection of fruit trees, George Cottis Collection of cut specimens of native trees and shrubs, T,. W. and H. B. Kirk Collection of cut specimens of native trees and shrubs, C. T. Wren Collection of economic plants, Auckland Acclimatisation Society. Colled ion of garden seeds, P. Lipscombe. First prize. Collection of garden seeds, Edward Plumley. Second prize. Collection of agricultural seeds, H. Lipscombe. First prize. Collection of agricultural seeds, C. T. Wren. C. Collection of agricultural seeds, R. Whitson First prke Honey, William Woodward C: Eggs, Edward Plumley. Butter, John George Hutchinson Butter, F. Fenton Butter, George Churchis Butter, John Snodgrass. First prize Butter, Edward Plumley Butter, F. Andrew Butter, Thomas Churchies Butter, Thomas Crow Butter, William Wodward. Second.prize. Butter, Arthur Botrawy Butter, William Wall. First prize Butter, S. C. Macky Batter, James Quelbrough. H.M. Butter, Robert Robertson Butter (22 kegs), Mr Bischoff Sample of butter, 1». and E. McLean Sample of Devonshire cream, R and E. McLean Sample of butter (501bs), Walter Graham. First prize Sample of butter (21bs), G. Smales Cheese, Thomas Churchies Cheese, William Woodward. C. Cheese, John Snodg?ass Cheese, 2, A. W. Gubbins Cheese, 12 (marked.!)), A. W. Gubbins Cheese, Arthur Betrany Cheese, 2, Townshead Bros. Second prize Wool, scoured, J. Highley and Co. C. Poultry, ordinary, E. Allen Poultry, ordinary, James Wallace. Second prize. Poultry, ordinary, Edward Plumloy Poultry, Brahma, W. J. Clifford Poultry,? 2 ducks, Mr Campbell Poultry, Dorkings, George Little ■'■ Poultry, pure dark Brahma fowls, MrsE. Wood. First prize. Poultry, dark Brahma, Edward H. Wood. Second prize. Poultry, black Spanish, John Snodgraaa Poultry, Brahma pootra, John Snodgrasa Poultry, turkeys, yellow and black, John Snodgrass Poultry, white Dorking, J. Braithwaite Poultry, J. W. Howe Dorking fowls, James Wallace Black Indian ducks, Auckland Acclimatisation Society Poultry, various, Elizabeth Ward Poultry, William Wall Poultry, 2 pens, S. Hughes, jun. 1 pair of ban turn fowls 1 coop of Dorking fowls, Robert Bent. First prize, :. f . 1 pair of Rowen ducks, R. & E. McLean. First prize. 1 pair of white.Aylesbury, R. & E. McLean. First prize. 1 pair of Crevecone fowls, R. & E. McLean. First prize. _.' _'_...' J|2 pairs of grey Brahmas, R. & S». McLean. First prize. . f»l pair of turkeys, R. & E. McLean 1 pair of grey geese, R. & E. McLean Pigeons, black barb, Auckland Acclimatisation Society. First prize. Pigeons, Robert Liggett. First prize. Pigeons, Jakins and Wilcox Pigeons, W. G. Probert ,-».*, Pigeons, carrier (various), Reed and Brett, Evening Star. First prize. Pigeons, Antwerp (earner), Reed and Brett Evening Star. Second prize.. Pigeons, tumblers, W. Cameron. First prize. 'Rabbits, etc., Edward Plumley ■■ Rabbits' etc., G. Hampshire. Second prize. Rabbit^ etc., Philip Denize. First prize. Singing birds, Fredk. H. Eyere. Com- " Singing birds, William Eyere. , First'and second prize. Singing birds, John Grey; Singing birds, R. J. Wilkinson Birds adapted for domestication :—Egyptian geese, Sandwich Islandgeese, Auckland Acclimatisatfcu Society. First and second prizeSection 2.—Raw Products. Building stones, the Auckland Institute. FißuikUng' stones, P. A. Philips. Honorable mention. Clays suitable for pottery, John Featon Fire clay, John Featon Fire clay (1 package), Franz Scherff i?irfi brick (I), Fraser and linne Kre clay, Fraser and Tinne. First prize. Sand suitable for glass manufacture, C. T. Wren First prizo. Sand suitable for glass manufacture,, the AfX SSLd, Lewis Brothers.' First prize. . • . ~ Minerals adapted for economic* uses, the Auckland Institute First prize. Iron ore, Francis White Ironstone, New Zealand Land and Coal COSo P nnc yiay, New Zealand Land and Coal nnd Tinne. First prize. Sample coal, from Miranda, Fraser and from iron stone, from Miranda, Fraser and Tinne. First prize. Collection of precious stones, the Auckland Institute. First prize. _. Ceal, brown hematite, New Zealand Land .lagSS*S£ H. M .

Section 3.—Local Manufactures. Flax mat, phonnium, Alfred Cucksey. First prize. Door mat, phorcnium, W. Matthews Kaitaka mats, Mrs Spicer Kaitaka mats, Mrs Kenderdine Flax, S bales, marked A.R., manufactured by Messrs Arrowsmith and Rogers, Awitu, J. M. Dargaville. First prize. Flax, 8 bales, D in diamond, manufactured by McDugald, Queen's Redoubt, J. M. Dargaville Flax (2 bales), Franz Scherff, H.C. Rope, Williams and Co First prize. Rope, W. Matthews. Second prize. Fishing lines, W. Matthews Silk, W. Bannerman. First prize. Silk, George Whitmore Silk, Mrs Eric Craig Silk, Miss Chalmers Boots and shoes, Clarkson & Co. Boots and shoes, Black & Co. First prize. ] 2 pair boots, Stephens & Carter. Second prize. Harness, James Wisemau. First prize. Harness, William Morgan. H.C. Saddlery,- Forster & Sons. Second prize. Saddlery, James Wiseman. First prize. ; 1 portmanteau, solid leather, James Wiseman. First prize. Haversacks, valises, gaiters, &c,, &c. James Wiseman. First prize. Horse shoes, John Quinn. Second prize. Horse shoes, M. Heighton Ornamental work — Birds and feather work, W. J. Yandell. First prize. | Portable smoke-consuming oven, iron ' ranges, (fixed and portable), H. EL Smith. First prize. Colonial oven, O. G. Herrick. First prize. Inlaid table top, J. B. Mclntyre. Second prize. Colonial oven, S. Brown and Sou. Second prize. Nursery fire guards, parlour fire guards, bird cages and small articles in wire, Venetian ' blinds, wire gauze, Venetian blinds, sign- j board with ornamental blind, &c, &c, j William Busby. First prize. , Inlaid table top, Alfred Ladd I Portable colonial oven, M. Heighton I Fixed oven, M. Heighton j Leather-work basket, Mrs G. Hardy. H.M. Window curtains, knitted leaf and trellis pattern, Francis Macnamara Glass shade, wool flowers, Mrs Stott Window curtains (knitted),. Catherine Cleyne Stand of wool flowers, M. Heighway. 1 pair of parlour bellows, (5 pairs kitchen bellows, G. D. Burke. First prize. Book of ferns, Mr Cranwell. Second prize. Artificial flowers (bouquet), Miss Maria Heighway Japanase table, John Smith 1 large picture, 2 small pictures, Edward Ledger, Parnell Furniture, Thomas and William |Cooke Second prize. Furniture, Cranwell and Co. First prize. Furniture, John Serwill. H.M Furniture, Richard Walker. H.M. Furniture, Anlone Seuffert First prize. Machinery, wire drawing, James Rolf. First prize. Flour mill and dresser, J. Case. First prize. 3 steam engines, 1 log jack, Fraser and Tinne. H.M. Swift for winding wool, &c, Edward Watts Paper bags, P. M. Shetton Pottery, Carder Brothers. First and second prize. -~*•; flfDrain pipes, George Boyd. First and seporitl prize. Paving bricks, Georgo Boyd. H. C. Printing, &c, Daily Southern Cross office Printing, &c, Schmidt and Co. Prize. Articles of manufacture, J. F. Leighton Articles of manufacture, J. F. Leighton,; First prize. Brushware, Richard Walker. First prize. "Hats, caps, &c, Hill and Fenton. First prize Clothing, J. F. Saunders. Second prize. Clothing, S. Coombes Clothing, point lace, L. Rushbrook Knitted socks, collarettes, &c, Catherine Cleyne. prize. Tallow, Warnock Brothers. First prize. Candles, Warnock Brothers 1 case candles, George Akers Soap, Warnock Brothers, First prize 1 case soap, George Akers I Blacking, James Brown ! Blacking, Charles Williams. First prize. Drugs, sarsaparilla, Thomas Fish ' Drugs, sarsaparilla, Solomon and Margett j Drugs, quinine, Solom on and Margett i Agricultural implements and utensils, J. W.. Reville First prize. Agricultural implements and utensils, James Rolf Agricultural implements and utensils, James Wallace Agricultural implements and utensils, Robert Otway Agricultural implements and utensils, Charles Goodwill j 1 patent iron cheese presser, R. and E. Mac Lean Wheelwright work, machinery, &c, &c, ; fine lime screws, William Busby 2 garden chairs, Fraser * Tinne. First prize. ■<•■'., ..V ~ ~ 1 drawing compound engine, Moanatiarai Gold Mining. Co. 1 drawing marine engine, 0. J. atone, 1 drawing marine engine, J. Lamb, Esq. 1 drawing locomotive 1 drawing Californian Jdry dock Baskets, T. Cole First prize. Carts, spring, Cousins and Aitkin. Second prize. Carts, spring, J. S. Chime. First prize. Carriages, James Wiseman Carriages, Cousins and Aitkin. First prize. Models of ships, steamers, and bo ats, J Waymouth, sen. Models of ships, steamers, and boats, J. Waymouth, jun. j Models of ships, steamers, and boats^ . Lewis Garnaut. First prize. Models of ships, steamers, and boats, David Goak \ . : . 1 flax machine, Fraser and Tinne. Commended. Beef, W. Messenger First prize. Beef, W. Eady : Mutton, &c, W. Messenger. First prize.: Mutton, &., W. Eady Preserved meats, A. Dornwell. First prize Hams, James Kilgour. First prize. Bacon, A. Bellamy Bacon, Andrew McDonald. Second prize Bacon, Robert Robertson. First prize. Dried fish, mullet, and schnapper, John Brown. First prize. . Smoked fish, cured shrimps and oysters, J. IMotion. Second prize. Vegetable fibre, the Auckland Institute Jams, Mr Hobbs, sen. Jams, G. S. Jakins. C. ||Pickles,|Robert Neal. First prize. Sauces, Kobert Neale. First prize.

! Sauces, tomato and Chilian, W. 6. Probert Sauces, oatsup, Thomas Crow Condiments, Robert Neal 1 Wines, peach, Henry Neal. Wines, grape, William Albeitz Wines, passion fruit, William Albeitz ! G bottles wine, Wm. Edgeeombo I Spirits, W. J. Cawkwell & Co. Cordials, Charles Sutton Confectionery, John Gray Fancy biscuits, Charles Woodward Cabin biscuits, .John Lamb Saloon biscuits, John Lamb Pilot biscuit, John Lr.mb Sweet lunch biscuit, John Lamb Plain lunch biscuit, John Lamb Digestive biscuit, John Lamb Mixed biscuit, John Lfmb Cracknels biscuits, John Lamb. Section 4.—Agricultural Implements. •Ploughs and other implements, E. Porter and Co. 2 double-furrow ploughs, " Murray's," J. Smart and Co. 1 single-furrow Plough, "Murray's," J. Smart and Co. i 1 " Zing" hand thrashing-machine, J. j Smart and Co. ' j Tiles for draining purposes, J. Smart and Co. Improved bicycle, C. T. Griffith 2 cases toys and fVvuy goods, Smallfleld Saddlery and harness, W. S. Jones Seed peas, H. Lipseombe Sample of garden seeds, H. Lipseombe 4 packets latest new peas ; varieties from England, H. Lipseombe 1 bag of Adelaide seed wheat, H. Lipseombe 1 bag of Norway oats, F. Lipseombe 1 bag of golden tares, H. Lipseombe 1 bag of winter tai-es, H. Lipseombe 2 bags mangold, H. lipseombe 1 bag linseed, H, Lipseombe Natives seeds from Tasmania, 11. Lipseombe Sample cases coffee, spice, &c, &c, D. Stephenson and Co. Sewing machines of various style, made by the Britannia Company, Colchester, England, for manufacturing and household purposes, by " Geo. W. Heslop," the Jittingshop, Vulcan lane. Also a collection of tho various parts of machines for renewal and repairs, prepared machine oil, needles, and extras, Ceo. W. Heslop. In the same stall, " C. de L'eau" exhibits a quantity of shirts, fronts, and underclothing fancy work, &c, manufactured by these machines at his premises, Old City Mission,' Durliarn-street, C. de L'eau. Coffees, spices, etc., D. Stephenson and Co. First prize. Coffees, Brown, Barrett, and Co. Second prize. Wheat etc., J. Lamb. First prize. Oaten hay, Thomas and Tait. jfirst.prize. Cellery, Oeo. Warburtoti. Second prize. Machine-made wheels, Cousin and Atkin. First prize. Green peas, E. Althorpe. First prize. Butter, E. Bovey. First prize Chaff, R, Bent. First prize. Chaff, J. Wallace. Second prize. Hydraulic lime, J. Southgate. First prize. Hydraulic lime, N. Wilson. Second prize. Coal and other minerals from Bridgowater farm, P. Foost. First prize. Horse shoes, Chas. Allison. First prize. Leather basket, Mrs Ireland. First prize. Inlaid book covers, Seufl'ert. First prize. Case carving and needle works, Teutenberg. First prize. Singer's sewing machine, Aldrich. First