THE EXHIBITION.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 295, 14 December 1898, Page 2

THE EXHIBITION.

TENTH NOTICE.

THE EXHIBITS

THE EESOUECES OF T AU.RANGA

In a good sized space arc well displayed the resources of Tauranga and the various exhibits do credit to the district and show how rich it is in the wonders of the earth. In the centre of the exhibit is erected a triumphal arch, composed of cobs of maize, while around a portion of the walls of the space, are hung photographs showing noted mines in the district. Quartz from the Sisters special claim at Te Puke, Barrett's Find, Te Puke CM. Co., Jusper Claim, Clerk's Freehold at Te Puke, and the Eliza Claim at Kaiikati is shown. Specimens- of cement from the lode at Te Puke also form a conspicuous feature, besides kauri gum fx-oiu Kati* kati, Obsidian (or volcanic glass) from Mayor Island and lumps of crystallised sulphur from White Island. There is also shown a specimen of a brown trout, weight ten pounds, introduced into Tauranga in ISBO by the local Acclimatisation Society. Bottles of mineral water from the Hot Springs, Katikati, are displayed, also specimens of Tuatara lizard's from Karewa island. Cobs of fine Brazilian maize from Langford, Pongakawa, form a con.spicious feature, and capital specimens of lignite and country from Omokaroa. and can ings by Mr C. G. Robinson all go to make up a splendid exhibit. Miss Tuthill, of Gate Pah, has on view in one section samples of a seedling apple. The tree on which these apples grow is said to be unknown outside of Tauranga. It is 12 years old, of com pact growth, and 80 fur free from moth. Altogether the Tauranga, exhibit is full of interest, and it serves to show what a rich district Tauranga is. The exhibit is well labelled, so there is no difficulty in identifying the many things displayed.

OPOTIKI

The pretty seaside township of Opo- I tiki has a section to itself. Mews of j the district line the walls, and show] the visitor a corn crib, maize thrash- j ing, maize planting, a dairy factory, 'other interesting subjects. The ■ section is set oft" with a huge pyramid ' of maize constructed in the shape of \ a maize cob, and entirely made of small cobs. Underneath this pyramid : is v good display of samples of maize in a glass case. Some splendid cheese from the Dairy Association j at Opotiki also forms a feature of the exhibit, which should prove a good advertisement for the district. OAKEY'S ORGANS. Amongst the many examples shown in the Exhibition of the value of New Zealand timbers arc the exhibits by Mr E. Oakey, of Nelson Steam Factory. These are to be found adjacent to Messrs Scott Bros, stand, and comprise various styles of pipe organs, ' which have the special merit of being entirely of colonial manufacture. Some of the instruments are finished and polished, but others have boon left unpolished in order to show rnort plainly the kind of wood used for the manufacture of the ease. Amongst the woods used ore puriri and rinr.i, and the finished instruments present a fine appearance, quite equal to that of ihe imported organ. The internal arrangement, of one instrument is shown for the benefit of visitors. THE 'HERALD' KXHIBIT. One of the most creditable displays in the No. .'i Court is that of Messrs Wilson and ILorton. On tables round the. large space reserved arc shown specimens of type, blocks, etc., and the books and book-binding executed by the firm. There arc excellent samples of the engravers, the lithographers and the elect rotypers' art. In a handsome glass ease an? shown some very well executed specimens of bookbinding, account books, etc. On the walls are hung some fine coloured pictures, rind the painting by Captain M. T. Clayton, representing Taxman's expedition off the Three 'Kings. Other coloured pictures shown as the productions of this firm are I some excellent Maori figures, etc., including 'The Belle of the Kainga,' 'Th<! Poi Dance,' 'The Arrival of the Maoris from Hawaiiki,' 'Captain Cook and j the Maoris.' and a gold prospecting idea entitled 'Luck tit Last." There arc many other interesting features in this Court illustrative of the various branches of the printers' art. COUSINS AND COUSINS. The firm of Cousins and Cousin.",, coachbuilders. Lome-street, have the largest and most attractive exhibit amongst the carriage-builders. The vehicles shown are displayed to the best advantage and the general appearance is most striking. The '8.-rc.s----ford' cart, with model of dapple-grey horse in the shafts, is the first to catch the visitor's eye, and many arc the exclamations of wonder and commendation at such a perl'eei representation of a gent lonian "k turn-out., The cart is complete in wevy pnrt-ioti- | lar, stylish in design, «;tcl rich and chaste in finish, every lillie detail being carried through to rnaJiO oitc harmonious whole which i;. pfrhjips the secret of Messrs Cousim; and Cousins' success in turning out a vehicle which is certainly equal to anything w have j yet had the pleasure nf in.'«p!."i"tin > 'y in j Auckland. The 'Princess' phnefqu is j apparently the Indies' I'avoui'ilc, and] crowds of the fair sex are to be s >en I at all times admiring it. It. is fitted with a move-able front seat, so that it can be used for a conehiunn or not. The painting is dark blue, picked out with fine white lines and the upholstering is done with dark blue doth, i relieved with blue silk lnec. The 'Ralli' cart is also a beautiful specimen of the eoaehbuilder's art, the trimming in maroon Morocco being (most beautifully done, ll is fitter! with patent sliding son! nnd every convenience. The little model of the 'Thome Roadster,' with model horse, is one of the most all racl ive exhibits in the Exhibition in '.ho. eyes of the; children, find it is well worth (lie-in-spection of their elders. Unlike many models of this description, i lis built to scale, each part is in proportion, and it is a perfect: rep rose illation of the popular vehicle which it represents. The exhibit, as a whole, reflects the greatest credit on Messrs Cousins and Cousins and well sustains their reputation as first-class carriagebuilders. SUNDRY STALLS. Directly opposite the door leading to the sports ground is the refreshment stall of Mr W. M. Evans, where the usual sweetmeets and summer drinks can be obtained. Next to this is Mr John Budd's Edison concert phonograph, with a very extensive

repertory of songs and instrumental music. Further along, at the end of this row, Mr K. Eugster exhibits, | through the medium of two powerful j stereoscopes, a series of views from nil parts of the world. Mr John Farmer has a stall in the same row for the sale of candies, confectionery and refreshments. WIRE MATTRESSES. There is generally a group of people gathered round Mr Haft's stall in No. '1 Court, for here may be seen a. wirewoven mattress in process of manufacture. It is a very interesting process, j and one that the visitor to the Exhi- I bit ion should not fail 'o see. At the back of the stall are samples of mattresses both in copper and ordinary wire of the best English quality. TEMPERANCE UNION KIOSK. This pretty refreshment-room is in the next section. The front is draped ! with blue and white art muslin, and i over the doorways are the names of j tho societies promoting the. kiosk —| Women's Christian Temperance Union, Auckland Total Abstinence Society, Band of Hope Union, Independent Order of Eecha.bites, and the Prohibition League. The emblems and bannerettes of the societies decorate the walls of the interior, which is divided by Japanse screens into five bays, one for each society. The ladies of the W.C.T.U. attend'to the refreshment department, the Executive Committee being Mesdames A. Dewar (President), Garland, Plummet-, Mitchell and 'Main. The tea, which may be used in the j kiosk during the Inhibition, has been j donated by Mr G. C. Gilmore and other , friends of the temperance movement have helped in various ways. THE BLIND INSTITUTE., The .Jubilee Institute for the Blind did wisely in placing on exhibition j the handiwork of the inmates, for there are many people who, until they saw this stall, had no idea of the good work which the blind could be j taught to turn out. Mere in a large I glass-case will be found samples of j plain and fancy needle - work, j ; and when it is realised that they arc I all the work of blind people one can- j not bill marvel at their excellence, i Dolls have been dressed, slippers and garments knit ted, horns polished,dish- > | ions, tea-cloths and n /Treat, variety of j i articles stiehed by the busy needles of j j these sightless yel skilful workers under their teachers' careful tuition. Tho j j work done by inmates of the male sex iis also illustrated, .specimens being ' shown of door-milts, /larne.ss. wicker j and rope work, hammocks, etc. Visii tors are also shown the letters with ! which the blind are taught their al- | phabet, and at times a blind boy may jbe seen working a typewriter. ! SALVATION ARMY. A fine array of needlework of all descriptions may be seen in The next stall, occupied by the Home Industries 1 branch of the Salvation Army. The articles were made by inmates of the Rescue Home and reflect the greatest credit on all concerned.