INTERPROVINCIAL EXHIBITION.

Press, Volume XXII, Issue 2731, 9 May 1874, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL EXHIBITION.

The presentation of medals, certificates of commendation, &c, to the successful exhibitors at the Interprovincial Exhibition in 1872, prior to the Vienna Exhibition, took place yesterday at 11 a.m, in the Superintendent's room, Government Buildings. There was a large attendance of exhibitors, and Dr Haast, Mr R. J. S. Harman and Mr W. M. Maskell (secretary to the exhibition committee,) were present. His Honor the Superintendent occupied the* chair. He said he had requested the attendance of the gentlemen present that day in order to present the medals and certificates awarded by the executive committee of the Interprovincial Exhibition of 1872, beld in the Drill-Bhed in connection with that jof Vienna. He was sorry that so much delay ' had taken place in the receipt of the medals and certificates by the successful exhibitors, but it has been unavoidably caused, firstly | on account of having to send for the medals ' and certificates, and secondly because- they j had not received full particulars respecting the Exhibition which had taken place at ' Vienna, and with which the interprovincial one was closely connected. He Bhonld have I liked to have presented the medals of both at one time, but as this was not possible, owing to no advices having been received from Vienna, all they could do that day was to present the medals and certificates awarded by the Executive Committee of their Interprovincial Exhibition of 1872. There could be no doubt as to the successful result of this exhibition; not only in the articles gathered together here, but also in respect to the exhibits of New Zealand as represented at Vienna. [Cheers.] New Zealand exhibits had not only attracted universal attention at Vienna, but it had been the best represented of the Australian colonies there. (Hear.hear.) The Exhibition held here in 1872, the awards at which they had met that day to distribute, took its rise from a conversation between the Hon Mr Richardson and himself (the chairman) respecting an exhibition of flax-dressing machinery, when the idea was mooted of a general exhibition of produce, &c. This was in 1872, at the time Mr Stafford was at the head of the Government. Mr Richardson and himself (the chairman) waited upon Mr Stafford, and requested the co-operation of the Government in a colonial exhibition, one in which the whole colony could join, and in which the products of the various provinces could be brought into comparison. Mr Stafford expressed himself in favour of the project, provided it was carried out in connection with the then projected Vienna Exhibition. He (the chairman) then telegraphed to Mr Harman, who was filling the office of Deputy Superintendent, and that immediately called a meeting, thr MBl-lt of which was the exhibition of 187°, whio i they must all agree was a great success, and a credit alike to the province «ad the colony. Since then several ot cue exhibitors who had been been awarded provincial medals had also been fortunate enough to secure medals at the Vienna Exhibition. Amongst others, Messrs Tosswill, Lane, Bluett, and Cunningham, hadiall distinguished themselves in the matter of the grain products of the province. He must here take the opportunity of publicly expressing the very high appreciation he entertained of the services of Dr Haast and Mr Maskell as connected with the Provincial Exhibition of 1872. Those gentlemen had been indefatigable in their efforts to render the exhibition a thorough and complete success, and they could all bear testimony how well they had succeeded. [Hear, hear.] But Dr Haast had done more than this. The collection of rnoas, woods, &c, sent by him to Vienna had been amongst the most interesting and important exhibits, and had tended more than any one thing to bring New Zealand into notice on the Continent of Europe. He took the opportunity of conveying to Dr Haast his thanks on behalf of the province for the services rendered by him to the province and also to the colony at large. [Cheers.] He (the hoped they would have many more exhibitions of a similar character, as nothing tended more to general progress as a nation or collection of people as the interchange of ideas and opportunities of comparison, such as was afforded by the collecting in one spot of the products of the colony. [Hear, hear.] He would not now detain them longer, but would at once proceed to present the awards of the executive committee.

His Honor then proceeded to distribute the medals and certificates awarded, as follows :— SILVEE MEDALS. C. Thorne, London—For his exertions in endeavoring to establish the manufacture of articles from Phormium fibre, and otherwise assisting the flax industry A. J. Burns and Co, Dunedin—Successfully initia'ing and carrying on with improved machinery, the manufacture of tweeds, and other fabrics, from colonial wool Webley Brothers, Nelson — Successfully initiating and carrying on for many years the manufacture of tweeds from colonial wool New Zealand Distillery Co, Dunedin—lnitiating and carrying on a new manufacture from colonial produce BRONZE MEDALS. B. Tinline, Amuri—Merino wool, in grease P. C. Threlkeld, Canterbury—Lincoln and Leicester wool j E, Gray, Canterbury—Leicester wool

T. S. Tancred, Canterbury—Leicester and merino wool S. Bealey, Canterbury — Romney Marsh wool . H. J. Tancred, Canterbury—Romney Marsh and merino wool H. P. Murray-Aynßley, CanterburyMerino wool, washed J. Collins, Canterbury — Merino wool, scoured, for Canterbury and Otago Association Dumergue and Place, Canterbury—Phormium fibre, cold water dressed G. Gould, Canterbury—Phormium fibre, hot water dressed W. Cook, Nelson—Mats from Phormium fibre

J. and T. Meek, Otago—Winter wheat J. N. Tosswill, Canterbury—Spring wheat W. H. Lane, Canterbury—Oats G. Pannell, Canterbury—Flour Provincial Government, Nelson —Coal, from Brunner mine Ngakawau Coal Co., Nelson—Coal T. Cotton Rowley, Otago—Coal M. B. Hart, Canterbury—Coal Kaitangatata Coal Co., Otago—Coal The Exhibition Committee, Reef ton—Or-s and minerals The Exhibition Committee, Westport— Ores and minerals Johnston and Lonisson, Nelson —Minerals E. Gadd, Canterbury—Building stone W. Eadie, Canterbury—Building stone A. J. Howland, Canterbury—Carriages A. and G. Price, Auokland—Flax machinery Austin and Kirk, Canterbury—Pottery W. Innes, Otago—Cod liver oil E. Ellingham, Auckland —Preserved provisions

A. Dornwell, Auckland—Preserved provisions Meat Preserving Company, Canterbury— Preserved provisions J. Gilmour, Canterbury—Cured provisions M'Connell and Co., Canterbury—Cured provisions M. Joel, Otago—Beer N. Z. Distillery Company, Otago -Spirits James Smith, Nelson —Wines and cordials Reeves and Co., Otago—Wines and cordials Trent, Brothers, Canterbury—Chicory M'Leod and Robins, Otago—Soaps A. J. Burns and Co., Otago—Woollen manufactures B. Button, Canterbury—Graining — Boenicke, Otago—Glue Suckling, Brothers, Canterbury—Boots and shoes Kohn, Brothers. Auckland—Jewelry T. Bowden, Wellington — Educational books

T. Wilson, Canterbury—Leather E. P. Sealey, Canterbury—Photographs certificates of high commendation. G. A. Anstey, Amuri—Merino wool, in grease Matheson'a Agency, Canterbury—Merino wool, washed Marcroft and Ayers, Canterbury—Long wools Hunt, Brothers, Auckland—Flax fibre Bevan and Co,, Wellington—Rope and cordage Kinross and Co., Napier—Flax fibre and cordage Grant and Co,, Otago—Cordage T. Lennon, Canterbury—Cordage F. Jenkins, Canterbury—Rope and cordage J. H. Rogers, Canterbury—Flour G. Johnstone, Canterbury—Wheat Trent Brothers, Canterbury—Pearl barley J. M'Hraith, Canterbury—Coal J. J. Oakden, Canterbury—Coal United Band of Hope Company, Inangahua—Successful mining enterprise Golden Hill Company, Inangahua—Successful mining enterprise Anderson's Creek Company, Inangahua— Successful mining enterprise Golden Fleece Company, Inangahua—Successful mining enterprise Alpine Company, Inangahua—Successful mining enterprise Little Wonder Company, Inangahua—Successful mining enterprise E. Ford, Canterbury—lronstones and clays — Woolley, Reefton—Map — Rauft, Reef ton—Map and sections Barrett and Moore, Canterbury—Carriages — Keetley, Canterbury—Ploughs J. Anderson, Canterbury—Machinery and implements W. Stocks, Canterbury—Stonework J. Sheriff, Canterbury—Stonework W. Elder, Otago—Cod liver oil J. J. Martin, Otago—Beer O. B. Candy, Canterbury—Cheese R. Walker, Auckland—Kauri gum Combes and Daldy, Auckland—Kauri gum Coates and Co., Canterbury—Jewelry J. Smith, Canterbury—Leather W. T. L. Travers, Wellington—Photographs. Webley, Bros., Nelson—Tweeds J. Gaul, Canterbury—Photographs C. Martin, Canterbury—Photographs J. M'Cardell, Canterbury—Drawings J. Gully, Nelson —Map and sketches D. L. Mundy, Auckland—Photographs M. Blair, Otago—Timbers — Forbes, England—Flax manufactures J. B. Stansell, Canterbury—Flax manufactures

CEBTIFICATES OP Cd__MENDATION. Flax _? ssociation, Canterbury—Exhibits oi flax

Richardson and Co, Canterbury—Flax fibre J. F. Armstrong, Canterbury—Flax seeds and plants C. Goulter, Marlborough—Flax fibre J. Cameron, Canterbury—Wheat J. G. Bluett, Canterbury—Wheat E. Steggall, Canterbury—Oatmeal W. Wilson, Canterbury—Trees and plants A. Duncan, Canterbury—Trees and plants J. Greenaway, Canterbury — Trees and plants F. White, Auckland—Minerals J. D. Enys, Canterbury—Building stone E. Gray, Canterbury—Building stone M. Blair, Otago—Map and section • D. Nairn, Canterbury—Silk H. Oleen, Auckland —Sauces R. Neal, Auckland—Sauces Gregg and Co, Otago—Spices and coffees Warnock Brothers, Auckland—Soaps J. Wade, Taranaki—Cheese J. Pyett, Canterbury—Biscuits A. Ludlam, Wellington—Lemons H. Hind, Canterbury—Furniture D. Rees, Canterbury—Earth closets W. J. Williams, Canterbury—Marqueterie J. G. Moule, Canterbury—Furniture Petersen and Co, Canterbury—Jewelry Sedgwick and Gowland, _.< lson—Leather C. Wiliiamß, Auckland—Blacking E. Dempsey, Canterbury—Saddlery E. Potten, Canterbury—Ornamental work W. Gee, Canterbury—Venetian blinds J. W. Ffrost, Canterbury—'Rubber stamps W. Gilchrist, Otago—Varnishes Ward and Reeves, Canterbury—Lithography E. George, Taranaki—Silk F. Strouts, Canterbury—Plans and drawings.

Table Showing Distribution op Prizes and Certificates to the Different Provinces. _*i sjs S5 If 11--ol 2s "a°s -_.a H; _Z£l£ Auckland ... 15 — 4 4 5 13 Napier ... 6 — — 1 — 1 Taranaki ... 3 — — — 2 2 Wellington... 16 — I 2 1 4 Nelson ... 21 1 7 11 1 20 Marlborough 5 — 1 — 12 Westland ... — — — — — — Canterbury... 169 — 25 23 23 71 Otago ... 22 2 10 4 3 19 256 3 1 48 45 36 132 Mr Cunningham said that it would be as well if his Honor would kindly undertake to forward to the exhibitors in the other provinces their medals and certificates, as the distribution had been so long delayed. His Honor said that he would see that the awards were sent to the superintendents of the various provinces for transmission to the exhibitors entitled to them. Mr Wni. Wilson rose to move a vote of thanks to his Honor the Superintendent. His Honor had throughout the exhibition ehowa the greatest interest, aad bad always'

been ready to aid in every way in his power. [Cheers.] « Mr J. P. Jameson had very great pleasure in seconding the vote of thanks. The motion was then put and carried unanimously. Mr W. R. Mitchell said on tho part of tho exhibitors ho wished to testify to the very great care taken of the exhibits sent in both by Dr Haast and Mr Maskell, and the very great courtesy and attention they had always received from thoso gentlemen. [Hear, hear.] Indeed, tbe success of the exhibitiod was mainly due to the efforts of these gentlemen. [Cheers.] He had very much pleasure in proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Dr Haast and Mr Maskell (secretary to tho committee). Mr Wm. Wilson seconded the motion which waa agreed to. '

Dr Haast said he desired to make a few remarks on the subject of tho Vienna Exhibition. He might say that from letters received by him and other information, he was in a position to state that the New Zealand exhibits at Vienna had been inspected by thousands of persons, and one result of this had been the determination on the part of a large Hamburgh house, well known throughout Europe, to establish a branch house in New Zealand. They would thus Bee tbe efficacy of sending specimens of their products to the world's fair of the old countries. [Hear.] Referring to the awards at the late Vienna Exhibition, ho might say that he had received a letter from Dr Buller, in which he stated that a fall account of the Vienna Exhibition would come by the present mail, and further that the English Commission had drawn up a special report upon thefcolonies, in which New Zealand was very favourably mentioned, alike for tbe number and merit of tbe exhibits forwarded. The next International Exhibition was fixed to take place in America, aud looking to the fact that New Zealand waß so closely connected by means of the San Francisco mail service, he hoped that New Zealand exhibitors, and more particularly Canterbury ones, would take advantage of the occurrence of it to place their products before the world. [Hear, hear.] Exhibitions of this character fostered science and progress, and it was only when science and progress went hand in hand together that a nation or a people were truly great aud prosperous. [Hear, hear.J The proceedings then terminated.