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New Zealand Herald, Volume I, Issue 147, 3 May 1864, Page 6

rpiTE LOCAL COMMITTEE, nominated by E» L TJonor the Superintendent, respectfully solicits the co-operation and assistance of tiie public generally, in obtaining samples iind specimens of "Wool Flax, Timber, Cereals, Kauri Gum, Gold, Coal Fossils and Minerals of vwry description ; also Manufactured Articles and Productions of this Province, to forward for Show to the New Zealand Exhibition, to be held in OTAGO, ou the FIRST TUESDAY of JANUARY, lSf.5. The Committee are very desirous having this Province fully represented at the forthcoming Exhibition, especially in respect t» those articles of natural production which are likely to become staples of export. The method of dressing and improving these articles is the next most important subject. Any information furnished on this head will he highly appreciated, and will materially assist the Committee with the objects in view. Specimens of Natural History and information relative to Arts and Science are also required, especially such as shall exhibit the Geology anil Mineralogy of this Province. The Committee recommend that a label should be att.-v.-hcd bv exhibitors :o .-.-cry article intended for exhibition, describing locality where procurable, or mauufactured, and quantities likely to be obtained, and probable cost. It is the intention of the Committee to hold an Exhibition in Auckland, of the collection, before transmitting it to Otagn, at winch premiums will be awarded for articles considered of sufficient merit. The commission nominated by JTis Excellency the Governor, have intimated that they will be prepared to receive! articles on and after the first day of October next, and have fixed the 12th of December as the latest date on which articles can be received; the collection from Auckland would therefore require to be shipped early in November. The Committee have fixed the 20th day of October as the latest date at which articles can be received in Auckland. As it is in contemplation by some members of the Committee and likewise by the Hon. Secretary to proceed with the collection, with a view of a proper supervision and bringing prominently under the notice of visitors the manufacturers and products srenernlly of this Province: a favourable opportunity is thereby offered to manufacturers and others of introducing any articles with which they may entrust the Committee to exhibit. The Committee earnestly trust that every effort will he made in furnishing a complete collection of articles manufactured and produced in this Province; and as they are fully impressed with the importance of Exhibitions generally, and the large amount of benefit resulting therefrom, they confidently anticipate that new resources of trade will open up in the export of many articles which are now'manufactured by the aid of machinery and otherwise to a considerable extent in this Province. The Committee request that intending exhibitors will forward to the Secretary in writing with as little delay as possible, a list of the articles intended to be prepared for exhibition, with the amount of spice (superficial r-.rca) required ; also the wall space;as :he Ist of May is the latest date allowed by the NewZealand Commission for receiving applications for space. The Secretary, or any member of Committee, will be happv to afford every in formation in their power to intending exhibitors. ' The Committee will hold themselves responsible for the safe custody and delivers- of all articles in Otaso, free of cost; the disposal of them after the i-!o<i> of the Fxhibitic n is b-jt discretionary with exhibitors. The prices mav he affixed to anv articles exhibited. The Committee have mad'! arrangements that any articles intended for exhibition will he received and stored free of expense by the Secretarv. Every care will be bestowed in packing and transmitting to Otago. Subscriptions in aid of defraying the necessary expenses whii'ii will he incunvi.l in carrving out the above objects, will he thankfully received by the Treasurer, or anv member of the Committee. E. KING, TTon. Treasurer and .Secretin'. RATTRAY AND MATUESOX, SHIP BROKERS, CUSTOM HOUSE. COMMISSION GENERAL SHIPPING AGENTS, QCE E X STREET WHAB F, ArrCKLAICD. E. WAY TE, IMPORTER, AVHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOKSELLER, STATI O N E R, FItIXTKR, IiOOKDIXDSR, Musical IvsiitrMEVT and Tor Seller, ic, Q L'E E X-STRE ET, AUCKLAND. K ICII D. KEALS, A R C II I T E C T, Victoria-str b>:i. HORSE AND CARRIAGE BAZAAS. FOR HIRE, APEN AND CLOSE CAKRIASIS Wagonettes, Buggies Dog Carts and Saddle Hors«i HORSES, CARRIAGES, <£e., PRIVATELY UOUGIIT AND SOLD OX COMMISSION. H. ITARDINGTOr-'. April Ist. lSflt.