ALL SAINTS' INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 8986, 25 February 1888, Page 5

ALL SAINTS' INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

PROMENADE CONCERT.

The industrial exhibition and promenade concert in aid of the redaction of the debt on All Saints' Church, was opened last evening, at seven o'clock, at which hour All Saints' school-room, in which the exhibition is held, was crowded to excess. The incumbent (the Rev. W. Calder) ab the outset made a brief speech, in which he thanked all those friends who had contributed articles, and who had aided to make the affair a success. He hoped that the success of the effort would stimulate others to imitate their example. The school-room presented a very gay and pleasing appearance, being decorated with flags, ana the walls being hung with paintings, largo photographs, portraits, native mats, etc. At the entrance was a flower and fruit stall, presided over by young ladies. It was decorated with a large number Of bridal bouquets, about thirty young ladies competing for the bridal bouquet prize, and all willing to be " counted in." The award will bo made this evening. There was a good display of articles of local industry. Mr. G. A. Cole, of Eden Torrace, had a fine show case in black and fold, in which he exhibited on one side oots .and shoes, in which material and workmanship were wholly colonial, as well as specimens of colonial leather ; and on the other side boots and shoos of colonial workmanship, in which the " uppers" were English. The Auckland Timber Company had a nice collection : Model drawers (draftsman's), fretwork, carved trusses, cornice poles, beehives, butter casks, &c. Some attention was attracted to the exhibits of iron and steel from the Onehunga Iron Works. There were various articles of steel, a steel ploughshare) sections of iron rails, " blooms" from ironsand of Manukau Heads and of Taranaki; axles, hook and thimble, horseshoe, miner's pick, &c., from Manukau ironsand. Messrs. M. Cook and Sons, of the Freeman's Bay Glassworks, had a capital' collection of glassware, comprising confectioners' show glasses, fish bowls, flower vases, fruit stands, water bottles, pastry rollers, jam dishes, etc., which did great credit to the firm. This collection was generally admired, and this local industry should be more patronised than it is. Mr. Morris, cabinetmaker, exhibited a very handsome whatnot, of kauri, comprising six tiers, and the car vine of quaint design. Mr. T. Cole, basketmaker, etc., had a nico collection. He exhibited cano lounge, gipsy stand with ornamental baskets, occasional table, and baskets. The McLeod Brothers, of the Basket Factory, Albert-street, had a good scries of exhibits — cane armchairs, music stand, and picnie baskets of all designs. Some very tastefully designed ones wore mode by boys. Some Venetian blinds were shown by Mr. F. Brown, blindmaker. Messrs. Coleman and Clcggs exhibited their Jubilco perambulators, and Mr. Smith some aoublehooded perambulators, all being fine specimens of workmanship, and marvels of cheapness. The wonder is that with perambulators tinned out in the style of those at the Exhibition, that a single English or German perambulator is imported into Auckland.

The Union Oil, Soap, and Candle Company have a large showcase for their manufactures. It contains a pyramid of household soap, a large variety of toilet soap, kerosene soap powder, lubricating oils, and cocoanut oils. The exhibit of candles was a very fine one, the dandles being firm as marble, and of beautiful evenness of colour. They were being used in various parts of the building last night, which was the best compliment to their merit. If our people practised protection, instead of simply talking about it, these candles should completely block foreign importations, or drive them out of the market. A placard on the side of tho showcase mado a plaintive if silent appeal to the audience, breathing a spirit of sorrow rather than anger. " Why will the public buy imported articles when they can get equally good made in Auckland from the raw material and produce of our own fields?" Well, it is a conundrum, and wo give it up. ' "Why," said tho man in charge of the exhibit, "the people will purchase outside short-weighted candlcs in preference to local full-weights, because if a little cheaper they think they have a bargain: buy outside common soap in boxes, similarly, weighing 841b, against the local boxes at 1121b, in the mania for bargains. As for the kerosene soap powder, it is sold £14 per ton under the imported article, and put side by side no one could tell the aifferenco, yet the people cry out for English," and aro as unreasoning in that respect, as the Cockney who went to Paris, and, sick of the which continually greeted his ears, thanked Heaven, when he heard a cock crow, that " there was something English at last !" We wero glad to learn that the lubricating oils are coming into steady use in the local steamers, and that tho engineers of tho direct steamers speak highly Of them. A fine inlaid table is shown by Mr. R. Cotter, in which the design admirably illustrates the variety and beauty of New Zealand woods. The Carder Brothers have a large and varried assortment of terra cotta work : some of the vases wero utilised at the flower stall, and were bedecked with flowers and fruit. Messrs. T. and H. Cooke, cabinetmakers and upholsterers, exhibited specimens of tho wire-woven mattresses, which they make a specialty. Mr. John Henderson, of Wyndham-street, showed two Sanels of church decoration, and One winow in cathedral glass ; a door with original design, embossed on glass, and panel ornaments in enamel ana gold. There were several inlaid tables, of choice designs, by Seuffert. Tho Onehunga Woollen Company had a fino collection of their tweeds on view and tweed yarns and hosiery yarns, as well as exhibits of wool in its natural state. Mr. F. Willmett exhibited pedal bass organ pipes, sub bass or pedal reeds, designed for organ Of harmonium. On the walls were some large coloured photographs by Messrs. C. Hemus and G. (iregory (of Ponsonby), giving striking likenessos of His Excellency the Governor, Bishop Cowie, ftnd Mr. J. 0. Firth. There were some choice kauri gum ornaments shown by Mrs. Young, and gum specimens by Mrs. Cosson. Mrs. Dowden exhibited some stands of wax flowers beautifully executed. Mr. W. Gulliver, draughtsman, had on view a heraldic design, which did credit to his tasto and skill as an artist. A model of a ten-ton yacht, on a seale of one inch to the foot, by Master C. Dixon, is a ereditable piece of workmanship. Among the rare and curious things exhibited is an antique watch, being one of the first of English manufacture, and originally worn by Oliver Cromwell. A curious sketch of the celebrated field of Worcester is to be seen on the dial. The watch goes with catgut instead of chain. It was exhibited at the London Exhibition of 1862, and attracted much attention. Engraved on it are the words, "Gift of His Royal Highness tho Prince Regent, 24th June, 1816," which would show that tho watch had passed through several hands. Whether tho party to whom it was presented left it with " my uncle " is not known ; but it is nOw the property of Mrs. E. Fairs, and is exhibited by that lady. Tho watch is one of the biggest "lines" in tho show. Hard by Mr. H. Payne, jeweller, exhibits the largest and the smallest watch on record. The large one, if not Captain Cuttle's bears a suspicious family resemblance to it, and has a dial face like a cheese-plate. Ib is kept for timing salutes by the "A" Battery. The Lilliputian watoh is a gem, and seoms to be knocked out of time altogether. Mr. Payne also exhibits a pair of gold-mounted earrings, made out of the thigh-bone of a Maori. Just the sort of thing which a Maori swain would delight to present to tho "nut-brown maid." In addition there arc all sorts of Maori and Island curios, and a miscellaneous assortment -Of articles too numerous to mention; a galvanic battery was in full play, affording much amusoment to the youngsters who came in " contact." Nob the least important and agreeable feature of the evening was the promenade concert given by the All Saints' choir (assisted by friends), under the conductorship of Mr. Edgor, the church organist, Mr. 0. Hemus, as first violin, leading the orchestra. The following was the programme, each item being preluded by the chimes of bells : — Pianoforte solo and musical-box; overture, "Couronne d'Or ;" song, "Children's Home," Mr. T. M. Jackson ; trio for flute, 'cello, and piano, Messrs. Jones, Edger, and Miss Innes; part «ong, with orchestral accompaniment, " Gipsy Life ; M song, " The Romany Lass," Mi-. Chambers } Overture, " Meretrier flo

St. Waafit;" song, "All the World's a Stage," Mr. Moor® ; part song (with orchestral accompaniment), " Up Brothers, Up;" song (with 'cello obligate), With Harp and Crown," Mr. Barnes; part song (with orchestral accompaniment), "Good-Night, Farewell." The feature of the concert was Haydn's " Toy Symphony," which was enthusiastically encored, and had to be reSeated —Cuckoo, Miss Dixon ; nightingale, Miss Henderson; rattle, Mrs. Eager; triangle, Miss Harley ; bells, Miss Barnes; trumpet, Miss Campbell; and drum, Mr. M. Kelly. The committee, who have worked heartily and energetically, must be greatly gratified at the result of their labours. The exhibition opens to-day at three o'clock, closing at ten. Mr. T. B. Hannaford exhibits his model Bell lighthouse to-day. Another excellent musical programme has been prepared, which is alone worth all the admission money. A large attendance may be anticipated.