ALL SAINTS' INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9220, 24 November 1888, Page 5

ALL SAINTS' INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

This Exhibition was continued last evening in All Saints' schoolroom. There was a crowded audience, rendering it difficult for people to move about and see tho exhibits. A model of a boat by a young lad named Marflet was very well finished, though the lines would have admitted of improvement. Mr. Burrows' patent adjustable ladder was much admired for the mechanical ingenuity displayed. Hampton's patent fire' furnace was also on view. Among the curios were some Island clubs, matting, etc. A solid silver salver, 100 years old, was exhibited by Mr. J. J. Dixon ; a pair of ebony elephants by Mr. Boardman, and a pah- of marble lions by Mrs. C. Mclndoe. 2.0t the least interesting feature of the Exhibition was the flower show, the bouquets being deftly arranged by the little girls. A refreshment stall was also thoughtfully provided. Last evening's programme included a Christy Minstels entertainment and a spelling bee for scholars under 16, and all-comers over 16. There were a dozen entries for the first division, and the prize was won by Bertie Lutter after a good contest. In the latter division (all-comers) there were only four entries, those present bein» either too bashful or too big to spell. The prize fell to Lottie Leighton. The Rev. Mr. Calder and Mr. Furbv (school superintendent) supervised the bee. The Christy Minstrel troupe was composed of a dozen of the elder male scholars, " Our Boys," who were appropriately costumed and decorated with burnt cork. The Rev. Mr. Calder, in prefacing this entertainment with a few remarks, rather discounted the "cornermen." He said no jokes would be permitted, as the man who would joke in this period of profound depression would think nothing of heaving a brickbat on a clod of dirt at one. The music he could guarantee, " as it was good as could be made in these parts." Each member of the troupe contributed a and some of them were very good, and elicited considerable applause. Floral offerings were thrown upon the stage to some of the singers by their admirers. The Exhibition opens this afternoon at three, and at four o'clock there will be an ironing competition, which is likely to afford a good deal of amusement, as none of the young ladies will own up to being adepts at handling the flat-iron. The Exhibition will finally close to-night, and during the evening, glees, songs, and instrumental music will be given by leading gentlemen amateurs. A cooking competition is to take place today, and the following is the list of articles for which certificates will be awarded White bread, one 21b loaf; brown bread, ditto; pound cake, 21b; seed cake, sponge, half-dozen tea cakes, ditto scones, gingerbread, ginger nuts, plum pudding. Exhibits must be sent in to-day between eleven and twelve, and remain the property .of the committee for distribution after tne exhibition amongst the sick and needy. The following is the list of awards for the exhibition :Grade 1. (under 12). Work in wood-turning, fretwork, cabinet-work, etc: Herbert Kirkham, Ist prize. Grade 11. (over 12 and under 16). Work in wood, etc. : John Solmson, Ist; George Kirkham, 2nd. Work in wood, &c. (over lb, allcomers): Edward Ford, Ist; Clement Dixon, 2nd; Fred. Smith, highly commended. Collections— Coins, scrap-books, stamps, &c. Grade I. (under 12): W. Woodyear, Ist; E. Drumsford, 2nd. Grade 11. (over 12 and under 16): J. H. Dixon, Ist; E. Oswald, 2nd. Models (no competition): W. Marflett, highly commended. Leather bracket: Ada Dixon, Ist; Charles Brown and Alfred Brooks, 2nd (equal). Flowers: Bridal bouquets, Nellie Lusher, Ist; Lizzie Cobb, 2nd; Ada Dixon, highly commended. Table bouquets, Lizzie Cobb, Ist; Jessie Adams, 2nd. Hand bouquet, Nellie Lusher, Ist; Marv Upton, 2nd ; highly commended: Ada Dixon, Laura Dixon, Geraldine Hemus. Pot of musk, E. Wilson, Ist; E. Hampton, 2nd. Cut flowers, essie Lusher, highly commended. Basket of flowers, Frank Taylor, highly commended. Needlework —Grade I. (under 12): May Oswald, Ist; Nellie Stevenson, 2nd; following highly commended : Ada Kingsford, L. if. Kingsford, Basil Calder, Violet Wilson, Nelly Derril, Eva Oswald, Annie Oswald, Florrie Cruickshank, Ethel Cruickshank, Kate Stevenson, Rose Hemus, Alice Taylor, Ethel Dixon, for pinafore, Ist; Eva Caldwell, satchel, Ist; Geraldine Hemus, underclothing, Ist: Annie Taylor, 2nd. Needlework— Grade 11. (over 12 and under 16) : Mary Nixon, Hemy Wilson, Ada Gregory, Ist prize in respective divisions ; Blanche Hammond, 2nd. Highly commended : Sissy McDonough, Laura Dixon, Grace Sands. Needlework —Grade 111. (over 16, all comers): Elizabeth Cobb, L.Gill, Lily Oswald, Ist prizes in respective divisions; Elizabeth Cobb and Gertrude Gregory, 2nd prizes. Highly commended: Nellie Howard and Miss Osmond. Drawings, in pencil and colours, etc.—Grade (under 12) : John H. Dixon, Ist, Willie Butters, 2nd ; Henry Gulliver, highly commenced. Drawings, etc.—Grade (over 12 and under 16): Laura A. Dixon, Ist; J. H. Dixon, 2nd. Drawings, etc. —Grade 111. (over 16, all comers) L. Bastard, Ist; H. Bastard, 2nd,