THE EXHIBITION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13860, 25 March 1907, Page 5

THE EXHIBITION.

ATTENDANCE TO DATK, 1,615,089. SALE OF PICTURES. (From Odh ■ Special 'Correspondent.) CimiSTCIIURCM. March 24. On Saturday llm Exhibition concluded ono of the most successful weeks ii has know,,. Tho ttitenilnnco .luring tho .lay and evening was 15.221, making a iota"! for Ine week of no less than 82,000 and Iha aggregate to date 1,615,089. A larpo number of visitors arrived from Uuncdi'ii by express on Saturday evening, ami a heovy influx from oilier parts is conlidenily expected at Easter. At the orchestral concert, on Saturday evening a pleasing love Eonjj from a new Maori cantata by Mr Alfred Hill was rendered by tho orchestra for the first time, Mrs liower Burns inking Iho solo. The Turakina poi dancers arrived a,t the Maori pa on Saturday fuoniing, and will give performance; daily during Ibeir slay at Iho Exhibition. Their dances were ver'v popular when »iven during tltoir previous visit. The arb an<l ehafte exhibits which have been sold in tho Ark (iallcvy will be.removed after Monday, April 8 The sales of ark and crafts exhibits have totalled more than S9OO, and about half the exhibits in that section have found purchasers. Mr liOiigdcu, who is in charge of the British art section, slates that satisfactory sales of pictures are being continued, and many visitors are keen to buy good pictures. In less than (wo hours on ■ Saturday morning lie had about 30 inquiries for pictures. He expects tlio totul sales for tho Exhibition )Mriod will amount, to more than £20,000. At the annual meeting of Ibe Canterbury Arts Society on Friday night a- resolution was passed that, in the opinion of this society, the lime has come when the entrance to the Art Gallery of tho Exhibition should bo fiW; except on one day of the week. It was further decided to approach the Government with tho view of endeavouring to secure , free admittance to the _ gallery by working • members and exhibiting artists. Mr Longdcn, interviewed on these proposals, said lie was entirely in ' sympathy with tho society's wishes. Ho thought the- opening of the Art Gallery might ho the'means of increasing the sales of exhibits, and that would be beneficial to the Exhibition, which charged a commission of 10 per cent, on all sales, 'llio jociety was wise in suggostiujf that there should be ono charcc day. for that,' would allow artists and others specially interested to inspect exhibits at their leisure. At present ibe charge- for admission to the gallery is 6il on Moml.iv. Tuesday, and Wednesday, and Is on" Friday, ami mlmispion is free on Thursday and Saturday. Mr Miinro, tho general manager, expresses himself as strongly averse to any change, on the ground (hat the present arrangement is proving eminently satisfactory. Tho next display cf London fireworks will tako place on Wednesday night, accompanied by a. massed bands perforinaneo and a. repetition of "lighting the. flames." Tho third and last display of daylight fireworks will ba given next Saturday afternoon. ;' Arrangements are being made .to hold the closing ceremony in connection with the Exhibition on Monday, April 15. It is expected'that the Australian-squadron will talco .part, and the Governor, as patron of llift Exhibition, will present llm certificates of awards gained for exhibiK It is not suggested that.'his Excellency will present each successful exhibitor with his award, but a formal presentation of awards will bo made to a committee, appointed by the exhibitors to receive them. A prominent Victorian merchant and manufacturer who has made a prolonged inspection of the Exhibition expresses his surprise at. the extent and high quality of the display of manufactured goods by Canterbury firms. "Altogether. I think Ihe Exhibition is very creditable," be says, "ami I shall go away with a far better opinion of New Zealand than I had before I arrived hero." Now that, the fire- brigade demonstration has concluded, the sporle ground will bo prepared for the football matches to l» played Ihcro on Easter Saturday and Master Monday. There will ■be live, of those altogether against Duiiedin and Wellington clubs. , On the same two days concerts will be given by the Diincdiii Philharmonic Society, and Easter Monday will sen the largest Band of. Hope, Union demonstration that has yet been held in Christchurch, a magnificent (ire works display crowning the whole series. TOE AWARDS. (Per United Pbess Association.) CIIRJ.STCHURCH. March 23. The following further awards have been declared: — (G.m. means gold medal; s.in., silver medal; e., coiumeudod 1 , and h.c., highly commended). Fruit: Tlios. Horlon, collection of Kew Zealand fruit, g.m. Coffee: luri.-palriclc and Co. (Xelson), coffee, s.m. J David Strang and Co., coffee, g.m.; Symington and Co. (psr Fletcher, Humphreys, and Co.. essence of coffee and chicoiy, g.m.; W. Gregg and Co., chicory roasteil und ground, s.in.; Club Brand coffee, s.m.; pure coffee, roasted and ground, s.m.; Hidley and Sou, East India coffee, g.m.; Moclu coffee, s.m.; C'onsarict coffee, s.m.; \V. J. Kwins, Fiji cotloe beans, li.c.; Humphreys and Incbboard, Fiji coffee beans, h.c. Timber (class. 23, subsection 1): John Deans, bliicgum and oak, g.m.; J. li. DaviEon, pimis inaignus and 1/ombardy poplar, v.h.c; 11. O. Cnafiey, rod, black, and white pine, v.h.c.; Victoria Government (per E. W. Xicholls), slab red gum, s.m.; Four-mile Sawniilling Company (Charlesfowu), seveh specimens timber, h.c; Griffiths Bros., throe specimens timber, li.c.; J. tfobbs, two specimens timber, h.c; G. G. M'Kny, figured red pine, three pieces, h.e.; Jiarist Bros,, large ilitch red pine, h.c; li. Bain, yellow pine, h.c; Watson Bros., half lound cedar log, h.c; 1!. A Young, general timber display, h.c. Class 2,'!, subsection 2: Brownlce and Co. (Havelock). liiatni, riinu, and white pine, s.m.; li. T. Cliatfield (Waikato), sample of rimu, v.h.c; Bailey and Bollard (per H. T. Chatlield), swamp kauri, h.c; Auckland Veneer and' Timber Company, Ltd. (per 1!. T. Chntiield), collection of New Zealand woods, g.m. and special award; Parker Lamb Timber Company (per l<. T. Cliatfield), polished woods, s.m.; John (!. Jl'lntyre (Orcpuki), figured rimu, g.m.; Sydney Technological Museum (per Mr W. J. Durie), limber samples, g.m. and special award; Lnnds Department, New South Wales (forestry branch), commercial timbers, g.iu.; Millar's West Australian Hardwoods Company, collective disp>"-> West Australian hardwood's, g.m.; J. Uedpath, samples of timber (30), s.in.; Victorian Government (per E.- \V. Nicliolla), kiosk. 12 kinds wood, g.m.; G. Head, tolara block, c.; Inspector Wilson, silver pine and iotara, s.ui.; J. ' Marshall, panel, silver pine. c.; A. dimming, totara plank, c; J. Hornby, red pine plank, c.; G. H. Siiinple3 (small), c; Ross Bros., plank red pine, v.h.c; J. Miilfroy and Co., plank red pine, v.h.c; L Zala. silver pine, h.c; J. Ritchie, totara, v.h.c; B. Bvemond, beech knots, h.c; G. J. Ko'uerts, representative collection, g.iu.: J. C. Malfroy and Co., baulk (red pine), s.m.; L. Za.la. baulk timbers, s.m.; C. \V. Jlirfiu, general display oi timber, h.c; J. Mulligan, mottled silver pine, h.c.; Bryan and Bowater, slab of rimu hc • E. Lorkington, mottled totara, h.c; W. Irving, piece of polished rata, h.c.; W. Dunn, furniture timber, h.c; Henry Baigeut, specimen case of timber, h.c. ■ • • ■

Linen Goods (class 7, subsection !):■ Samuel Pencil and Sons (Nottingham, England), lac'o curtains, otc, bed spreads, etc", li.c; Edinburgh, Roperio, aurt Sail Cloth; Co., Ltd. (Leith, Scotland), sail canvas, binder covers, waterproof covers, tarpaulins, chemical waterproof, g.m.; Ferguson Bros,, Ltd. (Carlisle, England), Italian cloth, cotton, dress Mug, and tailor linings, g.m.; P. Palleson and Co. (Timaru), moccl tonta, li.c; Jolm Brown and Sons (Bolfast, Ireland), linen damask, tablecloths, table napkins, snd piece- table damask, g.m., handdrawn ami embroidered linen. tea, cloths, sideboard cloths, duchosse covers, tray cloths, bed spreads, sheets, pillow eases, and cushion covers, g.ui., shamrock liuona, comprising hemstitched and fringed linen, Imckabaclc towols, c, shamrock linens, hand-drawn and! , embroidered, linen, and lawn handkerchiefs for ladies' and gentlemen's use, li.c, slninirock linens, fine and hiedium linelis, diapcis, lavrae, linen sheeting, lmckabaclc, and towct linings, c.; Morgan and Co. (Daunwirke), bay and straw stack covets, c; Midland Shawl and Hoisery Company (England), shawls and hoisery, li.c. Spices: Kirkpatrick anil Co. (Xolsou), spices, s.m.; David Strang and Co. (Invcrcargill), spices. pepper, etc., g.ui.; W. Gwgg snd Co. (l)unedin), spices, etc., pepper, g.m. Wire rope: John Shaw, Ltd. (Shcflield), traction engine flexible steel ropo. g.m., steol wiro rope for mining and shipping, g.m., patent wire rope, lifting blocks, sockets and fittings for wire rope. g;m; William Cook and Co., LUI (caro Hilson and Catto), wire rope, s.u;. i Ale and stout: Foster and Co., aJo and stout in bottles (Bass's and Guinness's), g.m.; Swan and Co. (Napier), stout in bottles (colonial), s.m.; Uandcock and Co. (Auckland), imperial stout in bottles, g.m.; Swan and Co. (Napier), nle in. bottles (colonial), s.m.; S. Montcilli (lieefton),' ale iu bottles (uolohiiil), g.m. ; Handcock and Co. (Auckland), lager beer (colonial), g.ia.; Handcoelt and Co. (Auckland), imperial ole in bottles .(colonial), g.m.; 15. and J. Biuk, ale ami stout, hotUrd tEnglisl)), g.m.; Bed: Mid Co., key brand. "Pihrener" boor, lager. (German), g.m.; M. B. Foster and Co., Bugle brand ale miO. slonb (English), g.iu.;' Head Bros., Ltd., Bass's alo and Otiimicss's stout, g.m..

Post-cards: Raphael Tuck and Sons. Ltd. (London), post-cards and Christmas cards, g.m. Account books, etc.: 11. J. Jones and Sou (Wangnmii), f.iu.; Wlritcombe and Tombs, Ltd. (Christcliurch), g.in,; Ckristehurcli l'ras , * Company, s.m. Printing machines, binding, etc.: Cllfistchurch Press Co., Ltd., printing machines, linotype. Waits die press, Vi'harfedale ''Express" "Falcon," g.iu.; Kapliael Tuck andi Sons, Ijtd. (London), j'lvenile gift books, birthday books, toy licakf, etc., g.m.; John Sands (Sydney), tin urn! metal printing, g.iu.; AVliitcombe and Tombs, Ltd. (Christchurch), lithographic and letterpress printing, copperplate engraving, labels, printing, and varnishing, photogrophio engraving, cloctrojypiug. nnd plereotyping, blotting paper. "Inksop" mbber stamps, g.m,; P, and J. Arnold and Co. (London), samples of writing inks,, liquid gum, office paeto, sealing wax, etc., g.m.; H. J. Jones iimt Sous (Waiiganui), ruling and binding, e.m.; Whitcombc and Tombs '(Christcliurch), ruling and binding, g.m.; Christchurcli Press Company, Ltd., ruling and binding, a.m.; Horace J. Week?, Lid., cardboard, bota. g.m., paper bags, a.m.; New Zealand Paper Mills (Matama), wrapping paper and paper bugs, g.m.; Raphael Tuck mid Sons, Ltd. (London), engravings, photogravures, raphotypes, facsimiles, photochrome?, and art novelties, g.m.; Ronald Badger (Ciiristchnrch), Britishmade diaries as advertising utilities, s.ui. •'; E. J. Forbes (Wellington). Webster's IntaDictionaries, g.m.; Cliristchnreb. J?ress Compniiy, Ltd., specimens o! priMed books and papers, s.m.; Whitcorabe andi Tombs, Ltd. (Chrislchnrch) same, g.m.; C. and J. Field, Ltd. (London), scaling wax a.m.: Stblzohberg Patent File Company, Ltd! (London). Stolzcnberg filing system," nonsmut carbon papers, s.m.; Wbitcombe Mid, Tombs (Ohrislchurch), fountains pone, "The Swan," g.m.; Yerex, Barker, 'and Fiiidlay (Wellington) tiling and record systems g.m.; '.'Gmiii" roll top , and flat lop cl&sfe "Derby" typists desk g.m.; D. Craig and Co. (Christchurch), commercial stationery, £.111.