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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8005, 26 October 1887, Page 2

OPENING OF THE NEV !lOSPITA r , THIS DA.V. For a month past a number of town anl country residents havo been assiduously working for the purpose of setting up au enterlninment, or ralher aeries of eoter tainments. thnt would signalise ths opening of such a bail ling as the new IlospiUi, and their efforts ao far have not been iv vain, judging by results. AU Tuesday afternoon and evening; several of the indefatigable members of the Entertainment Committee were busy ia the building arranging articles in the Art Exhibition, and doing likewise for the Gift Auction. Wednesday. morning found them still at work, and by noon they had the pleasure of knowing that they had everything ready for the opening ceremony. The Art Exhibition, which is situated in the i'emule medical ward at the east end of tho building, is well worthy of the inspection which is sure to be raado by all those who visit the building. In one corner aro to be seen a number of firearms, conspicuous among them being an old " Brown Bess," which was used here during the war by the natives. This old weapon is much worn, and looks a deplorable thing when compared to the Enfialil, Snider, Whitworth, and Remington-Lao rifles, forming its companions, but thd comparison is good as showing tho great strides made in the manufacture of the murderous weapons within the last fifty years or so. Mr. J. Martin, of Hawera, exhibits war weapons and other articles from the South Sea Islands. A miniature Greek temple, the work of Mr. T. Colson, and entered by ' Mr. Cliff, is a very attractive exhibit. Mr. Moffiin shows'aome of his skill ia two corner cabinets, a very pretty table, and a table top. Messrs. Collier and Co. have exhibited two pianos, an organ, and a harmonium, made by makers of repute, and also a new double water-key cornet in a glass stand. Two chess stands, with the figures, the property of Mr. Morey, are noticoable, and will interest lovers of: that game. A splendid mantel drape, and a picture of " the late arch at Moturoa," both the production of Miss Frances Harrip, of Nelson, are entered by Mrs Weyergang,who is quite prolific in her entries,Qotably amon^ them being a picture " Mary and John coming from the Bepulchre," - and " Autumn." Miss Foster shows a number of Hindoo and Afghan articles — perfect curios. A handsome sofa rug, the work of Miss Griffiths, will command a good deal of attention, as will a miniature frigate, full rigged and equipped, entered by Dr. O'Carroll. The trophy presented to Mr. Pcul by the Jockey Club looks well, and a great number of fretwork pieces, a noticeable piece being a clock set in the aide of a paddle steamer, will be viewed with interest. A great number ot articles from the High School Museum are on exhibition, being principally Maori war weapons, toy canoes, fishing tackle, and pah decorations. Mr. T. Humphries has lent two fine pictures, " Fall of Babylon," and " Belshaznar's Feast," and a great number of photos of his own work. Two works of art by two of the great masters are entered by Mr. F. A. Garrington. One is a landscape scene by the celebrated artist Turner, and the other is a figure study, a copy from Rubens. These works are of high value, and should be viewed with interest. Three etchings and one oil painting havo been sent by Mr. P. C. Morton, and Mr. H. Skeet exhibits a picture, (1 The play scene in Hamlet." A glass case in which aro a great number of hats of all patterns is exhibited by Mr. A. Goldwater, which are attractive through their ingenuity. Mr. Petty has on view several pictures, and a handsome fire screen. A turning lathe is exhibited by Mr. E. Snowball, who has also entered a large number of photographed models of steam engines. A suit of J; panesc feudal armour, entered by Dr. O'Carroll, will be inspected with curiosity. There are exhibits without number, but those enumerated are tho most. noticeable. The entrance fee to this portion of tbe building is 6 i. On the opposite side of the hall, in the female surgical ward, is the gift auction, where every imaginable thing ia shown, auchas ploughshares, pale ale, a minah bird, a pair of bantams, vegetables, fruit, pastry, meat, a cradle, a bin, churn, pipes, candles, wearing apparel, cheese, butter, potatoes — in fact, a regular curiosity shop. Mr. N. King has kindly consented to sell in this room this (Wednesday) afternoon, and on Saturday. The goods have all been gratuitously supplied. The male surgical ward, the largest room in the building, has been set apart for the tableaux and dancing. Everything his been got in readiness ia the room. Messrs. E. H. Tribe, (the secretary), Mofflin, Cliff, ,J. C- Davies, and all tht, members of the Hospital Board have worked hurd in getting the entertainment up, and their efforts have been ably seconded by tho Mayoress, (Mrs. Bayly), Misses Hciiipton, Godfrey, aud a number of other ladies and gentlemen whose names could not be obtained this morning.