THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3801, 21 June 1880, Page 3

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Just over 90 entries have now been received for the forthcoming Industrial Exhibition, and an examination of the list shows clearly that — even without any further entries — such a display will be made as will be highly creditable to so young a community, Of woollen goods, tweeds and articles of clothing, there will be a good show, and in connection therewith a loom of the newest form, and a couple of knitting machines, will be in operation. The leather department will constitute an ' attractive feature, for in addition to the collection of leather, boots and shoes, saddlery, skins, mats, &c, the wonderful machine which is used for sewing soles and uppers together will be at work. Locally made portmanteaus will also be found in tbis class. In woodwork there will be exhibits of mouldings, doors, sashes, panelling, carving, deep sawing, various timber, varnished and grained wood, furniture, woodware, &c, the entire process of wood carving being included. The clay groups, in which there are already four exhibitors, will include pottery-ware and pipes, bricks and tiles, brick moulds, and — in operation — a potter's wheel and a brick and tile preßß. There will also be chalk, and whiting made therefrom ; cement, building stone, and marble. Carriage building will be well illustrated, and locally-made spokes, carriage lamps, and the process of striping and lining wheels will be shown. The process of hatmaking will be practically illustrated ; there will be paper of colonial make, and paper boxes, and the departments of printing, lithography, photo-lithography, engraving bookbinding, &c, will all be well filled. The iron group will form a large and important collection, all the leading mamifacturers beirg represented, not forgetting the recently introduced industry — t»<e making of horsenails. The group will include copper and tiuwaro. Other manufactures represented will be those of rope and twine, bone manure, biscuits, chicory, spices, syrups, ale and stout ; and the entire range of general produce will be displayed. In the artistic and scientific departments will be found paintings, photographs, engravings on glass, progressive silver work, the process of lens-making, scientific instruments, telegraphy and telephony, taxidermy, models, etc. Even our shipping will be duly represented. There will be a Colonial firo escape, Colonial beehives ; and generally, as before intimated, the exhibition will be of such a character — bearing in mind that it is a purely local undertaking, as will make it a valuable indication of our present position in the inarch of progress. ; , • The following general regulations have been circulated for the guidance of exhibitors : — "1. All exhibits must be of New Zealand manufacture or production. "2. Entries must be made in writing on printed forms, which can be obtained from the Secretary ; these forms must be filled up and signed by the exhibitor, or some person authorised by him. "3. Label cards to be attached to the exhibits will bo supplied by the Committee. "4. An authority from the Secretary to exhibit must be produced to the gatekeeper, or the exhibit will not be admitted. " 5. All persons admitted into the drill-shed or grounds, shall be subject to the rules and orders of the Committee. " 6. Machinery and implements must be at the drill-shed enclosure not later than Monday, July 12, and other exhibits not later than 10 o'clock on Wednesday, July 14. Shafting and pulleys will be supplied by the Committee. "7. Servants in charge of exhibits, who will be subject to the orders of the Committee, will be admitted by passes to be issued by the Secretary. "8. No exhibits shall be removed until after the close of the exhibition, without a written order from the Committee. " 9. The Committee will not, under any circumstances, be held responsible for loss, damage, or mis-delivery of exhibits, but every care will be taken. " 10. The Committee will point out to each exhibitor the space allotted to him, and he will be responsible for the arranging and removal of his exhibits and fittings.