OUR ILLUSTRATIONS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XXV, 18 June 1898, Page 766

OUR ILLUSTRATIONS.

THE BATTLE SHIP IOWA. The lowa is a vessel of 11,410 tons and can steam at the rate of 17 knots an hour. At one discharge of her guns she can throw 6,724 pounds of metal. The lowa is one of Admiral Sampson’s squadron, and is commanded by the famous ‘Fighting Bob’ Evans. NIGHT ATTACK BY SPANISH TORPEDO BOATS. One midnight, according to a recent cablegram, when Admiral Schley’s fleet was lying in Santiago Bay the American battleship Texas discovered two Spanish torpedo boats stealing from Morro Castle in the direction of the squadron. When their approach was revealed by the aid of the searchlights used by the American warships, the torpedo boats made a simultaneous dash towards the Texas and the battleship Brooklyn. The torpedo boats came within five hundred yards of the American warships, but the rapid-firing guns of the latter compelled their retreat. THE EAST CAPE LIGHTHOUSE. Mr Hales, Government marine engineer, and Captain Allman, nautical adviser, have chosen East Island, off East Cape, as the site for the proposed new lighthouse, the light from which will be visible all round seaward from Matakawa Point to Open Bay and for a distance of 20 nautical miles. On the rocks in Tolaga Bay have been found the initials of some of Captain Cook’s crew. It is well known that the great circumnavigator called there to water his ships, and it is far from impossible that the initials were graven by the crew. On the other hand, some later artist may be responsible for their presence there. , THE AUCKLAND EXHIBITION ORGAN. ' One of the attractions of the forthcoming Mining and Industrial Exhibition in Auckland will be the fine organ which is to stand in the Choral Hall. The builder (Mr Geo. Croft) erected the organ used in the Wellington Exhibition, where it did excellent work, and was a source of great pleasure to thousands; and the instrument to be erected for the Auckland Exhibition is much better in every way, and will add a very great charm to the old Choral Hall, which has needed such an adornment for many years past. We understand it is the intention of the Exhibition Executive to strive hard to keep the organ permanently in the Choral Hall, and if that is the case all the musical societies of this city and the general public should be generous in their support to the great enterprise now under way. The following specifications of the instrument will be of interest to musicians: Great Organ C C to G. 56 notes,

Swell Organ C C to G. 56 notes,

Couplers. Swell Super Octave Swell to Great Swell to Pedal Great to Pedal There are 6 Pneumatic Combination Pistons; 3 to Swell, and 3 to Great, also acting on Couplers and Pedal Stops, and a perfect system of Tubular Pneumatic Action. The chief timbers used are Cedar, Canadian pine, Californian Red Wood, Kauri, etc., and the pipes are of the best spotted metal. CUBA FROM A BALLOON. The large full-page picture of the scene of the American-Spanish war in West 1 ndian waters,which we copy from an American contemporary, conveys a very gooil idea of the relative, positions of Cuba anil the United States. Since the picture was conceived the American fleet has altered its posi-

tion, and the centre of active operations is rather at Santiago de Cuba than at Havana, but our readers can with this excellent bird’s-eye view before them imagine the changes that go on as the campaign continues. THE S.S. ‘DELPHIC.’ The Delphic, which visited the colony for the second time and Auckland for the first time last week, is the largest vessel which has yet been berthed at the latter port. She is a steel twin screw steamer, and is of the following dimensions:—Length, 472 ft 9in, beam 55ft, and depth of hold 40ft. She was expressly' built as a cargo carrier, consequently the facilities for the rapid handling of the enormous bulk which can be stowed away below were given a prominent place in designing the vessel. Two steam winches are fitted to each of the four spacious hatchways, and special derricks are supplied. Her insulated space provides accommodation for from 70,000 to 100,000 carcases of mutton, and large ports are provided on either side for passing the meat into the holds. The engine room is replete with every modern convenience. Triple expansion engines with cylinders 19in, 31in, and 52in diameter, and with a stroke of 48in, propel the vessel at a speed of about 14 knots. The passenger accommodation and the officers’ cabins are situated amidships, and are very nicelv fitted up. She is on very fine finest and her three masts, with yards on the foremast, give her a handsome appearance, while her twin screws enable the huge vessel to be handled with comparative ease.

PIPES. Open Diapason 56 Metal .. 8 feet Dulciana 56 Wood • ■ 8 ,, Clarabella .. 56 .. 8 „ Principal 56 Metal .. 4 „ Flute Harmonic .. 56 Metal and Wood 4 ,, Fifteenth 56 Metal .. 2 „ Mixture, 3 ranks .. 168 Metal 17-19-22 Clarionet & Basson 56 8 feet

PIPES. Double Diapason .. 56 Wood 16 feet Open Diapason .. 56 Metal and Wood 8 „ Stopt Diapason .. 56 Wood 8 „ Gamba .. 56 Metal and Wood 8 Voix Celeste .. U Metal 8 „ Gem shorn .. 56 4 „ Piccolo .. 56 Wood and Metal 2 „ Oboe .. 56 Metal 8 „ Cornopean .. .. 56 8 Tremulant ..

Pedal Organ C C C to F. 30 NOTES. Open Diapason 30 W ood .. 16 feet Bourdon . 30 .. 16 „ Quint .30 .. 10J Violoncello .. • 30 .. 8 „