398 TiMEHRI. 



On the whole they consider this, the Second Exhibition, to have been 

 most encouraging. The competition for some of the prizes was very 

 keen, especially in the new class of Economic Products, where there 

 were 12 entries for Creole coffee, 13 for cocoa and 15 for cassava meal, 

 besides a fair number for each of [the other articles. Vegetables 

 were also well represented, peppers standing first with twenty entries, 

 while ochros and bread fruit had respectively 17 and 16 competitors. 

 Among the fruit, limes took the lead with ipentries, followed by oranges 

 with 15 and 7 (two prizes), bananas 15 and cocoanuts 14, When com- 

 pared with the entries of last year these numbers are very favourable, 

 and when we come to the whole the difference is enormous, as is shown 

 by the following table: — 



A. Plants and Flowers 



B. Floral Decoration 



C. Fruit 



D. Vegetables 



E. Economic Produfts (addition in 1894) 



F. Miscellaneous 



Total entries ... ... ... 235 596 



The expenses of the Show were naturally higher than on the 

 first occasion. Anticipating an increase of the number of ex- 

 hibits, two sheds were provided, and they have to thank Mr. John 

 Menzies for his kindness in superintending their eredion. These 

 cost $281 71, and it was at first intended to sell the materials 

 after the Show, but on consideration, the Committee decided 

 that it would be more economical to keep them for other occa- 

 sions. Advertising and printing cost §163 31, Bands of music and 

 refreshments $119 16. Lights S135, Prize money $358 and Miscella- 

 neous expenses $78 27, making a total of §1,135 45- On the other side 

 the receipts for admissions amounted to $520 80 and the Government 

 Grant S500 = Si, 020 80, leaving a balance to be advanced by the 

 Society, of $114 65. This apparent loss would have certainly been 

 made up if the shed materials had been sold, but as these ought to be 

 worth at least $200 to the Committee next year, they consider it better 

 to stow them carefully. 



The experience of the second Show indicates that there is every 



