Office of Local Committee, Wellington, April fclst, 1861. ? yHE attention of the Settlers of Welling - -*• ton is respectfully but earnestly called to the necessity for hearty co-operation, so that the skill, industry, and resources of the Province may be fairly represented in the forthcoming Exhibition. The Committee is aware that there are many skill- ed workmen in'various branches residing here, that wool, butter, cheese, <fee, are being extensively rpro- duced, that timber is being cut to a large extent- that it on-founding, ship and boat-building, tanning, rope-m&king, and other industrial pursuits are follow- ed, thnt'embroidery, Berlin wool work, &c, are taste, fully execute 1 by many ladies in the Province,) and that the Fine Arts are cultivated, and many valuable specimens of art and art productions are in the pos- session of individuals. The Committee flierefore beg to point out the following as among the articles of which specimens are desired for the purpose of being exhibited : — •



Leather, including saddlery and harness. Articles of clothing, including boots and shoes. Papw. stationery, printing and book-biuding. Educational works and appliances. Furniture aud upholstery. Turning and carving. Iron, and general hardware Steel, cutlery, and edge-tools. Pottery, including bricks and tiles. Manufactures not included in the above. Maori, and other aboriginal manufactures and implements.
