Preheat oven to 350. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Blend shortening, sugar and lemon rind until creamy. Beat in eggs and banana. Add the sifted ingredients in about 3 parts to the sugar mixture. Beat the batter after each addition until smooth. Fold in nuts and apricots. Place the batter in a greased 8.5 x 4.5 loaf pan. Bake the bread about 1 hour or until done. Cool before slicing.