The Auckland Exhibition.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXIII, Issue 7331, 4 October 1898, Page 3

The Auckland Exhibition.

(bt telegraph) Auckland, October S. Mr Samuel White has completed his srnract for the exhibition buildings. In 11. the different courts and sports ground Bver gome six acres, to say nothing of ia Choral Hall, the use of which the kecntive Commictee has secured on fse from November next. Afc the south No. 2 court is a fine space, 50ft hy 45ft, ihich has been devoted to the Rotorua Janrt. The Government have given a faral subsidy of L6O for this court, ftere will be a representation of minia"re geysers in play, miniature terraces, id other, natural wonders of the district rill be among the features displayed. To 'set the demands on space a new annexe, Ht by 120 ft, b now in course of erection, late will be located the Government loan "lection, including an armament court, ■be grand stand and sport* ground are at rear of the main court. It is estlJated the stand will seat 2000 spectators, ha banked cycle track is now complete, "t the base there is now being laid down tioder track for running purposes. A yards straight is available, and 120 can be secured for hurdle races, ks Executive Committee claim that the iubition of industries will be the finest in New Zealand. A feature will be 8 Woollen exhibits of the Mosgiel, Kaiapol. Wellington, and Oae* mills E*ch intends mating a TP display. The OnebuDga Company fcod to have a loom in working order. •