AUCKLAND SWEET PEA AND CARNATION CARNIVAL.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 21, 23 November 1910, Page 41

AUCKLAND SWEET PEA AND CARNATION CARNIVAL.

METROPOLITAN GROUNDS Ist, 2nd, and 3rd DECEMBER. Good progress is 'being made by the committee entrusted with the arrangements for this great floral festival. A committee of about 100 ladies has been organised, and they’ are working most enthusiastically to make the event a memorable one. A programme for the third day (Saturday) has been arranged ami published, and this allows ample scope for Auckland's numerous artistic decorators to display their ability. The tents, in wnich the magnificent array of sweet peas and carnations are to be housed, will occupy four times as much floor space as the Choral Hall provides. These and the whole of the grounds will be brilliantly illuminated at night by the famous Lux lights, and one of the •best military bands will render choice selections. One of the big attractions

will 'be the Queen's float (described in these columns). A sweet pea march will be performed by young ladies, under the direction of Mrs. Heap. There will be May pole dances and other items of interest. A refreshment marquee will also be erected, and everything possible arranged for the comfort ami enjoyment of the crowds who will attend. Mr. H. Brett, who is regarded as the most enthusiastic sweet pea and carnation grower in this province, is working out a scheme which will probably be one of the principal “draws” during the carnival. These extra attractions together with what is expected to be one of the greatest exhibitions of sweet peas and carnations ever brought together in these parts, should attract the people of Auckland and surrounding districts in thousands. Some well-known carnation growers in Wellington are expected to bring of their best to

try conclusions with our Auckland growers at this big show.