NEWS BY CABLE

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5763, 18 September 1879, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE

OPENING OF THE SYDNEY EXHIBITION. (RBUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) Stdnet, Wednesday. There has been fine weather to-day, and a general public holiday was observed, on the occnsion of the public opening of the Garden Palace. At 9 o'clock this morning a procession of public bodies and mounted police was formed, followed by Lord Loftus of Neiv South Wales), Lord Normanby (Governor of Victoria), Sir William Jervois (Governor of South Australia), and Sir. Weld (Governor of Tasmania), and their respective staffs, members of the Ministry, and the Mayor. The procession proceeded through the principal streets, which were gaily decorated and lined with crowds of people. The vice-regal party

reached the building at norm. Lord Loftus I unveiled the statute of the Queen under the dome, and then proceeded to the dai«, where he was received by the Executive Commissioners. The representatives of foreign countries, British colonies aud possessions, and distinguished citizens, surrouuded the dais, the whole making a brilliant scene. The choir performed [nn inaugural cantata, after which Mr. Jennings, Executive Commissioner, presented an address to Lord Loftus, asking him to declare the International Exhibition open. Lord Loftus replied, congratulating tho colony upon the success of its efforts to gather the representation of art achievements and the industrial forces of the globe. He said the event was an era in Australian progress, and he wel-

corned the representatives of foreign countries and the British colonies and possessions ; and concluded by declaring the Exhibition formally opened. Salutes werej then fired, and the choir performed further music, including the National Authem. Lord Loftus, Jgneats and suite proceeded on a tour through the building, and visited the various courts. They were introduced to the several commissioners. An immense concourse of people attended the opening ceremony, which concluded at two o'clock, and passed off with great brilliancy and eclat. The Garden Palace is now completed, and was splendidly decorated, the dome especially. Many courts are finished, and others are still engaged unpacking. The exhibits are of a highly interesting character. Lord Loftus during the week, gives a series of entertainments to distinguished visitors and leading citizens. Arrived—Hero. Melbourne, Wedneiday. The Hon. Sir Charles Sladen, leader of the Opposition, has introduced a Bill in the Legislative Council providing for the reform of the Constitution. Postal difficulties continue between Victoria and South Australia in reference to the new contract with the P. and O. Company. South Australia proposes a reference to the Imperial authorities.