THE LATEST. (Received 5th March 3 5 p.m.) London, May 4.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2157, 6 May 1886, Page 2

THE LATEST. (Received sth March 3 5 p.m.) London, May 4.

The Indian and Colonial Exhibition afc South Kensington waa formally opened this morning by the Queen. The members of the Executive Commission were presented to Her Majesty on her entrance to the building, the vestibule of which was pannelled round with views of Australian scenery. A procession was then formed which traversed the Indian, Australian, \ *n<} Canadian Courts to the Albert Hall, where an imposing inaugural ceremony took place. The Prince of Wales then in his capacity as President of the Executive Commission, read an address to Her Majesty, stating that the display made by British Colonies at the Paris Exhibition of 1878 had led him to express a hope that her Majesty's subjects in England might be enabled to witness the marvellous development which had taken place in their colonial brethren. His Royal Highness dwelt with emphasis on the hearty response which had been accorded throughout the empire to theinvitations issued to take part in the display, and the enthusiastic and successful preparations which everywhere were set afoot. He specially commended to the Queen's notice the hearty co-operation of the various colonial Governments, and the deep ebligation the promoters of the Exhibition were under to the Colonial Commissioners and to the Executive Commissioners. His Royal Highness concluded with the hope that the Exhibition would prQve the means of stimulating commercial interests in all parts of the British Dominions. Her Majesty, in reply, stated that she waa sincerely gratified to witness the successful result which had attended the exertion* of the Prince of Wales, and the benefit which would accrue from the undertaking. She hoped it would also have the effect of strengthening the bonds of union now existing between every portion of her empire. Special tUnds were provided for the accommodation of colonists along the route taken by the procession. There was an immense concourse of people, and the pageant was of a most hrilliaut nature, the . splendid weather greatly enhancing thei success.

A notice of meetings of householders for the purpose of electing school committees is advertised in another column. Visitors to Alexandra will meet with every comfort at the bhamrock Hotei. A mail coach laavea the above hotel daily far To Awamutu.