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facilities have also been given to the Eoyal Horticultural Society for the holding of their flower and fruit shows in the conservatory of the Exhibition. lam desirous of expressing my thanks to Her Majesty's Board of Customs for having so greatly facilitated the transmission of goods to the Exhibition. In conclusion, I feel sure that you will join with me in the expression of a desire to record our deep sense of the gracious act which Her Majesty the Queen has consented to perform to-morrow. I trust that I shall have the pleasure of meeting you to-morrow morning at half-past eleven o'clock at the principal entrance, where we shall await the arrival of the Queen. The Duke of Cambridge : Your Eoyal Highness, my ; Lords and gentlemen, I have much pleasure in moving the following resolution : " That this meeting of the Eoyal Commission for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, having heard the address of His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales, Executive President, in which His Eoyal Highness informs the Eoyal Commission of the preparations he has caused to be made since the last meeting for the holding of this Exhibition, fully approve of these preparations, and confirm the appointment of the gentlemen referred to by His Eoyal Highness to act on the Finance, Eeception, and Conference Committees. The Eoyal Commission desire to express their cordial thanks to the Corporation of the City of London, and to the city companies, firms, and individuals who have since the last meeting contributed to the Guarantee Fund ; and in conclusion the Eoj'al Commission wish to record their cordial thanks to Plis Eoyal Highness for the able and energetic manner in which he has acted on their behalf as Executive President." lam sure you will adopt this resolution most cordially. After the remarks of His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales it is unnecessary for me to say much as to the objects of the Exhibition, but there is one point with which the Prince of Wales could not deal with that freedom which I can, and that is the great trouble and pains which His Eoyal Highness has given to this Exhibition. It is not the first time that His Eoyal Highness has acted as President in undertakings of this nature, and it is very difficult for any individual to praise him in his presence without appearing fulsome, but it is not fulsome to say that he has always devoted his whole energies to bringing everything to a successful issue with which he is connected. I could see yesterday the results of the extraordinary ability with which those under him have carried out his wishes. This is an Exhibition entirely confined to Her Majesty's colonial and Indian dominions, and it stands absolutely alone in that respect. It is admirably adapted to the interests of a great country, in that it brings together and shows in one common centre all the advantages which India and the colonies possess in their respective spheres. I think the way in which these advantages will be brought to notice in this Exhibition will tend to that unanimity and good feeling which happily exist among all branches of Her Majesty's subjects, and will consolidate that great Empire to which we are all proud to belong, and hope to see extended in a peaceful manner for many generations. lam sure you will cordially and spontaneously vote our thanks to Plis Eoyal Highness for the trouble he has taken, and congratulate him on the success he has been able to produce. Lord Geanville : The illustrious Duke who has just sat down has undertaken a task which he has performed most admirably. I have much pleasure in seconding the resolution. After the report we have heard, which shows such an immense deal of comprehensive work done, I think it is right to call attention to the fact that the pivot on which it has all turned has been the exertions of His Royal Highness, and to how exactly in this case he has followed the example of his illustrious father in not being merely an honorary President, but in laying down the general principles and in going into every possible detail likely to insure the success of the Exhibition. We are desired to thank the various bodies who have assisted, but we must remember that a great deal of their good work has been excited by the genial influence of Plis Eoyal Highness himself. I do not wish to go into many parts of the subject, but one point is connected with my official position at this moment, and that is the beneficial effect which this Exhibition is likely to exert on the colonial possessions of Her Majesty. It will be a great disappointment indeed if it does not contribute to the interchange of commodities between the two countries. I believe the British public is not aware of the enormous resources of the colonies and British Empire generally, and it is clear that, if so many distinguished colonial men and women come to this country at this time, it will increase not only our knowledge, but the personal good feeling which now exists. I hea.rtily concur with the noble Duke in asking you to agree to the resolution he has so well moved. The Prince of Wales : Before the meeting disperses, I wish to return you my sincere thanks for the most kind and flattering manner in which my illustripus relative has proposed this vote of thanks, and to the noble Lord who has so nobly seconded the same. I can assure you that the compliments you have been kind enough to pay me have been really quite undeserved. I need hardly say that I certainly take the deepest interest in the success of this Exhibition, but really all the arrangements and the trouble that has been taken are owing to Sir Philip Cunliffe-Owen and his two able assistants, Mr. Edward Cunliffe-Owen and Mr. J. E. Eoyle. I can only say that those who have not yet seen the Exhibition will be satisfied with what they see if they take the present opportunity of going round the courts, and they will be struck with the wonderful resources of the Empire. No pains and no expenses have been spared by the Governors and Colonial Commissions, and by the Executive Commissioners here, to make each of their departments a success, and there has been a peaceful rivalry between them the one to excel the other. I hope that this Exhibition will be not only entertaining to the eye, and that it will be of material benefit to our own countrymen, but that it will also tend to produce a still greater feeling of brotherly love between ourselves and the rest of Her Majesty's subjects. I can only add that I trust that the sun may favour us to-morrow as it has done to-day, and that we may have " Queen's weather " in every sense of the word. The meeting then terminated.