Second Edition. THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2970, 11 May 1893, Page 3

Second Edition. THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

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(RtcdrecMay 11, 11.30 a.m.) London, May 10. The Imperil Institute opened today. The wether was glorious and enormous crowls lined the entire route from thepalactto the Institute, which was guarded bj military. Fifty thousand people asenbled within the building and th« piecincts of the hall. Leading Austrtliaiß were present. The spectacle was magnificent, and the members of the colonial artillery teams, who were acing as an escort to her Majesty wen loudly cheered. ,The Royal Prince had a separate escort for their proassion from their residences to the dais. The civic dignitaries of the chef cities and the judges marched in rocussion. Excellent arrangements we made, the services of five thousan police constables being engaged in reflating locomotion in the streets. (Received May.l, 11.35 a.m.) The procession n connection with the opening of the Imperial Institute numbered two undred thousand. Immense enthusiam was shown and the Queen, the Pince of Wales, the Duke of York, Princess May, the Marquis of Salisbury, Lord Roberts, and the Hon. £ J. Balfour all met with great rec«>tions. Over thirty 1 Royalties were resent. The spectacle in the great hsl of the building was magnificent. The Prince of Wales, as President c the Institute, received various procesions, which were headed by Princes, nembers of the House of Lords and louse of Commons, Mayors, 'Judges, aid Civil Officials, Her Majesty behg at the head of the last procession (Revived May 11, 11 50 a.m.) All tie British Royalties were present at the ceremony and the Canadian Artillery portion and the Australian Artillery team and native Indiars acted as their escorts. Four Indian princes were present attired in striking costumes, as were their suites. The majority of those in close proximity to the dais were dressed in uniform or court dress, while the large assemblage of ladies were dressed in the height of fashion. Foreign Ambassadors, Ministers of State, and Colonial Agents-General were present in numbers. The Lord Chief Justice of England headed the Judges' procession. The Royal carriages, with heralds, preceded the Royal procession, the National Anthem being played by the band. The Queen, who took her seat on Prince .NTunjebsing's golden throne, turned the key and set the bells in the tower ringing. This was a signal for the firing of guns in the Park, and there was immense enthusiasm displayed by the crowd. Madame Albani sang the National Anthem, and the Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced the benediction. The Royal procession retired after the opening ceremony, to the march of Meyerheer's "Prophet Queen." (Received May 11, 11.45 a.m.) A medal to comrpemorate the open ing of the Imperial Institute has been struck. It is to be made of Victorian gold. The members of the colonial artillery and cavalry teams at present in England were informed during the night that the Queen had commanded an inspection at 10.30 next morning. Much difficulty was experienced in complying with the order. The Duke of Connaught and many Court officials were present upstairs and in the corridor of Buckingham Palace, The officers were introduced to ker Majesty, who expressed delight at the visit of the teams to England. She then walked up and down the ranks, closely inspecting each man. During the inspection her Majesty constantly repeated her pleasure at seeing the splendid physique, fine appearance, and handsome uniforms of the men. The teams were then paraded in service marching order, and were photographed at the request of the Queen.