THE ROYAL ACADEMY.
OPENING FUNCTION.
INTERESTING SPEECHES.
By Telegraph.-Press Association.-Copyright,
London, May 6. King Oscar, of Sweden, and the Prince of Wales, made speeches at the opening function of the Royal Academy.
The Duke of Cambridge eulogised the splendid colonial contingents, which were prominent in showing to the world the significance of the Empire.
Mr. Goscher. paid a tribute to the mvy, singling out the name of Midshipman Huddarfc, killed at Grass Pan, and declaring that he was one of the most gallant boys that ever lived.
Lord Salisbury said he trusted that the chief movement of our victorious General had begun. He hoped it would bring, besides the termination of a lingering war, the relief of heroic eking,
Sir Edward Poynter, who presided, proposed "The Guests," and mentioned the Federal delegates, and the furthering of federation, which was ardently desired.
Dr. Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, responded.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11365, 7 May 1900, Page 5
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