Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-13
A GRAND DISPLAY.
The International Fisheries Exhibition
at South Kensingten Opened by
the Prince Of Wales
With Imposing Ceremonies in the Pres,
enee of Thousands Of Spectators
Distinguished Visitors.

LONDON, May Notwithstanding the
lowering skiss, showers Of rain, heavy,
murky atmosphere and muddy roads in the
morning, an enormously large number Of
people witnessed the ceremonies attending
the opening of the International Fisheries
proaches to the buildings were packed with
carriages and pedestrians st an esrly hour,
and long before noon the tHenty-three acres
of buildings we're filled with spectators from
all parts of the world. The details Of the
ornamentations and arrangements were not
complete, owing to the Unexpectedly heavy
amount of work which the preparations en-
tailed, but the decorations were so managed
that the imperiectiopa were, in a large de-
gree, hidden from view. The general effect
of the scene wss grand and inspiring. TIE
Prince Of Wales and SONS reached
the main hall at 17:l0 o'clock. Their
entrance was the signal for most
enthusiastic clspping of hands and hearty
cheers. The dais in this section, to which
the Prince was later conducted, IL besuti-
full design. 1t is covered by a handsomely
wrought canopy, surmounted by q crown,
while fishing nets form fitting festooHs.
From this point the ceremony OF Introducing
the royal party to the mysteries and beau
ties of the exhibition proceeded according to
the programme already outlined in these
dispatches. From the conservatory the party
were taken through the first hall of exhib-
its, that devoted 10 Great Britain, passing
thence to the department where were dis
PLAYED the treasures of the streams, rivers,
Iskes and seas of the United States and
Canada. These were given considerable at
teutiop, and elicifed much favorable COM
ment. A depuiat of fishermen were
drawn up along the line of the
procession. The moot conspicusus and
picturesque OF these were the Indians
from Canada. United States Minister Lowell,
who had joined the royal party, with other
| members of the diplomatic corps, was not
| the least interested observer of the display.
After viewing several other exhibits the dls-
tiuguishsd party returned 10 the dsis, where
| the address of the committee was presented
| BY the Duke of Richmond. He explained
| the objects OF the exhibition, that il was Ia
| tended not only to furnish an agreeable and
| instructive spectacle, but was intended tn at
| the public should receive actual daily bsne-
| fit; that the practical cookery of FISH was 10
/ be illustrated by the National School OF
| Cookery, and thai the committee had KEPT
steadily before them the fact that the exit
biion was for tue million. be announced
| that the exhibition would be open several
lights each week for the benefit OF the work
| ing classes. He cordially expressed the
| gratitude felt by the committee for the hearty
I manner in which the applications for Assist-
aace in the undertaking had been received
and responded to by foreign governments And
by the colonies. He then formally babe tbs
Prince OF Wales aud his party welcome t
the exh bition.
The Prince OF Wales read his reply. HI
expressed his great pleasure at being able t.
assist at this ceremony, and regretted that 81
unfortunate accident unavoidably prevented
the Queen being present. He hoped the eI
hibition would be the means OF bringing Il
the notice of the people the latest and mos
efficient methods of securingthe bounty OF tn
streams, lakes and oceans, and would there
by be of practical benefit to them. ID
dwelt at some length on the importance 0
the life saving section of the display, and com
mended il to the attention of the people. Il
conclusion, he conveyed the thanks OF tn
Queen to all countries and colonies takin
part ia the display, and to thsir represents
tives for untiriDg eIertions in bringing tn
exhibition TO a successful iesue. He Wa
warmly applauded.
After some further exercises the exhibi
ton was formally declared open.