The King, in the courte of his speech, referred to the wise and patriotic step in continuing for an-Jother year what could rightly be described as a University of Empire. His Majesty declared that the exhibition was a successful in-
Jstrument of the policy of spreading knowledge of mutual aspirations and capacities for fulfilling each other's needs, which was the foundation of goodwill between constituents peoples, and upon which the British Empire depended for its security and prosperity The King welcomed the overseas representatives and congratulated the Board of Management on presenting the Empire in a new aspect, xiving a complete, vivid and yet fresh picture.
His Majesty went on to say that was glad to learn that last year's results were so favourable. He hoped there would be a continuance of the beneficent work of assembling the peoples of many ands, to whom the Exhibition would demonstrate how many of their wants could be supplied from our Jcommonwealth of nations, while we Jat Home saw numerous opportunities offered by the great countries overseas to those wishing 4 wider horizon and new fields of The Central Point The King welcomed the Exhibi-policy of presenting its lessons in a lighter and brighter form, because those who came to be entertained would remain to be educated, and would return again to be further educated He ly rejoiced to see that housing was made the central feature of the Exhibition, pointing out that the foundation of he Empire was in ithe home, ani the provision of houses permitting a healthy home life was a matter not only of Jdomestie importance but of imperial importance.
In conclusion His Majesty said he trusted that ay its close the Exhibition would have completed the task of showing our different peo ples and the world in general a. picture of the British Empire intent jon aims of peaceful reconstruction jand careful development of its resources. The Empire, he continued, was earnestly seeking peace a! Home and abroad. He concluded by praying for the blessing of God on the Exhibition, and that it would further serve to draw closer the bonds ni the Empire: to encourage the growth of commerce within and without the Empire and t© promote prosperity and happiness in the world—Reuter.
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