Ousside the main gate guard of "honour, con: soldiers, marines, Merchant Volun-tears, firemen and Boy Scouts.
Over the gate was & multi-eoloured paotow and inside were the main hall in the contre, two three-storeyed wings (one on each side of the Kuo-Mall) and pavilions. In the centro wane large garden filled with flowers, which was made all the more beautiful by a display of dif rent kinds of chrysanthemums.
Prior to the formal opening, a pro-ex sion took place, at the head of! which was Dr. H. Il, Kung. In this, several thousands of persons took part, all carrying banners, shouting slogans calling upon the people to make use of national goods, and distributing leaflets with the same object in view.
As the procession arrived at the hall, guns were fired and firecrackers were let off, while more than 10 different brass bands struck up different musical selections.
At this period, two aeroplanes (one belonging to the Naval Headquarters and the other being attached to the Aviation Department) flew overhead, scattering leaflets recommending national goods.
The exhibition ground and the various buildings were gaily decorated with flags and bunting coloured electric lights and potted plants.
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