trade, manufacture, and commerce afford not only
the means of gratifying, but of developing the taste for art.

"Not the least interesting of all is the section in which an
honourable place has been given to the works of artisan
exhibitors. In every industrial community, and nowhere more so
than in Glasgow, the development of the taste, skill, and
handicraft of its operatives must always command a respectful
consideration and interest. To the Women's Industry Section we
shall also look with special sympathy, recognising the
importance of encouraging every means by which women's work may
be made productive.

"It is also a gratification to us to observe that the artistic
building in which the Exhibition is contained occupies an
appropriate position within, I may almost say, the shadow of the
University of Glasgow, the second in antiquity of the old
Universities of Scotland. The site of the University is no doubt
modern; but it is satisfactory to see the Institution which was
founded through the influence of King James II. in 1450 in a
more flourishing state at present than at any previous period of
its history. It only remains now for the Princess and myself to
express our earnest hope that this great Exhibition may prove an
immense success, and that the thousands who, we trust, will
visit it may derive such instruction from an examination of its
various sections as will prove of material advantage to them for
years to come."

After an Inauguration Ode had been sung, the Prince declared the
Exhibition open, amid much enthusiasm. The Hallelujah Chorus was then
given by the choir. The Royal party spent considerable time in
inspecting various parts of the Exhibition, the Princess being specially
interested in the "Women's Industries" Section; after which they
returned to the Central Railway Station, _en route_ to Hamilton Palace.

On the same day, May 8, the Queen, accompanied by the Princess
Christian, and other members of the Royal family, honoured by her
presence the performance of Sir Arthur Sullivan's _Golden Legend_, given
by command at the Royal Albert Hall. Later in the year, on the 22nd
August, she gratified the citizens of Glasgow by visiting the
Exhibition, in response to the loyal invitation from the Corporation and
the Committee given to the Prince on the opening day. The Queen honoured
Sir Archibald Campbell, o