The Prince and Princess of Wales opened the Franco- British
Exhibition on Thursday,, but unfortunately in a downpour of rain. The enthusiasm excited by the Exhibition may be gauged by the fact that in spite of the terrible weather a hundred and twenty-three thousand persons passed the turnstiles in the course of the day. All accounts seem to agree that the Exhibition is one of the most interesting and beautiful ever planned, and we do not doubt that it will prove a source of immense pleasure, not only to the ,population of London and of the whole British Islands, but also to thousands of visitors from Prance. The Stadium, said to be the finest arena for sport in the world, is a third of a mile round, and will, we believe, accommodate as many people as the Roman Coliseum. The reply of the Prince of Wales to the address of the Executive Committee was very happily expressed. He joined in the general feeling of gratitude towards the French Government for the hearty and liberal manner in which they had supported the undertaking.
