42 END
Last but not least I wish to thank the rectors of the
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Company, and in particular Mr.
më
Taggart and Mr. Barry, for so generously placing the ground
and first floor of this Hotel at our disposal today and for
ready help in many other directione,
Ladies and gentlmen, there are many more whom we ought
to mention but the list is a long one and time is passing.
I trust they will forgive me if I conclude by expressing
my than a generally to all those members of the Committee
and helpers who have contributed to the success of this
undertaking.
I have much pleasure in declaring the Fair open and in
wishing it every success in the furtherance of Empire Trade,
(Applause).