Visit of His Majesty The King. 
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Sir Gilbert Greenall (Honorary Director), and at the Royal 
Pavilion in the centre of the Showyard by Mr. Cornwallis 
(President), and other Members of the Council of the Society. 
An Address from the Derbyshire Agricultural Society was 
next presented by the Duke of Devonshire as President of that 
body. The Address stated that the great interest and warm 
sympathy His Majesty had always shown with regard to 
agriculture had done much to stimulate good farming, and 
to encourage the raising of stock of the highest quality. 
His Majesty replied as follows : — 
“ I have long appreciated the difficulties with which farmers have to con- 
tend in order to carry on their industry. The cultivation of the land is a factor 
of the highest importance to the prosperity of the country, and much credit is 
due to agricultural societies for their strenuous efforts to promote the welfare 
of the cause they have at heart by encouraging new processes of cultivation 
and by disseminating information of utility to farmers. I have watched with 
pleasure during many years the improvements which have been introduced in 
the methods of raising stock. I cannot peruse without a feeling of pride the 
sale lists in which I see so many names of purchasers coming to this country 
from all parts of the world, and I feel confident that the perseverance and skill 
of our breeders will enable us to produce as good stock in the future as in 
the past.” 
The King next made an inspection of Army veterans, to 
the number of about 150, belonging to the Nottinghamshire 
Crimean and Indian Mutiny Veterans’ Society and the Derby- 
shire Imperial Veterans’ Association, who were drawn up in 
front of the Royal Pavilion. 
His Majesty, having viewed the Implement Department, 
returned to the Royal Pavilion, where he honoured the 
President and Council of the Society with his presence at 
luncheon. Those also present included H.R.H. Prince Christian, 
K.G., and official representatives of the County and Borough 
of Derby. 
After luncheon it rained so heavily that the King had to 
complete his tour of inspection in a closed carriage. His 
Majesty left the Showyard at twenty minutes past three, 
reaching the Midland station ten minutes later, whence he 
returned to London. 
Although rain was falling heavily during the greater part 
of the day of His Majesty’s visit, the attendance of the public 
at the Show was remarkable, the number of persons paying 
for admission (half a crown) being 25,666. 
On Thursday, the General Meeting of Governors and 
Members was held in the large Tent, the Chair being taken by 
the President (Mr. Cornwallis). Votes of thanks to the Mayor 
and Corporation and the Derby Local Committee were carried 
by a largely attended meeting, and in thanking the Chairman 
for his services that day, the opportunity was taken to refer 
to the splendid manner in which the President had carried out 
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