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The gowns and hoods of university dignitaries and clerics. the scarlet and blue and gold uniforms of the corps of twenty military aides. the tiaattintt accoutrements of the Lega- tion representatives, the kaleidoscope of the dresses and tans and ttnwers and sparkling Jewels of Ontario's 1adiar--all were itnelr set on in the sombre, dignified. high-eeilinged cham- ber in which the legislative business of the Province is enacted. Into this splendid setting stepped his Mottor-aurgeon, soldier and Lieu- 'tenttgtt-Chteerttor--in the full panoply of Windsor uniform. He walked through the lines ot his aides. he as- cended the Throne. he sat-and with him, the standing seven hundred and more took their seats once again. Then there gradually came the occu- pants of the Spealrer's Gallery and of the members' benches. and additional seats on the floor of the House. . At ten minutes to three his Honor drove up to the main entrance of the Parliament Buildings: with him was his aide. Colonel H. M. Hilchic. His car was escorted from Avenue Road by a contingent ot the Royal Cana- ditut Dragoons. commanded by Lien- tenant Ardngh. Outside the buildings he inspected the toot guard cf the Royal Canadian Regiment. there sta- tioned under Major Neilson. and was accorded the salvo of fifteen guns due his hitth once. which was fired from a- position north of the buildings by the 2m Field Battery, under Major Medland's command. Meanwhile, Ontario's gracious tirst Indy had been matted to her seat, nearest the throne. in the ranks of the Cabins-t Ministers and their wives, by Premier George B. Henry. Next her was seated Mrs. Henry. Sparkling Jewels and Ex- (' quisite Gowns Blend ', t. With Military Accoutre- g ments - Distinguished i, Assembly Hears H is Honor Dr. H. A. Bruce Open Fourth Session of. Eighteenth Legislature When the doors into the east and west Modes were opened. soon after 1 o'clock. the patient ticket-holders. may ot whom had been in line since before noon. med into their seats. ACCORDED SALVO OF FIFTEEN GUNS Such was the bare tact of the color- tul ceremonial enacted yesterday at Queen's Park. In actual tact. the opening this year was one of the most spectacular within memory. The Home was filled to capacity. the sun was mining. and the Speech from the Throne was read try the new incum- bent of the Lieutenant-Governors/nip. PtiMent Tiuet-Rotderts. The fourth session of the Eighzeemn mmzure of the Province ot Ontario was opened yesterday afternoon by his Hana" Dr. Herbert A. Bruce, memen- ant-Ooverrar. - Colorful Ceremony Enacted at (Opening Of Ontario House The Speech from the Throne wan handed try Colonel T. Ashmore Kidd, the Speaker. to his Honor, who read it clearly. slowly, with dignity. Pit- teen minutes later his Honor left the \Throne. left the House, and the Legis- lature was open for another session. A.-.-.-.-.- a Then the Speaker took his place. and the tttst time-honored formal bill was introduced by Provincial Secretary George Chalues. Only one new member was sworn in: he was Harry 1. Price, Conserva- tive victor in the recent West York by-election. Mr. Price will move the adoption of the Speech trom the Throne, and the seconder is to be A. C. Burt, the member for Norfolk. After adjournment until today a reception was held in the Speaker's chambers by Mrs. T. Ashmore Kidd, at which hamsters and members and their ladies were interesting guests. , _ .._.._. -aos..so.-'s"e Premier Henry will very likely take on the duty of presenting the Budget address when that financial item rolls around in the present session ot the Ontario Legislature, The Globe learned yesterday. Provincial Treasurer Iron. Edward A. Dunlap. who has been ill tor some time, is reported much better, but unable to leave his bed as yet. Hon. Dr. J. D. Monteith. Minister of Public Works and Labor, is Acting Treasurer. but his heavy otBee duties. coupling his portfolios with his Chairmanship of the Relief Committee. forbid his pre- ecnting the Budget. Colonel Price has also been unwell, and it is considered that his office of A:- torncy-General will be suMeiently busy to preclude the task falling uncn him. Mr. Henry will begin at once to sit in with the Budget Committee to round out that body's report. Premier Is Likely E To Present Budget i, Zbruavy l6 HOPE IE EXPRESSED M BETTER OUTLOOK Ontario's Northlands were told ct the "deep interest in the progress and development ot Northern Ontario," and reference made to the comple- tion of the T. & N. o. Railway to James Bay. It was observed that Ontario gold had placed the Prov- ince in an enviable position and had been a factor in sustaining the credit of Canada. A further expansion of gold production was forecast. T The Campbell Committee on Direct Relief was praised for its work in assisting the Government. and public recognition was given to their report, which has formed a basis of admin- istering relief funds. An expressed hope that economies recommended by the Budget Commit- toe, coupled with the announced re- trenchment policy of the Ontario Government, would materially im- prove the financial outlook of the Province, was voiced by his Honor Lieutenant-Governor Dy. Herbert A. Bruce in the Legislative Speech from the Throne yesterday. The work of the Government during the past year was scanned. and. while the tenor of stressful times predominated, a note of optimism was heard in this Gov- ernmental announcement. Note of Optimism Sounded by New Lieutenant- Governor The work done by Govprnments. Federal and Provincial. at two con- ferences, was referred to. Ot the ccnferencn between the Provinces and the. Dominion. his Homer's remarks dwelt upon the consideration given to unemployment insuranee. and the desire to co-ordinate where public services overlapped. The Imperial Conference was strcssed as a. means of relieving "extremely low prices hampering the agricultural industry.] The public-splritcdness of Hon. W. D. Ross, former Lieutenant-Governor. and of Sir William unlock, who was Administrator of the Province tor stem: time, was commended in the speech. Co-ordinate Services. SPEECH FROM THRONE Brief reference was made to the radium-emanation plant. now in op- eration; the redistribution bill, and Hydro.