The Press.
London, England, 1858-01-30 00:00:00

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simple of any. It is a necklace of pearls, and our
readers may easily judge of their value when we say
that the necklace, though full sized, only requires
thirty-six to complete the entire circle, which gra-
duates in size from the centre, tapering less and less
in size of jewels as it approaches each end. The
three centre pearls in this superb circlet are said to
be of great value. The Queen gives a third present
of three silver candelabra, which form the most regal-
looking group in silver we have ever seen. The
centre piece bprings from an elaborate base, and is
surrounded by large groups of figures exquisitely
chased in full relief. This supports between twenty
and thirty branches, and is four feet high. The two
others are to match the centre, and are equally
elaborate and almost equally massive and lofty. The
Duchess of Cambridge gives a noble bracelet of
diamonds and opals, and the Princess Mary her
portrait in massive gold frame and stand. One of
the most beautiful of all, however, is the gift of the
bride's Royal father-in-law, the Prince of Prussia.
It is a magnificent necklace, with pendants of exqui-
site design. It is composed of pure brilliants and
turquoises, and is called, from the size, rarity, and
value of the latter gems, the turquoise necklace.
The bride's grandmother, the venerable Duchess of
Kent, gives a most magnificent and useful prer.ent.
It is a large and most costly dressing-case, containing
sufficient articles to fit oat the toilet tables of a dozen
ladies of quality, and all of which are of massive
silver gilt enriched with bright red coral. The
simplicity and exquisite beauty of the designs for
these things are not to be surpassed. Next, probably,
to this in costliness, though infinitely reduced in
regard to size, is the gift of the Maharajah Dhuleep
Singh, which is one of the most fairylike opera-
glasses ever used by a lady. The design is elaborate
—arabesques of gold on white enamel, with a double
border and enrichment of diamonds. In a little
card-box, with a delicate fringe left out to show the
pattern, is the gift of his Majesty the King of the
Belgians. It is a Brussels lace dress made expressly
for the young bride, and our readers will be best able
to judge of its exquisite beauty and carefully
elaborated workmanship when we state that it is
valued at no less than 50,000t' or 2,0001. sterling.
Presents of the most miscellaneous kind have
poured in from various donors, and have all been
accepted with equal condescension ; amongst others,
a tasteful little bouquet, or perfumery box, made by
Kimmel, of the Strand, was presented by Lady Bar-
rington, and was graciously accepted by the young
Princess. There were also specimens of needlework
from anonymous ladies, and various other gifts, but
we believe that the above enumeration will comprise
the most noticeable articles. A costly casket was
purchased at Howell and James's by the Duchess of
Sutherland for presentation, but it having been sent
down to Scotland to be decorated with Scotch
pebbles has not as yet been offered to the illustrious
object of all these kind remembrances. It is of
minute and beautiful marqueterie work in ebony, and
is an admirable specimen of the dexterity of British
workmen. Some magnificent bronzes from Birming-
ham, and other superb productions, which oonfer
credit upon this great manufacturing city, will be
presented to and accepted by her Royal Highness
this day at Buckingham Palace. These presents
were exhibited in Birmingham on Wednesday, and
visited by upwards of 40,000 persons.
After the Etonians had completed the pleasing
task of drawing the carriage with the Royal pair
from the railway station, at Windsor, to the Castle,
it is reported that the Princess Royal desired the
presence of some of the leaders ; and then, on behalf
of herself and Prince Frederick William, thanked
them most cordially for their exertions, and further
requested that all of them would, before returning to
collegp, partake of some champagne which she bad
ordered for their refreshment. The enthusiasm of
the boys was of course raised to the highest pitch.
On Tuesday next the Royal couple will leave Eng-
land, embarking from Gravesend. Every prepara-
tion has been made in the town to give the illustrious
couple a hearty reception. The embarkation will
take place from the Terrace Pier, at three p.m.
Various demonstrations of rejoicing and loyalty
took place on Monday in different parts of the
country. In most places the day seems to have been
observed as a holiday. At Manchester and the
vicinity dinners were given to the poor, and there
was a concert at the Free-trade Hall in the evening,
at which an ode, composed for the occasion by Mr.
Albany Fonblanque, was recited. At Liverpool flags
were exhibited, the shipping was gaily dressed, and
the church bells were rung. At Portmouth the
day was observed by the naval and military autho-
rities in the garrison with official importance. The
troops were paraded on Southsea Common, and
royal salutes were fired. There were illuminations
at the shops and hotels at night. At Leeds the
Town-council met and voted an appropriate Address
to her Majesty; while festivities and rejoicings took
place at Birmingham, Southampton, Sheffield, New-
castle.upon-Tyne Gateshead, North and South
Shields, Sunderland, Alnwick, Stockton, Morpeth,