The Express.
London, England, 1853-08-31 00:00:00

'f ILE ILLUMINATIONS.

Tire suggestion communicated through the Lord Msyor's
proclam.•.on, that the proprietors of large establishments
and the managers of public buildings should make such
a display of illuminations on the evening of her Majesty's
arrival as might demonstrate the universal feeling of joy
inspired by the oteAsiiti, and at the same time that the
citizens generally should refrain from the illumination of
private houses, to avoid the risk usual attending such dis-
plays, was acted upon Last night with a spirit of thorough
cordisloy, and in a way which produced a really admiratle
effect. There was not, for the reason just mentioned, that
general haze of light which enveloped the entire city, with
allies suburbs, and the very humblest of its outlets, on the
occasion ut her Majesty's former visit; but this was amply
compensated for by the exceedingly brilliant dis-
play of gas illuminatilna arranged in a variety
of elegant and showy devices, and which were pro-
fuely enrloyed in almost every quarter of the ci.y.
The crowds of people who filled the streets were im-
mense, at d certainly gave no evidence of the depopulating
effects of the Exodus. Toe most couplets order was
neverthelees preserved, aced that without the aid of the
police, scarcely tone of whom was to be met in the im
meass throngs which filled the streets. Among the
crowds there were great numbers of the soldiery at
liberty, and enjoying the fun. No attempt was made to
seem the non-illuminators, and no accident whatever no-
weed throughout the night. The streets were cleared
about 13 o'clock, the c:earance having been facilitated by
a shower of rain which fell about that time.
THE EXHIBITION.

tier Majesty will pay her Grit visit to the Great Bahl-
titian this (Tuesday) morning BLit will be accompanied by
Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales,Prince Alfred, the Lord
Lieutenant, the Marquis of Breadalhane, Earl Granville, the
Countea it St. German•, the Duchess of Wellington, and
other diqiuguished personages. We understand that the'
Royal party will leave the Viceregal Lodge at half-past 10
o'clock, escorted by a detachment of the King's Dragoon
Guards. A guard of honour, consisting of three hundred
men selected from the infantry regiments forming the
garrison, will be drawn up with band and colours at
the building, to receive her Majesty with the usual military
honours.

The numben at the Exhibition to-day amounted to
18,416., among them were upwards of 8,000 season ticket-
holden

Outside the principal entrance door of the Great Indus-
trial Exhibition a vestibule 22 feet by 14 feet is erected ; the
walls an fluted with royal blue and white cloth, and the ,
floor covered with crimson. From the top of the vestibule
• handsome verandah is extended over the footpath to the ,
street, which will also be carpeted with crimson cloth. Im-
mediately inside the Exhibition building is erected the
Queen's private drawing, room, which is of oval form, with
• small retiring room at each end. The walls of the room
are fluted perpendicularly with white aa.l gold coloured
..tin, which is continued up the dome ceiling in the
form of the inside of a bell, and terminated with a hand-
Mete ornament in the centre. It is entered by two
folding doors from the vestibule, which are covered
with white and gold satin to conespond with the walls,
and panelled with carved and gilt mouldings. At the op.
posits aide of the room are two folding doors to correspond
by which her Majesty is to enter the Central Mall of the
building. The room is covered with a very handsome
Brussels carpet of crimson and gold, and relieved with
royal blue and white. The furniture of the room consists
of one very elaborately-carved sad gilt arm-chair with a
crown on top, and a handsome footstool to match, both in-
tended for the Queen's use. There are four other hand-
some gilt arm-chain; one wit► the l'rince of Welts' plume
on the top is intended for his use, and two very handsome
Ottomans, which are placed one on each side of the entrance
doors, with a large mirror in a baodsome gilt frame over
each ottoman. Oa the opposite bide of the room are placed
a very handsome gilt chiffonniere, with rosewood shelve.
and looking glass back the full height, which reflects some
handsome ornaments placed on the shelves, and a beau-
tiful white and gold pier table with marble top, and •
pier glass over it in • white and gold frame to match the
table, supported by two sculptured figures. At one toll of
the room is placed a marble bust of the Queen, on a pedes
cal ornamented with royal blue and gold covering. At the
Other end of the room is placed a marble bust of Prince
Albert, on a similar pedestal, and on the wall over each
bust is plated the royal arms richly gilt. The gilt chain
and the ottomans are all upholstered in the newest and
best style, and covered with royal blue satin, edged with
blue and gold guimp and rope. There are two handsome
gilt flower tables, and • very handsome gilt fruit basket,
supported by the figure of a boy carrying it on his head ;
the fruit and flowers arc of the choicest description. There
is also a ye, y handsomo gilt round table in the centre of the
floor. Each pair of folding doors are furnished with beauti-
ful worded muslin curtains, Rune nded from gilt poln, with
ands and rings to correspolid, and trimmed with rope and
tassels of royal blue and geld.

(ay LLICTRIC TILROZ11191.)

1 VIINDAT EVEN IN6

The Queen's visit to the Exhibition passed off
with brilliant effect. More than twenty thousand persons
were present. The Queen seemed mach gratified by the
warmth of her reception.