The Sun.
London, England, 1855-04-20 00:00:00

THE CLUB-HOUSES

The Army and Navy, Pall-mall.—This building stood
out prominent in the brilliancy of its display and the
richness of its design. It consisted of a gas illumination
on a large scale, composed of the Imperial crown sur-
mounting a shield, on which was the sword and anchor
—the arms of the club. On either side of this was the
union jack and tri-colour blended together, and under-
neath, in large characters, were the words " Victoria—
Welcome—Napoleon."

The United 'Service, Pall-mall.—An imperial crown,
surmounting the initials N. E., with the Royal initials
V. R., three stars of Brunswick, with wreaths, true
lovers' knots, &c., -all in brilliant gas jets. Large
flags floated friim the front of the building.
The Athanmum, Pall-mall.—Two large wreaths of
laurel encircling the imperial initials N. E. in brilliant
gas.__ _ _

The Travellers', Pall-mall.—This club had its usual bril.
liant display of gas, produced by triple circles of gas jets
attached to the tops of the ordinary lamp-post, extend-
ing the entire front of the
The Reform, Pall-mall.—A. 'display of a similar
description.

Oxford and Cambridge, Pall-mall.—Large imperial
crown, the initials N. E., and wreaths of laurel, in bril-
liant gas.
The Guards', Pall-mall.--A. crown, with a star, with
the motto of the club,"Trig Juncta, in Uno," in bril-
liant gas.
The United University Club, Pall-mall East.--A. large
star, with the union jack and tricolour prominently die-
played.
The Union, Cockspur-street.—A large imperial crown,
the initials N. E., and star, in brilliant gas jets.

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THE THEATRES, &C.
Theatre Royal Drury-lane.—The display at this thesis
tre was more than ordinarily brilliant, consisting of three
large Brunswick stars, and jets of gas also encircling the
statue of Sh.k,pere. Floating jets were also placed
along the entire, parapet of the building. This work
was executed by Mr. James Palmer, gas-fitter to the
theatre.
Adelphi, Strand.—A large imperial crown, wreaths of
laurel, and the word " Adelphi,' in brilliant gas.
I - THE STRAND.
The Illustrated News Office.—The initials N. and E.
I surmounted by a large eagle, in brilliant gas, and the
union jack and tricolour floating from the top of the
building.
Mr. Dent, watch and chronometer maker to her
Majesty.—A large star in gas.
Mr. Clark, lamp-manufacturer.--Largeruns wick
and crown of
star, the imperial crown of England, an
1 France, in coloured lamps. .
I REGENT-STREET.
Royal Gallery of Illustration
aeen and Prince,
and England, with medallions o
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Empress, suppo
and the Emperor and on the left,
English army and navy .
i tical figures of the f•—thTehz union of France
from the roof of the
of flags, nations, and the French army and navy
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English, and Turkish
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with stars, scrolls,
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building.
er Majesty, by appointment.—Laurel branches '
Farmer and Rogers (late Holmes), shawl manufactur-
ers
extendingtoh
the whole length of the fruntac,e, with two
large stars, and the imperial initials N. E.: in brilliant
gas.
Campbell, wine merchant. —An imperial crown, with
the initials N. E , with the word " Welcome" in large
characters, displayed in coloured lamps.
Mesers. H. J. and D. Nicoll, merchant tailors and
paletot-makers.—A magnificent display of gas- illumi-
nation, extending over the frontage of their four houses,
consisting of a large star, with transparent centre nn-
, derneAh; in large Roman characters,
the words " Wel-
' come to the Emperor," handsome scroll work sad circa!