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 jock and tri-colour blended together, and under-
neath, in large characters, were the words " Victoria—
Welcome—Napoleon."
The United Service, Fall•riall.—An imperial crown,

surmounting the initials N. E., with the Royal initials
V. R , three stars of Brunswick, with wreaths, true
lovers' knots, &e., all in brilliant gas jets. Large
flags floated from the front of the building.
The Athanzeum, large wreaths of
laurel encircling the imperial initials N. E. in brilliant

Tho 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 building.
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 dis-
played. _ _

- The Union, Cookspur-street.--A large imperial crown,
the initials N. E., and star, in brilliant gas jets.

THE THEATRES, &C.
Theatre Royal Drury-lane.—The display at this thea-
tre was more than ordinarily brilliant, consisting of three
large Brunswick stars, and jets of gas also encircling the
statue of Shakspere. 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 o:
laurel, and the word " Adelphi," in brilliant gas.

THE STRAND.

The Illustrated Ncw7offiCe.l-The initials N. and E.
surmounted by a large eagle, in brilliant gas, and the
union jack aud tri-colour 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.—Large Brunswick
star, the imperial crown of England, and crown of
France, in coloured lamps.

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RBGEIVT-STREET.
Royal Gallery of Illustration.—The unionoof
_Fra.nnooee,
and England, with mePtllions of the Queenba d rri
and the Emperor and 'Empress, supported
tical figures of the English army and navy
a.so a
row
yonemthbelelmefat,
and the French army and navy on the right ; I
of flags, from the roof of the building, the French,
Englisb, and Turkish nations.
Messrs. Lewis and Allenby, silk-mercers.—The ini•
gerulls,
tials of the Emperor and Empress, with stars,
and wreaths, in gas•
Mr. R. Ackermann, print warehoushseLa,w&lern.
fronts with two
star and the Royal initials, in brilliant
nificent Royal standard floating from tho top aor I'4
building.
Farmer and Rogers (late 'Holmes),
ere to her Majesty, by
extendingappointment.—
large
stare, tlaine
dwtlhloel whole
imperialleng o. f the
initials
gas. initials
- E.) in brilliant

- I
- Campbell, wine merchant.—An imperial crown, with
the initials N. E , with the word "
Welcome" in large
characters, displayed in coloured lamps.
Mest•rs. li. J. and D. Nicoll, merchant tailors and
paletot-inakers.—.A. magnificent display of gas illumi•
nation, extending over the frontage of their four houses,
consisting of a large star, with transparent centre, un-
dernoa.th, in large Roman characters, the words "'Wel-
-1 come to the Emperor," handsome scroll work awl circu-

• BON•EET.
I\litchsll's RoyalOLD Librasy.D
—ASTElarge star, the imperial
cyphers N. and E., motto-" God bless them," all in
brilliant gas ; also a profuse display of flags indicative of
the triple alliance.

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COUNTRY ADDRESSES TO THE EMPEROR.
The Town• Council of Brighton, being desirous of
presenting a compli nientayy address to the Emperor
and the Empress, on their visit to England,
ow- tliere
e to
ss receive
would, in
com-
municated their 'intention to the French Ambas-
sador ; but Count Walowski having informed the
t°bt% a Il
their ma
j t than t-of the
tie-
town—authorities that the --lirnitcd -Nt Oran of -the
personßoyal
anyh
otwe
other
would
address
n
corpora-
tion of London, butt
nevertheless, be plewd to receive addresses from
corporate bodies forwarded to them, an • addrerbs
was prepared, and it was unanimously agreed that
._ _ _
itsl:ould
_be sent to Count Walewski for presenta-
tion

RETURN ,OF THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS.
It is understood that our Imperial visitors will return
to France Via Dover to-morrow, The English and
French Royal 'Mail Steam Packet Compa')y have an-
nounced that two of their steamers not engaged As-Part
of the Imperial squadron will, take on boaid excursion
parties, and afford them the opportunity of witnessing
the embarkation at Diver and the lauding in France.
The French Admiral, Viscount Chabannes, has his flag
en board the Corse, steam corvette, in Dover harbour.
The screw ship of the line Austerlitz is oriered off
Dover, to attend the embarkation of the Emperor.