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London, England, 1864-01-12 00:00:00

matter any underlying, unfortunate, and terrihie'--%
misconception. He entreated them to considerii-i&;;;

tical questions—(hear)—and to put an end to'LB iijN
v ttt
misconceptions. Let them throw aside this re y'
and remit it to the committee, that they might pre:-.-.-Z
pare an address.

Mr. H. DIXON observed that there were two

parties in the committee where there ought only to
be one—(hear, hear)—and it wee desirable that ti e
feeling should find expression in some form. lie
thought Mr. Martin had fairly put his case.
During an irregular discussion which followed,
Mr. PURNELL moved, as as amendment, "That
the committee accept the withdrawal by the execu-
tive committee of the report issued by the secre-

arieb."

Mr. S. LUCAS mid neither vote for the resolu-
ion nor the amendment, although he was of opinion

that the report ought to be rejected. He w:s not
prepared to pass an indirect vote of ceneurc, aud

cause the executive committee to resign.

Mr. D. COOPER expressed his opinion that there
ought not to b 3 two parties, as the o'ljEct was a
common one. They would be laughed at if they

let these petty squabbles interfere with their pro-

gress.
The CHAIRMAN then put Mr. Dixou's amend-
ment, when there appeared 27 for it and 26 against
it. Several gentlemen demanded that they should
divide, which was done, but the two parties had to
be taken before the actual numbers could be given,
when there appeared 33 for the amendment and 34
against. It was consequently lost.
Mr. OTTLEY seconded Mr. Purnell's amendment.
Several gentlemen attempted to speak upon the
amendment, and a somewhat irregular discussion
arose, some contending that it was not in order to
speak upon the amendment, and others that it Was
perfectly in order to do so.
Sir J. PAXTON—It cannot be put without allow-
ing a discussion upon it.
Ultimately the chairman put the original resolu-
tion, " That the report read at the last meeting be
rejected," when the numbers being 24 for and 27
against, there were cries of "Divide, divide." A
division accordingly took place, and after both sides
had been repeatedly counted,
The CHAIRMAN declared that there were 33 for it
and 32 against it, and consequently that the motion
was carried by a majority of one. _ _

Mr. MARTIN, who said that he did so in no hostile
spirit to the movement, then proposed the latter
part of his resolution. It was desirable that inti-
mation should he given of what was proposed to be
done, and whether 15,000 or 150,000 was required.
Mr. BELL seconded the proposition.
Dr. MARSTON referred to what the executive com-
mittee had done, and said that the list of names was
a homage to Shakspeare.
Dr. VAUGHAN ventured to predict that, if the
meetings were to be of this complexion, their object
was gone. (Hear, hear.) If the resolution were
passed, the executive committee would resign, and
they never could get the confidence of the country
after that. (Hear.) They would be looked at as
a very Babel, Let them work together better for
the future.
Mr. MARTIN then withdrew his motion, in order
to further the common object amidst applause.
Dr. VAUGHAN suggested that the executive com-
mittee should appoint a certain number, and the
general committee a certain number, to draw up the
address. (Hear.)
Mr. H. DIXON then made a statement as to the
progress of the business. Arrangements were being
made for holding a public meeting at the Mansion
House, at which the Lord Mayor would kindly take
the chair. He (Mr. Dixon), on behalf of himself
and colleagues, utterly disclaimed anything like
personal feeling in the matter. (Hear.) It was
thought desirable that the following committee
should be appointed to arrange the details of the
meeting : The Lord Chief Baron, Sir Hugh Cairns,
Sergeant Parry, Mr. Gruneisen, and Mr. Deputy
ed. It was also recommended that the following
gentlemen should act as a committee for the purpose
of considering the best form of a monument, viz.,
Archbishop of York, Duke of Devonshire, Earl of
Clarendon, the Lard President of the Council, Pre-
sident of the Society of Antiquarie, President of the
Academy,P resident of the Society of British Artists,
President of :he Architectural Museum, Master of
Trinity, Professor of 'Sculpture, Royal Academy,
David Roberts, Daniel Maclise, Clarkson Stanfield,
George Godwin. The council had also to propose
the following programme :—" The 300th birth-
day of Shakspeare shall be celebrated by
laying the first foundation-stone of a memorial
in London. The committee shall use its
influence to procure the observance of Sa-
turday, April 23, as a general holiday ; and
they propose to offer a gold medal, silver medal, and
bronze medal, for the best, second best, and
third best poem on Shakspeare. The committee
proposed that the foundation stone be laid at noon ;
that an afternoon performance be given at Covent-
garden ; that a Shakspearian performance be given
at Drury-lane in the evening ; and that a grand
soiree be held (by permission) inWestminster-hall,
at which Shakspearian books, prints, and other
relics, may be exhibited." Alembers of the special
committee were by that fact members of the council.
Dr. Vaughan, Mr. Theo. Mar tin, Mr. Tom Taylor,
and Mr. Shirley Brooks, were then appointed by
the general committee to act with the executive
committee.
Upon the proposition of Mr. LUCAS, seconded by
Capt. W. KNOWLES, the programme was accepted.
It was understood, however, that, though the pro-
gramme had been accepted, the general committee
would not publish it or act upon it until the address
had been prepared.
Mr. MARTIN said, if it were otherwise, he would
not act.

The meeting then adjourned until Monday.

The Crystal Gallery, Egyptian Hall.

The celebrated firm of J. Defries and Sons, crystal and
bronze chandelier manufacturers, of 147, Houndsditch, city,
have become the lessees of the Dudley Gallery, Egyptian
Hall, Piccadilly, with a view of placing before the public
specimens of their unrivalled workmanship in table and other
glass; and in order to render the splendid apartment appro-
priate to their object they have renamed it the Crystal Gal-
lery. A more gorgeous sight than that which was thrown
open to the public gratuitously to-day has certainly never
been seen in the metropolis, and it is to be hoped that the
enterprising firm will depart from their present intention of
merely keeping it open for a limited term, and allow it to
become a permanence, because without doubt it is one of the
most splendid and artistic exhibitions ever seen in this or
any other country. The object, we believe, which led to
the formation of the collection was the exhibition of one of
five magnificent candelabra just completed for the Rajah of
Secunderabad, and this surprising and wonderful specimen
of British art stands towering in the centre of the gallery to
the height of 22 feet. It is composed of three tiers or stages
of cut and coloured glass, carrying 156 lights supported by
arms and pillars of ruby, topaz, emerald, and sapphire tints,
and surmounted by an imperial crown of the most gorgeous
beauty. To give a detailed description of this rare and
beautiful combination of crystals would be an impossibility.
Nothing of the kind has ever been seen before, therefore
comparison is out of the question. Around this une-
qualled specimen of British skill and ingenuity hang noble
chandeliers of every variety of form and design, in silver,
glass, ormulu, and bronze; whilst at the extreme end of
the gallery is placed one of those magnificent prismatic
mirrors, which excited the wonder of the thousands who
visited the Exhibition of 1862. The presenticollection is
not confined to chandeliers and candelabra, but there is
a display of porcelains, china, table and dessert services,
in cut glass, of the most exquisite and costly descrip-
tion. One of the grandest objects in this department is
the Crimean tankard, which is really a wonderful speci-
men of fine art. Here, again, we have jugs, goblets, and
tankards, elaborately engraved with subjects copied from
the Elgin marbles; others moot artistically and delicately
jewelled: others, again, engraved with some of the most
striking scenes, illustrative of those classic stories which
have been reproduced in the poetry of our own time.
Amongst the dessert services in glass, there is one remark-
able for its chasleness'and beauty—viz., that plated at the
extreme end of the middle table. It will be instantly re-
cognised bx the brilliancy of its cutting. A finer spos,l.lnr
of crystal m nufacture has certainly never been e,shtir.:ll,:tein
The tazzas and vases, again, form another v
feature in this extraordinary exhibition, whichaencr:ouuslndeoarenldy
have been produced by the most refined taste
g
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for outlay. We have to congratulatewAle
eseesrisen
take not,n their
appearance westward, where, if
manufactures will create thewonder and delight.

ONE OF MR• Als' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
ROYAL ACADEMY EXHIBITION of next year will he Aaron
and,Har upholding the halide of Males during the fight of
Wad with Amalek in Rephidiui.