The Sun.
London, England, 1864-03-11 00:00:00

THE ILLUMINATIONS.

In tho evening the theatres and most of the Royal trades-
men at the \Vest-end illuminated their houses in celebra-
tion of the Royal christening. A few descriptions of them
displays are subjoined :

REGENT • STREET,— nessrs. Howell and James—A large
star, and a handsome display of flags. Messrs. Elkington;
eleetro-platers—Holbein shield, surmounted by a plume of
feathers. Messrs. Mappin Brothers—Two very beautitul
letters, "P. W.,'' in coloured glass, illuminated by gas;
also, a display of flags. Mr. Sparkes Hall, bootmaker--
A very handsome gas star of the Order of the Garter.

OiFoun-STREET,— Messrs. Nicholay and Son, furriers
—Allegorical transparency figure of Fame proclaiming the
birth of the Prince, large Brunswick star, in brilliant gas,
with the motto, "May Heaven protect and shield Eng-
land's hope and Denmark's pride ;" a trophy, combining
the Royal arms of England and Denmark, decorated with
numerous appropriate banners, and surmounted by the
Royal standard of England.

OLD BOND-STREET.-Mr. Whitfield, butterman,
Large plume of Prince of Wales's feathers and motto. Mr•
Mitchell, Royal library—The words, " God bless the in-
fant Prince," surmounted by a gorgeous star, in radiated
jets of gas—the whole forming a very brilliant and elegant
design.

NEW BOND• STREET.—Mr Hancock, jeweller—A large
gas star and a beautilul Prince of Wales's plume, ill
coloured glass, with the motto, " Ich Men," flanked by the
letters "A. V." Messrs. Hunt and Roskell, jewellers,
Sce.—A large plume, with the words, " God bless them"
underneath; also a large scroll, in gas jets, and a true
lover's knot.

SAVILLE-ROW.—Here the great attraction was the map'
nificent display made by Mr. Poole, the tailor. A great
crowd assembled to witness it, but by the arrangements 01
the police the circulation was not interrupted. We believe
the display will be again exhibited this evening.
CURZON-STREET, MAYFAlR.—Wolmershausen,
tailor—Holbein shield, with arms quartered, encircled
with laurel leaves, surmounted by a crystal plume of
feathers and letters "P. W.," all in cut gems of coloured
crystal.

NEW By RLINGTON-STREET, REGENT-STREET.—Robert
Cocks and Co., music publishers to the Queen, H.R.M.
the Prince of Wales, mid the Emperor Napoleon 11.1..—A
star of eight points in crystal brilliants, with the Prince's
plume in the centre, encircled with rubies—the whole
minated with gas. Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover•
square—A row of brilliant jets in gas, the whole length of
the building.

LUDGATE-HILL—Mr. Benson, watch and clockmaker to
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales—A brilliant star.

Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cate'
bridge, the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, sad
the Princess Mary will shortly leave St. James's Palace
for Cambridge Cottage, Kew. The Duchess of Cambridge
and daughters are likely to reside at Kew for a month.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury villl
pass the forthcoming holidays at Hatfield House, Herts.

The Earl and Countess Spencer are still staying
at Alexandria. The noble earl and countess are in excel'
lent health.

The Earl of Lincoln, who came to London
expressly to visit his father, the Duke of Newcastis, left
town yesterday to rejoin the countess and family. It is the
intention of the neble earl and countess to return home after
the Easter holidays.

VISCOUNTESS ROYSTON gave birth to a &tight°
at the British Embassy, Paris, on the 25th inst. lier
ladyship and daughter are doing well.
THE MARRIAGE OF THE COUNT DE PARIS Oil
the elder daughter of the Duke do Montpensiet will tine
place early in May, at Claremont.
HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUCHESS L'AUDIAI'S
is, it is said, cnczeitte.
THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR.--At the levee 0°
other day, says the Court Journal, among the Diplouasti°
Corps the, portly figute of the Prince de la Tour d'Auverglie;
the successor of Baron Gros, was remarkable. He lore
profusion of orders and a Grand Cordon.
COUNT ALLAMIRA, Grand Chamberlain of tho
Queen of Spain, has just died eu idenly of apoplexy. r
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