The Sun.
London, England, 1855-01-02 00:00:00

ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITION.

The ceremony of opening the new Fine-Art Gallery
in Bath-street, as the " Scottish Exhibition of Arts and
Manufactures connected with Architecture," took place
yesterday, under the patronage of the Hon. the Lord
Provost and Magistrates, and the patrons, ofice-bearers,
and members of the Architectural Institute of Scotland.
The Lord Provost occupied the chair. The hall was
densely crowded with those of our leading citizens who
take a warm interest in the progress of art. The side
galleries presented a gay turn-out of the beauty and
fashion of Glasgow. After prayer by the Rev. Norman
M`Leod, the Lord Provost expressed the delight ho
experienced in presiding at the inauguration of an Ar-
chitectural Institute for Glasgow. The attractive works
of art here gathered together, pretty nearly approxi-
mated to what could be seen only in London. His
lordship hoped, from the interest taken in the institute
as indicated by the large number present, that Glasgow
would, ere long, possess a permanent institution. J. W.
Guild, Esq., secretary, read the report, which stated that
the undertaking was projected on the responsibilty of afe w
private gentlemen interested in the advancement of art,
who wished to see painting, sculpture, and architecture
united, and who trusted that the public would convert
the present experiment into a permanent museum of art.
The true relation which painting and sculpture bore to
architecture could only be illustrated in such a hall.
The report concluded by stating that the arrange-
ments were still incomplete, but that the directors were
anxious that the working classes might be allowed an
opportunity during the holidays of Tending part of their
time in a place eminently suited to enlighten and instruct
them. C. H. Wilson, Esq., referred to the contents of
the different departments, and apologised fer not having
had time to distribute the catalogues. Sir A. Alison
moved the adoption of .the report. He hoped such ex-
hibitions would be the means of making thorn take an
interest in whatever was beautiful in nature and art, and
that through such exertions a more elevated standard of
perfection might be attained. After a graceful allusion
to the working classes, who, be said, were entitle I to the
many privileges here held out for the refinement of the
public taste, the le irned sheriff expressed the hope that
Glasgow, famed for her cornworm' enterprise, true
loyalty, and patriotic zeal, would respond to the appeal
of the directors, so tbat the exhibition might be-
come permanent. R Stewart, Esq., ex-Lord Pro-
vost, seconded the motion. Mr. Sheriff Bell felt great
pride in being present. On looking around he was quite
delighted with the taste and genius displayed in the
tle fie
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numerous works before thorn. He hoped Glasgow was
in a
the reproach that we had no
repository
In such a place the eye was
delighted, the mind improved, and the taste elevated.
He concluded by saying that in all the departments
earnest
of to tp away
taste predominated, and expressed a hope that the sur-
plus funds would be sufficient to establish a fine arts ga-
lery. A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, moved
by Mr. Salmon, terminated the proceedings. A vocal
band, under the leadership of Mr. Hehnore, with thri
band of the "Queen's Own," enlivened the proceedings
with select pieces of music.— Glasgow Commonwealth.

ANNUAL FEAST OF RAILWAY OFFICERS AND SER-
VANTS AT MANCIIESTER.—The numerous 'staff of rail-
way officers and servants employed by the London and
North 'Western Railway Company, at the Lcndon-road
Station, Manchester, had their annual feast on Saturday
evening. The arches under the lofty viaduct on which
the line passes out of the town had been dressed up
with laurel, holly, mistletoe, and other evergreens, and
were transformed into a spacious and suitable room for
a Christmas festivity. The dinner was given by Mr. San,
the cowpany's goods manager ; and the other officers
present included Mr. Kaye (who presided), Mr. Cooper,
Mr. Harrison, and Mr. Noden. After an excellent
dinner the usual toasts were drunk, and the eveningwas
evidently one of great enjoyment--especiaily.to.
of the
porters and workmen, who formed the great PIN ty
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