The Sun.
London, England, 1864-01-12 00:00:00

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 publio
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 most 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 chasteness'and beauty—viz., that placed at the
extreme end of the middle table. It will be instantly re-
cognised by the brilliancy of its cutting. A finer specimen
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ONE OF MR. MILLAIS' CONTRIBI7TIONS TO THE
ROYAL ACADEMY EXHIBITION of next year will be Aaron
and Bur upholding the hands of biases during the light of
Israel with Ainalek in Itephidim.

BONNET'S Sll 'as LYON.—Every Article of
commerce take 9 it s title either from the inventor or
manufacturer. and tl Ie more perfect the production the
gr 'ater is the credit w-. ;h attaches to the originator.
BONNET'S SILKS; are said to be incapable of identifica-
tion in England ; but th e fallacy of such an assertion is ex-
posed by the very tra( le i nark of the firm, as exhibited by
Messrs. J. LY, of Regent-street.
The following i nterwc .yen mark may be seen at the end
of each piece :-66 m anuta, ure de C. J. Bonnet et Cie., it Lyon
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80, Fleet-street.

ROYAL E:NGLISH, OPERA,
COY} ',NT-GARDEN.
Under the Managei nent of Miss Louisa Pyne and
Mr . W. Harrison.
THIS EVENING, to commence with (Bth time) an en-
tirely new Operetta, entt tied FANCHET2E. Miss Louisa
Pyne and "ilr. W. HarrhA
After which, a Grand i: :hristmas Pantomime, on a scale of
unprecedented ma,tnificel ice, ,ntitled
HARLEQUIN ST. G'7-FORGE AND THE DRAGON.
Doors open at half- vast Six— ommence at Seven.

HEATRE RO YAL DRUR Y-L AN E.
j. Managers, files srs. Edmond Falconer and
F. B. Chatterton.
THIS EVENING, th a Performances will commence with
the New Serio-Comic Dr ama, by Edmund Falconer, entitled
NIGHT AND MORN. Principal characters by Mr. Phelps,
supported by Messrs. R yder, Raynor, Fit zjames, and Misses
Leclercq, Atkinson, : Ind Heath.
To conclude with the new Grand Christmas Comic Panto-
mime of SINBAD TH E SAILOR ; or, The Seven Wonders
of. the World. Clown 14, Messrs. H. Boleno and C. Lauri ;
harlequins, Messrs. J. Cormack and S. Saville ; Pantaloons,
Messrs. W. A. Barnes and J. Morris ; Columbines, Madame
Boleno and Misses G-s-aniss.
Prices as usual. Box Office open from 10 till 5 daily.

AOYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the S. jie Management of Mr. Fechter.
BEL DE3IONICo (a Triumphant Success) will be repeated
Every Evening du ring the Week.
THIS EVENIN.,G, the performance will commence with a
New and Origin: Farce, entitled THE LOST CHILD:
3tessrs. H. Widdiocimbe, Shore, Garden, F. Charles Collett,
Moreland ; Misset; Percy, Pauline Leclerc, Wood, Mrs. Lee,
and Miss E. Lave n u.
After which, at Eight o'clock, BEL DEMONIO, a Love
ostory, in Twelve ril7ableaux, taken from Stendhal's " Italian
Chronicle," by Ir. John Brougnam. Principal charac-
ter by Mr. Fecla':e r, supported by Messrs. Jordan, Charles,
Brougham, Emery, Raymond, Moreland, Smith, Clifford,
Collett, Sims ; Bliss Kate Terry, E. Lavenn, Airs. Lee, and
Elsworthy.
The Public arcs entreated to take notice that No Charge is
made to the occapants of Boxes, Box-places, or Stalls, either
for play blis or tor the safe keeping of hat, and cloaks, and
teat the attend exits in all parts of the house are forbidden to
receive any gratuities whatever.
Box-office open daily from 11 to 5. Commence at 7.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.-
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr, Buckstone.
THIS EVE S UNG, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN: Messrs.
Sothern, Buck,* tone, Chippendale, Braid. Gordon, Rogers,
Clark, Cullento rd, &c. ; Mesdames Angel, Snowden, Terry,
Lindley, Hill, &c
After which, KING ARTHUR ; or The Days and Knights
of the Round 'fable. Messrs. Ctdpoendaie, Compton. Braid,
Clark, Rogers, Tilbury, &c. ;Mdames L. Keeley, Btough,
Wright, Terry, Lindley, Rogers, &c.
Commence at 7.

OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
ILL Sole Lesee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.

THIS EVENING, DONNA DIANA.
After which, HARLEQUIN LITTLE TOM TUCKER;
or The Fine Lady of Banbury Cross, and the Old Woman
who Lived in a Shoe and Had so Many Children she didn't
snow what to do.

THEATRE-ROYAL,W ADELPI-11.-
6oie F'roprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
THIS ENENING, THE MOTHER AND CHILD
ARE DOLNG WELL : Mr. J. L. Toole,
At to Eight, the New Drama of LEAH : Miss Bate-
ran, supported by Messrs. Arthur Stirling, R. Phillips, Bil-
lngton, Stuax t, Stephenson, Eburne; Miss H. Simms, and
Mrs. Billingt
To conclude with LADY BELLE BELLE; or, Fortunio
and his Seven. Magi:: Men. Messrs. J. Clarke, it. Phillips,
Stephenson ; Miss Woolgar, Miss K. Kelly, Miss Patti
Jose,hs, Miss L. Laidlaw, Miss Seaman.

Commence at 7.

LEA H.-EVERY NIGHT,

MISS B.kIENIAN.—LEAH.—THis EVENING,
the Bc•th appearance of the great Tragic Actress, Miss
BATE MAN. in the character of LEAH. In consequence of
the unbounded success with which Miss Bateman's imperso-
nation of the principal character in the new Five Act Drama
of LEAH has been attended. Mr Webster begs to announce
that it will be performed. EVERY EVENING until further
notice.

ROYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE, under the
Ma.nagement of Mr. B. WEBSTER.
GREAT ATTRACTION.—First Week of Mr. and Mrs.
CHARLES MATH EWS.—Mr. J. L. Toole as Mrs. Brown,
Mr. Phelos., Mr. Fechter, and Lady Audley every evening.
1863; or, the Sensation, of the Past Season, until further
notice. Am ong the artistes who will appear here are Mr.
Benjamin Webster, Mr. J. L. T0.,1e, Mr. Paul Bedford, and
Mr. Charles Mathews ; Mrs. Stirling. Mrs. Frank Mat-
thews, Miss Cottrell, Miss Wentworth, Miss Fanny Josephs,
and Mrs. Cl iarles Mathews. _

THIS EV'ANING. and during the Week, at 7, THE
ADVENTURES OF A LOVE LETTER; COOL AS A
CUCUMBER ; and 1863; or, THE SENSATIONS OF
THE PAST :SEASON.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
3 tanager, Mr. W. H. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, ORANGE BLOSSOMS : Miss K.
Carson.
After which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, ORPHEUS
AND EURYOICE : Messrs. Honey, Wood, James Fenton,
Mesdames Swanborough, Marie Wilton, Hughes, Sc.
Followed by MARGATE SANDS.
To conclude with TURN HIM OUT.
Commence at 7.

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HIGH WATER AT LONDON -ITztr)(3l,..
THIS DAY.—Morning, 4h. sm.—Afternoon. Ca. 30m,
ro.moßH.ow.-Morning, 4ia. 55m.—Afternoon, 51. 20m

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