The Sun.
London, England, 1837-10-02 00:00:00

BRIGHTON-SUNDAY.

The preparations now in progress are of a most exten-
sive description, and entirely engross the attention of the
visitors and inhabitants, each of whom appears to be
studying how he may best outvie his neighbours in dis-
playing loyalty and affection to our Youthful Queen.
All theat art can devise by way of testifying how fully the
inhabitants appreciate the honour of this visit will be at-
tempted, and it is expected that a scene of unprecedented
brilliancy will be witnessed in Brighton on Wednesday
next. We well remember the exhilarating scene exhibited
on the arrival of William the Fourth and his Royal con-
sort, but, judging from the preparations now going on, this
will far exceed it in point of brilliancy. 'Fhe immense am-
phitheatre, which has made its appearance with almost
magic celerity, completely shuts from' view the northern
lodge of the palace grounds. It has been erected in the
most substantial manner, and will accommodate about 3,000
persons. It has two galleries ; the upper one has three rows
of seats, and the lower one is a standing gallery ; and the
whole is covered in. It is approached through a triumphal
arch, through which her Majesty will pass into the arena,
when thousands of eyes will in an instant be turned upon
England's Queen, and thousands of voices will be
raised with one accord to give her Majesty a
joyous welcome. We cannot convey to our readers
a description of this building so clearly as to give an
idea of the probable effect that will be produced the mo-
ment her Majesty passes through the arch into the amphi-
theatre ; but we can picture to ourselves a most interesting
scene when the whole of the vast assemblage of rank, beauty,
and fashion will rise simultaneously to welcome the Queen
to this her marine resort. The avenues will be well guarded
by the local authorities, and every precaution will be ob-
served to prevent accident, and every exertion made to
open a free pclssage for the Royal cortege. About 100 men
have been employed during the week on this noble struc-
ture, and the wood work is nearly completed. The deco-
rations will be commenced to-morrow. In order to enhance
the beauty of the scene, the Committee have issued notices
expressive of their desire that the front scats may be occu-
pied by young ladies, from the ages of 14 to 18, in white
dresses. Seats have been taken very fast. On the whole
line of road, from the Palace gates to the northern extre-
mity of the town, along which her Majesty will pass, tem-
porary seats have been constructed wherever a small plot
of ground was vacant, and many of the places are already
taken at extravagant prices for the day, Balconies in some
of the unfurnished houses have let at from five to ten
guineas ; and placard:, with " seats to view the procession,"
are as common as blackberries. At the entrance of the
to am, on the London road, a rustic arch is being constructed,
The illuminations will be very general, and devices have
already made their appearance on many of the houses. The
Committee intend to dine the charity children in the Am-
phitheatre the next day, and it is hoped that her Majesty
will condescend to honour the interesting scene with her
presence.