The Sun.
London, England, 1853-11-02 00:00:00

ISE OF THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION.

On Monday the last scene of the splendid drama
enacted in Dublin during the last six months, was
brought to a close, and the Great Exhibition of 1853 is .
among the things that were. All that now remains to
the general public is the exterior of the building, in
which so many hundreds of thousands have derived in-
struction and amusement, and from which it is to be
hoped, will yet spring up results of the gravest import-
ance to Ireland and Irishmen. The attendance on Mon-
day, notwithstanding the increased price of admission,
was unprecedentedly numerous. This was not to be
wondered at, but it may appear somewhat strange, when •
it is stated that a large proportion of the visitors was
composed of peasants and artisans. The most crowded
period was from two to four o'clock, when the season
ticket holders flocked in to witness the closing scene,
and take one final look at some of the favourite of jests
of the superb collection. It was announced that a cere-
monial, accompanied by a grand musical performance
would take place at three o'clock; and long before that
hour the great hall and galleries were filled almost to suf-
focation, rendering it nearly impossible for those who had
passed their time in inspecting the treasures of the place to
secure even standing room the central part of the

The ceremonial was similar to that which took place
at the opening of the Exhibition, in May lait. The
semicircular space beneath the great organ was converted
into an orchestra, and accommodated upwards of 500
performers, under the able leadership of Mr. Joseph
Robinson. A dais, covered with scarlet cloth, was erected
in front of the orchestra, and thereon stood two hand- .
some chairs for the accommodation of the Lord-Lieu-
tenant and Lady ; and in the immediate vicinity of the
dais were a large number of titled and distinguished
personages, and several military bands which came to
assist in the orchestral performances. •
At a quzyter before three o'clock, the cheering outside
announced the approach of the Lord-Lieutenant and
Countess ; and immediately after their Excellencies en-
tered by the grand entrance, preceded by Alderman Roe,
Mr. Dargan, and the other members of the Exhibition
Committee. As soon as they entered the Great Hall
the military bands struck up the National Anthem, and
the vast assemblage burst into one hearty and enthusi-
astic cheer, which made the walls and roof of the build-
ing ring again. The cheering continued at short inter-
vals until his Excellency reached the dais, when still
more vehement acclamations broke forth, no small pro-
portion of which were evidently intended for Mr. Dargan.
His Excellency then took his seat on the dais, the Coun-
tess of St. Germans occupying the seat immediately on
his left. The Right Hon. the Lord Chancellor, the
Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, and the other distinguished

personages also took up the positions assigned them.
Among those present we noticed the Provost of Trinity
College, Lord Talbot de Malahide, Lord Massareene,
Lord !Ward, Lord Dunboyne, Sir Edward and Lady

Blakeney, Sir Edward M‘Donnell, the Earl of Bective,
Sir John Young, the Marchioness of Londonderry, Co-
lonel Pennefather, William Dargan, Esq., Viscountess
Gort, Colonel Browde, Colonel Eden, the Attorney-
General, Sir John Benson, the members of the com-
mittee, &c.
His-Excellency the Lord Lieutenant then arose from
his seat, and Mr. C. P. Roney, the active and energetic
secretary of the Exhibition, havingbEexenceilnletnrocydutcoeudchheyd
him with Alderman Roe, his Excellency desired him. to kneel for
the purpose of receiving the honour of knighthood. Mr-
Roney
hhaavisuvrgoortraedndthsearide, Rise,qu,e,st, his
Sir Cusack Patrick
Roney," whereupon a loud and hearty cheer
from the assembled multitude, Who
approbation of the honour conferred
gentleman. The worthy Knight
1 proceded
thus evinced their
upon the talented
heartily
congra-
tulated by the chairman of the was
executive committee, Mr.
Dargan, his brother secretary, Mr. Deane, and several
Lady Roney was subsequently introduced
to the Earl and Countess of St. Germans, to receive
their felcitations.
His Excellency then came forward, and in a Clear dis-
tinct voice said—
" I cannot declare the Great Industrial Exhibition of
1853 to be closed without expressing an earnest wish for
the health, happiness and prosperity of the man to whom
we are all indebted for the instruction we have received
from the many productions of art and nature which are
contained within these walls. I also desire to acknow-
ledge the liberality of the owners of those treasures for
permitting them to be exhibited. Let me also pay a
tribute of praise to the committee, the secretaries, and
the other officers connected with it, for the seal, the
assiduity, and the intelligence with which they have dis-
charged their many duties. Lastly, let me, in the name
of this assembly, offer to Almighty God our heartfelt
thanks for having blessed and prospered this undertaking.
I now declare this Exhibition to be closed." His Excel-

lency concluded by calling for three cheers for Mr. Du-
gan. (Loud and prolonged applause.) -
A Voice.—A cheer for the Lord Lieutenant. (Loud

cheers,)

This part of the ceremonial being concluded, the
National Anthem was performed by the organ and
orchestra, assisted by the military bands, after which
their Excellencies retired, at half-past three o'clock, ne.
corapanied by the committee to the grand entrance, and
in the course of another hour the gay throng separated,
and left the building, the entire ceremonial occupying
only one hour.