The Sun.
London, England, 1853-07-01 00:00:00

THE GREAT WESTERN RAIL WA 3'.

The vast works at the terminus of this line of railway
at Paddington are progressing rapidly. The erection
and appropriation of the new goods' shed and warehouse
erected by the side of the canal, has enabled the com-
pany to remove the large building hitherto used for the
purpose on the left of the road leading to the present
terminus premises, and while it affords the spectator full
opportunity of seeing the immense improvements in course
of being effected, has enabled the workmen to carry on the
works without hindrance. The new shed for departure
trains, which is of great length and proportions in every
way is now finished, so far as the external portion is
concerned, and presents a very noble appearance, and the
whole of the offices and other buildings connected with
this portion of the new terminus are finished, with the
approaches and other requisite arrangements, which will
be found to be of the most appropriate and complete cha-
racter. The whole of these buildings are on the west side
of the terminus, facing Eastbourne-terrace, where the
large space at the disposal of the company has afforded them
every opportunity to carry out their intended arrange-
ments. A separate entrance, with suite of apartments, is set
apart for her Majesty and the royal family, on which is
emblazoned the royal arms, and the other portions
of the new buildings are appropriately inscribed with
the initials, &c., of the company. A second shed of a
similar kind to the one completed is now in course of
erection for the up-trains, with extensive offices, &c., the
whole of which works are proceeding with the greatest
rapidity. This portion of the terminus will be on
the east side, and distinct from that devoted to the
departure trains. It was at one time expected that
the new hotel would be connected with the ap-
proaches to the new terminus, but this will not be
the case. The formation of it, with the offices at the
sides have rendered it entirely independent and separate
from that superb building, and enabled the company to
make full use of all the available space at their disposal.
This splendid hotel will, however, form a magnificent
frontage to the whole, which will add greatly to the
character of the vast works now fast advancing to entire
completion. In every respect the formation of the new
terminus at Paddington, which will then he fully half-a-
mile nearer town in a southern direction, will be what
the public might expect in regard to one of the most im-
portant lines of railway in this country.

FAIRLOP FAIR. —This being the first Friday in July,
according to annual custom, the shipwrights, block and
mastmakers, and other trades connected with shipbuild-
ing assembled at the Grosvenor Arms, Grosvenor-street,
Commercial-road East, where a procession was formed
at half-past eight o'clock, consisting of four handsome
model frigates, rigged and manned, and so constructed
as to run on wheels, each being drawn by six horses,
four open carriages full of company, and drawn each by
four horses, followed. ; the whole was preceded by an
efficient brass band in another open carriage. On the
arrival of the proce,sion in the Mile-end-road, it was
joined by that of the watermen and lightermen, in
which were some handsome model wherries, fully
manned. The vessels and boats were decorated with
flags and streamers, and in this order they proceeded to
the Forest. However, after to-day the ground hitherto
appropriated to amusements will be very much curtailed,
as the Hon. Charles A. Gore, commissioner in charge,
has issued notice to the following effect, that in conse-
quence of the enclosure of the Crown allotment in
Hainault Forest, which is now being proceeded with,
no booths, &c. will be permitted on that portion of the
Forest after the Ist of July, 1853.

FLOWER SHOW AT THE SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
—The second exhibition for the season of the Royal
South London Floricultural Society took place yesterday
at the Surrey Gardens, and proved most attractive to a
large and fashionable assemblage. The show was alto-
gether of very high merit, and in several of its depart-
ments gave evidence of rapid and marked progress in
the cultivation of those delicate exotics which form the
staple of such institutions. The pelargoniums were in
great force, and included some new varieties, which
were much noticed, especially Mr. Robinson's specimens.
Another remarkable feature in the exhibition was the
collection of roses sent in from Mr. Paul's, Cheshunt, of
a great size, variety, and fragrance ; and there were
also some splendid heaths, which attracted considerable
notice. The collection of fruit was small, but of superior
quality, especially a basket of grapes from her Majesty's
purveyor of fruit at Brighton. Taken altogether the
show may be pronounced of a high standard of excel-
lence, and the award of prizes gave general satisfaction.
In addition to the floral attractions of the fête the usual
amusements of the gardens followed in the evening.
Chusan was bombarded with more than ordinary deter-
mination and effect, and the excellent band contributed
a varied and well selected concert.
AUSTRALIANAGRICULT URAL COMPANY. —The directors
of the Australian Agricultural Company have issued a
circular to the shareholders, stating that the bill for re-
ducing the nominal capital of the company from one
million to 500,0001., and substituting two shares of 251.
each, for each original share, has passed the House of
Lords, and is awaiting the royal assent. The effect of
this act will be, that every share in the company which
heretofore was nominally a share of 100/., upon which
351. had been paid, will now be represented by two
shares of 251. each, upon which 171. 10s. each has been
paid up. In order to give effect to the act, the books
for transfer of shares will be closed on the 2d, and iT-
opened on the 16th July next, and all transfers of shares
that are presented for registration after' the 2d proximo,
must be of the new shares of 251. each.